Registered Nurse (RN) Spine & Surgical Trauma Step Down (Full Time/Night Shift)

Penn Medicine • Lancaster, 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? LOCATION: Lancaster, PA HOURS: 36 hours per week, night shift, 7:00pm-7:00am, every third weekend, every third holiday UNIT SUMMARY: A 35-bed Trauma (Level I), Spine Surgery and Stroke—overflow unit that serves a diverse patient population and works in direct contact with the Trauma ICU, Emergency Department and the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit. We consistently care for high acuity Medical/Surgical patients with tracheotomies, Chest Tubes, and various other complicated devices. This unit is fast-paced and high energy. A great place to begin and continue to build a strong nursing foundation.

Requirements

• RN licensure is required, issued by the PA Board of Nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher level nursing degree is required.
• New hires who start their employment with a temporary practice permit must sit for their NCLEX within 60 days of starting in their RN role.
• CPR Certification - American Heart Association AHA Basic Life Support required within 30 days of hire.
• A health care provider in good standing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state health insurance programs.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility and accountability as defined by the American Nurses Association standards of nursing practice.
• Provide direct care to patients who may range in age from infancy to the elderly.
• Perform patient assessments, focusing on physiologic, psychological, and cognitive functions.
• Evaluate progress toward attainment of outcomes and adapt the plan of care based on recognized trends and changes.
• Collect and manage comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or the situation.
• Analyze assessment data to determine the diagnosis or issues.
• Formulate age-appropriate and culturally and ethically sensitive plan of care.
• Implement care in a knowledgeable manner and coordinate patient care across several disciplines.
• Provide leadership to other members of the team by effectively communicating expected standards of care.
• Educate patients about healthy practices and treatment modalities.
• Participate in process improvement activities with an emphasis on increasing continuity in the nurse to patient relationship.
• Maintain a safe working environment through compliance with established evidence-based practice policies and procedures.
• Seek experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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