Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department - $33-56 per hour

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Employee assistance programs

Wellness programs

Discount program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Lee Health seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) in the ED for Fort Myers, Florida. The role involves delivering and documenting patient care through the nursing process, with collaboration across disciplines to ensure quality outcomes and adherence to nursing standards.

Requirements include a nursing degree (ADN/BSN), Florida license, and two+ years ER experience. BLS/ACLS certifications may be required by department; strong communication and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required. ADN or BSN preferred.
• RN with two years or more of current Emergency Room experience required.
• Certification requirements include BLS; ACLS where required by department.
• Licensed in the State of Florida.
• Other: Certification in specialty area preferred; strong communication and customer service skills; basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe nursing care and documentation using the nursing process.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Support the hospital's vision and mission and uphold standards of care.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Nursing degree (ADN/BSN)

Job description

Lee Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) ED - Emergency Department for a nursing job in Fort Myers, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: ED - Emergency Department

Discipline: RN

Duration: Ongoing

36 hours per week

Shift: 12 hours, nights

Employment Type: Staff

Summary

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.

Requirements

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

Experience Requirements: RN with two years or more of current Emergency Room 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. 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.

About Lee Health

Lee Health is one of the largest public health systems in the U.S. and one of the largest not-for-profit public health system and Safety Net Hospital in Florida that receives no direct tax support.

Benefits

• Employee assistance programs
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Pet insurance
• Life insurance
• Discount program