Clinical Nurse 2 - Full-time, Rotating - Cardiology ICU/PCU at HUP

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic medical center seeks a Clinical Nurse 2 for the Cardiology Intensive Care Unit. This role involves providing high-quality patient care, collaborating with healthcare teams, and ensuring safety and efficiency in care delivery. Candidates must be RNs with relevant experience and a commitment to professional standards.

Benefits

Tuition Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in PA required.
• 15+ months of relevant nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Utilize data and quality improvement methods to enhance patient safety.
• Provide person- and family-centered care respecting patient preferences.
• Engage effectively in teamwork and collaboration.

Skills

Patient Care

Teamwork

Communication

Evidence-Based Practice

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science

BSN from an accredited nursing school

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?

Unit Overview

The Cardiology Intensive Care Unit (CICU)/Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is a 24-bed unit in the HUP Pavilion. Staff are trained to care for both CICU and PCU patients, splitting their time between the two after orientation.

We manage complex cardiac conditions such as cardiogenic shock, life-threatening arrhythmias, acute myocardial infarction, advanced heart failure, adult congenital heart disease, postpartum cardiomyopathy, pulmonary hypertension, and acute coronary syndrome. Our facility is equipped for advanced monitoring and interventions, including central venous, arterial, and pulmonary artery catheters, mechanical ventilation, intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), targeted temperature management (TTM), and ventricular assist devices (VADs and Impellas).

Primarily a medical cardiology unit, we care for patients pre- and post-durable VAD implantation, before organ transplants, and during recurrent admissions, separate from postoperative cardiothoracic/vascular surgery care. We also care for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology studies, and minimally invasive procedures.

Summary

• The Clinical Nurse 2 is an RN practicing as a full partner on the healthcare team, demonstrating safe practice within the professional model.
• Possesses the knowledge, skills, and attitude to meet professional nursing standards as per the position addendum.
• Exhibits UPHS organizational competencies aligned with its mission.
• Provides patient care independently, applying the nursing process, and is accountable for care of patients across age groups.
• Works closely with the healthcare team to coordinate care, focusing on individualized, culturally competent care.

Responsibilities

• Utilize data and quality improvement methods to enhance patient safety and care efficiency.
• Evaluate and integrate current evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences for optimal outcomes.
• Engage in collaborative, evidence-based problem solving to promote effective systemic changes.
• Provide person- and family-centered care respecting patient preferences and needs.
• Demonstrate professionalism through lifelong learning and adherence to ethical standards.
• Minimize risks through system effectiveness and individual performance.
• Use appropriate information and technology tools for communication and decision support.
• Engage effectively in teamwork and collaboration to ensure safe, quality patient outcomes.

Credentials

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• BLS/CPR as per American Heart Association standards
• Registered Nurse license in PA (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience

• Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required)
• BSN from an accredited nursing school or equivalent experience, including 15+ months of relevant nursing experience and completion of Nurse Residency Program if applicable.

We believe the best patient care starts with caring for our employees. Our comprehensive benefits include a leading tuition assistance program. Penn Medicine employees are committed to our mission of advancing healthcare and improving lives.

Live Your Life's Work

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