Intern/RN

Lee Health • Fort Myers, FL

2d

About The Position

Lee Health’s Nurse Residency Program supports newly licensed nurses as they transition to safe, competent, and confident independent practice. Nurse Residents receive support and training from Resident Development Specialists, Clinical Coaches, Nurse Educators, and staff. They attend professional development classes covering evidence-based content to build critical thinking, clinical and interpersonal communication skills, and confidence in practice.

The role is responsible for delivering and documenting patient care through assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Nursing practice spans clinician, teacher, researcher, leadership, and professional development responsibilities. The nurse directs and coordinates care according to established clinical nursing practice standards and the Florida Nurse Practice Act, collaborates with other disciplines to support effective care and desired outcomes, and supports the organization’s vision and mission. The nurse incorporates patients’ ages and cultural diversity into care, contributes to quality through customer service and performance improvement, and works under a preceptor’s guidance during the Internship Program to develop skills and critical thinking.

Applications are reviewed by the recruitment team, with interviews scheduled according to graduation dates. Qualified candidates interview with a Nurse Resident Development Specialist; selected candidates then interview with a Nursing Director. Interviews are held monthly. Candidates may interview and receive a contingent offer before passing the NCLEX, but must have an active Florida license before their start date. Candidates who are not licensed by the deadline may be considered for the next residency cohort.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree required.
• Currently licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Florida; an active Florida license is required before the start date.
• Proof of American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS), current for at least 90 days after the hire date.
• Communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Customer service skills required.
• Successful completion of the competency assessment.
• No experience required; experience requirements may vary by department.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and document patient care through assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Direct and coordinate nursing care in accordance with established clinical nursing practice standards and the Florida Nurse Practice Act.
• Collaborate with other professional disciplines to promote effective and efficient patient care and desired patient outcomes.
• Incorporate patients’ age and cultural diversity into the provision of care.
• Contribute to quality nursing care through customer service and performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive patient outcomes.
• Develop nursing skills and critical thinking ability under the guidance of a preceptor during the Internship Program.
• Perform responsibilities in the areas of clinician, teacher, researcher, leadership, and professional development.
• Support the organization’s vision and mission.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree