Graduate Nurse - Rotational Program - Full time

WellSpan Health; York (York County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated and compassionate nurse to join their team in a rotational program. This unique opportunity allows you to explore various medical-surgical units, gaining invaluable experience before settling into your permanent role. You'll provide essential nursing care, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and engage in continuous learning to enhance your skills. The organization values patient safety and professional growth, ensuring you have the resources and support needed to thrive. If you're eager to make a difference in patient care and grow in your nursing career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Short-term disability

Education assistance

Financial education and support

Wellness and Wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Requires an Associates Degree in Nursing, BSN preferred.
• Less than 1 year of registered nursing experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides and coordinates direct patient care based on clinical standards.
• Documents patient responses and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Patient Care

Nursing Process

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Electronic Medical Record

Basic Life Support

Job description

The Rotational Program is a 12+ week orientation trialing out different units within York Hospital. This option is a great way to try out different medical-surgical areas before committing to your "home" unit.

Full-Time: 0.9 FTE/72 Hours Biweekly

Shift: Day/Night; 7am-7pm/7pm - 7am

Eligible for Shift Differential

General Summary

Provides professional nursing care at the beginner practitioner level within an assigned unit according to established procedures, protocols and regulations. Coordinates care planning with other disciplines. May require specialized skills depending on unit assignment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides and coordinates direct care in accordance with the principles of Relationship Based Care to patients based on the nursing process and according to the clinical standards of the hospital. Acts as a primary nurse for patients on the unit. Synthesizes patient data to develop outcome-driven plans.
• Safely and independently administers prescribed treatments, medications, and nursing interventions based on assessment and plan of care.
• Appropriately organizes and prioritizes time based on patient condition and expected workload. Identifies changes in patients' status and acts accordingly. Knows and can activate resources to achieve outcomes for patients.
• Seeks mentoring and coaching from the CN I, II & III as needed.
• Identifies and communicates individualized patient needs for inter-shift report and transfer/discharge. Includes patient/family in planning. Collaborates with all disciplines in evaluation of patient progress.
• Appropriately and correctly documents the patient response to interventions and progress toward outcomes. Identifies and documents variances from pathway or plan of care. Appropriately utilizes flow sheets, progress notes, and/or electronic medical record for documentation. Validates compliance with system and unit-specific clinical initiatives, i.e. pain scores, restraints, fall precautions, etc.
• Keeps practice current by participating in performance improvement efforts. Complies with changes in clinical standards and policies. Participates in data collection for performance improvement activity. Recognizes the value of evidence-based research as it applies to best practice.
• Seeks learning opportunities and resources beyond own work environment and incorporates into practice the new knowledge and skills acquired.
• Promotes an environment conducive to professional practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient and staff safety. Supports Shared Decision Making by unit committee membership or by supporting and helping fellow co-workers attend committee meetings and/or work on SDM projects. Participates in staff meetings and unit activities. Uses opportunities in the clinical setting to teach and support others, one-on-one or in groups (e.g. Students, other hospital personnel).
• Begins to provide leadership for problem solving and goal formation. Negotiates for a win-win solution.
• Delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel in order to meet patient needs and to maximize team performance. Helps assistive personnel organize and set priorities for work. Monitors completion of tasks that are assigned or delegated to the patient care team.
• Promotes collaboration and cooperation among physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team. Contributes to effective communications among all team members. Begins to display conflict resolution and negotiation skills to maximize team performance.

Common Expectations:

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age-specific data and provides appropriate, age-specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff safety by complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Enhances professional growth and development through advanced/continuing education to maintain up-to-date knowledge, skills, and competencies.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• Associates Degree Nursing Required
• Bachelors Degree Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Work Experience:

• Less than 1 year Registered nursing experience. Required

Licenses:

• Licensed Graduate Registered Nurse Permit Upon Hire Required or
• Licensed Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required or
• Registered Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required and
• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Short-term disability
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Wellness and Wellbeing programs