Registered Nurse RN Emergency Department (Part Time/Nights)

Penn Medicine; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department. This part-time role offers the chance to make a significant impact by providing care to patients with a variety of acute and chronic conditions. You will work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with a skilled team to ensure the highest standards of care. With a generous sign-on bonus and a commitment to employee well-being, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their nursing career while making a difference in the community. Join a team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence in healthcare.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Tuition Assistance

Health Insurance

Flexible Scheduling

Retirement Plans

Qualifications

• RN licensure required by PA Board of Nursing.
• Completion of Nurse Residency Program or 15+ months of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and support in the Emergency Department.
• Work with the health care team to coordinate patient care.

Skills

Patient Care

Critical Thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support

CPR Certification

Job description

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Registered Nurse RN Emergency Department (Part Time/Nights)

Job ID: 265481
Category: Nursing
Work Type: PT 20+ HOURS
Location: Lancaster, PA, United States

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.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

LOCATION: Lancaster, PA

HOURS: Part Time (24 hours per week). Nights (7pm-7am). On-call requirements. Rotating weekends and holidays.

SIGN ON BONUS: Up to $15,000. Prorated based on FTE. 2-year commitment. Eligibility requirements - 15+ months of RN experience, external candidates only.

Each day our Emergency Department treats 300 to 400 patients with chronic and acute issues, ruling out life threatening conditions and intervening when necessary to stop the progression of acute processes. The team sees everything from sore throats, ear infections, lacerations and broken bones, to more serious conditions like stroke, heart attack, cardiac arrest, and traumatic injuries from motor vehicle and farming accidents, gunshot wounds and stabbings. Lancaster General Hospital, a Level I-accredited Trauma Center, recently completed a major expansion and remodel of the ED that nearly doubled the size of the department, from 63 beds to 95 beds. This includes 10 beds in our updated and expanded behavioral health unit, and 13 dedicated pediatric beds.

Summary:

• Assume responsibility and accountability as defined by the American Nurses Association standards of nursing practice. The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague is an RN that practices as a full partner on the health care team and consistently demonstrates
• safe practice within the organizational professional practice model.
• The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague possesses the knowledge, skills and the attitude to effectively meet standards for competent professional nursing practice. The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague exhibits Penn Medicine’s experience standards which reflect its mission and are embedded in the professional practice competency domains. The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague independently provides patient care through the application of the nursing process and accepts accountability for the nursing care of assigned patients. Assigned patients may range in age from infancy to the elderly.
• The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague demonstrates within the competency domains of Continuous Quality Improvement, Evidence Based Practice and Research, Leadership, Person and Family Centered Care, Professionalism, Safety, Technology Informatics, and Teamwork.
• The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague works closely with the interprofessional health care team to facilitate the coordination of care across the continuum. The nurse focuses on expanding the knowledge and skills necessary to provide individualized care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, safety, and age-appropriate considerations of assigned patients.
• The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague seeks feedback in assuming leadership roles and provides feedback for improved clinical practice. The nurse demonstrates how nursing practice impacts the organizational vision, mission, and goals and the care delivery system. The nurse complies with all regulations and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• RN licensure is required, issued by the PA Board of Nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing BSN or higher level nursing degree is required.
• Completion of the Nurse Residency Program or more than 15 months of practice.
• CPR Certification - American Heart Association AHA Basic Life Support, formerly Healthcare Provider AHA Heart Saver courses for CPR are not accepted 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)
• Completion of the Nurse Residency Program or more than 15 months of practiceLabor & Delivery RN's are required to obtain their RNC-OB or C-EFM within 3 years of hire into the position.

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Bachelor of Science Nursing (Required)

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.

Live Your Life's Work

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.