Registered Nurse (RN), 4 North MedSurg Ortho, Full-Time (Night Shift)

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prepaid tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits program

Job summary

Penn Medicine is looking for a Clinical Nurse I in Lancaster, PA. This is a full-time position on a night shift schedule, aiming to provide top-level care to patients. Responsibilities include direct patient care and collaborating with a health care team.

The ideal candidate should hold a valid RN license, with preference given to those with a BSN. Additional certifications may be required depending on the area of specialization. The role also includes participating in the Nurse Residency Program to enhance development.

Competitive benefits packages and support are offered to promote employee well-being and engagement.

Qualifications

• Requires RN licensure issued by the PA Board of Nursing.
• Must complete the Nurse Residency Program.
• Must obtain CPR BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assume accountability as defined by nursing practice standards.
• Provide direct care to patients of all ages.
• Work with an interprofessional health care team for coordinated care.

Skills

RN Licensure

CPR Certification

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Bachelor of Arts or Science

Job description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Location

Lancaster, PA

Schedule

Full‑Time, Night Shift (36 hours/week) – 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Includes every third weekend and holiday rotation.

Summary

• Assume responsibility and accountability as defined by the American Nurses Association standards of nursing practice. The Clinical Nurse I (New to Practice/Apprentice) is a newly licensed RN or RN with less than 15 months of experience that demonstrates basic safe practice within the organizational professional practice model. The Clinical Nurse I seeks guidance to integrate concepts, knowledge, skills and attitudes to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice. The Clinical Nurse I exhibits Penn Medicine's experience standards which reflect its mission and are embedded in the professional practice competency domains. The Clinical Nurse I is accountable for the provision of direct care to patients who may range in age from infancy to the elderly and demonstrates within the competency domains of Continuous Quality Improvement, Evidence Based Practice and Research, Leadership, Person and Family Centered Care, Professionalism, Safety, Teamwork and Technology/Informatics. The Clinical Nurse I works closely with the interprofessional health care team to facilitate the coordination of care across the continuum. The nurse focuses on developing the knowledge and skills necessary to provide individualized care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, safety, and age‑appropriate considerations of assigned patients.

Qualifications

• RN Licensure is required, issued by the PA Board of Nursing or a temporary practice permit until an RN license is obtained.
• Individuals with temporary practice permits must sit for their NCLEX within 60 days of starting in their RN role.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. For Magnet‑designated RN positions, BSN or higher level nursing degree is required for incumbents based upon previously established parameters; or within three years of placement in the position for incumbents who started after 07/01/2020.
• A graduate registered nurse may only practice professional nursing under supervision and if the graduate registered nurse holds a current temporary practice permit. Supervision means that a licensed registered nurse is physically present in the area or unit where the graduate registered nurse is practicing.
• All Clinical Nurse I RN’s will be required to successfully complete the Nurse Residency Program.
• CPR Certification – American Heart Association Basic Life Support, formerly Healthcare Provider AHA Heart Saver AMA CPR BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• A health care provider in good standing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state health insurance programs, i.e., not excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal or state health insurance program.
• As outlined in unit‑based Plan for Provision of Care.

Credentials

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• Registered Nurse – PA (Required)
• Individuals with temporary practice permits must sit for their NCLEX within 60 days of starting in their RN role.
• Labor & Delivery RN's are required to obtain their RNC‑OB or C‑EFM within 3 years of hire into the position.
• Lactation Support RNs are required to obtain their IBCLC Certification within 2 years of hire into the position.

Education or Equivalent Experience

• Bachelor of Arts or Science
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. For Magnet‑designated RN positions, BSN or higher level nursing degree is required for incumbents based upon previously established parameters; or within three years of placement in the position for incumbents who started after 07/01/2020. A graduate registered nurse may only practice professional nursing under supervision and if the graduate registered nurse holds a current temporary practice permit. Supervision means that a licensed registered nurse is physically present in the area or unit where the graduate registered nurse is practicing. All Clinical Nurse I RN’s will be required to successfully complete the Nurse Residency Program.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.