Registered Nurse (RN) 5N GI/Urology Med/Surg Unit (Full-Time/Night Shift)
Company: Lancaster General Health - Penn Medicine
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: June 16, 2022
Job Description:
SummaryLocation: Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, PAHours:
Full-Time (72 hrs/2 wks); 3p-3a, 11pm-7am and/or 7pm-7am; every 3rd
weekend (12-hr shifts); every other holiday5 North: This 18-bed
medical-surgical telemetry unit primarily cares for urology and
gastroenterology patients. The unit's patients are typical healthy
people who have received a diagnosis that requires surgery for
kidney stones, prostate issues, and planned and emergency abdominal
surgeries. Job DescriptionExperienced BSN RN Sign-On Bonus for
External Applicants!Registered 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. - 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 care
- Implements care in a knowledgeable manner and coordinates
patient care across several disciplines and among caregivers.
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- 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. 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 Disclaimer: -This
job description is not intended and should not be construed to be
an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or
working conditions associated with the job. - It is intended to be
a reflection of those principal job elements essential for
recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for
establishing performance standards. - The percentages of time spent
performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered
absolute. - The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or
be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of
management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this
job in part or in whole. - Incumbent must be able to perform all
job functions safely. #LI-MD1#CB Benefits 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 Classes Disclaimer PENN 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.
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