Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiothoracic/Vascular Surgery Step Down Unit (Full Time/Night Shift)
Company: Lancaster General Health
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: March 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
SummaryA 38-bed Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery Step-Down Unit that
provides an environment where our nurses are essential in the
recovery and education of post-op cardiothoracic and vascular
surgery patients. You will work alongside our distinguished doctors
and surgeons who preform innovative procedures making our unit
unique. We use the latest technology and protocols to provide the
best care for patients postoperatively from procedures such as Left
ventricular assist device implantation, TAVR, TMVR, Mitral Clip,
Peripheral vascular bypass, Amputations, Open-Heart Surgery, TCAR,
VATS and Thoracotomies to name a few. Our unit works cohesively as
a team to provide learning opportunities to the staff as the
specialty changes with new procedures and process improvements. Job
Description LOCATION: Lancaster, PAHOURS: Full Time (36hrs/week)
Night Shift (7pm-7am). Every other weekend and rotating
holidays.*SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $15,000 - NEW GRADS
ELIGIBLE!ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the
ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the
following duties:Incorporates the Lancaster General Health mission,
vision and values into planning patient care.Functions as an
independent and interdependent member of the health care team as
defined in unit based Plan for Provision of Care.Performs patient
assessments, focusing on physiologic, psychological, and cognitive
functions. Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes and
adapts the plan of care based on recognized trends and changes.
Collects and manages comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's
health or the situation. Analyzes the assessment data to determine
the diagnosis or issues. Formulates age-appropriate and culturally
and ethically sensitive plan of careImplements care in a
knowledgeable manner and coordinates patient care across several
disciplines and among caregivers. Provides leadership to other
members of the team by effectively communicating expected standards
of care and encouraging and supporting team members and their
contributions.Demonstrates an understanding of and a commitment to
our values of privacy, quality, respect, service and
teamwork.Assigns, delegates, and supervises other employees and
intervenes as appropriate to assure that the plan of care is
carried out, continuity of care is provided and that established
outcomes are achieved through availability and appropriated
utilization of human, material and financial resources.Educates
patients about healthy practices and treatment modalities.
Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing
practices. Utilizes technology where appropriate.Considers factors
related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in
the planning and delivery of nursing services. JOB REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:RN licensure is required, issued by
the PA State Board of Nursing.Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
preferred, if ASN, must agree to complete BSN or higher nursing
degree within 2 years of RN hire date.American Heart Association
CPR/BLS Certification required.If Applicable, New Graduate RNs will
be required to complete the Nurse Residency Program.A health care
provider in good standing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other
federal and state health insurance programs, i.e. not excluded from
participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal or state
health insurance programBenefits At A Glance:PENN MEDICINE
LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to
employees:100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of
Health SciencesPaid Time Off and Paid HolidaysShift, Weekend and
On-Call DifferentialsHealth, Dental and Vision CoverageShort-Term
and Long-Term DisabilityRetirement Savings Account with Company
MatchingChild Care SubsidiesOnsite Gym and Fitness
ClassesDisclaimerPENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal
Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All
openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to
race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion
or any other classification protected by law.Search Firm
Representatives please read carefully: PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER
GENERAL HEALTH is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited
resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity.
Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms
to any employee at PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH
via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Penn
Medicine Lancaster General Health in any form without a valid
written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed
the sole property of PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH , and
no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PENN
MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH as a result of the referral or
through other means.LGH Full Time Posted on 03/08/2023
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