Registered Nurse (RN) - Educator - $33-43 per hour
Fort Myers, Florida
You'll train respiratory therapists for critical care, covering their competency support and professional development.
- Eligibility
- General
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour days · Shift 1 and Shift 2 Shift: 12 hours, days Shift: Shift 1 and Shift 236 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- Respiratory Education department · Hospital Department: Respiratory Education
- License
- RN license Registered Respiratory Therapist OR Registered Nurse Licensed by the State of Florida Department of Health.Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist or Florida Registered Nurse license
- Term
- Permanent Work Type: Full TimeFull time
Do you qualify?
- License
- Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist or Florida Registered Nurse license Registered Respiratory Therapist OR Registered Nurse Licensed by the State of Florida Department of Health. Check your license
- Certification
- ACLS and BLS Current ACLS and BLS required.
- Certification
- RRT-ACCS from the National Board of Respiratory Care Current RRT-ACCS granted by The National Board of Respiratory Care Required.
- Education
- Bachelor of Science degree Education: Bachelor of Science Degree required.
- Experience
- 5 years of RRT critical care experience Experience: A minimum of 5 years of RRT Critical Care experience required.
- Also asks
- Commitment to learning and evidence-based practice Demonstrates commitment to learning and evidence-based practice.
- Also asks
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office Basic computer skills; Microsoft Office.
- Also asks
- Multidisciplinary communication skills Multidisciplinary communication skills.
Preferred
- Education
- Master of Science degree Master of Science preferred.
- Also asks
- Membership in a community, professional or academic organization Current membership in community/professional/academic organizations desirable.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Top of Fort Myers staff RN payFort Myers staff RN postings that state pay run $30/hr to $35/hr, the middle half $30/hr to $33/hr, across 45 postings.
Benefits
- BenefitsMedical, dental and vision coverageExceptional benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- BenefitsWellness support and mental wellness programsWell-being support with holistic health resources and mental wellness programs
- BenefitsRetirement match up to 5%Retirement match up to 5%
- BenefitsPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibilityPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
- BenefitsPaid time off and flexible scheduling optionsGenerous paid time off and flexible scheduling options
- BenefitsExpense-paid on-site interviews for eligible candidatesExpense-paid on-site interviews for eligible candidates
More benefits (15)
- BenefitsEmployee assistance programsEmployee assistance programs
- BenefitsWellness and fitness programsWellness and fitness programs
- BenefitsPet insurancePet insurance
- BenefitsLife insuranceLife insurance
- BenefitsDiscount programDiscount program
- Vision
- Paid time off
- Loan repayment
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement Match
- PTO
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
- Wellness Programs
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- education initiatives and competency assessments This role leads education initiatives, competency assessments, and clinical support programs
- Day to day
- integrating new respiratory technologies The educator also supports the integration of new respiratory technologies
- Day to day
- working with equipment vendors collaborates with vendors
- Day to day
- policy, protocol and quality improvement work contributes to policy and protocol development, and participates in quality improvement initiatives
- Day to day
- mentoring and performance support for staff Through mentorship and performance support, this role promotes clinical excellence, staff growth, and optimal patient outcomes.
- Details
- Hiring at four Lee Health hospitals in Southwest Florida As a leading nonprofit healthcare system in Southwest Florida, opportunities are available at:
- Details
- Fort Myers, FL 33901 Location: Lee Health-Fort Myers FL 33901
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Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
ICU / Critical Care is a specialty you move into. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.
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Lee Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Educator for a nursing job in Fort Myers, Florida.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Educator
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: Ongoing
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Staff
- Location: Lee Health-Fort Myers FL 33901
- Department: Respiratory Education
- Work Type: Full Time
- Shift: Shift 1 and Shift 2
Pay Rate:$32.96 - $42.85 / hour
Join Lee Health as a Respiratory Care Educator Critical CareA Place Where You Matter
Are you a compassionate and dedicated RRT Educator who thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment? At Lee Health, youll be part of a culture where you are valued, respected, and supported while helping shape the future of respiratory care education across our health system.
As a leading nonprofit healthcare system in Southwest Florida, opportunities are available at:
- Cape Coral Hospital
- Gulf Coast Medical Center
- HealthPark Medical Center
- Lee Memorial Hospital
Learn more about our locations
Lee Health Locations
About the Role
The Respiratory Care Educator ensures respiratory therapists receive the training, competency support, and professional development needed to deliver advanced, evidence-based care in critical care settings. This role leads education initiatives, competency assessments, and clinical support programs while partnering with respiratory leadership to address patient care, operational, and equipment-related challenges.
The educator also supports the integration of new respiratory technologies, collaborates with vendors, contributes to policy and protocol development, and participates in quality improvement initiatives. Through mentorship and performance support, this role promotes clinical excellence, staff growth, and optimal patient outcomes.
What We Offer
- Exceptional benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Well-being support with holistic health resources and mental wellness programs
- Retirement match up to 5%
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
- Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling options
- Expense-paid on-site interviews for eligible candidates
Requirements
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree required. Master of Science preferred.
Experience
A minimum of 5 years of RRT Critical Care experience required.
Certification
- Current ACLS and BLS required.
- Current RRT-ACCS granted by The National Board of Respiratory Care Required.
License: Registered Respiratory Therapist OR Registered Nurse Licensed by the State of Florida Department of Health.
Other: Demonstrates commitment to learning and evidence-based practice. Current membership in community/professional/academic organizations desirable. Basic computer skills; Microsoft Office. Multidisciplinary communication skills.
US:FL:Fort Myers
Lee Health Job ID #91305. Posted job title: Respiratory Care Educator Critical Care
About Lee HealthLee Health is one of the largest public health systems in the U. S. and one of the largest not-for-profit public health system and Safety Net Hospital in Florida that receives no direct tax support. Benefits
- Employee assistance programs
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Pet insurance
- Life insurance
- Discount program
What's around it?
Fort Myers, FLFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 2% above the US average
- Median rent
- $1,580/mo
- Household income
- $63,732/yr, all local households, not nurse pay