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Nursing & Medical Division
 Please continue to check back as new opportunities are being updated in our Nursing & Medical Division.
Contact Nancy Lankford at (336) 644-6300 ext 122 to discuss open positions that may not be listed here yet. She can provide insight prior to us posting them here.
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Critical Care Registered Nurse - Tampa Bay, FL
Trauma ICU Nurse needed to handle multiple trauma, brain injury, multi system organ failure and complicated surgeries
Equipment commonly used: Spacelabs monitor and EKG, hemodynamic and Intracranial Pressure ( ICP ) monitoring and Lumbar drains, and ventriculastomy
EDUCATION and/or Certifications
Critical Care Course, ACLS, CCRN
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common medical records in english
Background Experience Preferred
- 2 to 3 years experience in Critical care. Must have strong critical thinking and assessment skills. Familiar with trauma, closed head injuries and hemodynamic and intracranial pressure monitoring and ventilator management.
Behaviors exhibited by a RN on unit
- Assertive, credible, professional interactions with peers and medical staff demonstrating teamwork. Willingness to deliver excellent customer service to families in highly stressful situations
Reasons why a nurse would want to work in this unit
Excellent team work with other health care professionals and a challenging patient population, a fast paced work environment with great learning opportunities.
The team functions with a high level of teamwork along with a high level of skills. Expectation is to consistently provide a high level standard of care. Multiple staff resource available twenty four seven. Staff is highly regarded by physicians.
Competitive compensation and packages, based on experience and benefits start immediately.
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Position:
CCRN_TB_ 2212
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Emergency Room Registered Nurse - Tampa Bay, FL
Case types: Any type of medical care, including trauma patients
Technology/Equipment commonly used: Appropriate for ED setting
What is the relationship with physicians/residents? Excellent working relationship with ED physicians. Also work closely with trauma surgeons and other attending staff of hospital.
Degree required: BSN preferred
Certifications: ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC, CEN desired
Backgrounds that are preferred: prefer 2-3 yrs Med/Surg or ICU experience
Skills required (these are inherent attributes ie, critical thinking, assessment):
Ability to quickly adjust to any type of patient that comes into hospital. Must have strong level of assessment and critical thinking abilities due to variety of patients that come into ED. Strong communication and customer service skills.
What is the amount and level of training available for prospective applicants? CCIP, TNCC, ENPC, ED Skills day
Describe the orientation process for newly hired RNs? Varies dependent upon prior experience. No prior ED experience would go through CCIP. 4-6 weeks in most other cases unless coming from similar level of ED practice.
Top 3 reasons a nurse would want to work on this unit:
1) Strong teamwork - nurses and physicians
2) Strong leadership team
3) Strong dedication to patient care
In your (nurse manager) own words, describe the culture of the unit & shift:
This unit has a strong attitude of team work that carries them through an environment that is not predictable at any time of day.
Great working relationship with nurses and physicians while in an environment that allows you to be exposed to new
things at any time.
What are the 3 behaviors you would most like to see exhibited by a RN on unit:
1) Professionalism,
2) Strong level of comfort in communication with patients, visitors, staff and physician
3) Organizational skills
What 2 attitudes most help a RN to be successful on your unit? Teamwork AND Patient First
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Position:
ERRN_TB_ 1242
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Medical Technologist - Tampa Bay, FL
Case types: Any type of medical care, including trauma patients
Technology/Equipment commonly used: Appropriate for ED setting
What is the relationship with physicians/residents? Excellent working relationship with ED physicians. Also work closely with trauma surgeons and other attending staff of hospital.
Degree required: BSN preferred
Certifications: ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC, CEN desired
Backgrounds that are preferred: prefer 2-3 yrs Med/Surg or ICU experience
Skills required (these are inherent attributes ie, critical thinking, assessment): Ability to quickly adjust to any type of patient that comes into hospital. Must have strong level of assessment and critical thinking abilities due to variety of patients that come into ED. Strong communication and customer service skills.
