Clinical Nurse 1 - Gateway to the Operating Room - PPMC

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate new or experienced RNs to join their Gateway to OR at a leading medical center. This role offers the opportunity to provide direct patient care while working closely with an interprofessional team. The organization emphasizes mentorship and professional development, aiming to advance nurses to the Clinical Nurse 2 level within 18 months. With a commitment to quality and safety, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in healthcare. Join a team dedicated to excellence and innovation in patient care.

Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Health Insurance

Mentorship Programs

Flexible Scheduling

Qualifications

• Newly licensed RN or RN with less than 15 months of experience.
• Accountable for providing direct care to patients across the lifespan.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrating competencies in quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Coordinating care and developing individualized care plans.

Skills

Patient Care

Teamwork

Leadership

Informatics

Quality Improvement

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

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?

Clinical Nurse 1 - PPMC - Operating Room

*New to Practice RNs will be automatically enrolled in the Nurse Residency Program as part of their orientation. Residency is currently offered in Jan, March, May, July, August, September & November of each year* More info

We are seeking new to practice or experienced RNs to join our Gateway to OR at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center.

Procedures performed in the Surgical Services Department include general, ENT, spinal, ophthalmic, oral, cardiac (including robotic), thoracic (including robotic), trauma, neurosurgery, vascular, urological (including robotic), orthopedic, pain management, podiatric, plastic, oral, maxillofacial, and gynecological operations.

Summary of Accountabilities

The Clinical Nurse 1 - New to Practice/Apprentice is a newly licensed RN or RN with less than 15 months of experience demonstrating basic safe practice within the organizational professional practice model. The nurse seeks guidance to integrate concepts, knowledge, skills, and attitudes to meet professional standards.

They are accountable for providing direct care to patients across the lifespan, demonstrating competencies in quality improvement, evidence-based practice, leadership, family-centered care, professionalism, safety, teamwork, and informatics.

The nurse works closely with the interprofessional team to coordinate care and develop individualized care plans considering physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, safety, and age-related factors.

They require mentorship and feedback to care for increasingly complex patients and must comply with all relevant regulations and standards. The goal is to advance to the Clinical Nurse 2 level within 18 months.

Credentials

BLS/CPR certification as a healthcare provider per the American Heart Association is required at hire. Pennsylvania RN license or Temporary Practice Permit is also required.

Education or Equivalent Experience

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school is required. Less than 15 months of RN experience qualifies for the Clinical Nurse 1 level.

*Note: New to Practice RNs are enrolled in the Nurse Residency Program during orientation, offered in Jan, March, May, July, August, September, and November.*

Nurse Residency Program Details

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our comprehensive benefits include a leading tuition assistance program. Penn Medicine employees are committed to our mission and advancing medical care to help people live longer, healthier 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, age, disability, marital or familial status, genetic information, victim status, citizenship, military status, or any other protected characteristic by law.