RN -General Med/Surg Unit (Full-time 36 hrs/wk, Day Shift)
Company: Lancaster General Health
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
Summary0.9 FTE Day shift 07-1900 and 07-1500, Every other
holiday, every third weekend.Medical/Surgical Unit. Job Description
Hours: Full-time 0.9 FTE (72 hrs/2wks); day shift; hours between
0700-1900. Combination of 8 and 12 hour shifts ; every third
weekend, Every Other Holiday8 North is a 18 bed Medical-Surgical
unit. As the Infection Control floor, the 8 North team cares for
many complex wounds. Additional patient population includes
patients going to or following surgery, many of which are abdominal
surgeries. On 8 North we care for a wide age range of patients.This
position is located in Lancaster, PaRegistered Nurses at Lancaster
General Health collaborate with their peers and members of the
interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide a comprehensive and
high quality approach to patient care. We often find ourselves
rounding with physicians, sharing assessments and providing
recommendations, confident that our observations and suggestions
are received with respect and consideration. We have a voice and we
are instrumental in our patient care throughout their treatment
plan.We are actively engaged in daily improvement huddles to drive
change in clinical practices and improve patient care and outcomes.
Through our RN clinical ladder program, we find opportunities to
advance our skills, education and leadership; and contribute to our
floor's governing council to encourage shared decision making while
having a positive impact on care quality and the patient
experience. Members of our nursing team are dedicated and
supportive, we create a workplace where RNs can continue to learn,
grow and succeed.PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
- Incorporates the LGHealth/Penn Medicine 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 care
- Implements 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.
- Educates patients about healthy practices and treatment
modalities.QUALIFICATIONS:
- RN licensure is required, issued by the PA 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 program#LI-MD1Benefits At A
Glance:PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following
benefits to employees:
- 100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health
Sciences
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Shift, Weekend and On-Call Differentials
- Health, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Retirement Savings Account with Company Matching
- Child Care Subsidies
- Onsite 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 04/20/2022
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