What is the amount and level of training available for prospective applicants? CCIP, TNCC, ENPC, ED Skills day
Describe the orientation process for newly hired RNs? Varies dependent upon prior experience. No prior ED experience would go through CCIP. 4-6 weeks in most other cases unless coming from similar level of ED practice.
Top 3 reasons a nurse would want to work on this unit:
1) Strong teamwork - nurses and physicians
2) Strong leadership team
3) Strong dedication to patient care
In your (nurse manager) own words, describe the culture of the unit & shift:
This unit has a strong attitude of team work that carries them through an environment that is not predictable at any time of day.
Great working relationship with nurses and physicians while in an environment that allows you to be exposed to new things at any time.
What are the 3 behaviors you would most like to see exhibited by a RN on unit:
1) Professionalism
2) Strong level of comfort in communication with patients, visitors, staff and physician
3) Organizational skills
What 2 attitudes most help a RN to be successful on your unit? Teamwork AND Patient First
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Position:
Med Tech_TB_ 1017
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| CVOR Registered Nurse - Tampa Bay, FL
A growing cardiac, Thoracic, vascular and endovascular center. Implementing an Endovascular program in the CVOR.
Case types: All types of adult cardiovascular and thoracic surgery with the exception of heart transplants. Our endovascular program is brand new and we are looking forward to the exciting new technology it brings.
Technology/ Equipment commonly used: We have state of the art new OR's including two oversized CVOR's. We have Stryker integration systems within the OR suites. We use the TMR laser,, Medtronic ablation unit, endovascular vein harvesting, IVUS ultrasound for endovascular cases, Abiomed for heart assist device, Data scope Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump. We are building a new computer OR record using Surginet which is part of the Cerner System.
What is the relationship with physicians/residents? We have a great relationship with our Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular surgeons. We do not use any residents.
Degree required: CVOR scrub and circulating experience preferred. Willing to train if have strong OR experience. BSN preferred.
Certifications: CNOR preferred and encouraged. ACLS is required.
Backgrounds that are preferred: We need team members who have prior CVOR experience. We are willing to train if the candidate has an extensive background in the Operating Room and also has a strong desire to join the CVOR team.
Skills required (these are inherent attributes ie, critical thinking, assessment): Critical thinking skills, Computer skills, Technical skills, Troubleshooting skills, ability to delegate and prioritize and the ability to work under stress.
What is the amount and level of training available for prospective applicants? We offer an individually tailored orientation that would be up to 3 months in length, depending on the individuals prior experience. During that time, the new employee works with a mentor. If learning to scrub open heart cases for the first time, orientation will be a minimum of 6 months.
Describe the orientation process for newly hired RNs? Orientation starts with general hospital and completing computer competencies. Then the Clinical Nurse Specialist in the OR will begin department orientation. The orientee is assigned to a preceptor and orientation to the CVOR will begin in the circulator and 2nd scrub role. Orientation is based on scheduled cases, not necessarily from routine cases working up to more complicated cases. The orienteer is an active participant in their orientation process. They are also responsible for making sure the orientation documentation is filled out daily. A new nurse is expected to participate in the on-call schedule within 6 weeks of hire in certain roles only. Taking call in a 1st scrub role will start after meeting required competencies of the scrub role.
In your (nurse manager) own words, describe the culture of the unit & shift: We are a hardworking, diligent, highly specialized team that provides quality patient/family care for all we serve.
Top 3 reasons a nurse would want to work on this unit:
1) You want to be personally challenged and raise your skills and critical thinking to the next level.
2) You want to work where it is a team approach to giving the best patient care.
3) You want to work where the cardiac surgery program has received national awards for their patient outcomes.
