Assistant Nurse Manager Neuro Surgical PCU FT Nights

: Description

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• $20,000 Sign-on Bonus and $3,000 Relocation available for eligible candidates (see terms below)
• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift : Night shift

Location : AdventHealth Orlando - 601 E Rollins St, Orlando, FL 32803

Unit Highlights:

• The Neurosurgical Progressive Care Unit (NSU) is a 40-bed Progressive Care Unit that cares for some of the most unique neuro cases. We work with surgical drains, incisions, shunts, lumbar drains, spinal cord stimulators, lumbar surgeries, craniotomies, and more.
• At times other neurological patients are cared for on the unit. This unit is a great unit to develop neuro skills to grow into the Neuro ICU.
• The unit is connected to the AdventHealth Neuroscience Institute, that supports coordination of care from the preoperative, inpatient, and the postoperative care of the patient providing a seamless process in care.

It Takes a Village Considering our high acuity patients, we could not give the excellent care we do without the support of one another. Our patient population is unique, and each case is different in the way we provide care.

• Patient care model: Registered Nurses & Patient Care Technicians/Nurse Technicians

• Ratios: 3:1 patients per RN for NPH patients x12 hrs, 4-5 patients per 1 RN based on acuity

Our team delivers expert care through collaboration with our Neurosurgeons, pain medicine physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists and pain psychiatrists. Continued Learning Considering our complex patient population, learning opportunities present themselves at every turn. Our Specialty Programs include; Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) Program

• The only NPH program in Central Florida and one of only 10 in the US

• NPH is often masked by the normal aging process, is difficult to diagnose and often goes untreated which is what inspired us to create this program

Elective Spinal Surgeries

• Our mission is to get to the bottom of our communities back pain to increase quality of life

• 3 out of 4 people experience back pain throughout their lives

The community you'll be caring for:

• Located on a lush tropical campus, our flagship hospital, 1,368-bed AdventHealth Orlando serves as the major tertiary facility for much of the Southeast, the Caribbean and South America
• AdventHealth Orlando houses one of the largest Emergency Departments and largest cardiac catheterization labs in the country
• We are already one of the busiest hospitals in the nation, providing service excellence to more than 32,000 inpatients and 125,000 outpatients each year

The role you'll contribute:

The ANM is a registered professional nurse who supports the Nurse Manager or Director in overall operations of their assigned unit. Is able to demonstrate critical thinking skills, creativity, and has the knowledge to manage resources to achieve quality performance, positive employee relations, and compliance with hospital guidelines. The ANM is skilled in coaching, mentoring, and leading a professional and technical team in the delivery of services to our patient population. The ANM assures quality of care is delivered to our patients and demonstrates effective stewardship of scarce resources. Is supportive of change activities on their unit and works to assure implementation of change that may occur. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value you'll bring to the team:

• Lead the Employees - Has a working knowledge of performance expectations for all employees on the unit.
• Performance Improvement - Demonstrates familiarity with the performance improvement model of the organization.
• Business of Healthcare Delivery - Utilizes a working knowledge of health care economics and healthcare public policy as it applies to the delivery of patient care
• Relationships and Behaviors - Utilizes relationship in influencing behaviors on the unit
• Clinical Practice Knowledge - Is an expert in the clinical practice requirements of their unit.

• Terms: 24 month Employment Contract Required for Sign-On and Relocation

Sign-on Eligibility:

• Applicable experience required.
• Internal Candidates and Rehires within 12 months are not eligible.

Relocation Eligibility:

• Must live 50 miles outside of campus address.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

Minimum qualifications :

• Associate's degree or Diploma in Nursing
• Specific experience as delineated by the unit of employment
• Current valid State of Florida or multistate license as a Registered Nurse
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Advanced Life Support Certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP) per specialty/unit requirements
• EKG competency

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree of Nursing (BSN) or Master's degree in Nursing (MSN)
• Professional Certification

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.