Clinical Nurse 2- Inpatient Med Surg/Tele Unit

Penn Medicine • West Chester, PA

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About The Position

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? 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 as specified in the Clinical Nurse 2 position description addendum. The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague exhibits UPHS organizational behavioral competencies 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.

Requirements

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required.
• Current Pennsylvania RN License.
• CPR certification required.
• ACLS certification required, or must complete within 12 months of hire.
• Basic computer skills: keyboard, mouse use, data entry on clinical documentation screens.
• Ability to speak, read, write and understand English.

Nice To Haves

• Experience preferred, however training and specialty specific education programs are provided during orientation.
• Certification in clinical specialty is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently provide patient care through the application of the nursing process.
• Accept accountability for the nursing care of assigned patients.
• Work closely with the interprofessional health care team to facilitate the coordination of care.
• Expand knowledge and skills necessary to provide individualized care.
• Seek feedback in assuming leadership roles and provide feedback for improved clinical practice.
• Comply with all regulations and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits program.
• Prepaid tuition assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree