Registered Nurse Cardiac Observation

Miami Neuroscience Institute Baptist Health South Florida; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee Health’s Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers seeks an experienced RN for the Cardiac Observation Unit. You will assist with pre- and post-procedure nursing care for cardiac catheterizations, stents, pacemakers, and ablations, following the nursing process and ensuring patient safety.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation while coordinating with the care team to ensure quality outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current Florida nursing license.
• BLS certification required or per department requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide and document nursing care using the nursing process from assessment to evaluation.
• Deliver safe patient care during cardiac procedures and recovery in the Cardiac Observation Unit.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Adhere to ANA standards and Florida Nurse Practice Act; maintain high professional and ethical conduct.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing assessment

Documentation

Communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Description

Location: Gulf Coast Medical Center - 13681 Doctor's Way Fort Myers FL 33912

Department: Cardiac Observation

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $30.27 - $40.86 / hour

Summary

Join Lee Healths Cardiac Observation Unit located at Gulf Coast Medical Center, where youll play a vital role in preparing and recovering patients undergoing advanced cardiac procedures, including cardiac catheterizations, stent placements, pacemaker insertions, and ablations. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled RN to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care while supporting patients through critical moments in their cardiac care journey. 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 patients 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.

US:FL:Fort Myers

Supported by over 10,000 dedicated employees and 4,500 volunteers and auxilians, Lee Health remains the bedrock of our community by offering acute care, emergency care, rehabilitative and diagnostic services, health and wellness education, community outreach and advocacy programs throughout the five county region. We continue to invest back into our community to improve facilities, add services and extending care to those who need it most – in their own back yard.