Registered Nurse NICU - Golisano

Lee Health•Fort Myers, FL
•Onsite

About The Position

Join the nationally recognized team at Magnet-designated Golisano Children’s Hospital as an experienced RN in its 70-bed, Level III NICU. The unit provides advanced care for critically ill newborns across Southwest Florida and is designated as a Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Center by the Florida Department of Children’s Medical Services. It is one of 11 designated centers in Florida and the only one in the region, providing specialized, compassionate, family-centered care. The nurse is responsible for the safe delivery and documentation of patient care through assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Nursing practice includes the roles of clinician, teacher, researcher, leader, and professional development, using critical thinking, management, problem-solving, and prioritization of urgency. The nurse directs and coordinates care in accordance with American Nurses Association standards, the Florida Nurse Practice Act, and other regulatory standards; collaborates with other professional disciplines; and supports the organization’s vision and mission. Care incorporates patients’ ages and cultural diversity. The role contributes to quality care through customer service and performance improvement, and is guided by the nursing code of ethics. This is a full-time night-shift position from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with a $6-per-hour shift differential for the entire shift. Relocation and housing assistance are available for qualified candidates. Listed pay range is $33.37–$45.05 per hour.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
  • Nursing experience required; experience requirements may vary by department.
  • Successfully complete the competency assessment.
  • Current Florida nursing license.
  • American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) proof, current for at least 90 days after hire.
  • Communication, interpersonal, basic computer, and customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) when required by the unit; current for at least 90 days after hire.
  • Certification in a specialty area preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Safely deliver and document patient care through assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
  • Perform nursing practice responsibilities as a clinician, teacher, researcher, leader, and professional development practitioner.
  • Direct and coordinate nursing care in accordance with established clinical practice standards, the Florida Nurse Practice Act, and other regulatory standards.
  • Collaborate with other professional disciplines to support effective and efficient care delivery and desired patient outcomes.
  • Incorporate the patient’s age and cultural diversity into care.
  • Contribute to quality nursing care through customer service and performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive patient outcomes.
  • Support the organization’s vision and mission and practice according to the nursing code of ethics.

Benefits

  • $6-per-hour night-shift differential for the entire shift.
  • Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.
  • Housing assistance available for qualified candidates.
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