Registered Nurse- Surgical Progressive Care- LMH

Location:Lee Memorial Hospital -2776 Cleveland AveFort Myers FL 33901

Department: 5N Surgical PCU

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: 1st and 3rd Shift Available

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$30.27 - $40.86 / hour (more based on experience)

Hiring Incentives: $7,000 relocation bonus plus 3 months of housing allowance ($1800 per month) for those moving from 50+ miles away

Are you a compassionate RN looking for an opportunity to make a difference while growing your skills? Join the Surgical Progressive Care Unit (SPCU) at Lee Memorial and become part of a team dedicated to delivering exceptional care to patients throughout their surgical journey. This is a high acuity unit with additional speciality beds for Wound Care.

Experience with Wound Care/Ostomy is a big plus!

Why Join Our Team?

Competitive pay with a $6 per hour night shift differential starting for entire shift

Comprehensive benefits package, including affordable family coverage and retirement match

Tuition assistance and career advancement opportunities through our professional nursing career ladder

Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment

The opportunity to strengthen your skills while caring for complex surgical patients

Summary -----------

Responsible for the safe delivery and documentation of patient care through the nursing process of assessment// diagnosing// planning// implementation// and evaluation. Performs responsibilities in five areas of nursing practice utilizing critical thinking// management// problem solving and differentiation of urgency in the role of: clinician// teacher// researcher// leadership and professional development.

Responsible for directing and coordinating nursing care for patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards subscribed to by American Nursing Association and in accordance with the Florida Nurse Practice Act and other regulatory standards. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.

Supports the organization vision and mission. Uses knowledge of patient's age and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care. Contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through excellence in customer service and performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.

The nurse practice is guided by the code of ethics for nurses with interpretative statements.

Requirements ----------------

Education Requirements:Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required; Associates or Bachelors preferred.

Experience Requirements:Experience required. Qualified individuals will successfully complete the competency assessment. Experience requirements may vary by department.

Please reference the Nursing Addendums for department specific requirements.

Certification Requirements

• Proof of American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS), current for a minimum of 90 days after hire date.
• Certification requirements may vary by department.
• Please reference the Nursing Addendums for department specific requirements.

License Requirements

Currently licensed in the State of Florida.

Other Requirements

• Communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and customer service skills required.
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