Registered Nurse RN Observation Unit (Part Time/Evenings)

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Prepaid tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits program

Job summary

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System is seeking a Clinical Nurse 2 to provide high-quality patient care in the Observation Unit at Lancaster General Hospital. This part-time position offers evening shifts and requires an active RN license.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and have experience reflecting patient care competencies. Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits program, including tuition assistance. Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care.

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure from the PA Board of Nursing.
• Completion of Nurse Residency Program or 15+ months of practice.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and demonstrate safe nursing practices.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to coordinate patient care.
• Engage in continuous quality improvement and evidence-based practices.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient care

Assessment skills

Teamwork

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

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 – Lancaster General Hospital

Hours: Part Time (24 hours per week). Evening shift (3pm-3am). Every third weekend and rotating holidays.

The Observation Unit is a fast-paced 52-bed unit for both medical and surgical patients needing short-term care. Patients here have an anticipated discharge of about 24-48 hours; enough time to receive treatments and procedures before being discharged. Top diagnoses on the unit include chest pain, Afib, hypertension, PE/DVT, abdominal pain, trauma, TI/CVA, CHF, asthma/COPD, vertigo, AFR/electrolyte abnormalities, syncope, hypoglycemia/hyperglycemia, and pre/post procedure (cardiac cath, OR, pacer, ablation, etc.). This unit requires strong assessment and critical thinking skills, as patient\'s condition can change rapidly.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum 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 Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) required within 30 days of hire.
• A health care provider in good standing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state health insurance programs.
• As outlined in unit-based Plan for Provision of Care.

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.

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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.