Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiopulmonary PCU

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential $6.00/hr

Relocation incentive $7,000

Housing stipend $1,800/month for 3 + 3

Job summary

Lee Health in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a Registered Nurse for the 6W Cardiopulmonary Progressive Care Unit on the Night shift. This role requires delivering safe nursing care and documenting patient status using the nursing process, while adhering to standards and collaborating with the care team.

We value teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement within a Magnet-designated system that emphasizes nursing excellence and patient outcomes across Southwest Florida.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Associates or Bachelors in Nursing preferred.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Licensed to practice in Florida.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and document patient care using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and positive outcomes.
• Provide care with attention to age and cultural diversity and adhere to professional nursing standards.
• Support organizational vision and participate in performance improvement.

Skills

Nursing patient care

Communication and interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Nursing

Job description

Location: Healthpark Medical Center - 9981 S Healthpark Dr, Fort Myers FL 33908

Department: 6W Cardiopulmonary Progressive Care Unit

Work Type: Full Time

Shifts:Nights 7:00pm to 7:30am

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

Benefits

• Shift Differential: $6.00/hr for night shift
• Hiring Incentive: $7,000 relocation bonus, plus $1,800 per month housing stipend for 3 months to those who qualify (1/2 the amount for part time)

Join us and be valued as a person, not just an employee, within a culture built onteamwork, empowerment, and continuous improvement. We have created something truly exceptional in Southwest Florida, with careers for compassionate health care professionals eager to realize their full potential across a diversity of opportunities throughout our health system. Lee Health believes ingrowth, education, and advancement.

Lee Healths achievement of Magnet Designation at three hospitalswith two more actively on the Magnet Journeydemonstrates a deep, system-wide commitment to advancing nursing excellence, elevating patient care, and empowering nurses to thrive.

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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