Registered Nurse RN – Medical Surgical Unit - Weekend Days
About The Position
The Registered Nurse evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements, and documents nursing care for a diverse patient population with complex concerns. The RN performs patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice, promotes patient independence by establishing care goals, and teaches patients and families about conditions, medications, and self-care skills. The role relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. The position is on N3S, a 32-bed semi-private medical-surgical unit serving adult and geriatric patients with complex conditions, including sepsis, pneumonia, gastrointestinal bleeding, and diabetic complications. The team emphasizes patient safety, quality outcomes, teamwork, collaboration, continuous improvement, and safe, compassionate, evidence-based care. The unit has developed specialized care plans for its geriatric population in collaboration with a Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nursing Professional Development Practitioner. Work schedule: every Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The posting notes a premium rate. Tower Health describes its commitment to inclusion, belonging, respect, equitable access to care, and providing health and healing to all in need.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
- Complete and maintain all competencies and trainings required for the role.
- Minimum of 1 year of acute care experience.
- Pennsylvania Registered Nurse Temporary Practice Permit or Registered Nurse License.
- BLS Certification.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate assigned patients and plan, implement, and document nursing care.
- Provide nursing care to a diverse patient population with complex concerns.
- Perform patient tests and administer medications within the scope of practice of a registered nurse.
- Promote patient independence by establishing care goals.
- Teach patients and families about conditions, medications, and self-care skills.
Benefits
- Shared Governance
- Career Advancement Program
- Earned Time Off
- Enhanced Tuition Assistance
- Retirement savings with employer match
- Tower Tuition Discount Program: up to 50% off for eligible employees and qualified family members taking credit courses at Drexel University
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Job Type
Full-time
