Clinical Nurse 1 - Full-time, Rotating - Neuro ICU at HUP

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Neuro ICU Clinical Nurse for their award-winning neuro intensive care unit. This role is ideal for newly licensed RNs or those with less than 15 months of experience, focusing on patient-centered care and quality improvement. Join a team dedicated to making medical advances and providing top-notch care.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation package

Prepaid tuition assistance program

Qualifications

• Newly licensed RN or RN with less than 15 months of experience.
• Demonstrates competencies in patient care and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency in Continuous Quality Improvement and Evidence-Based Practice.
• Collaborates with interprofessional teams for patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Professionalism

Safety

Continuous Quality Improvement

Evidence-Based Practice

Technology/Informatics

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science

BSN from an accredited school of nursing

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support

BLS/CPR

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Hospital of University of Pennsylvania (HUP) - Neuro ICU Nurse

The HUP is seeking a Neuro ICU Clinical Nurse for our 22-bed neuro intensive care unit, which has received multiple awards for patient care and teamwork. Care is provided to patients with conditions including vascular diseases such as subarachnoid hemorrhage. Apply today to learn more.

Summary

• The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice is a newly licensed RN or RN with less than 15 months of experience. This role involves demonstrating basic safe practice within the organizational professional practice model, seeking guidance to integrate concepts, knowledge, skills, and attitudes to meet professional nursing standards, and exhibiting UPHS organizational behavioral competencies.
• The nurse provides direct care to patients across all ages, demonstrating competencies in Continuous Quality Improvement, Evidence-Based Practice, Leadership, Person and Family Centered Care, Professionalism, Safety, Teamwork, and Technology/Informatics.
• The nurse works closely with the interprofessional team to coordinate care and develop the necessary knowledge and skills for individualized patient care. The role requires consultation with experienced clinicians and feedback for growth, with an expectation to advance to the Clinical Nurse 2 level within 18 months.

Responsibilities

The nurse is expected to demonstrate proficiency in the following competency domains:

• Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI): Using data and QI methods to improve patient safety, timeliness, efficiency, effectiveness, and equity.
• Evidence-Based Practice and Research: Evaluating and integrating current evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences.
• Leadership: Collaborating and applying systems thinking for evidence-based problem solving and decision making.
• Person and Family Centered Care: Recognizing patients and families as full partners in care, respecting their preferences and needs.
• Professionalism: Committing to lifelong learning, adherence to ethical standards, and community outreach.
• Safety: Minimizing risks through system effectiveness and individual performance.
• Teamwork: Engaging in cooperation and collaboration within and across teams.
• Technology/Informatics: Utilizing information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, and support decision-making.

Credentials

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• BLS/CPR as a healthcare provider (Required)
• Registered Nurse - PA (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience

• Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required)
• BSN from an accredited school of nursing, or equivalent experience with less than 15 months of practice required

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs support health and wellness, including a comprehensive compensation package and a top regional prepaid tuition assistance program. Penn Medicine employees are committed to our mission and engaged in making medical advances that improve lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital or familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship, military status, or any other protected status by law.