Registered Nurse - Acute Care

WellSpan Health; Lewisburg (Union County); On-site; USD 114,616,320 - 171,924,480; Part time

Job summary

WellSpan Health is seeking a registered nurse at the beginner practitioner level to provide direct patient care within an assigned unit. You will coordinate care with other disciplines, document outcomes, and participate in safety and performance improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include administering treatments, planning care, and collaborating with physicians and staff to ensure high-quality patient outcomes. BLS and RN licensure are required; evenings and shift differentials may apply.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Associates degree required; BSN preferred.
• Less than 1 year of relevant nursing experience required.
• Current RN license in good standing.
• BLS certification required for all areas of nursing practice.

Responsibilities

• Provides and coordinates direct care using the nursing process and clinical standards.
• Safely administers prescribed treatments and medications.
• Organizes time based on patient condition and workload.
• Documents patient responses and progress in the EMR.
• Communicates patient needs for transfers and discharge; collaborates with the team.
• Participates in performance improvement and safety initiatives.
• Leads and supports colleagues in SDM and unit activities.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care coordination

Patient safety

Clinical documentation

Relationship Based Care

Education

Diploma Program

Associate Degree

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR / EHR

Job description

Job Description

Schedule

PRN (as needed; 0645-1915, 1845-0715)

Required Hours: 8-24 scheduled hours every 6 weeks

No weekends or holidays required

Shift and weekend differential pay eligible

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.

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.
• 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.
• In addition to requirements specified in the license and certification section below, current BLS certification for all areas of nursing practice is required.
  

  Current certification may be required for the following areas of nursing practice:

  • Emergency Care Center – ACLS, PALS
  • Intensive Care Center & MSCC Lead – ACLS, PALS
  • L&D – ACLS, NRP (experienced L&D nurses will obtain within 6 months; new L&D nurses will obtain at 1 year of experience)
  • NICU – NRPPED, PALS
  • PCC/PACU/ENDO – ACLS, PALS
  • Procedural – ACLS

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 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

• Diploma Program Required or
• Associates Degree Required
• Bachelors Degree Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Work Experience

• Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required

Licenses

• Licensed Registered Nurse upon hire required or
• Registered Nurse Multi‑State License upon hire required and
• Basic Life Support upon hire required