Intern/Registered Nurse (RN) New Grad

Your future is BRIGHT at Lee Health!!! Our Nurse Residency Program is designed to transition the newly licensed Nurses into safe, competent and confident independent nurses. As a Nurse Resident at Lee Health, you will receive additional support and training from the Resident Development Specialists, Clinical Coaches, Nurse Educators and staff. Residents will attend professional development classes that will provide evidence-based content essential to developing your critical thinking skills, clinical, inter-personal communication skills, and confidence in your practice.

Selection Process Information:

All applications will be reviewed by the recruitment team. Qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview with a Nurse Resident Development Specialist (RDS). 

Upon completion of the Resident Development Specialist interviews, those determined to be the best qualified candidates will be scheduled for a Nursing Director interview. Hiring Manager interviews will be held on May 16, 2023.

Note: You may interview and be offered a position contingent upon passing the NCLEX. Candidates must have an active FL license prior to your start date. Candidates not licensed before the deadline will be considered for the next residency start date.

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. Works under the guidance of a preceptor while in the Internship Program to develop needed skills and critical thinking ability.

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing

Registered Nurse License Required

BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support) Required