Clinical Nurse 2 - Full-time, Rotating Shifts - HVICU at HUP

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

Job summary

A leading academic medical center in Philadelphia seeks a Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague to provide high-quality, individualized patient care in a dynamic Cardiac Care Unit. The role emphasizes collaboration, professionalism, and adherence to nursing standards, ensuring compliance and excellence in patient outcomes. Join a team committed to innovative healthcare delivery and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation package

Prepaid tuition assistance programs

Qualifications

• Over 15 months of relevant professional nursing experience.
• Completion of the Nurse Residency Program if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Apply Continuous Quality Improvement methods to enhance patient care.
• Collaborate effectively, applying systems thinking for problem-solving.
• Engage in cooperation within inter-professional teams.

Skills

Collaboration

Professionalism

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science

BSN from an accredited nursing school

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?

Our Cardiac Care Unit

Our 32-bed unit cares for patients requiring CABG, valve repair/replacement, complex repair of aortic aneurysms or dissections, and heart and lung transplantation surgeries. We partner with our Heart Failure team for pre-operative management and post-operative implantation of Ventricular Assist Devices for bridge to transplant, recovery, and destination therapies. We often care for patients with multiple heart surgeries, complex valve replacements, atrial ablation, MAZE procedures, and revisions of previous congenital heart defect repairs. Our nurses are experts in advanced critical care technologies including Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy, Intra-Aortic Balloon Counterpulsation, ECMO, ventilator management, and various Ventricular Assist Devices.

Position Summary

The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague is an RN practicing as a full partner on the healthcare team, demonstrating safe practice within the professional practice model. They possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice, as outlined in the position description addendum. They work closely with the interprofessional team to coordinate care across the continuum, providing individualized care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, safety, and age considerations. The nurse seeks feedback, assumes leadership roles, and understands how nursing practice impacts organizational goals. They ensure compliance with all regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Apply Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) methods to enhance patient care safety, efficiency, and equity.
• Evaluate and integrate current evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences for optimal healthcare delivery.
• Collaborate effectively, applying systems thinking for problem-solving and decision-making to support Penn Medicine's vision.
• Recognize patients and families as full partners in care, respecting their preferences and needs.
• Demonstrate professionalism through lifelong learning, adherence to the ANA Code of Ethics, participation in professional organizations, and community outreach.
• Minimize risks through effective systems and individual performance.
• Utilize appropriate information technology for communication, knowledge management, error mitigation, and decision support.
• Engage in cooperation and collaboration within inter- and intra-professional teams to ensure safe, quality outcomes.

Credentials

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

Education and Experience

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

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our benefits programs support health and well-being, including a comprehensive compensation package and one of the region's finest prepaid tuition assistance programs. Penn Medicine employees are committed to our mission, making medical advances 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 status under applicable law.