A Message from the Chief Nursing Officer

Thank you for taking the time to look at the nursing opportunities available at our hospital.

I am proud to serve as the Chief Nursing Officer at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, where our nurses are professionals who provide outstanding, evidence-based nursing care that uses a patient and family centered approach. At Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, our nurses work collaboratively with our patients, families, physicians and members of the interdisciplinary team to care for those who need our services. We understand and value the critical role nurses play in the successful outcome of each patient’s recovery.

As a nurse at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, you’ll have the opportunity to join a growing hospital that has a strong commitment to our staff, while it maintains a feeling of family. Whether you’re a new graduate or an experienced nurse, we encourage longevity within our organization by providing opportunities for growth in your career through a Nurse Residency Program, Preceptor Program, tuition reimbursement and advancement and training in various areas within the facility.

Our nursing leaders are a well-balanced group of professionals who are sincerely dedicated to their teams, and who take pride in welcoming new team members, helping nurses develop and achieve individual goals as well as leading strong, cohesive, successful teams. We also encourage our nurses to participate in decision-making through various opportunities for committee involvement.

This is an exciting time for the nursing profession as we position ourselves as leaders in healthcare. We welcome your interest in our dedicated and passionate nursing team at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center where we strive to provide the very best care possible to every patient, every time.

Sincerely,

Judy Young, CNO