What are the 3 behaviors you would most like to see exhibited by a RN on unit:
1) Dependability
2) Strong Critical Thinking Skills
3) Flexibility
What are 3 attitudes that most help a RN to be successful on your unit? 1) Self Confidence
2) Positive attitude
3) Team-player
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Position:
CVORRN_TB_ 990
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PCU Registered Nurse - Tampa Bay, FL
Case types: Pre/post heart caths, Angios, Open heart surgery, CHF, Acute Coronary
Syndrome, Arrhythmia monitoring, Electrophysiology studies, pre/post open heart, etc.
Technology/ Equipment commonly used:
Space Labs Telemetry monitoring, pulse ox, Auto Vital Sign machines.
Certifications preferred: ACLS and CCRN, PCCN or Med Surg Cert. through ANA.
Preferred backgrounds:
2 years of acute care experience; 1 year PCU experience, Critical Care and Telemetry
courses, National Certifications, ACLS.
Scheduling: 12 hour shifts. Requests for time off, which are met 97% of the time, need to be made in advance of the schedule being posted. Once the schedule is out, we ask that changes be made on an equal swap basis. Our nurses are very content with the flexible scheduling process on the unit.
Top 3 reasons a nurse would want to work on this unit:
1) Clinical Nurse Specialist and ARNP available on the unit.
2) A Collaborative environment fostering Professional growth and Continuing education opportunities through in-service occurs monthly on the unit.
3) Orientation is very comprehensive and includes working with a preceptor for 1-3 months (varies with experience and background) 4) Critical care course specifically developed for Progressive Cardiac Care Nurses and includes a rhythm identification course.
In the nurse managers own words, the culture of the unit is: "Team work is emphasized. Knowledge and energy are respected and encouraged. Charge nurses promote clinical excellence and take pride in working with high caliber clinical nurses. Application of knowledge to promote optimum outcomes is recognized."
What are 3 behaviors the nurse manager would most like to see exhibited by a RN on the unit?
"Accountability, leadership, and decisiveness w/clinical interventions; all help promote clinical excellence."
Comments from the nurse manager about attitudes that help a RN be successful on the unit?
"Open to suggestions, willing to try something new, respectful of others and the desire to grow and learn.
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Position:
PCURN_TB_861
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PPCCU REGISTERED NURSE - Tampa Bay, FL
Case types: Variety of ICU patients; all cardiac intensive- AMI, ICD, CHF, Carcinogenic Shock, IABP, Temporary Pacemaker, Arrhythmias, Post PCI (stent), hemodynamic monitoring and Med/ surgery ICU patients. Pneumonia, Respiratory insufficiency, AAA repair, Colostomy, Thoracotomy, Renal failure, CVVHD.
Technology/ Equipment commonly used: IABP, CVVHD Machine, SpaceLab Monitor, Medtronic Pacemaker Generator, Transcuteneous, pacemaker, Physiocontrol, monitor/ defibrillator, Abbott pump.
Certifications preferred: CCRN or CVCRN
Preferred backgrounds: Strong critical thinking skills. ACLS and BLS certified, at least 2 years experience in ICU/CCU, ability to care for high acuity patients (IABP/ CVVHD). Function independently during code situations. Titrate drip and ability to adjust based on the Homodynamic findings (SWAN). Ability to operate temporary pacemaker and knowledge of the different modes. Interpretation of 12 lead EKG. Will consider 2 years experience with 80% of the above skills.
Top 3 reasons a nurse would want to work on this unit:
1.) The unit provides excellent learning
Opportunities.
2.) Team members function well as a team both on the unit and throughout the Hospital.
3.) Self scheduling.
In the nurse managers own words, the culture of the unit is:
"This team performs at a high level and work well together. We value and emphasize communication between one another. Additionally, there are 3 Clinical Nurse III's (highest level of nurse) on the night shift and 2 on day shift who are excellent teachers."
What are 3 behaviors the nurse manager would most like to see exhibited by a RN on the unit?
"Being courteous to all customers while demonstrating the core values of a great hospital and Good communication skills and leadership potential are important."
Comments from the nurse manager about attitudes that help a RN be successful on the unit? "Courteous and a commitment to nursing excellence."
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Position:
PPCCURN_TB_1254
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