Registered Nurse/Vascular Access

Location:Gulf Coast Medical Center -13681 Doctor's WayFort Myers FL 33912

Department: Vascular Access Nursing

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/7:00:00 AM to 7:30:00 PM

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

Summary

Gulf Coast Medical Center is seeking an experienced RN to join their Vascular Access Team. This is a full time day shift position.

Relocation and Housing incentives offered to the qualified RN!

Benefits:

• We are dedicated to providing a caring and compassionate environment for our patients and our staff

• Medical/Dental and Vision after 30 days of hire

• Free Employee Health and inexpensive prescription plan

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Retirement Match up to 5% and vested after 3 years

• Education Assistance

• Flexible Spending Accounts.and more!

Responsible for the safe delivery and documentation of all aspects of Vascular Access (VA) 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 Vascular Access 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 patient's 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

Educational Requirements

Degree/Diploma ObtainedProgram of StudyRequired/

Preferredand/or

Additional Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.

Experience Requirements

Minimum Years RequiredArea of ExperienceRequired/

Preferredand/orNo Experience Required

Additional Requirements

Previous IV therapy with demonstrated skills. Qualified individuals will successfully complete the competency assessment. PICC line insertion experience preferred.

State of Florida Licensure Requirements

LicensesRequired/

Preferredand/orRegistered Nurse LicenseRequired

Certifications/Registration Requirements

Certificates/RegistrationsRequired/

Preferredand/orBLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support)Required

Additional Requirements

Proof of American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS, current for a minimum of 90 days after hire date.

US:FL:Fort Myers