Registered Nurse - Neuro Stroke (Day & Night)

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee Health is seeking a dedicated nurse at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers to provide safe patient care through all stages of the nursing process. You will document care and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes, while complying with state laws and hospital standards.

The role requires Florida licensure and BLS certification, with opportunities to contribute to quality improvement and patient satisfaction initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; associates or bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care using the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Document care and communicate with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Adhere to Florida Nurse Practice Act and organizational standards.

Skills

Nursing care

Critical thinking

Communication

Documentation

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

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

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.

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