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

Wellspan Health • York, PA

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About The Position

The position is for a Registered Nurse in Tower 2, a 60-bed mixed acuity cardiac and telemetry unit specializing in the care of patients recovering from cardiac and vascular surgeries and interventions. The nurse will provide professional nursing care based on patient and family-centered care principles and clinical standards of the hospital. Responsibilities include acting as a primary nurse, coordinating care planning, and administering treatments and medications. The role requires the ability to synthesize patient data, prioritize care based on patient conditions, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Requirements

• Diploma Program or Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Licensed Registered Nurse upon hire required.
• Basic Life Support certification upon hire required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in nursing preferred.

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 administers prescribed treatments, medications, and nursing interventions.
• Organizes and prioritizes time based on patient condition and 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 electronic medical records for documentation.
• Identifies nursing sensitive indicators such as falls and pressure ulcers.
• Promotes a professional practice environment that supports patient safety and quality.
• Begins to provide leadership for problem solving and goal formation.
• Delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel.
• Monitors completion of tasks assigned to the patient care team.
• Contributes to effective communications among all team members.

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