Endo RN- Per Diem

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Penn Medicine, a leading academic medical center, seeks a registered nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care in the Endoscopy unit. You will assess patients, administer medications, and plan care using the nursing process.

Requirements include PA RN license, CPR, and completion of endoscopy-specific training. ACLS/PALS and clinical specialty certification are preferred and supported by orientation and education programs.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Pennsylvania RN license; CPR certification required.
• ACLS and/or PALS certification required, or to be completed within 12 months of hire.
• Dysrhythmia interpretation and moderate sedation competency preferred.
• Certification in a clinical specialty is preferred.
• Ability to complete on-the-job training for department computer programs.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive, quality nursing care using the nursing process.
• Administers medications following the 5 rights and MAK system.
• Performs assessments and plans care based on patient needs.
• Demonstrates competency in endoscopy-related procedures and care.
• Identifies urgent situations and initiates Rapid Response or Code Blue as needed.
• Adheres to infection control and aseptic techniques and uses available resources.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program

BSN preferred

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.

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?

General Summary Statement

Provides comprehensive, quality nursing care through application of the nursing process. Adheres to Nursing Policies and Procedures and Organizational Goals and Objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• 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, safety and functional needs of the patient as it pertains to Endoscopy.
• Uses appropriate resources for patients with special needs such as language barriers, sensory problems, altered cognition, cultural and religious needs.
• Ensures attention to patient’s physical, spiritual and emotional well being.
• Demonstrates competency in assessment skills (Includes pre, intra and post endoscopy procedures).
• 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.
• Assesses peripheral and central vascular access for patency and assists with peripheral venipuncture according to policy & procedure.
• Evaluates outcomes of nursing interventions and takes appropriate actions to move patient toward reaching goals of care.
• Identifies situations that warrant patient rescue and takes appropriate action, e.g. Rapid Response or Code Blue/Pink.
• Adheres to the 5 rights of medication administration and uses the Medication Administration Check (MAK) system per policy and procedure.
• Integrates principles of infection control & infection prevention into practice.
• Adheres to aseptic technique as appropriate.
• Uses resources and references for reviewing policies and procedures, medications, and clinical information.
• Prioritizes and organizes work effectively within assigned shift.

Education, Training and Experience

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program. BSN is preferred. Experience preferred, however training and specialty specific education programs are provided during orientation, and must be successfully completed as scheduled.

Basic computer skills: keyboard, mouse use. Ability to complete data entry on clinical documentation screens. Ability to use email and internet. Ability to successfully complete on the job training for CCH computer programs.

Ability to speak, read, write and understand English.

Licensure/Certification

Current Pennsylvania RN License. CPR certification required. ACLS, PALS certification required, or must complete within 12 months of hire. Must meet specialty specific competency requirements. Dysrhythmia Interpretation. Moderate Sedation Competency. Reprocessing Endoscopic Equipment Competency. Certification in clinical specialty is preferred.

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.