RN Registered Nurse - Medicine/Surgery 5th Floor North
About The Position
The inpatient Registered Nurse assesses patients’ health problems and needs, develops and implements nursing care plans, and maintains medical records. The RN provides nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients and may advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention. The role includes maintaining accurate, detailed reports and records; administering medications while monitoring for reactions and side effects; and monitoring, recording, and reporting symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions. The position is on 5 North, a dynamic, fast-paced unit at Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center. The unit provides care for patients undergoing orthopedic and spinal surgery, as well as a diverse range of medical-surgical patients. Care is delivered in a team-oriented environment with collaboration among RNs, PCAs, Physical Therapists, Surgeons, Physicians, and Case Management.
Requirements
- Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment, or hold a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.
- AHA BLS certification prior to the end of the orientation period.
Nice To Haves
- One year of RN experience.
- Orthopedic nursing experience.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ health problems and needs.
- Develop and implement nursing care plans.
- Maintain medical records and accurate, detailed reports.
- Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients.
- Advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention, as applicable.
- Administer medications and monitor patients for reactions and side effects.
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions.
Benefits
- Eligible full-time employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents beginning January 1, 2027.
- $10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates who qualify.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting period.
- Employee wellness programs and fitness discounts, including University Fitness Center and Peloton.
- Generous paid time off and personal time.
- Paid parental leave.
- Retirement benefits.
- Extended Illness Bank.
- Life insurance.
- Identity theft protection.
- Competitive pay.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Learning and Organizational Development resources.
- Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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