Select Float Pool RN ED & Critical Care

Penn Medicine • West Chester, PA

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About The Position

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Requirements

• Registered Nurse - PA (Required)
• Current Pennsylvania RN License
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• ACLS/PALS in ED/CC clusters
• Bachelor of Science Nursing (Required)
• 10+ years' Experience in specialty cluster, emergency & critical care.
• Certification in clinical specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides age appropriate care for the population served.
• Gives consideration to growth & developmental phase of life, to age related factors such as thermal regulation, nutrition, medication administration, nutrition, safety and functional needs of the patient.
• Uses appropriate resources for patients with special needs such as language barriers, sensory problems, altered cognition, cultural and religious needs.
• Ensures attention to patient's physical, spiritual and emotional well being.
• Demonstrates competency in assessment skills (Includes admission and shift assessments).
• Performs pain assessments and intervenes to optimally meet patient's needs for comfort.
• Plans clinical care based on patient's needs and uses available resources.
• Performs clinical care in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Performs peripheral venipuncture and peripheral and central vascular access care according to policy & procedure.
• Evaluates outcomes of nursing interventions and takes appropriate actions to move patient toward reaching goals of care.
• Identifies situations that warrant patient rescue and takes appropriate action, e.g. Rapid Response or Code Blue/Pink.
• Adheres to the 5 rights of medication administration and uses the Medication Administration Check (MAK) system per policy and procedure.
• Integrates principles of infection control & infection prevention into practice.
• Adheres to aseptic technique as appropriate.
• Uses resources and references for reviewing policies and procedures, medications, and clinical information.
• Prioritizes and organizes work effectively within assigned shift.
• Adheres to CCH Joint Commission Disease specific guidelines and core measures for the care of the patients.
• Implements nursing process for the patient who presents with complex medical needs.
• Uses effective communication during hand-offs.
• Organizes information into a meaningful format, such as SBAR.
• Delegates appropriately to unlicensed personnel and team members.
• Communicates patient care information to the interdisciplinary care team.
• Provides patient and family education in a manner that is understood and gives the patient and family handouts, brochures and resources that can be taken home for future reference.
• Documents patient care in an accurate, professional and timely manner using Soarian, MAK, and paper documentation forms according to policy and procedure.
• Documents patient care that is relevant to patient's diagnosis, problems and reflects patient's status.
• Develops own nursing knowledge via practice, observation, professional literature, networking and attending continuing education programs.
• Promotes best practice by demonstrating a commitment to quality patient care and the profession of nursing.
• Promotes innovation and creativity in the practice environment.
• Serves as a preceptor and mentor for new employees.
• Mentors student nurses.
• Accepts constructive feedback about performance or behaviors and shows evidence of change.
• Demonstrates verbal and writing skills that are appropriate for healthcare communication.
• Attends assigned committee meetings and contributes to the committees.
• Communicates support of organizational values and strategies.
• Supports the following organizational programs: Magnet®, Hospital of Distinction, Joint Commission Disease Specific Certification, Nursing Councils, and integrates their standards into clinical practice.
• Reviews nursing quality data, e.g. NDNQI and identifies how to apply best practice into own practice and mentor others towards meeting quality target goals.
• Maintains attendance/lateness standards in accordance with Hospital policy.
• Maintains equipment in working order.
• Uses equipment appropriately, follows Department policies for equipment and supply use and maintenance.
• Performs assigned duties to maintain unit in a state of survey readiness and maintain quality initiatives.
• Adheres to unit programs to support patient care such as maintaining a quiet environment, hourly patient rounds, customer service, etc.
• Attends staff meetings on a regular basis.
• Keeps patient care area and work environment neat and organized.
• Ensures the patient care area is cared for, maintained, clean, and secure for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Assists the Director and Clinical Manager with compliance for policies, procedures, regulations, and standards of care.
• Coordinates and facilitates the patient flow process for admission, discharges, and transfers within established guidelines.
• Integrates interdepartmental communication as evidenced by problem solving on the department level.
• Collaborates with the Nursing Office Staffing Clerk and/or Director to effectively manage the schedule in order to meet the needs of the Nursing Department.
• Participates in QI/PI projects, staff evaluations, and Nursing Departmental projects.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits program
• Prepaid tuition assistance programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree