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

• Benefits from Day One

• Paid Days Off from Day One

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Career Development

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: Days

Location: 1500 SW 1st Ave Ocala, Florida 34471

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Ocala

• Horse Capital of the World – Home to the World Equestrian Center

• Affordable cost of living

• Destination for outdoor enthusiast (golf, kayaking, horseback riding, nature trails)

• Vibrant downtown area with award winning establishments

• Family friendly with many parks and recreations

• Driving distance to Gainesville, St. Augustine, Orlando, Tampa, Sarasota

• Part of the community since 1898, providing healthcare to Marion County for over 120 years

• AdventHealth Hospital Ocala offers a broad spectrum of services, with programs that are nationally recognized and accredited

• Spectacular springs throughout the county

The role you’ll contribute:

The Registered Nurse entering the Transition to Acute Care (TTAC) program is responsible for providing and supervising direct and indirect total nursing care responsibilities to identified age-specific groups. Utilizes the nursing process (assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating) in achieving the goals of the nursing department. Nurses entering this training program will be under the direct supervision of a preceptor for all principal duties and responsibilities during the training program with eventual transition to independent practice after successful training program completion. Adheres to the AdventHealth Corporate Compliance Plan and to rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. 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:

• NURSING PROCESS: Completes timely assessments per Practice Guidelines including physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, spiritual, and life-style factors, including signs of abuse or neglect. Makes appropriate decisions and interventions and nursing diagnosis according to patients actual or potential health conditions or needs. (American Nurses Association [ANA], 2012)

• NURSING PROCESS: Based on the assessment and diagnosis, sets measurable and achievable short and long-range goals for the patient (ANA, 2012), assisting in the development and implementation of an individualized plan of care. Prioritizes and completes follow up assessments, evaluates and modifies plan of care as needed. Nursing practice reflects mutual goal setting and whole person care including meeting the needs of the mind, body and spirit. (King, 1995)

• NURSING KNOWLEDGE: Demonstrates the ability to assess and interpret diagnostic data relative to patient age and condition, including, but not limited to, lab results, non-invasive monitoring data and interdisciplinary team notes. Nursing practice reflects the application of knowledge and skills pertaining to all diagnoses, procedures, medications, complications, and equipment associated with unit patient population.

• PATIENT SAFETY: Nursing practice reflects the application of knowledge, skill and adherence to all pertinent regulatory standards. Follows strict infection prevention precautions. Adheres to policy and procedure regarding all aspects of medication safety. Practice reflects importance of patient teaching and takes advantage of opportunities, both planned and unplanned, to carry it out in accordance with plan of care.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• Graduate of a school of nursing

• Minimum of six (6) months of experience

• Current valid State of Florida or multi state license as a Registered Nurse

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• 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 oral communication and problem-solving skills