Registered Nurse - Critical Care Unit

WellSpan Health; Waynesboro (Franklin County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PRN Schedule

12-hour shifts

Job summary

WellSpan Waynesboro ICU is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse to provide bedside care on a 10-bed unit. The role requires handling ventilated and high-acuity patients, with day and night 12-hour shifts across a 6:45 am–7:15 pm or 6:45 pm–7:15 am schedule.

Emphasis on patient safety, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Responsibilities include direct care, medication administration, care coordination, and participation in performance improvement; prior critical care experience is

Qualifications

• Current BLS certification is required for all areas of nursing practice.
• RN license required upon hire or multi-state license acceptable.
• Critical care experience preferred for ICU responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct professional nursing care per established procedures and unit standards.
• Administer prescribed treatments, medications and nursing interventions safely.
• Document patient responses and progress accurately in the EMR.
• Coordinate care planning with multidisciplinary teams and families.
• Demonstrate leadership in problem solving and prioritization on the unit.

Skills

Relationship Based Care

Nursing Process

Team Collaboration

Education

Diploma Program

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Job description

• Locations 500 E Main St, Waynesboro, PA, 17268, US
• FTE 0.001

Job Description

PRN

2 12-hour shifts per matrix

Days: 6:45am-7:15pm

Nights: 6:45pm-7:15am

WellSpan Waynesboro ICU is a 10-bed unit which provides care to critically ill adult and geriatric patients. As the only intensive care unit in WH, we provide care to a multitude of clinically complex patient populations. We specialize in caring for those who require ventilator or other acute respiratory support, pressors and inotrope therapy, TNK administration for stroke or pulmonary emboli, and hemodynamic monitoring.

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

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• 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. Participate 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.
• Variation of duties may result based on the assigned customer care unit(s). This may include differences in the specific clinical skills required of the RN. Unit based skill lists outline expectations beyond the house wide RN requirements. SYS-NURS-L Nursing Education Requirements Policy outlines current certification(s) required for specific areas of nursing practice and is considered to be part of thejob description.
• 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, PALSIntensive Care Center & MSCC Lead – ACLS, PALSL&D – ACLS, NRP, - Experienced L&D nurses will obtain within 6 months and new L&D nurses will obtain at 1 year of experienceNICU – NRPPEDS – PALSPCC/PACU/ENDO – ACLS, PALSProcedural – 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.

Physical Demands:

• Standing - Frequently
• Walking - Frequently
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Carrying/Lifting - Occasionally (50lbs)
• Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally (50lbs)
• Kneeling/Crouching - Occasionally
• Reaching - Occasionally
• Talking - Frequently
• Hearing - Frequently
• Repetitive Motions - Occasionally
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Occasionally
• Occupational Hazards - Occasionally

Qualifications

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

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

Work Experience:

• critical care experience preferred

Licenses:

• Licensed Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required or
• Registered Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required and