Registered Nurse (RN), Main Operating Room, Full-Time (Rotating Shifts)

Penn Medicine; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse 1 to join their team in Lancaster. This full-time role involves providing direct patient care while collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure quality and safety. Ideal candidates will have a passion for nursing, a commitment to continuous improvement, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. With a focus on professional growth and development, this position offers a pathway to advancement within 18 months. Join a team that values compassionate care and innovation in the medical field.

Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Must have RN Licensure issued by the PA Board of Nursing.
• Completion of Nurse Residency Program required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients across all ages.
• Coordinate care with interprofessional teams.

Skills

Patient Care

Teamwork

Evidence-Based Practice

Leadership

Technology/Informatics

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

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 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?

Job Description

LOCATION: Lancaster, PA
HOURS: Full-Time, 0.9 FTE (36 hours/week), Rotating Schedule. Weekend, holiday, and on-call rotation required per department guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY: Assume responsibility and accountability as defined by the American Nurses Association standards of nursing practice. The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice is a newly licensed RN or RN with less than 15 months of experience demonstrating basic safe practice within the organizational professional practice model. The role seeks guidance to integrate concepts, knowledge, skills, and attitudes to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice. The Clinical Nurse 1 exhibits Penn Medicine’s experience standards, reflecting its mission and embedded in professional practice competency domains.

The Clinical Nurse 1 is accountable for providing direct care to patients across all ages, demonstrating competencies in Continuous Quality Improvement, Evidence-Based Practice, Research, Leadership, Person and Family Centered Care, Professionalism, Safety, Teamwork, and Technology/Informatics.

This nurse works closely with the interprofessional team to coordinate care across the continuum, focusing on developing necessary knowledge and skills for individualized care considering physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, safety, and age-related factors.

The role involves consulting with experienced clinicians, receiving feedback, and demonstrating growth in caring for complex patients. The nurse's practice impacts organizational goals and complies with regulatory standards. Completion of all Clinical Nurse 1 competencies is required, with advancement to Clinical Nurse 2 expected within 18 months.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must perform duties including incorporating the Lancaster General Health mission into patient care, functioning as part of the healthcare team, performing assessments, analyzing data, formulating care plans, implementing care, providing leadership, educating patients, utilizing technology, and considering safety, effectiveness, and cost in planning care.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: These include managing changing situations, participating in process improvements, completing mandatory education, maintaining safety, projecting pride, seeking learning opportunities, supervising peers, participating in performance reviews, and other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• RN Licensure issued by the PA Board of Nursing or a Temporary Practice Permit (must sit for NCLEX within 60 days).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; for Magnet positions, BSN or higher required within three years of placement.
• Supervision required for graduate RNs with a temporary permit.
• Completion of Nurse Residency Program required.
• CPR Certification - AHA Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.
• Labor and Delivery RNs must obtain RNC-OB or C-EFRM within 3 years of hire.
• Good standing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state programs.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to biohazardous waste, bloodborne pathogens, radioactive agents.

Disclaimer: This description reflects principal job elements and is not exhaustive. All functions and cross-training are at management’s discretion. Must perform all functions safely.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our benefits help employees stay healthy, and our comprehensive compensation includes tuition assistance. Penn Medicine employees are committed to our mission, advancing medicine to improve lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered regardless of race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, or veteran status.