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

Penn Medicine seeks a Clinical Nurse 2 for its HVICU unit, responsible for providing high-quality patient care across all age groups. The role emphasizes collaboration, evidence-based practice, and commitment to lifelong learning. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including tuition assistance.

Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Diversity and Inclusion

Qualifications

• At least 15 months of relevant professional nursing experience.
• Completion of Nurse Residency Program if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Utilize data and quality improvement methods for patient care.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams to coordinate care.
• Engage in problem-solving to promote system improvements.

Skills

Quality Improvement

Evidence-Based Practice

Leadership

Professionalism

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)

Job description

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

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About Penn Medicine

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 medicine. Working at this leading academic medical center involves collaboration with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across disciplines.

Unit Description

Our 32-bed unit cares for patients requiring complex cardiac surgeries and procedures, including CABG, valve repair/replacement, aortic aneurysm repairs, heart and lung transplants, and ventricular assist devices. We utilize advanced critical care technologies such as Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy, Intra-Aortic Balloon Counterpulsation, ECMO, ventilator management, and multiple types of VADs.

Position Summary

The Clinical Nurse 2 practices as a full partner on the healthcare team, demonstrating safe practice within organizational standards. They provide patient care independently, applying the nursing process, and are accountable for their patients, who may range from infants to the elderly. They work within various competency domains, including Quality Improvement, Evidence-Based Practice, Leadership, Person and Family Centered Care, Professionalism, Safety, Technology/Informatics, and Teamwork. They collaborate with interprofessional teams to coordinate care and focus on individualized care considering physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, safety, and age factors.

Responsibilities

• Utilize data and quality improvement methods to ensure safe, timely, efficient, effective, and equitable care.
• Evaluate and integrate current evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences for optimal healthcare delivery.
• Engage in collaborative problem-solving and decision-making to promote system improvements.
• Recognize patients as full partners in care, respecting their values and preferences.
• Demonstrate commitment to the nursing profession through lifelong learning, adherence to ethical standards, and community involvement.
• Minimize risks through effective systems and individual performance.
• Use appropriate information and technology for communication, knowledge management, error mitigation, and decision support.
• Engage effectively with teams to ensure safe, quality patient outcomes.

Credentials

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Registered Nurse license in Pennsylvania required.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Arts or Science (required), preferably BSN from an accredited institution.
• At least 15 months of relevant professional nursing experience, with completion of Nurse Residency Program if applicable.

Additional Information

We offer comprehensive benefits, including tuition assistance, and value diversity and inclusion. Join us in making a difference in patients' lives every day.