Clinical Nurse 2- Inpatient Psych - HUP Cedar - Full-Time Days

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading academic medical center as a Clinical Nurse 2 in the Inpatient Psych Unit. This full-time position focuses on providing exceptional patient care for individuals with acute psychiatric disorders. Collaborate with a dedicated healthcare team to support patient recovery and engage in quality improvement initiatives. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Current Pennsylvania RN license required.
• BLS/CPR certification needed.
• More than 15 months of relevant nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized patient care across all ages.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards.

Skills

Collaboration

Quality Improvement

Leadership

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Clinical Nurse 2- Inpatient Psych - HUP Cedar - Full-Time Days

Join our team as a Clinical Nurse 2- Inpatient Psych - HUP Cedar - Full-Time Days at Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System.

About Penn Medicine

Penn Medicine is committed to providing exceptional patient care, conducting innovative research, and educating future medical leaders. Working at this leading academic medical center offers collaboration with top professionals across disciplines.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced RN to join our inpatient Psych Unit at Cedar Avenue. The unit provides short-term psychiatric management for patients experiencing acute mental or exacerbated chronic psychiatric disorders, with some patients possibly having secondary addiction diagnoses. It consists of two locked, 16-bed acute care units serving adults on voluntary or involuntary commitments. Our goal is to deliver treatment in the least restrictive setting to help patients regain optimal functioning.

Responsibilities

• Practice as a full partner on the healthcare team, demonstrating safe and competent nursing care.
• Apply the nursing process to provide individualized patient care across all ages.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and support patient recovery.
• Engage in quality improvement, evidence-based practice, leadership, and professionalism.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Current Pennsylvania RN license.
• BLS/CPR certification.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school.
• More than 15 months of relevant nursing experience and completion of Nurse Residency Program if applicable.

Benefits and Culture

We prioritize our employees' well-being through comprehensive benefits, including tuition assistance, professional development, and a supportive work environment. Join us and make a difference in people's lives every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.