Wellspan Healthposted 2 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Gettysburg, PA
Ambulatory Health Care Services
About the position
The Registered Nurse in the Nursing Resource Team provides professional nursing care at the beginner practitioner level in accordance with the principles of patient and family-centered care based on the nursing process and according to the clinical standards of the hospital. This role acts as a primary nurse for patients on the unit and coordinates care planning with other disciplines. The position requires specialized skills depending on unit assignment and involves working night shifts from 7pm to 7am, with every 3rd weekend and holiday requirements.
Responsibilities
- Provides and coordinates direct care in accordance with the principles of patient and family-centered care based on the nursing process and according to the clinical standards of the hospital.
- Acts as a primary nurse for patients on the unit.
- Synthesizes patient data to develop outcome-driven plans.
- Safely and independently administers prescribed treatments, medications, and nursing interventions based on assessment and plan of care.
- Organizes and prioritizes time based on patient condition and expected workload.
- Identifies changes in patients' status and acts accordingly.
- Communicates individualized patient needs for safe handoffs during transitions of care.
- Collaborates with patient/family in care planning with all disciplines.
- Documents the patient response to interventions and progress toward outcomes.
- Identifies and documents variances.
- Promotes a professional practice environment that supports patient safety and quality through interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel to meet patient needs.
- Promotes collaboration and cooperation among physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
Requirements
- Diploma Program Required or Associates Degree Required.
- Licensed Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required or Registered Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required.
- Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required.
Nice-to-haves
- Bachelors Degree Nursing (BSN) Preferred.
- Experience in nursing is preferred but not required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Short-term disability
- Education assistance
- Financial education and support, including DailyPay
- Wellness and Wellbeing programs
