We believe the provision of highly skilled, competent and compassionate nursing care is essential to fulfill our commitment to excellence in clinical practice, theory, research and community outreach.

As the largest single health care workforce, nurses play a key role in patient safety – our overriding priority. Our nurses make safe delivery of care their top priority as well, and are rewarded for their efforts, kindness, teamwork and clear communication.

Lee Memorial Health System provides opportunities for a variety of registered nurses:

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Certified Nursing Assistant Home Health Registered Nurse Licensed Practical Nurse Registered Nurse

Case Manager Registered Nurse Home Health Aide Certified Nurse - Midwives Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist "As needed" PRNs providing flexible work schedules

Internships: Lee Memorial Health System has various nursing internship programs conducted throughout the year available to both new graduates and experienced nurses interested in pursuing a different specialty. Each program offers a unique combination of classroom and clinical experiences emphasizing the percepted experience provided with a clinical coach on the nursing unit.

Development and Training: Lee Memorial Health System uses research coaches at each acute care facility, supporting staff nurses in question practice and becoming involved in building nursing evidence. We are generating excitement around research questions and evidenced-based practice, engaging staff nurses in journal clubs and research projects at the System.

Clinical Practice Council: Comprised of a cross section of staff nurses, the Clinical Practice Council works with nursing’s senior leadership, education and a multidisciplinary committee to drive decisions on Lee Memorial Health System nursing and direct patient care. Nurses have input in decisions that affect the way work gets done.