Registered Nurse Observation

Company: Lee Health
Location: Fort Myers
Posted on: October 19, 2020

Job Description:

Registered Nurse Observation
Location:



9981 So HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers, FL


Department: 6th Floor Observation Unit
Categories: Nursing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: 7:00 AM-7:30 PM
Schedule: Days

Description:
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:
Educational Requirements Required:

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursingExperience Required:
  • Experience RequiredState of Florida Licensure Requirements Required:
    • Registered Nurse LicenseCertifications/Registration Requirements Required:
      • BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support)Additional Requirements:
        • Proof of American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) current for a minimum of 90 days after hire date

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