Graduate Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical - Night

WellSpan Health; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Graduate Nurse to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced medical-surgical environment. You will be responsible for assessing patient needs, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal outcomes. The position offers a structured orientation program to enhance your clinical skills and professional development. With a focus on teamwork and patient-centered care, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare while developing their nursing career.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school required; BSN preferred.
• Experience in customer service and communication is essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Demonstrates safe medication practices and therapeutic communication.

Skills

Therapeutic communication skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Problem-solving skills

Leadership

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

Patient Care Systems (PCS)

Cardiac monitor

Job description

Graduate Nurse

Medical Surgical, Telemetry/Observation, and IMCU

• Individualized orientation program with knowledgeable preceptors focuses on clinical skill development and enhancement of professional role.
• Full time (72 hours bi-weekly).
• 12 hour night shifts.
• Every third weekend.
• Shift and Weekend Differential Eligibility.

The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for implementing, directing and coordinating the care of patients through the use of the nursing process: assessment, planning implementation and evaluation. Included is recognition and treatment of the physical and psychosocial changes unique to the age/population group served on the specific unit.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Demonstrates safe medication practice.
2. Maintains a professional image that reflects the employee's role in health care, with confidence and a positive impression.
3. Completes chart check to ensure no missed orders.
4. Accurately transcribes physician's orders.
5. Demonstrates therapeutic communication skills.
6. Demonstrates ability to assess patient education needs and use of patient education resources.
7. Demonstrates involvement in unit by attending 50% of staff/committee meetings and in-services for area.
8. Demonstrates leadership through the nursing process and supervision while maintaining accountability for treatment and patient outcomes.
9. Acts as a resource person regarding patient care, specialty area, orientation and teaching of staff.
10. Responds to delays in a calm manner. Apologizes for inconveniences and gives alternatives.
11. Analyzes assessment data, identifies priority problems and documents on Plan of Care in PCS for patients and families and significant others.
12. Uses effective problem-solving skills to plan patient care.
13. Identifies critical factors evidencing changes in patient condition and responds appropriately.
14. Completes and documents discharge assessment against plan of care goals.
15. Initiates and maintains Intravenous Therapy according to IV standards.
16. Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
17. Utilizes proper body mechanics to prevent injury to self and others. Safely positions, transfers and transports patients.

Department: Medical/Surgical

1. Completes accurate problem focus patient assessments and treatments.
2. Identifies abnormal clinical findings and responds appropriately.
3. Evaluates patient response to medications and treatments.
4. Performs peritoneal dialysis (only RNs assigned to renal, pediatrics, and oncology 3 East unit).
5. Accesses and deaccesses med ports.
6. Administers chemotherapy agents.
7. Demonstrates appropriate procedure for the discard of chemotherapy agents and clean-up of spills.
8. Demonstrates the appropriate technique for bladder scanner.
9. Cares for the Bariatric patient.
10. Performs continuous bladder irrigation.
11. Performs intermittent hand bladder irrigation.
12. Cares for the postoperative orthopedic patient.
13. Cares for the neurological patient.
14. Cares for the patient receiving lidocaine infusion.
15. Cares for the postoperative neurological patient.
16. Cares for the neurovascular patient.
17. Cares for the acute renal failure patient.
18. Demonstrates appropriate care of the patient with a PCA or epidural pump.
19. Rounds with physicians.
20. Demonstrates appropriate pre/post operative patient management.
21. Utilizes appropriate fall prevention protocols.
22. Demonstrates understanding and application of pain management techniques.
23. Provides care to the pediatric/adolescent in accordance with age specific development (Videos and hands-on demonstration are required to be viewed on orientation and reviewed yearly at skills day), including a medication exam.
24. POC demonstration in PCS (Attention to age specific documentation). This is audited with PE tools.
25. Completion of 8-hour Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) class.

Qualifications and Standards

Education:
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
- Evidence of participation in educational programs to update and maintain current knowledge and clinical skills.

