Registered Nurse - Med/Surg (Day & Night Shift Available)

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

Job summary

Lee Health in Fort Myers is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Medical/Surgical unit. The role requires safe delivery and documentation of patient care, following nursing processes and ANA standards.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, prioritize patient needs, and contribute to quality care and continuous improvement. Florida RN licensure and BLS are required; associates/bachelors preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required; Associates or Bachelors preferred.
• Experience: Experience required. Competency assessment. varies by department.
• Certification: AHA Healthcare Provider BLS, current for 90 days after hire date.
• License: Currently licensed in Florida.
• Other: Communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and customer service skills required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and document patient care through the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure effective patient care and outcomes.
• Provide care in accordance with the Florida Nurse Practice Act and ANA standards.
• Direct and coordinate nursing care; demonstrate leadership and professional development.
• Uphold the code of ethics for nurses and maintain patient privacy and safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Customer service skills

Education

Associates or Bachelors in Nursing preferred

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing

Job description

• Registered Nurse - Med/Surg (Day & Night Shift Available)

Description

Location: Lee Health - 2776 Cleveland Ave Fort Myers FL 33901

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: 0/ to

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

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.

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.