Registered Nurse-Peri Anesthesia Care Unit 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 in collaboration with anesthesia, surgical, and perioperative teams. The role is a full-time night-shift position, with a listed shift of 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM. The posting also notes no weekends, call, or holidays. The RN is responsible for the safe delivery and documentation of patient care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Nursing practice includes the roles of clinician, teacher, researcher, leader, and professional-development contributor, using critical thinking, management, problem-solving, and urgency differentiation. The nurse directs and coordinates care according to established clinical nursing standards, the Florida Nurse Practice Act, and other regulatory standards. The RN collaborates with other professional disciplines to support effective patient care and desired outcomes; incorporates patients’ age and cultural diversity into care; and contributes to quality nursing care through customer service and performance improvement. The nurse’s practice is guided by the nursing code of ethics. The posting lists pay of $33.37–$45.05 per hour, a $6-per-hour night-shift differential, and hiring incentives of up to $15,400 for qualified candidates.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
At least two years of current critical care experience in an acute care setting.
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.
For units requiring it, American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) proof, current 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

Safely deliver and document patient care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Monitor, assess, and provide care for patients recovering from anesthesia and surgery.
Direct and coordinate nursing care in accordance with established clinical nursing practice standards, the Florida Nurse Practice Act, and other regulatory standards.
Use critical thinking, management, problem-solving, and urgency differentiation in clinical practice.
Collaborate with other professional disciplines to support effective and efficient 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.
Perform nursing practice roles as clinician, teacher, researcher, leader, and professional-development contributor.
Support the organization’s vision and mission and practice according to the nursing code of ethics.