Registered Nurse - Adult Psychiatric Inpatient - Evenings / Nights

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated nursing professional to provide compassionate care at the beginner level. This part-time role involves working night shifts and every third weekend, with a focus on patient and family-centered care. You will coordinate care plans, administer treatments, and document patient responses while collaborating with a dynamic team. The position offers a supportive environment for professional growth and development, ensuring that you play a vital role in enhancing patient outcomes. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Short-term disability

Education assistance

Financial education support

Wellness programs

Caregiver support

Childcare referral service

Qualifications

• Provides professional nursing care at the beginner practitioner level.
• Acts as a primary nurse and coordinates care planning.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Time Management

Communication Skills

Leadership

Education

Diploma Program

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Basic Life Support

Job description

Part-time (48 hours biweekly)

7 pm to 7 am

Every third weekend and rotating holidays

Sign on Bonus Eligible

General Summary

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

• Provides and coordinates direct care in accordance with the principles of patient and family-centered care 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 II & III.
• Identifies and communicates individualized patient needs for safe handoffs during transitions of care. Collaborates with patient/family in care planning with all disciplines.
• Appropriately and correctly documents the patient response to interventions and progress toward outcomes. Identifies and documents variances. Appropriately utilizes flow sheets, progress notes, and/or electronic medical record for documentation. Is able to identify system and unit-based nursing sensitive indicators; i.e. falls, pressure ulcers.
• Identifies own areas of professional growth and development in performance improvement efforts. Recognizes the value of evidence-based research as it applies to best practice.
• Promotes a professional practice environment that supports patient safety and quality through interdisciplinary collaboration, Shared Decision Making activities including peer review. Integrates Shared Decision Making by unit committee membership or by supporting and helping fellow co-workers attend committee meetings and/or work on SDM projects. Serves as a positive role model.
• 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. 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.

Minimum Education:

• Diploma Program Required or
• Associate's Degree Required
• Bachelor's Degree Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Work Experience:

• No 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

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
• Caregiver support via Wellthy
• Childcare referral service via Wellthy

For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org)