LPN-Skilled Nursing Nights

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential

Job summary

Lee Health's Gulf Coast Skilled Nursing facility in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the night shift. This full-time role covers 72 hours bi-weekly with a $6 night shift differential.

You will administer and document treatments and medications under the guidance of a registered nurse, assist with assessment, planning, and evaluation of patient care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities are essential.
• Strong computer skills for charting and documentation.
• Customer service orientation is required in patient-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents selected nursing acts, including administration of treatments and meds under RN guidance.
• Assists the RN with assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to ensure quality, safe, and timely patient care.

Skills

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Computer Skills

Customer Service Skills

Education

Graduate of Vocational Nursing Program

Job description

Location: Gulf Coast Skilled Nursing, Plantation Road Fort Myers FL 33912

Department: Skilled Nursing, 95 beds, 3 floors, All private Rooms, Full Bathrooms

Work Type: Full Time (72 hours bi-weekly)

Shift: Nights, 7:00:00PM to 7:30:00AM (Night Shift Differential = $ 6.00 p/hour)

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: Range; $22.34 - $29.04 / hour +

Patient population: Adult/21 years+ to Geriatric

Examples of conditions treated: Joint Surgery, Heart Surgery, Stroke, COPD ...etc.

Average length of stay: Approximately 14 days

Summary

Performs and documents selected acts such as the administration of treatments and medications in delivery of patient care under the guidance and discretion of the registered nurse. Assist the RN in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care according to established policies. 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.

Requirements

Education: Graduate of an accredited vocational school of nursing.

Experience: At least one (1) year required, one year preferred recent experience in a similar acute care setting. Must be able to float throughout the HPCC. Qualified individuals will successfully complete the competency assessment. Experience requirements may vary by department. Please reference the Nursing Addendums for department specific requirements.

Certifications: 30-hour IV Course required. BLS (American Heart Association/Basic Life Support) required.

Certification requirements may vary by department. Please reference the Nursing Addendums for department specific requirements.

License: Currently licensed LPN licensure in the State of Florida.

Other: Communication and interpersonal skills, computer skills, and customer service skills required.

US:FL:Fort Myers