Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiothoracic/Vascular Surgery Step Down Unit (Full Time/Night Shift)

Company: Lancaster General Health
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: March 20, 2023

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 REQUIREMENTSMINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: RN licensure is required, issued by the PA Board of Nursing.Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher level nursing degree is required. New hires who start their employment with a temporary practice permit must sit for their NCLEX within 60 days of starting in their RN role. A graduate registered nurse may only practice professional nursing under supervision and if the graduate registered nurse holds a current temporary practice permit. Supervision means that a licensed registered nurse is physically present in the area or unit where the graduate registered nurse is practicing. For Magnet designated RN positions, BSN or higher level nursing degree is required for incumbents based upon previously established parameters; or within two (2) years of placement in position for incumbents who started after 07/01/2020. All Clinical Nurse 1 RN's will be required to successfully complete the Nurse Residency Program.CPR Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support, formerly Healthcare Provider (AHA Heart Saver courses for CPR are not accepted) required within 30 days of hire.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 program.Benefits 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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