RN - Cardiothoracic Stepdown Unit at Healthpark Medical Center

RN - Cardiothoracic Stepdown Unit at Healthpark Medical Center

Location: HealthPark Medical Center - 9981 So HealthPark Circle Fort Myers FL 33908

Department: Cardiothoracic Stepdown Unit

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: 1 - 7:00:00AM to 7:30:00PM & 3 - 7:00:00PM to 7:30:00AM

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

Hiring Incentive: $7,000 relocation bonus, plus $1,800 per month housing stipend for 3 months

The Lee Health Heart Institute

The Lee Health Heart Institute is named a Million Hearts Health System for its commitment to improving the cardiovascular health of patients, employees, and communities through initiatives like the Remote Patient Monitoring Program, Mobile Medical Clinic, and the Cardiac Rehabilitation program. Million Hearts is a national initiative led by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), which aims to prevent one million heart attacks and strokes within five years.

At Lee Health, its all about you.

Join us and be valued as a person, not just an employee, within a culture built on teamwork, empowerment, and continuous improvement. We have created something truly exceptional in Southwest Florida, with careers for compassionate health care professionals eager to realize their full potential across a diversity of opportunities throughout our health system.

Come be recognized for your personal contributions with your new family at Lee Health and let our growth be the catalyst for your success.

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.