Vascular Access RN ($7,000 Relocation bonus, and $1,800/Month Housing )

Location: Lee Memorial Hospital - 2776 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers FL 33901 Department: Vascular Access Nursing Work Type: Full Time Shift: Shift 3 7:00:00 PM to 7:30:00 AM Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $30.27 - $40.86 / hour Hiring Incentive: $7,000 relocation bonus, and $1,800 per month housing stipend for 3 months, to those who qualify Overview 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. Lee Health believes in growth, education, and advancement. Summary Responsible for the safe delivery and documentation of all aspects of Vascular Access (VA) 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 Vascular Access 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 Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. Previous IV therapy with demonstrated skills. Qualified individuals will successfully complete the competency assessment. PICC line insertion experience preferred. Registered Nurse License. BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support) required. Proof of American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) current for a minimum of 90 days after hire date. State of Florida licensure required. #J-18808-Ljbffr