Registered Nurse - Ortho (Day & Night Shift available)

Lee Health; Fort Myers, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee Health’s Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers, FL, seeks a Registered Nurse for the Ortho unit with both day and night shifts available. You will deliver comprehensive nursing care, document patient progress, and collaborate across disciplines to ensure positive outcomes for orthopedic patients.

The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, Florida RN license, and current BLS. Prior nursing experience with orthopedics is preferred, and strong communication is essential

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing; Associates or Bachelors preferred.
• Experience required; competency assessment may be used, varies by department.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required and current for 90 days after hire.
• Florida nursing license currently active.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe nursing care using the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective patient care delivery.
• Document care accurately and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
• Support Lee Health's mission and professional standards while respecting patient diversity.

Skills

BLS knowledge

Nursing clinical skills

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

EMR/Charting

Job description

Registered Nurse - Ortho (Day & Night Shift available)

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

Department:

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.

Lee Health
is located in
Fort Myers/
Cape Coral,
Florida

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