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Associate Chief Nursing Executive- Ambulatory Care - Fort Myers, FL

Lee Health logoLee Health$69.86–$94.32/hrFort Myers, FLFull timePosted 1d ago

About the job

Location: Medical Plaza One - 9800 S Healthpark Drive Fort Myers FL 33908

Department: LPG Ambulatory Nursing Administration

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/ to

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $69.86 - $94.32 / hour

We currently have an opening for an experienced Associate CNE for Lee Physician's Group. Join our exceptional team and be part of the Lee Health Mission to be a trusted partner, empowering healthier lives through care and compassion.

Summary

Provides direction and support to the nursing and clinical staff -- and as part of the system leadership -- assists in fulfilling the mission, plans and objectives (including the responsibilities to the patient and the community) for the provision of high quality, cost effective care. This position reports directly to the Chief Nursing & Operations Executive of Lee Physician Group. In collaboration with the Chief Physician & Operations Executive they are responsible for:

Overseeing all nursing and clinical operations throughout LPG

Ensuring overall quality of nursing and clinical care (clinical and service quality)

Managing cost of operations and financial performance of nursing department

Supporting a culture of performance, quality, service, accountability, and transparency for nurses across the organization specifically, responsible for the nursing and clinical staff culture and climate.

Working collaboratively with their other campus colleagues to standardize operations and consistency.

This position oversees the ambulatory nurse managers and other nursing directors provides direction to nursing staff and other assigned areas to promote safe, quality patient care that supports a positive patient experience. Ensures consistency of best practice nursing standards in guiding the provision of patient care. Serves on the hospitals Nursing Leadership Council promoting Magnet standards and continuous improvement. Provides clinical perspectives to patient care issues while advocating for staff and patient needs.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Degree/Diploma Obtained Program of Study Required/

Preferred and/or

Bachelor'sNursingRequiredand

Master'sNursingRequiredor

Master'sHealthcareRequiredor

Master'sBusiness AdministrationRequired

Experience Requirements

Minimum Years Required Area of Experience Required/

Preferred and/or

8 YearsNursing LeadershipRequired

Additional Requirements

Previous experience at the Director of Nursing level.

State of Florida Licensure Requirements

Licenses Required/

Preferred and/or

Registered Nurse LicenseRequired

Certifications/Registration Requirements

Certificates/Registrations Required/

Preferred and/or

Other Requirements

Knowledge of current theoretical approaches to the delivery of nursing care and established standards subscribed by the American Nurses Association and in accordance with the Florida Nurse Practice Act. Ability to participate in developing and implementing organizational strategies to improve the delivery of care. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Certification in Nursing Administration or appropriate specialty as applicable.

US:FL:Fort Myers

From Lee Health's job posting, checked Oct 28, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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