Location:Cape Coral Hospital -636 Del Prado BlvdCape Coral FL 33990
Department: 4W Ortho - General Surgery
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
No pediatrics, Mixed Unit, Major joint replacement, Fractures, GI surgeries, Renal patients, Diabetes, Stable telemetry patients
RN to PT ration- 1 to 4-5 Beds: 40
The unit provides a great opportunity for new nurses to gain foundational skills as well as the expert nurse in honing in on their advance knowledge and skills. There is opportunity for staff involvement and engagement through the active Unit Practice Council as well as other campus specific workgroups and committees. The nursing unit is highly focused on the provision of quality care and were recognized with the Lee Health's Zero Harm Safety Award. 4W received this award after having no Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections and no Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections for 5 years. As part of the orthopedic service line, the unit focus is on becoming a center of excellence for patients having elective major joint replacements. We encourage certifications in Orthopedics and Progressive Care
Hiring Incentives available: Relocation and 6mth Housing Allowances
Registered Nurses / RNs-If you value respect, excellence, education and compassion, Lee Health system may be for you!
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Our mission To be a trusted partner, empowering healthier lives through care and compassion
Exceptional benefits effective in 30 days, including up to 5% retirement match, generous PTO, FREE employee health clinic, etc Growth opportunities with tuition reimbursement and Professional Nurse Advancement Program (PNAP) Shift differential for the entire shift is $6 per hour for night shift (zone 3), $3 per hour for evening hours (zone 2)
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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 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: Associates degree from accredited school of professional nursing required; 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:Cape Coral
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