PRN Registered Nurse -Unit Based
11/3/2009
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Base Pay: N/A
Employee Type: Contractor
Industry: Healthcare - Health Services
Manages Others: Not Specified
Job Type: Nurse
Health Care
Req'd Education: Not Specified
Req'd Experience: At least 1 year(s)
Req'd Travel: Not Specified
Relocation Covered: Not Specified
Contact: Not Available
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Ref ID: 2378652

Company Overview
Lee Memorial Health System (LMHS) is the leading provider of health care in Southwest Florida and has served the citizens of Lee County and surrounding communities since 1916.

Since opening 90 years ago, we have been at the vanguard of helping Southwest Florida residents live happier, healthier lives. This commitment to community goes beyond our facility walls and the millions of dollars in uncompensated care we provide to those unable to pay. It's reflected in LMHS' support of area organizations, promotion of community health education programs, focus on the overall growth and development of the area's children, and dedication to helping our senior citizens live full, productive lives.

We are a progressive, financially sound health care provider with more than 8,000 employees, 3,000 volunteers and auxilians, and 1,200 physicians on staff, and 1,600 licensed beds. The System is a member of Voluntary Hospitals of America, Florida Partnership; the Florida Hospital Association; Association of Voluntary Hospitals of Florida and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.
Job Description


Department:   4N Medical/Surgical

Employment Type:   Per Diem

Shift:   Nights

Work Days:   Varies

Job Description:  Responsible for the 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: 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. 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.^ 
Job Requirements
Job Qualifications/Requirements:Education:Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.Experience:Active Florida license plus six (6) months recent experience in acute care hospital. Newly licensed RNs must have a minimum of one (1) year acute care hospital experience.Training:Licensure:Currently licensed or eligible for RN licensure in the State of FloridaJob TitlePRN Registered Nurse - Unit BasedJob Code9561Job Specifications (Physical & Mental Requirements)External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job specific responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis. If the requirement is not marked, then it is considered not applicable.General Requirements (has the ability to.)Sit -Continually ( i.e. Daily)Stand -Continually ( i.e. Daily)Walk -Continually ( i.e. Daily)Drive -Occasionally (i.e. Monthly)Bend -Continually ( i.e. Daily)Climb -Occasionally (i.e. Monthly)Kneel -Continually ( i.e. Daily)Crouch -Continually ( i.e. Daily)Twist -Continually ( i.e. Daily)Maintain Balance -Continually ( i.e. Daily)Reach -Continually ( i.e. Daily)Sensory Requirements (has ability for.)Far Vision -Continually ( i.e. Daily)Near Vision -Continually ( i.e. Daily)Color Vision -Continually ( i.e. Daily)Depth Perception - Continually ( i.e. Daily)Seeing Fine Details -Continually ( i.e. Daily)Hearing Norm Speech -Continually ( i.e. Daily)Hearing Overhead Pages -Continually ( i.e. Daily)Telephone use -Continually ( i.e. Daily)Mental & Emotional Requirements (ability to.)Cope with high level of stress -Continually ( i.e. Daily)Make decisions under high pressure -Continually ( i.e. Daily)Cope with anger/fear/hostility of others in a calm way -Continually ( i.e. Daily)Manage altercations -Occasionally (i.e. Monthly)Concentrate -Continually ( i.e. Daily)Handle a high degree of flexibility -Continually ( i.e. Daily)Handle multiple priorities in stressful situation -Continually ( i.e. Daily)Work alone -Occasionally (i.e. Monthly)Demonstrate high degree of patience -Continually ( i.e. Daily)Adapt to shift work -Occasionally (i.e. Monthly)Work in areas that are close and crowded -Occasionally (i.e. Monthly)Hand Manipulation (ability with.)Simple Grasping -Continually ( i.e. Daily)Firm Grasping - Continually ( i.e. Daily)Fine Manipulation -Continually ( i.e. Daily)Use of Keyboards - Continually ( i.e. Daily)Required Lifting (ability to lift.)Up to 10 lbs - Continually ( i.e. Daily)11 to 24 lbs - Continually ( i.e. Daily)25 to 34 lbs -Continually ( i.e. Daily)35 to 50 lbs -Continually ( i.e. Daily)51 to 75 lbs -76 to 100 lbs -Over 100 lbs -Pushing/Pulling (ability to push and pull.)Up to 10 lbs - Continually ( i.e. Daily)11 to 24 lbs - Continually ( i.e. Daily)25 to 34 lbs -Continually ( i.e. Daily)35 to 50 lbs -Continually ( i.e. Daily)51 to 75 lbs -Continually ( i.e. Daily)76 to 100 lbs -Continually ( i.e. Daily)Over 100 lbs -Continually ( i.e. Daily)Environmental (may be exposed to.)Infectious Diseases -Continually ( i.e. Daily)Chemical Agents -Occasionally (i.e. Monthly)Dust, Fumes, GasesExtremes in Temperature or Humidity -Hazardous or Moving Equipment -Unprotected Heights -Loud Noises -Others (note below)Accepts flexible schedule to meet unit needsOccasionally (i.e.Monthly) 
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