Lee Health
is located in
Fort Myers/
Cape Coral,
Florida
Location:Golisano Children's Hospital -9981 S. HealthPark DriveFort Myers FL 33908
Department: PPEC
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 1/7:00:00AM to 5:00:00PM
Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$30.27 - $40.86 / hour
Golisano Children's Hospital, a Magnet Recognition with Distinction, is seeking an experienced RN to join their PPEC in Fort Myers. This is a full time opportunity working Monday - Friday with no weekend or holidays required.
The Golisano Children's Hospital Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Center (PPEC) is a friendly and nurturing place for children who require skilled nursing care. PPEC provides an array of services for children with special medical needs including day health care, developmental planning and interventions, therapies and rehabilitation, case management, and parental support and education.
The hospital is proud to hold Magnet Recognition with Distinction, be named a Leapfrog Top Childrens Hospital, is Floridas first Certified Autism Hospital
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.
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.
US:FL:Fort Myers
“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.”
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.
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.
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