RN Emergency Services at Cape Coral Hospital

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

Job summary

Lee Health in Cape Coral, FL is seeking a Registered Nurse for Emergency Services. This full-time role requires delivering safe patient care in a high-acuity ER, documenting care, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years ER experience, Florida RN licensure, and BLS; ACLS may be required depending on department. Cape Coral Hospital is part of Lee Health's Magnet journey.

Qualifications

• RN with two or more years of current Emergency Room experience.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing; associates or Bachelors preferred.
• Current Florida RN license; BLS required; ACLS depending on dept.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure effective care and desired outcomes.
• Document care and ensure adherence to ANA standards and Florida Nurse Practice Act.

Skills

Emergency nursing

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree

Job description

RN Emergency Services at Cape Coral Hospital

Department: Emergency Services

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 3/3:00 PM to 3:30AM

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

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 or more years 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.

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

Lee Health's Magnet ® Journey to Nursing Excellence

HealthPark Medical Center and Cape Coral Hospital have achieved Magnet ® Recognition while Golisano Children's Hospital achieved Magnet ® Recognition with Distinction! Gulf Coast Medical Center and Lee Memorial Hospital are actively progressing on their Magnet ® journey.

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.

At Lee Health, we're committed to providing you with the options and flexibility you deserve to create the role that works for you - and works around your life's priorities.