Registered Nurse - Tower 2 (Cardiac Med/Surg & Cardiac IMCU) - Day/Night Rotation

Wellspan Health • York, PA

116d

About The Position

The position is for a Registered Nurse in Tower 2, a 60-bed mixed acuity cardiac and telemetry unit. This unit specializes in the care of patients aged 18 and older recovering from cardiac and vascular surgeries and interventions, as well as cardiac medical patients. The nurse will provide professional nursing care in accordance with patient and family-centered care principles and clinical standards of the hospital. The role includes acting as a primary nurse for patients, coordinating care planning with other disciplines, and may require specialized skills depending on unit assignment.

Requirements

• Diploma Program or Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• 2 years of RN experience required.
• Licensed Registered Nurse upon hire required.
• Registered Nurse Multi State License upon hire required.
• Basic Life Support certification upon hire required.

Responsibilities

• Provides and coordinates direct care in accordance with patient and family-centered care principles.
• 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.
• 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 patient response to interventions and progress toward outcomes.
• Identifies and documents variances.
• Utilizes flow sheets, progress notes, and/or electronic medical records for documentation.
• Identifies system and unit-based nursing sensitive indicators.
• Recognizes areas of professional growth and development.
• Promotes a professional practice environment that supports patient safety and quality.
• Serves as a positive role model and begins to provide leadership for problem solving.
• Delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel.
• Promotes collaboration and cooperation among the interdisciplinary team.

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.
• Caregiver support via Wellthy.
• Childcare referral service via Wellthy.

What This Job Offers

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