Graduate Nurse - Child Adolescent Inpatient - Days

WellSpan Health; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health organization as a Registered Nurse, where you will provide essential nursing care and coordinate patient services. This role requires a commitment to patient-centered care, effective teamwork, and ongoing professional development. As a new nurse, you will gain valuable experience and mentorship in a supportive environment while contributing to high-quality healthcare for the community.

Benefits

Sign on Bonus Eligible

Qualifications

• Requires an Associates Degree in Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Less than 1 year of registered nursing experience required.
• Valid nursing license or permit required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and coordinates treatment.
• Documents patient progress and communicates effectively with team members.
• Participates in unit committees and promotes patient safety.

Skills

Patient Care Coordination

Medication Administration

Documentation

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Full time (72 hours biweekly)

Weekdays and every other weekend and rotating holidays

Day shift; 3 am to 3:30 pm

Sign on Bonus Eligible

General Summary

Provides professional nursing care at the beginner practitioner level in accordance with patient and family-centered care principles, based on the nursing process and hospital standards. Acts as a primary nurse for patients on the unit, coordinating care planning with other disciplines. May require specialized skills depending on the unit assignment.

• Provides and coordinates direct care based on the nursing process and hospital standards. Acts as a primary nurse, synthesizing patient data to develop outcome-driven plans.
• Safely and independently administers prescribed treatments, medications, and nursing interventions based on assessments and care plans.
• Organizes and prioritizes tasks based on patient condition and workload. Recognizes changes in patient status and responds appropriately. Knows how to activate resources to achieve patient outcomes.
• Seeks mentoring and coaching from CN II & III levels.
• Communicates patient needs effectively during handoffs and collaborates on care planning with patients, families, and team members.
• Documents patient responses and progress accurately using flow sheets, progress notes, and electronic medical records. Identifies variances and system indicators such as falls and pressure ulcers.
• Identifies areas for professional growth and values evidence-based research for best practices.
• Supports a professional practice environment promoting patient safety and quality through interdisciplinary collaboration and shared decision-making. Participates in unit committees and SDM projects, serving as a role model.
• Delegates care tasks appropriately, assists in organizing team work, and monitors task completion.
• Fosters collaboration among physicians, nursing staff, and other team members. Develops conflict resolution and negotiation skills to enhance team performance.

Minimum Education:

• Associates Degree in Nursing required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Work Experience:

• Less than 1 year of registered nursing experience required

Licenses:

• Licensed Graduate Registered Nurse Permit upon hire required or
• Licensed Registered Nurse upon hire required or
• Multistate Registered Nurse License upon hire required
• Basic Life Support certification upon hire required