Registered Nurse- Surgical Progressive Care- LMH

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

Housing allowance

Job summary

Lee Health's Surgical Progressive Care Unit (SPCU) at Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse. This high-acuity unit offers wound care/Ostomy opportunities and a strong team-focused environment.

Full-time positions with day and night shifts available; Florida RN license and BLS required. Relocation incentive of $7,000 plus three months of housing allowance ($1,800/mo) for moves from 50+ miles, with competitive pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required; Associates or Bachelors preferred.
• Current Florida RN license required.
• BLS certification required; department-specific requirements may apply.
• Wound care/ostomy experience welcomed; strong patient- and family-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe patient care using the nursing process (assess, diagnose, plan, implement, evaluate).
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

Wound Care

Ostomy Care

Surgical PCU

Critical Thinking

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Florida RN license

Job description

Registered Nurse- Surgical Progressive Care- LMH

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

Department: 5N Surgical PCU

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: 1st and 3rd Shift Available

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$30.27 - $40.86 / hour (more based on experience)

Hiring Incentives: $7,000 relocation bonus plus 3 months of housing allowance ($1800 per month) for those moving from 50+ miles away

Are you a compassionate RN looking for an opportunity to make a difference while growing your skills? Join the Surgical Progressive Care Unit (SPCU) at Lee Memorial and become part of a team dedicated to delivering exceptional care to patients throughout their surgical journey. This is a high acuity unit with additional speciality beds for Wound Care. Experience with Wound Care/Ostomy is a big plus!

Why Join Our Team?

Competitive pay with a $6 per hour night shift differential starting for entire shift
Comprehensive benefits package, including affordable family coverage and retirement match
Tuition assistance and career advancement opportunities through our professional nursing career ladder
Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment
The opportunity to strengthen your skills while caring for complex surgical patients

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

“ My leadership has been very supportive in my goals. The program for new nurses really helped me acclimate, not only to my floor, but to nursing in general.”

- Michael, Oncology RN

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Why Do RNs Choose Lee Health?

• Shared Governance
• Clinical Practice Council
• Professional Practice Nursing Model
• Unit-based Clinical Educators and Clinical Coaches
• Accredited Nurse Residency Program

We know you have countless opportunities on where and when you want to practice.

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