Vascular Access Nurse (RN) - Multiple Locations & Shifts Available!

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentive

Housing allowance

Medical/Dental/Vision after 30 days

Paid time off

Retirement match

Job summary

Lee Health in Fort Myers, Florida is seeking a Vascular Access Nurse (RN) to join our Vascular Access Nursing team across multiple locations and shifts.

You will deliver patient care through the nursing process, perform PICC/IV procedures, and collaborate with disciplines to achieve optimal outcomes, while upholding safety, ethics, and compassionate care.

Relocation incentives and comprehensive benefits are available, with opportunities to grow within a respected health system.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required; Associates or Bachelors preferred.
• Two years of recent acute care experience in vascular access role.
• PICC line insertion experience preferred; Ultrasound-guided IV experience preferred.
• Proof of American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) current for 90 days after hire.
• Currently licensed in the State of Florida.
• Communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and customer service skills required.

Responsibilities

• Safe delivery and documentation of patient care through nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Coordinate nursing care based on standards; act as clinician, teacher, researcher, leadership, and professional development.
• Direct and coordinate nursing care for patients in collaboration with other disciplines.
• Support the organization vision and mission; apply patient age and cultural considerations.
• Contribute to quality care through customer service and performance improvement.

Skills

Vascular access

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

PICC line insertion

Ultrasound-guided IV

Job description

Vascular Access Nurse (RN) - Multiple Locations & Shifts Available!

Location: Lee Health - Multiple Locations

Department: Vascular Access Nursing

Work Type: Full Time

Shift:Days (7a-7:30p), Mid (11a-11:30p), and Nights (7p-7:30a)

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

Embrace the opportunity to be valued for being YOU at Lee Health! We're actively seeking Vascular Access Nurses to join our incredible team, where your unique talents and compassion are truly celebrated. As a respected health system in Fort Myers, Florida, we provide a caring, compassionate, and safe environment.

We offer:

• Relocation Incentives: $7,000.000 Relocation and $1,800 housing allowance for 3 months
• Medical/Dental and Vision after 30 days of hire
• Free Employee Health and inexpensive prescription plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Retirement Match up to 5% and vested after 3 years

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: Two years of recent acute care experience in vascular access role, or in a specialty that performs heavy volume of IVs (ED/SPCU), required. PICC line insertion experience preferred. Ultrasound-guided IV experience preferred. Qualified individuals will successfully complete the competency assessment.

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

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.