Clinical Nurse - PACU - Penn Presbyterian Medical Center - Full-Time

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 49,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine seeks a Full-Time Clinical Nurse II for the Post Anesthesia Care Unit. This role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality patient care, engage in continuous quality improvement, and collaborate with a skilled healthcare team. Ideal candidates possess a BSN, relevant experience, and a commitment to excellence in nursing.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits program

Tuition assistance programs

Qualifications

• Must possess active Pennsylvania RN License.
• More than 15 months relevant professional nursing experience required.
• Must have active BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Independently provides patient care through the nursing process.
• Works closely with the interprofessional healthcare team.
• Demonstrates safe practice consistent with organizational standards.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Clinical Nurse - PACU - Penn Presbyterian Medical Center - Full-Time

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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.

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?

Penn Presbyterian Medical Center is currently seeking a Full-Time Clinical Nurse in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The PACU provides a safe and comfortable environment for both patient and personnel in order to provide optimum assistance to the Surgeons and Anesthesiologists in meeting the emergency, preventive and restorative health needs of the patients.

Summary:

The Clinical Nurse II 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 II possesses the knowledge, skills and the attitude to effectively meet standards for competent professional nursing practice. The Clinical Nurse II exhibits UPHS organizational behavioral competencies which reflect its mission and are embedded in the professional practice competency domains. The Clinical Nurse II independently provides patient care through the application of the nursing process and accepts accountability for the nursing care of assigned patients ranging in age from infancy to the elderly. Additional competencies include Continuous Quality Improvement, Evidence Based Practice and Research, Leadership, Person and Family Centered Care, Professionalism, Safety, Technology/Informatics, and Teamwork.

The Clinical Nurse II works closely with the interprofessional 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 patients.

The Clinical Nurse II will seek feedback in assuming leadership roles and provides feedback for improved clinical practice, demonstrates how nursing practice impacts the organizational vision, mission, and goals and the care delivery system, and will comply with all regulations and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies.

Credentials:

• Must have Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing, at time of hire.
• Must have more than 15 months relevant professional nursing experience and completion of the Nurse Residency Program, if applicable, at time of hire.
• Must possess active Pennsylvania RN License, at time of hire.
• Must possess active BLS/CPR, as a healthcare provider as per the American Heart Association at time of hire.
  
  

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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.

Seniority level

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Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices

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