Registered Nurse-PACU at Gulf Coast Medical Center

Lee Health • Fort Myers, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Gulf Coast Medical Center is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join its Peri-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The nurse cares for patients recovering from anesthesia and surgery, providing close monitoring, expert assessment, and compassionate care while collaborating with anesthesia, surgical, and perioperative teams. The role is described as a fast-paced opportunity with a dedicated weekend schedule and a 10-hour shift from 10:30 AM to 9:00 PM.

The RN is responsible for the safe delivery and documentation of patient care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse directs and coordinates patient care in accordance with established nursing standards, the Florida Nurse Practice Act, and other regulatory requirements. The position also involves collaboration across professional disciplines, incorporating patients’ ages and cultural diversity into care, supporting the organization’s vision and mission, and contributing to quality improvement and positive patient outcomes. Nursing practice is guided by the nursing code of ethics.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• At least two years of critical care experience in PACU or ICU.
• Successfully complete the competency assessment.
• Current Florida nursing license.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, valid for at least 90 days after hire.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification where required by the unit, valid for at least 90 days after hire.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Certification in a specialty area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and document safe patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Direct and coordinate nursing care in accordance with established clinical standards, the Florida Nurse Practice Act, and other regulatory standards.
• Use critical thinking, management, problem-solving, and urgency differentiation in the roles of clinician, teacher, researcher, leader, and professional.
• Collaborate with other professional disciplines to support effective patient care and desired patient outcomes.
• Incorporate patients’ 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.
• Care for patients as they recover from anesthesia and surgery, including close monitoring and expert assessment.

What This Job Offers

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