Nurse Manager(RN) Ortho 4W

Lee Health; Cape Coral (FL); On-site; USD 5,798,000 - 7,829,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee Health in Cape Coral is seeking a Nurse Manager to lead Ortho General Surgery 4W and ensure safe, high‑quality patient care. You will guide nursing teams, set service standards, and promote a culture of safety.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and communication to maintain staff engagement and excellence in care, in accordance with the Florida Nurse Practice Act.

Qualifications

• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• Experience in Nursing Leadership required.
• Certification in Nursing Administration or appropriate specialty preferred.
• Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Florida

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a defined area of organized patient care services.
• Allocate resources to promote safe, efficient, effective, and compassionate nursing care.
• Provide input into executive level decisions and collaborate with medical staff; participate in Nursing Leadership Council.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Communication

Budget management

Interpersonal skills

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Job description

Location:Cape Coral Hospital -636 Del Prado BlvdCape Coral FL 33990

Department: Ortho General Surgery 4W

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/7:00:00AM to 3:30:00PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$42.09 - $56.83 / hour

Summary

Are you an experienced nursing leader ready for your next opportunity? Join Lee Health in Cape Coral and help lead a team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and creating a positive environment for both patients and staff.

Manages a defined area of organized patient care services. The Manager actively participates in organizational leadership functions and collaborations with other organizational leaders and medical staff in designing and providing patient care and services. Managers allocate available resources to promote safe, efficient, effective and compassionate nursing care, provide input into executive level decisions and keep staff informed of executive level activities. Managers provide direction to patient care staff to promote quality patient care, nursing services and a culture of safety on a continuous basis. The Manager is responsible for ensuring consistent nursing standards guide the provision of nursing care. He/she serves on the Nursing Leadership Council to provide clinical perspectives to issues, as well as, serves as a staff and patient and family advocate. Responsible for directing and coordinating patient care, within their defined area of responsibility, through established standards subscribed by the American Nurses Association and in accordance with the Florida Nurse Practice Act.

Requirements

Education Requirements: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BSN) required. Masters degree in Nursing or other healthcare field preferred.

Experience Requirements: Previous experience in Nursing Leadership required.

Certification Requirements: Certification in Nursing Administration or appropriate specialty preferred.

License Requirements: Registered Nurse currently licensed in the State of Florida.

Other Requirements: Knowledge of current theoretical approaches to the delivery of nursing care. Ability to participate in developing and implementing organizational strategies to improve the delivery of care. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates knowledge of finance to develop, manage and maintain budgets in defined areas of responsibility.

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