Registered Nurse Critical Care
12/5/2009
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Base Pay: N/A
Employee Type: Full-Time
Industry: Healthcare - Health Services
Manages Others: Not Specified
Job Type: Nurse
Health Care
Req'd Education: Not Specified
Req'd Experience: Not Specified
Req'd Travel: Not Specified
Relocation Covered: Not Specified
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Ref ID: 2405502

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:   Pediatric Intensive Care Unit/Pediatric Progressive Care Unit

Employment Type:   Full Time

Shift:   Days

Work Days:   variable/ every other weekend

Job Description:  JOB SUMMARY: 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
Education:Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. Experience: One year of peds progressive care or PICU experience required. Qualified individuals will successfully complete the competency assessmentLicense:Currently licensed or eligible for RN licensure in the State of FloridaOther:Communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and customer service skills requiredJob 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 applicableGeneral Requirements (has the ability toSit-Occasionally (i.e. Monthly)Stand-Continually ( i.e. DailyWalk-Continually ( i.e. DailyDrive-Occasionally (i.e. MonthlyBend -Frequently ( i.e. Weekly)Climb Kneel -Continually ( i.e. DailyCrouch -Continually ( i.e. DailyTwist -Continually ( i.e. DailyMaintain Balance -Continually ( i.e. DailyReach -Continually ( i.e. DailyOverhead Work - Continually ( i.e. DailySensory Requirements (has ability for.)Far Vision -Continually ( i.e. DailyNear Vision -Continually ( i.e. DailyColor Vision -Continually ( i.e. DailyDepth Perception -Continually ( i.e. DailySeeing Fine Details -Continually ( i.e. DailyHearing Norm Speech -Continually ( i.e. DailyHearing Overhead Pages -Continually ( i.e. DailyTelephone use -Continually ( i.e. DailyMental & Emotional Requirements (ability toCope with high level of stress -Continually ( i.e. DailyMake decisions under high pressure -Continually ( i.e. DailyCope with anger/fear/hostility of others in a calm way -Continually ( i.e. DailyManage altercations -Frequently ( i.e. WeeklyConcentrate -Continually ( i.e. DailyHandle a high degree of flexibility -Continually ( i.e. DailyHandle multiple priorities in stressful situation -Continually( i.e. DailyWork alone -Frequently ( i.e. WeeklyDemonstrate high degree of patience -Continually ( i.e. DailyAdapt to shift work -Occasionally (i.e. MonthlyWork in areas that are close and crowded -Continually ( i.e. DailyHand Manipulation (ability with.)Simple Grasping -Continually ( i.e. DailyFirm Grasping - Continually ( i.e. DailyFine Manipulation -Continually ( i.e. DailyUse of Keyboards - Continually ( i.e. DailyRequired Lifting (ability to lift.)Up to 10 lbs - Continually ( i.e. Daily11 to 24 lbs - Continually ( i.e. Daily25 to 34 lbs -Continually ( i.e. Daily)35 to 50 lbs -Continually ( i.e. Daily51 to 75 lbs -Continually ( i.e. Daily76 to 100 lbs -Continually ( i.e. DailyOver 100 lbs -Continually ( i.e. DailyPushing/Pulling (ability to push and pull.)Up to 10 lbs -Continually ( i.e. Daily11 to 24 lbs -Continually ( i.e. Daily25 to 34 lbs -Continually ( i.e. Daily35 to 50 lbs -Continually ( i.e. Daily51 to 75 lbs -Continually ( i.e. Daily76 to 100 lbs -Continually ( i.e. DailyOver 100 lbs -Continually ( i.e. DailyEnvironmental (may be exposed to.)Infectious Diseases -Continually ( i.e. DailyChemical Agents -Frequently ( i.e. WeeklyDust, Fumes, Gases- Continually ( i.e. DailyExtremes in Temperature or Humidity -Hazardous or Moving Equipment -Continually ( i.e. DailyUnprotected Heights -Loud Noises -Others (note below)Accepts flexible schedule to meet unit needs-Frequently ( i.e. Weekly) 
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