Nursing Jobs in Wynnefield, PA

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

The Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing at Washington Township NJ

The Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing at Washington Township is looking for Certified Nurse Assistant, CNA to join our incredible team! We're not just a workplace; we're a community driven by excellence. We take immense pride in what sets us apart - our exceptional leadership, a warm and friendly work environment, and a reputation that we've worked hard to earn. If you're ready for a rewarding career experience, your journey begins here! Certified Nurse Assistant, CNA Benefits: Competitive wages based on experience Daily pay option available Flexible schedule Generous paid time off (PTO) package Medical, Dental and Vision insurance Supplemental disability and life insurance options available Flexible Spending Account 401k available Career advancement opportunities / tuition reimbursement Friendly work environment Referral bonus Certified Nurse Assistant, CNA Responsibilities : Assist patients with daily living activities and assigned tasks. Attend to residents in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort, adhering to instructions issued by the nursing supervisor and or charge nurse. Assume responsibility for varied resident care duties as assigned by charge nurse to include admitting, bathing, assisting with medication and treatment. Answer residents’ call light or bell to assist with all needs. Ready to take the next step in your career journey? We're excited to get to know you! Apply today and discover why The Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing at Washington Township is the perfect place for your professional aspirations. Join us at The Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing at Washington Township, a member of The Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing at Washington Township, and start a career that's not just about work, but about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Your future starts here. Come be a part of our extraordinary team!

RN

Educator

3 days ago

Clinical Practice Lead RN IV for Peri OP, Quality and Education

Penn Medicine Philadelphia, PA

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? This exciting and fulfilling opportunity will find you doing the following: We will be focused in the Surgi Centre Prep/Recovery, Endoscopy Prep/Recovery and Endoscopy Procedural areas in PCAM and HUP Dulles. This right candidate is responsible for coordinating initial and ongoing staff training and education, serves as a clinical resource to staff, organizes education for endoscopy in-services, partners with nurse leadership team and quality/safety team on escalation and investigation of safety nets, oversees onboarding of new staff, collaborates and leads departmental quality and education initiatives, serves as CPR instructor, supports clinical advancement of staff. If this sounds like your Life's work, please apply today! Summary: The Clinical Practice Leader (CPL) role is a clinical leadership position. CPLs serve as expert clinicians within a specific patient population and partner with Nurse Managers to assume accountability for the nurse and patient outcomes on their nursing unit. Leveraging advanced education and training, CPLs are accountable for leading nursing practice by supporting nurses to care for patients at the bedside, driving practice changes at the unit, service line, and systems levels, and ensuring the use of best practices and evidence-based care to achieve the best possible patient outcomes. An important focus of the CPL role is to understand organizational goals and to design, implement, and evaluate practice change initiatives that advance these goals. A strong CPL must be able to: (a) communicate effectively toward negotiating multiple perspectives within the organization and driving change; (b) demonstrate clinical judgment and establish clinical credibility with nursing and interprofessional colleagues within his/her specialty area; (c) exhibit self-direction in maintaining professional knowledge and competence within his/her specialty area; (d) apply critical thinking and analytic skills to design and implement change initiatives; (e) build rapport with and provide mentorship to clinical nurses; and (f) partner effectively with nurse manager colleagues to advance professional nursing practice. Responsibilities: Leverage clinical expertise to facilitate delivery of high quality, coordinated, evidence-based nursing care via: Direct patient care Consultative patient care in partnership with nurses, interprofessional care team members, and patients/ families Clinical support and coaching for nurses and other disciplines Synthesis of assessment data to design, implement, and evaluate clinical interventions that address patient/population needs Advance nursing practice and improve patient outcomes at the multi-unit/ service line/ health system level by: Utilizing evidence to establish practice standards Assessing nursing practice for improvement opportunities Leading nurses in designing, implementing, and evaluating practice change Fostering nurses’ professional development through teaching, mentoring, and coaching providing feedback to nurses about professional practice Overseeing delivery of a comprehensive unit-based orientation program to onboard newly hired nurses Work in partnership with the Nurse Manager to: Set strategic goals for the nursing unit that align with clinical and operational organizational imperatives Design and implement strategies to achieve high priority goals (e.g., nursing-sensitive indicators, population-specific quality metrics, patient and nursing satisfaction) Engage nursing staff in effective bidirectional communication and shared decision making Cultivate a healthy, ethical, and respectful work environment Influence system changes that drive quality and/ or cost improvements in nurse and/or patient outcomes by: Building partnership within and across diverse stakeholder groups through leadership, team building, negotiation, and conflict resolution Leading systematic quality and safety initiatives based on precise problem identification, gap analysis, and/or process evaluation Leading the interprofessional team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based practices Leading change efforts in response to organizational and community needs Accountable for the following UPHS Behavioral Competencies:Ensures accountabilityAction orientedManages ambiguityAttracts top talentBusiness insightCollaboratesCommunicates effectivelyManages complexityManages conflictCourageCustomer focusDecision qualityDevelops talentValues differencesDirects worksDrives engagementFinancial acumenGlobal perspectiveCultivates innovationInterpersonal savvyBuilds networksNimble learningOrganizational savvyPersuadesPlans and alignsBeing resilientResourcefulnessDrives resultsDemonstrates self-awarenessSelf-developmentSituational adaptabilityBalances stakeholdersStrategic mindsetBuilds effective teamsTech savvyInstills trustDrives vision and purposeOptimizes work processes Credentials: Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required) Registered Nurse - PA (Required) Education or Equivalent Experience: Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required) Education Specialization: Nursing Equivalent Experience: Master of Arts or Science Education Specialization: Nursing or related discipline Equivalent Experience: •And 5+ years Experience in clinical practice with the patient population cared for in the unit/ area 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. Live Your Life's Work 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.

