Registered Nurse RN PCU Cardiovascular

About the role

AdventHealth Apopka is hiring a full-time day-shift Registered Nurse for its PCU Cardiovascular unit. The campus is a 158-bed hospital with a 30,000-square-foot emergency department, expanded surgical services and a catheterization lab. The shift runs 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, with every other weekend and holiday duty.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, spiritual and lifestyle factors.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans, reviewing them regularly.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and safely, and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, treatments, medications and self-care.
• Collaborate with medical staff and ancillary departments to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain accurate documentation of care activities, interventions and outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with infection control, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Provide emotional support and therapeutic communication, supervise and delegate care, and respond promptly to code situations.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and continuous professional development.

Required profile

• Registered Nurse (RN) license (additional licensure or certification may apply depending on unit or state).
• Associate's degree in Nursing (required); Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Fluent English (reading, speaking and writing).
• 1+ year of acute care hospital experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required.

Required skills

• Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures.
• Ability to work as a team player and strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• High-level abstract reasoning to assess patients and revise care plans.
• Basic computer skills, including navigating Microsoft Windows programs.
• EKG interpretation (based on patient need).

What we offer

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance from day one.
• Paid time off and 4 weeks of 100% paid parental leave.
• 403(b) retirement plan and career development resources.
• Voluntary Clinical Ladder Program with possible salary increases of up to 20%.
• Full-time schedule with day shifts.