Registered Nurse - PACU at Lee Memorial Hospital

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee Memorial Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Peri-Anesthesia Care Unit in Fort Myers, FL. You will deliver safe patient care through the nursing process and document all activities, working in a high-acuity PACU/ICU-like setting.

The role requires a nursing degree (Associates or Bachelors preferred), at least two years in critical care, and BLS/ACLS certifications as dictated by department addendums. Florida licensure is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; Associates or Bachelors preferred.
• Must have at least two years of current critical care RN experience (PACU, ICU or ED).
• Proof of BLS; ACLS per department requirements; Florida license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Coordinate and direct nursing care based on ANA standards and Florida Nurse Practice Act.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure optimal patient outcomes and quality care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Leadership

Professional development

Communication skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor in Nursing

Job description

Location: Lee Memorial Hospital - 2776 Cleveland Ave Fort Myers FL 33901

Department: Peri-Anesthesia Care Unit

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 2/10:30 AM to 11:00 PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$33.37 - $45.05 / hour

Responsible for the safe delivery and documentation of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Perform 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. Collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Support the organizations vision and mission. Use knowledge of patients age and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care. Contribute 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.

Education Requirements: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required. Associates or Bachelors preferred.

Experience Requirements: Must have at least two (2) years of current critical care RN experience (PACU, ICU or ED). 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. For units that require American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 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. Certification in specialty area preferred.

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