RN ICU Full-time
Penn Medicine

Critical Care Resource Nurse RN (Full-Time Days) - Penn Presbyterian

Penn Medicine Philadelphia, PA, US

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary:

The Resource Pool Resource Pool RN position is a unique position in that you float to all units in the hospital and staff these units based on the needs in the hospital. This position is an important part of the healthcare team and keeps the hospital properly staffed. This position seeks someone who is adaptable to changing circumstances and provides high-quality care in a fast-paced working environment, caring for diverse patient populations, communicating effectively, and promoting collaboration with the interprofessional health care team to facilitate the coordination of care across the continuum. There are also numerous opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities:

· The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague is an RN that practices as a full partner on the health care team and consistently demonstrates safe practice within the organizational professional practice model.

· The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague possesses the knowledge, skills and the attitude to effectively meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Clinical Nurse 2 position description addendum.

· The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague exhibits UPHS organizational behavioral competencies which reflect its mission and are embedded in the professional practice competency domains.

· The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague independently provides patient care through the application of the nursing process and accepts accountability for the nursing care of assigned patients. Assigned patients may range in age from infancy to the elderly.

· The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague demonstrates within the competency domains of Continuous Quality Improvement, Evidence Based Practice and Research, Leadership, Person and Family Centered Care, Professionalism, Safety, Technology/Informatics, and Teamwork (Definitions listed below).

· The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague works closely with the interprofessional health care team to facilitate the coordination of care across the continuum. The nurse focuses on expanding the knowledge and skills necessary to provide individualized care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, safety, and age-appropriate considerations of assigned patients.

· The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague seeks feedback in assuming leadership roles and provides feedback for improved clinical practice. The nurse demonstrates how nursing practice impacts the organizational vision, mission, and goals and the care delivery system. The nurse complies with all regulations and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies.

· Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, polices, and procedures

· Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization

Credentials:

· The candidate must have 3 or more years’ experience as a critical care RN in the United States (Required)

· The qualified candidate must have a BSN from an accredited school of nursing (Required)

· Pennsylvania RN licensure (Required)

· BLS/CPR as a healthcare provider from the American Heart Association (Required)

    · ACLS and telemetry experience is preferred

      We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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      We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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Heart Failure, Acute MI, Glycemic Control, VTE prophylaxis, pressure ulcer prevention, Rapid Response team, and infection control initiatives). • 5. Maintains clinical competency according to unit-specific standards. • ¨ Recognizes legal responsibilities and functions within the scope of the PA Nurse Practice Act. • ¨ Demonstrates competency in maintaining specific technological skills required by job category and/or specialty area. Demonstrates recognition of equipment or technological adaptations dependent on age and population specific patient needs • ¨ Maintains technological competence through practice and ongoing participation in in-services and professional conferences. • · Orthopedic competency and clinical training (4 West) • ¨ Acquires and maintains proficiency in the maintenance of IV lines and sites. • ¨ Completion of annual mandatory requirements: ◦ CPR certification for Healthcare Providers ◦ · RAHE (required annual hospital education). ◦ · Specific departmental competencies ◦ · Point of Care Testing ◦ · Fit Testing ◦ · ACLS certification within one year of hire or transfer to 4 Acute Care ◦ · NIHSS Certification ◦ · Completion of Unit-based Skills Session yearly • Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures • Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization Qualifications: BSN Required Proof of completion of critical care course or completion of course within one year of hire. 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