Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $31-51 per hour

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programs

Wellness programs

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Pet insurance

Life insurance

Discount program

Job summary

Lee Health in Fort Myers, Florida is seeking a Registered Nurse for the PCU - Progressive Care Unit. The role offers 36 hours per week with 12-hour night shifts, in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will deliver safe patient care using the nursing process and document care accordingly.

Requirements include graduating from an accredited nursing program, Florida RN licensure or compact license, current BLS, and a willingness to complete department-specific competencies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; associates or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Active Florida RN license or compact license; ability to transfer an out-of-state license to FL.
• Current BLS (Healthcare Provider) certification; renewal per department requirements.
• Experience requirement; competency assessment may be required; department-specific requirements may vary.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe nursing care and documentation using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and positive outcomes.
• Direct and coordinate nursing care for patients in accordance with ANA standards and the Florida Nurse Practice Act.

Skills

Nursing process

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Lee Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a nursing job in Fort Myers, Florida.

Lee Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a nursing job in Fort Myers, Florida.

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Staff

Join our General SPCU team and make a meaningful impact every day as a Registered Nurse. We are seeking compassionate, skilled nurses who are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

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 patients 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, Compact License, or ability to transfer out of state license to FL.

Other Requirements: Communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and customer service skills required.

Lee Health Job ID #1012r.

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