Administer intravenous (IV) therapies and medications, ensuring safe and effective patient care delivery. Includes assessing needs, managing infusion devices, preparing and administering medications, educating patients, and monitoring for complications.
Responsibilities
Facilitate care for the patients at all phases of the process consistent with the documented protocol and established standards
Provide patient and family education/teaching
Ensure labs, radiographs, and other appropriate tests are done and the results are available prior to the patient's appointment
Document all the patients' medication and complete questionnaires
Maintain documentation consistent with protocol/clinical study guidelines
Monitor performance of nursing staff, provide feedback, conduct appraisals, and implement improvement plans to ensure clinical and professional standards are met.
Foster professional growth by identifying training needs, organizing educational programs, and mentoring staff to enhance their skills and career progression.
Resolve conflicts among staff promptly and effectively using mediation techniques to maintain a positive work environment and ensure team cohesion.
Lead quality improvement initiatives by analyzing data, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing strategies to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
Communicate clearly and effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members to ensure coordinated care.
Requirements
Associate's of Nursing
Bachelor's of Nursing
Nice to have: Bachelor's of Nursing
Nice to have: 1+ nursing experience within the acute care setting
As a Respiratory Therapist, you will join an established team of RTs who share your passion for delivering highly specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients experiencing breathing issues. You'll be instrumental in providing a range of treatments from breathing techniques and nebulizer treatments to ventilator management, oxygen therapies, and external ventilation support.
Responsibilities
Administering therapy modalities which include, but not limited to, Hand held Nebulizer (HHN), HHN via metered dose inhaler (HHN/MDI), Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation (IPV), Chest Physical Therapy (CPT), Pentamidine therapy. Medication administration may be included during these therapy modalities.
Administering medical gas therapy including oxygen and Helium-Oxygen Therapy (HeO2).
Performing ventilation therapies, including maintenance and management of life support systems. These therapies are comprised of non-invasive and invasive ventilation therapies, as well as transport of ventilator patients to diagnostic procedures
Performs physiological monitoring and diagnostic testing including, ABG puncture, bronchoscopy assistance, pulmonary function testing, bedside PFT's, metabolic monitoring, apnea monitoring, transcutaneous monitoring, capnography, and pulse oximetry and sleep apnea assessment.
Performs specialized procedures which including but not limited to CPR, bronchial lavage, transport, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, artificial and tracheostomy airway care, and body mechanics/ambulation.
Provide crucial support and direct patient care in the fast-paced Emergency Department, assisting with patient admissions and discharges, performing vital signs and basic medical procedures, maintaining a clean environment, and documenting observations to support nursing and physician teams.
Responsibilities
Assist with patient admissions and discharges
Perform vital signs and basic medical procedures
Maintain a clean and organized environment
Meticulously document observations
Transcribe physician orders with 100% accuracy
Requirements
Successful completion of Emergency Medical Technician program
Completion of approved Unit Clerk class or equivalent
Registered Nurse providing day shift medical/surgical care on a contract basis at AdventHealth Parker.
Compensation
Pay: $73.60/hr
Responsibilities
Demonstrates critical thinking skills appropriate to patient’s level of care
Collects and documents patient health data systematically and timely
Conducts thorough, ongoing assessments of patients, analyzes assessment data and develops individualized, evidence-based plans of care to optimize outcomes in alignment with interdisciplinary goals
Implements interventions from the plan of care safely, timely, and appropriately, documenting actions taken
Collaborates and promotes timely patient placement by following hospital policy for patient admission, discharge, and transfer