Registered Nurse Mother Baby

AdventHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Mother Baby unit in Tampa, Florida. This full-time night shift position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive care to mothers and newborns during the postpartum and neonatal period. You will work as part of a collaborative healthcare team, conducting patient assessments, developing individualized care plans, administering medications and treatments, and providing education to patients and families.

Clinical Setting

This position is located at AdventHealth, 3100 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, Florida 33613. The role focuses on mother-baby nursing in an acute care hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate the physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, spiritual, and lifestyle factors of patients
• Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient needs and standards of care, regularly evaluating and revising these plans as necessary
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and safely, following physician orders and hospital protocols, and monitor for adverse reactions
• Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatments, medications, and self-care strategies to promote understanding and compliance
• Collaborate with medical staff and ancillary departments to coordinate and optimize patient care, ensuring effective communication and teamwork
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient information, care activities, interventions, and outcomes in the medical record
• Evaluate the effectiveness of care plans and interventions continuously, making necessary adjustments to improve patient health and achieve positive outcomes
• Ensure compliance with infection control protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements to maintain a safe healthcare environment
• Provide emotional support and therapeutic communication to patients and their families, addressing their emotional and psychological needs
• Supervise and delegate care provided by members of the healthcare team to ensure quality and efficiency
• Engage in continuous professional development and participate in performance improvement activities to enhance patient care and operational efficiency
• Respond to code situations promptly and effectively, providing necessary interventions to stabilize patients

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Basic Life Support - CPR certification (BLS)
• Fluency in English (read, verbal, and written skills)
• Basic computer skills with ability to navigate Microsoft Windows-based programs
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures
• Ability to work as a team player within a unit
• Effective verbal and written communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to use a high level of abstract reasoning to assess patients, evaluate interventions, and revise plan of care according to patient outcomes
• EKG knowledge (based on patient; see document EKG and Advanced Life Support Requirements)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• One or more years of acute care hospital setting experience
• Acute/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CCNS) certification
• Neonatal Med Certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Pediatric ER Assess, Recog & Stabilization (PEARS) certification
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with OB/GYN Specialization (RDMS-OBGYN)
• NonViolent Crisis Intervention Program certification
• S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification
• Trauma Nurse Course Certified (TNCC)
• Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS) certification
• Critical Care Registered Nurse - Tele-ICU (CCRN-E) certification
• Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)
• Oncology Nurse Society (ONS) certification
• American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) certification
• Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN)
• Gerontological Nurse (GERO-BC) certification

Schedule and Shift

• Full-time position
• Night shift

Compensation

• Pay range: $31.85 - $52.76 per hour
• Eligible clinicians have the opportunity to earn salary increases of up to 20% through the Clinical Ladder Program based on experience, professional development, and achievement of advancement criteria. Clinical Ladder participation is voluntary, and salary adjustments are determined by program eligibility, advancement level, and organizational guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance from Day One
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• Four weeks of 100% paid parental leave
• Career Development opportunities
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Additional Requirements

• Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida's background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.