Registered Nurse RN Emergency Department (Part Time / Nights)

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn Medicine seeks a part-time Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department. Candidates must hold a BSN and RN license with at least 15 months of experience. This role involves providing competent care, collaborating within a healthcare team, and meeting high standards for patient safety and satisfaction. A sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 is available to qualifying external candidates.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus up to $15,000

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive compensation package

Qualifications

• RN licensure issued by the PA Board of Nursing.
• Completion of the Nurse Residency Program or more than 15 months of practice.
• CPR Certification - AHA Basic Life Support required within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility as defined by nursing standards.
• Practice safely within the healthcare team model.
• Provide individualized patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Improvement

Patient Care

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Registered Nurse RN Emergency Department (Part Time / Nights)

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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 (20 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, ranging from sore throats and ear infections to more serious conditions like stroke and heart attack. Lancaster General Hospital is a Level I-accredited Trauma Center with a recently expanded ED.

Summary:

• Assume responsibility and accountability as defined by the American Nurses Association standards of nursing practice. Practice as a full partner on the healthcare team, demonstrating safe practice within the organizational professional practice model.
• Possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice. Independently provide patient care using the nursing process and accept accountability for the nursing care of assigned patients, ranging in age from infancy to elderly.
• Demonstrate competencies in Continuous Quality Improvement, Evidence-Based Practice and Research, Leadership, Person and Family Centered Care, Professionalism, Safety, Technology Informatics, and Teamwork.
• Work closely with the interprofessional healthcare team to coordinate care across the continuum. Focus on providing individualized care considering physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, safety, and age-appropriate factors.
• Seek feedback in assuming leadership roles and provide feedback for improved clinical practice. Comply with all regulations and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• RN licensure issued by the PA Board of Nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher.
• Completion of the Nurse Residency Program or more than 15 months of practice.
• CPR Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support, required within 30 days of hire.
• In good standing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state health insurance programs, i.e., not excluded from participation.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our benefits include comprehensive compensation, tuition assistance, and engagement in our mission to advance healthcare.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We consider candidates without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, or protected veteran status.