Clinical Nurse 2- Inpatient Med Surg Oncology

Penn Medicine; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine's Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague is an RN who is a full partner on the health care team, delivering safe, evidence-based nursing care. The role requires applying the nursing process, maintaining professional practice standards, and coordinating care across disciplines for diverse patients.

Candidates must hold PA-licensed RN credentials in Pennsylvania, current BLS, and a BA/BS degree. Orientation includes onboarding and ongoing professional development within a leading academic

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse - PA (Required).
• Current Pennsylvania RN License.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required).

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care through the nursing process as a full partner on the health care team.
• Assign patients may range in age from infancy to the elderly; adapt care accordingly.
• Collaborate with inter-professional teams to coordinate care.

Skills

Nursing

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science

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.

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?

Summary

• The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague is an RN that practices as a full partner on the health care team and consistently demonstrates safe practice within the organizational professional practice model. The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague possesses the knowledge, skills and the attitude to effectively meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Clinical Nurse 2 position description addendum. The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague exhibits UPHS organizational behavioral competencies which reflect its mission and are embedded in the professional practice competency domains. The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague independently provides patient care through the application of the nursing process and accepts accountability for the nursing care of assigned patients. Assigned patients may range in age from infancy to the elderly. The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague demonstrates within the competency domains of Continuous Quality Improvement, Evidence Based Practice and Research, Leadership, Person and Family Centered Care, Professionalism, Safety, Technology/Informatics, and Teamwork (Definitions listed below). The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague works closely with the inter-professional health care team to facilitate the coordination of care across the continuum. The nurse focuses on expanding the knowledge and skills necessary to provide individualized care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, safety, and age appropriate considerations of assigned patients. The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague seeks feedback in assuming leadership roles and provides feedback for improved clinical practice. The nurse demonstrates how nursing practice impacts the organizational vision, mission, and goals and the care delivery system. The nurse complies with all regulations and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies.

Credentials

• Registered Nurse - PA (Required)
• Current Pennsylvania RN License
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• 44504

Education or Equivalent Experience

• Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required)
• Education Specialization: Nursing Equivalent Experience:
• 1+ years Experience however training and specialty specific education programs are provided during orientation, and must be successfully completed as scheduled

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.

Live Your Life's Work

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