Clinical Nurse 2: Patient-Centered Care Leader

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine, an academic medical center, seeks a Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague to join the health care team. The RN practices as a full partner, providing patient care from infancy to elderly, applying nursing process and upholding professional practice standards. Collaboration across disciplines is emphasized.

Responsibilities include comprehensive nursing care, assessment, documentation, and education, with a focus on safety, quality improvement, and teamwork in a demanding clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse - PA (Required)
• Current Pennsylvania RN License
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• 44504
• Education Specialization: Nursing
• 1+ years Experience however training and specialty specific education programs are provided during orientation, and must be successfully completed as scheduled

Responsibilities

• Provides age appropriate care for the population served.
• Gives consideration to growth & developmental phase of life, to age related factors such as thermal regulation, nutrition, medication administration, nutrition, safety and functional needs of the patient.
• Ensures attention to patient’s physical, spiritual and emotional well being.
• Demonstrates competency in assessment skills (Includes admission and shift assessments).
• Performs pain assessments and intervenes to optimally meet patient’s needs for comfort.
• Plans clinical care based on patient’s needs and uses available resources.
• Performs clinical care in accordance with policy and procedure.

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required)

Job description

Penn Medicine, an academic medical center, seeks a Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague to join the health care team. The RN practices as a full partner, providing patient care from infancy to elderly, applying nursing process and upholding professional practice standards. Collaboration across disciplines is emphasized.

Responsibilities include comprehensive nursing care, assessment, documentation, and education, with a focus on safety, quality improvement, and teamwork in a demanding clinical environment.