Registered Nurse - Telemetry/Observation Unit - Weekends

Wellspan Health•York, PA

50d

About The Position

N3A is a 39-bed medical telemetry and observation unit serving young adult to geriatric patients with a variety of medical diagnoses which may require telemetry monitoring. Admitting diagnoses include, but are not limited to: metabolic disorders, stable cardiovascular, renal, GI bleed, substance abuse withdrawal, diabetes, and respiratory conditions. Initial medical patient placement is first determined by the admitting diagnosis. Observation placement is determined by a combination of admitting diagnosis and projected length of stay with a goal of discharge within 24 hours of admission. Full-Time - 0.9 FTE/72 Hours Biweekly Night Shift - 7pm-7am - Weekend Option - Friday, Saturday, SUnday Every 3rd Weekend; 1 Major, 1 Minor and 1 Split Holiday Eligible for Shift Differential Department Summary North 3A is a 39-bed medical telemetry and observation unit that specializes in the care of patients 18 years and older with a variety of medical diagnoses that include metabolic disorders, stable cardiovascular problems, renal patients, GI bleeds, substance abuse withdrawal, diabetes, infectious diseases, respiratory conditions, rule-out stroke/TIA, and uncomplicated appendectomies and cholecystectomies. General Summary 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. Acts as a primary nurse for patients on the unit. Coordinates care planning with other disciplines. May require specialized skills depending on unit assignment.

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

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.
Appropriately organizes and prioritizes time based on patient condition and expected workload.
Identifies changes in patients' status and acts accordingly.
Knows and can activate resources to achieve outcomes for patients.
Identifies and communicates individualized patient needs for safe handoffs during transitions of care.
Collaborates with patient/family in care planning with all disciplines.
Appropriately and correctly documents the patient response to interventions and progress toward outcomes.
Identifies and documents variances.
Appropriately utilizes flow sheets, progress notes, and/or electronic medical record for documentation.
Is able to identify system and unit-based nursing sensitive indicators; i.e. falls, pressure ulcers.
Identifies own areas of professional growth and development in performance improvement efforts.
Recognizes the value of evidence based research as it applies to best practice.
Promotes a professional practice environment that supports patient safety and quality through interdisciplinary collaboration, Shared Decision Making activities including peer review.
Integrate Shared Decision Making by unit committee membership or by supporting and helping fellow co-workers attend committee meetings and/or work on SDM projects.
Serves as positive role model.
Delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel in order to meet patient needs.
Helps assistive personnel organize and set priorities for work.
Monitors completion of tasks that are assigned or delegated to the patient care team.
Promotes collaboration and cooperation among physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
Contributes to effective communications among all team members.
Begins to display conflict resolution and negotiation skills to maximize team performance.
Variation of duties may result based on the assigned customer care unit(s). This may include differences in the specific clinical skills required of the RN.
Unit based skill lists outline expectations beyond the house wide RN requirements.