RN - Surgical / Vascular ICU Days

RN - Surgical/Vascular ICU Days - Orlando, FL
Nurse Job ID 1093

** This position also has Weekend / Day - Job ID 1091

CVIII is a 16 bed vascular intensive care area, servicing fresh vascular surgical patients and complex cardiac surgical patients. Diagnoses include but are not limited to triple A's, fem-pops, carotids, CABG, Valve repairs and any thoracic surgical patients needing upper level care. The unit has a full time, Nurse Manager, four Assistant Nurse Managers covering days/nights, PCT assistance 24/7, and HUC coverage 7a-11p. Ratios are 1:1 or 1:2 depending upon the acuity of the patient. Educational support for staff is provided by a CV educator and Clinical Nurse Specialist. In addition, two preop educators are located on the unit to do bedside teaching for families and patients according to need. Staff has the opportunity to participate in the PPP (Professional Practice Program) similar to other hospitals with clinical ladders, train for relief charge duty and participate (if selected) to serve as preceptors and/or mentors for new nurses. The staff may also self-schedule. For nurses not trained in acute care, transitional education programs are available through Florida Hospital.

The CVIII Unit has been built within the past 5 years and has the latest in construction features. CVIII is connected to Florida Hospital Orlando via a new breezeway that has a visitor waiting room and private consultation room for families. Rooms are all private with glass sliding doors for maximum viewing of patients. Computers and desk top charting areas are available in each room for nursing documentation purposes. In addition, staff has access to a large staff lounge and private locker room.

Full time, Day Position. Minimum 1 year recent CVICU or 2 years minimum ICU experience required. Must have current Register Nurse Florida licensure.

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