Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiothoracic Stepdown Unit

Cardiothoracic Stepdown Unit Nurse

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

Work Type: Full Time

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

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

Enjoy year-round sunshine and a peaceful coastal lifestyle while building a rewarding career with Lee Health in Fort Myers. As the leading healthcare provider in Southwest Florida, Lee Health has proudly served the residents of Lee County and surrounding communities since 1916.

Job Description

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.