Neuro Stroke PCU RN- Lee Health

Location:Lee Health -2776 Cleveland AveFort Myers FL 33901

Department: Neuro PCU/ Neuro Stroke / Neuro Stepdown

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Days and Nights 12hr shifts

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$30.27 - $40.86 / hour

Summary

Hiring Incentives available. $10,000 Relocation and $1,800 Housing Allowance for 3mths.

Gulf Coast Medical Center:

• 52 Neuro Stroke PCU and 12 bed Neuro Stepdown 1:4 Nurse to PT ratio
• Stroke both Hemorrhagic and Ischemic. Branching out and take care of seizure patients.
• In the works- beds for Epilepsy- Diagnostic area. General confusion, spinal surgeries, post op crannies, alcohol withdrawal. Degenerative Neuro conditions ex: ALS, Gambray Syndrome

Special Recognitions:

• American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Get with The Guidelines Gold PlusStroke Center designation
• A grade for patient safety byThe Leapfrog Group
• 4 stars in CMS Quality Star Rankings

Lee Memorial Hospital:

• 30 bed Unit 1:4 RN to Patient Ratio
• Stroke (minimal), Brain & Back surgery (minimal), Cardiac, General PCU patients

Special Recognitions:

• Stroke care: The Agency of Health Care Administration designated LMH as a Certified Primary Stroke Center.
• 5-star facility by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) top 14%.
• Leapfrog Grade A facility.

Cape Coral Hospital:

• 39 bed Unit. Stroke, TIA, Syncope, GI/GU, Cardiac and General PCU patient population (adult).
• The Neuro Stroke staff at Cape Coral Hospital are highly engaged, team oriented and focused on the service of patients.

Special Recognitions:

• Certified Primary Stroke Center with DNV.
• Get with the Guidelines Stroke GOLD PLUS with Honor Role Elite Plus 3 years running.
• Get with the Guidelines Stroke GOLD PLUS with Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 DiabetesHonor Roll
• First hospital in the U.S. to implement Veterans Visitation Program with American Red Cross.
• First community hospital in Florida to receive the Governors Sterling Award, which recognizes organizations that have successfully achieved performance excellence.

Laurel Bush - Nurse Recruiter

laurel.bush@leehealth.org / (315) 389-5457

To schedule a time to discuss employment opportunities please use this link:

https://olivia.paradox.ai/in/LeeHealth/LaurelBush

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.

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