Job Description
Exciting Opportunity in PCU for Dedicated and Passionate Nurses with Attractive Relocation Incentives!
Join the team at Lee Memorial Hospital.A mainstay in our community for more than 100 years, Lee Memorial Hospital has a rich history of serving Southwest Florida. Founded in 1916, Lee Memorial Hospital is Lee Healths first and oldest hospital.It is currently home to the 60-bed Rehabilitation Hospital and an 18-bed skilled nursing unit, as well as The Florida State University College of Medicine Family Medicine Residency Program at Lee Health.
https://www.leehealth.org/locations/find-a-location/lee-memorial-hospital#video
Join us on this journey where your unique contributions are not only acknowledged but celebrated. At Lee Health, we go beyond the ordinary, creating a work culture that mirrors our dedication to excellence. Your career here is more than a job; it's an opportunity to be part of an organization committed to your growth and well-being. Come be a valued member of a team that's shaping the future of healthcare.
Having a career with Lee Health offers:
- Competitive Pay
- Hiring Incentives (Sign on Bonus / Relocation Reimbursement) $17,800.00
- Room for growth and development in your career
- Supportive Leadership
- Paid Time Off (Uncapped)
- Top Tier Health Coverage with no cost services at Employee Health Clinics
- Education Reimbursement after 90 days
- Up to 5% retirement match
- Supplemental benefits (Pet Insurance/Legal Insurance/Etc)
If interestedschedule a time to discuss employment opportunities please use this link:
https://olivia.paradox.ai/co/LeeHealth/SuzanneSteen?type=in&act=schedule
Explore Progressive Care Units (PCUs) with high acuity diagnoses and unparalleled patient care:
- General Surgery
- Cardiac
- Observation
- Medical
- Neuro
Here are the testimonials of nurses that work here:
- I stay here because of the people and the team culture. Karen O, RN, Lee Memorial Hospital
- Great place to work at and my current department is the best demonstration of team work that I have ever encounter within the system. Itzel M., RN, Lee Memorial Hospital
- I live in Punta Gorda. The reputation of the hospital was the draw for me to apply. The feeling I got from the director and supervisor during the interview process was the draw to accept. Shannon G, RN, Lee Memorial Hospital
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 patients 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.
Preferred qualifications:
RNs with 1 year of recent med/surgical and telemetry experience
Experience in medical/surgical settings, LTC, or LTAC.
RequirementsEducation Requirements:Associates degree from accredited school of professional nursing required; Bachelors preferred.
Experience Requirements:One year of acute care 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.
US:FL:Fort Myers