Experience:
- Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required.
- Previous nursing experience in specialty area preferred.
- For Cath Lab, one year of acute care nursing experience (ED, Cath Lab, CCU, IMCU, Tele-Observation) preferred.
- For Cardiac Rehab, two years experience in Critical Care and/or Progressive Care required.
- For Cardiovascular Services, two years of experience reading cardiac monitors and be self-directed in responding to abnormalities or cardiac arrests codes as a team member.
- For Device Clinic, at least one year of device management services required. Successful completion of EKG course required. At least two years of acute care nursing required (Tele-Observation, IMCU, CCU, Cath Lab, ED).
- For Emergency Department, at least one year of RN experience in ED or Critical Care required.
- For Family Birthing Services, a minimum of 1 year Labor and Delivery experience (within the last five years); For Family Birthing position posted as a trainee position, requirement of at least 1 year of experience as an RN with preferred areas of ICU, CCU, IMCU, ED or internal nurse intern upon successfully completing accredited nursing program. Experience requirement does not apply to an RN in the Family Birthing Services Fellowship Program (FBSFP).
- For Infusion Services, 6 months of infusion nursing experience required, and 6 months Midline and PICC experience required.
- For Wound Care Center, two years experience and expertise in the nursing process related to wound care required. Experience in advanced wound care initiatives preferred.
- For Outpatient Behavioral Health Services, two years experience in Behavioral/Psychiatric nursing is required. Previous experience in a Behavioral Health Outpatient setting preferred. Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training in accordance with Act31 of 2014 required. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Clearance and fingerprinting required.
- For Rapid Admission, requires one year acute care experience and successful completion of EKG course within six months of hire.
- For SDS / PACU, must have experience with, and be familiar with, reading cardiac monitors and be self-directed in responding to abnormalities or cardiac arrest as a team member. Must have recent clinical experience with cardiopulmonary resuscitation and have the ability to lead a Code Blue in the absence of a higher level professional.
- For Medical Surgical (Renal, Oncology and Pediatrics), pediatric experience is preferred.
- For Level II NICU, a minimum of one year NICU experience (within the last five years); For Level II NICU position posted as a trainee position, requirement of at least 2 years of experience in: NICU Level 1, Labor and Delivery, Post-Partum, Nursery, PICU, ICU, ED, or CCU. Or, for Level II NICU position posted as a trainee position, requirement of a new graduate RN with (A) practicum/capstone in Labor and Delivery, Nursery, or NICU, or (B) experience as Tech/Aide in Labor and Delivery, Post-Partum Nursery, or NICU.

Certifications/Licensure:
- Eligible for or currently licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in Pennsylvania.
- Certification in specialty preferred.
- CPR certification required.
- ACLS required for Cardiovascular Services, CCU, Device Clinic, Emergency, IMCU, FBS, Tele Observation, PACU/SDS, or achieved within one year of start date.
- ACLS required for Cardiac Rehab or achieved within 3 months of hire/transfer.
- Proficiency in cardiac monitor interpretation, conscious sedation, and ACLS required for Cath Lab or achieved within 6 months of hire/transfer.
- ACLS required for Float Pool.
- PALS required for Emergency, PACU, and Pediatric trained staff within one year from start date.
- PALS and Conscious Sedation is required for SDS, or must be achieved within four months of hire/transfer.
- CNOR preferred for OR.
- CPAN/CAPA preferred for PACU/SDS.
- CRRN preferred for Rehabilitation Medicine.
- NRP required for Level II NICU.
- NRP and Fetal Monitoring Pathway required for Family Birthing Services within one year from start date.
- STABLE required for FBS, Level II NICU within 12 months from start date.
- PMH-BC preferred for BHS (IP and OP).
- Proficiency in cardiac monitor interpretation required for PACU/SDS, IMCU, Tele Observation, CCU, Cardiac Rehab, Cardiovascular Services, Cath Lab, and Emergency.
- Temporarily reassigned personnel will work in a limited scope of practice consistent with credentials and be supervised by appropriately credentialed staff.
- WOCNCB or CWCN preferred for Wound Care Center.