Orthopedic Surgery PCU Nurse
Cape Coral Hospital
Cape Coral, FL
3x12 hrs, Nights

Location:Cape Coral Hospital -636 Del Prado BlvdCape Coral FL 33990

Department: 4W Ortho - General Surgery

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 3/7:00:00 PM to 7:30:00 AM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$30.27 - $40.86 / hour

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Relocation Assistance and Housing Allowance for 3mths offered for those outside a 50 mile radius.

ORTHOPEDICS AND GENERAL SURGERY PCU 40 Bed Unit 1:5 RN to Patient ratio

No pediatrics, Major Joints, Fractures, GI Surgeries, Renal patients.

Special Recognitions:

• DNV Hip and Knee Center of Excellence.
• First hospital in the U.S. to implement Veterans Visitation Program with American Red Cross.
• First community hospital in Florida to receive the Governors Sterling Award, which recognizes organizations that have successfully achieved performance excellence.
• NICHE certification: Nurses Improving the Healthcare of System Elders.
• 4-star facility by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
• Leapfrog A Rated Hospital.
• Top 100 Hospitals two years in a row for Premier Inc. (fka Truven 100 Top).

Summary

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 patients 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

Education Requirements:Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required; Associates or Bachelors preferred.

Experience Requirements:Experience required. Qualified individuals will successfully complete the competency assessment. Experience requirements may vary by department. Please reference the Nursing Addendums for department specific requirements.

Certification Requirements: Proof of American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS), current for a minimum of 90 days after hire date. Certification requirements may vary by department. Please reference the Nursing Addendums for department specific requirements.

License Requirements: Currently licensed in the State of Florida.

Other Requirements: Communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and customer service skills required.

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