Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit - Nights
Company: WellSpan Health Services
Location: Ephrata
Posted on: September 27, 2024
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Job Description:
Full-time Evening/Night72 hours bi-weekly1900-0700Every 3rd
weekendRotating holidaysNight and weekend differentialWellspan
Ephrata's Intensive Care Unit is a 10-bed unit caring for patients
requiring medical and surgical critical care. Our patient
population consists of patients on target temperature management
post cardiac arrest; STEMI patients who sometimes require
intra-aortic balloon pumps, PA catheters or transvenous pacemakers;
those with acute lung disease processes requiring mechanical
ventilation; drug overdoses needing close monitoring and sometimes
mechanical ventilation; post-op esophagectomies and occasionally
post-op VATS patients; acute CVA's requiring TPA; and,
septic/multisystem organ failure patients needing vasoactive IV
medications and supportive care. Our ICU team is a close-knit,
cohesive team who are passionately committed to promoting a
positive work environment and providing excellent critical care to
our community!General SummaryProvides professional nursing care at
the intermediate practitioner level in accordance with the
principles of patient and family-centered care based on the nursing
process and according to the clinical standards of the hospital.
Coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Coaches and
mentors the Clinical Nurse I. Safely and independently administers
prescribed treatments, medications, and nursing interventions based
on assessment and plan of care. May require specialized skills
depending on unit assignment.Duties and ResponsibilitiesMeets all
expectations of CNI.Coaches and mentors the CN I in developing and
coordinating the primary nurse case load and their plans of care.
Initiates and manages plans of care for more complex groups of
assigned patients.Independently recognizes subtle changes in
condition and modifies plan of care accordingly. Safely and
independently administers prescribed treatments, medications, and
nursing interventions based on assessment and plan of care.
Initiates emergency action in response to acute risk
situations.Independently organizes and prioritizes time based on
higher acuity patient assignments and increased workload.Evaluates
patient care and promotes goal-directed change to achieve patient
outcomes. Able to discuss, document and apply Performance
Initiatives and outcomes at the unit level as they relate to the
WellSpan Wildly Important Goals (WIGs) and Nursing Sensitive
Indicators (NSIs).Independently evaluates and monitors the
effectiveness of interventions and progress toward outcomes for
more complex groups of patients. Initiates interdisciplinary
collaboration in evaluation of patient progress. Identifies and
facilitates individualized patient needs for transfer/ discharge
and includes patient/family in decisions.Begins reading current
literature. Express interest in evidence based research and its
application to best practice. Understands clinical relevance and
its impact on patient outcomes.Seeks learning opportunities and
resources beyond own work environment and incorporates into
practice the new knowledge and skills acquired. Required education
and competencies completed, including 30 CEU's above system
required education. Encouraged to share pertinent information and
job knowledge, related to readings, educational programs and
participation in professional organization activities. Meets
mandatory criteria for CNAP II level.Actively promotes an
environment conducive to professional practice, interdisciplinary
collaboration, and patient and staff safety. Supports Shared
Decision Making by unit and/or hospital-wide committee membership
or by supporting and helping fellow co-workers attend committee
meetings and/or work on SDM projects.Demonstrates leadership at
point of care.Provides leadership for problem solving and goal
formation. Applies current WIGs to care delivery.Begins to take on
charge duties/responsibilities. Anticipates needs for alterations
in staffing for upcoming 24 hours and assists with actions to
adjust. Accountable for completion of required charge nurse
responsibilities. Demonstrates ownership of patients beyond
individual assignments. Applies comprehensive thought
process.Promotes cooperation and communication among all team
members. Seeks opportunities to assist co-workers without
compromising individual responsibilities. Gives feedback to team
members about unique strengths and contributions. Consistently
interacts with others in a manner that is perceived to be positive,
supportive, and respectfully delegates appropriatelyFlexible with
schedule and assignments; adapts to changing unit conditions
(admissions, discharges, emergencies, etc.).Displays conflict
resolution and negotiation skills to maximize team performance.
Provides feedback in a positive and respectful way. Aware of and
investigates events that led to conflict; recommends preventative
measures or solutions.Acts as coach to CNI staff for clinical
issues and potential advancement opportunities.Variation of duties
may result based on the assigned customer care unit(s). This may
include differences in the specific clinical skills required of the
RN. Unit based skill lists outline expectations beyond the house
wide RN requirements. SYS-NURS-L Nursing Education Requirements
Policy outlines current certification(s) required for specific
areas of nursing practice and is considered to be part of the job
descriptionWellSpan's vision is to reimagine healthcare through the
delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions
throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system
focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass nearly 1,900
employed providers, 220 locations, eight award-winning hospitals,
home care and a behavioral health organization serving South
Central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. With a team more than
20,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from
wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for
complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically
integrated network of 2,600 aligned physicians and advanced
practice providers are dedicated to providing the highest quality
and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their
healthiest.WellSpan Ephrata Community HospitalOne of eight premier
hospitals in the WellSpan system, WellSpan Ephrata Community
Hospital offers a full range of leading-edge inpatient, outpatient
and emergent care services. The hospital is noted for its distinct
ability to combine state-of-the-art medical technology with
quality, compassionate care to meet the needs of the more than
550,000 residents of northern Lancaster County and the surrounding
area. As a full-service, non-profit acute-care hospital, with a 141
licensed bed capacity, WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital admits
approximately 5,500 patients annually. Nearby WellSpan Ephrata
Cancer Center supports the hospital as part of WellSpan's regional
network of five cancer centers. WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital
was one of several WellSpan Health hospitals honored by U.S. News &
World Report with the High Performing recognition for
2022-23.QualificationsMinimum Education:Diploma Program Required
orAssociates Degree RequiredBachelors Degree Nursing (BSN)
PreferredWork Experience:2 years Relevant experience
requiredLicenses:Licensed Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required
orRegistered Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required andBasic
Life Support Upon Hire Required
Keywords: WellSpan Health Services, Lancaster , Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit - Nights, Healthcare , Ephrata, Pennsylvania
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