Registered Nurse-PACU at Gulf Coast Medical Center

Registered Nurse-PACU at Gulf Coast Medical Center

Location: Gulf Coast Medical Center - 13681 Doctor's Way Fort Myers FL 33912

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/10:30:00 AM to 9:00:00 PM

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

Summary

Registered Nurse (RN) PACU at Gulf Coast Medical Center

Gulf Coast Medical Center is looking for an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Peri-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) team!

As a PACU RN, youll care for patients as they recover from anesthesia and surgery, providing close monitoring, expert assessment, and compassionate care during an important phase of their recovery. Youll work alongside anesthesia, surgical, and perioperative teams in a collaborative environment where your clinical expertise truly matters.

Why Join Our PACU Team?

• 10-hour shiftfrom 10:30 AM9:00 PM
• Put your critical-thinking and assessment skills to work in a fast-paced environment
• Join Gulf Coast Medical Center , where exceptional patient care is at the heart of what we do

If youre an RN who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants the flexibility of a dedicated weekend schedule, this could be the opportunity youve been looking for!

Bring your skills to Gulf Coast Medical Center and make every recovery count.

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: Must have at least two (2) years of critical care experience (PACU or ICU). 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.