CNA

Internship

2 days ago

Nursing Assistant

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Philadelphia, PA

JOB SUMMARY The nursing assistant is an integral member of the health care team who delivers quality care through collaboration and communication with team members. They work under the direct supervision of the registered nurse to support and assist the nurse in the delivery of quality care to patients and families. Some of the major responsibilities will include collection and reporting of patient data, incorporating organizational competencies of superior quality care and assuming responsibility and accountability for their role performance outcomes while supporting GSPP's Standards of Excellence. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PATIENT / CUSTOMER Essential Accountabilities Report Receives written/verbal report at the beginning of each shift from the registered nurse (RN) regarding the care that is to be delivered to the assigned group of patients, or for patient needing constant observation. Gives report when leaving unit, and at the completion of the shift regarding the care that was delivered; any abnormalities that occur during the shift are to be reported as they occur to the RN as well as to the oncoming CNA/NA. Assists in Assessment Identifies the patient per hospital policy before carrying out functions. Assists with data collection for nursing history and physical e.g. vital signs, ht. wt, blood sugar results, functional status and communicates changes to the RN in a timely fashion. Participates in respectful communication with patients, families and coworkers. Provides patient and family information to the registered nurse for coordination of care and discharge planning. Observes skin changes and reports discoloration, abrasions, infestations or skin breakdown. Planning Assists in setting mutually agreed upon realistic individual patient goals. Integrates the RN’s directions re: the patient’s plan of care into the care given to the patient. Gives RN report before the end of the shift regarding the patient’s response to the plan of care issues, and at various times during the shift to report unusual findings e.g. abnormal blood sugar results, vital sign changes, pain etc. Intervention Promotes infection control by using the appropriate hand washing techniques. Follows standard precautions and any other isolation precautions as dictated by the patient’s condition. Maintains a safe environment and protects the patient from injury by observing the patient who may be at risk for falls, confusion, disorientation, wandering or suicidal behaviors; follows Constant Observation Policy. Applies and monitors patients in restraints per policy and per medical order. Observes or monitors behavior/health state and responses to therapy. Temperature, Pulse, Respiration Blood Pressure Neurological Checks Vascular Checks Height and Weight Intake and Output Bowel and Bladder Function Checks Pain Communicates pertinent observations to appropriate members of the health care team in a timely fashion. Participates in multidisciplinary rounds on the patient care unit. Performs patient care rounds per unit policy. Participates in staff and unit council meetings. Works in collaboration with all members of the healthcare team. Reports findings to nurse concerning the patient and or family which may impact patient care. Performs or assists the patient with activities of daily living such as bathing, (bed, tub, shower) grooming, eating, feeding, range of motion, ambulating, transferring and oral hygiene. Participates in the prevention and treatment of skin breakdown. Applies current accepted methods of heat and cold therapy as directed by the nurse. Provides for the patient’s oral dietary needs using currently accepted methods. Provides for the elimination needs by giving a bed pan, urinal, emptying urinary and or bowel appliances or implementing the bowel program under the direction of the RN. Assists with colostomy irrigations. Assists with vaginal irrigations. Applies urosheath/condom catheter. Removes foley catheter as directed by the nurse and monitors urinary output as directed. Administers cleansing enemas as ordered. Performs post mortem care. Assists the physician to perform physical exams. Assists with oxygen therapy only and does not regulate the flow of oxygen. Encourage the use of the pulmonary toilet by using the incentive spirometer, coughing, turning and deep breathing. Utilizes the appropriate equipment for patient lifting. Reinforces health care instruction to patients according to the directions of the nurse. Displays competence in using the following equipment and reports findings to the registered nurse: Pulse oximeter Bladder scanner 12 Lead ECG Data Scope Electric Fetal Monitor (as applicable) Glucometer Foley removal Lift and transfer devices Performs continuous bladder irrigations per direction of RN Performs or assists the patient with activities of daily living such as bathing, (bed, tub, shower) grooming, eating, feeding, range of motion, ambulating, transferring and oral hygiene. Participates in the prevention and treatment of skin breakdown. Applies current accepted methods of heat and cold therapy as directed by the nurse. Provides for the patient’s oral dietary needs using currently accepted methods. Provides for the elimination needs by giving a bed pan, urinal, emptying urinary and or bowel appliances or implementing the bowel program under the direction of the RN. Assists with colostomy irrigations. Assists with vaginal irrigations. Applies urosheath/condom catheter. Removes foley catheter as directed by the nurse and Monitors urinary output as directed. Administers cleansing enemas as ordered. Performs post mortem care. Assists the physician to perform physical exams. nurse: Pulse oximeter Assists with oxygen therapy only and does not regulate the flow of oxygen. Encourage the use of the pulmonary toilet by using the incentive spirometer, coughing, turning and deep breathing. Utilizes the appropriate equipment for patient lifting. Reinforces health care instruction to patients according to the directions of the nurse. Displays competence in using the following equipment and reports findings to the registered nurse: Pulse oximeter Bladder scanner 12 Lead ECG Data Scope Electric Fetal Monitor (as applicable) Glucometer Foley removal Lift and transfer devices Glucometer iStat Point of Care blood analyzer. Performs POCT for only those assays for which authorized based on training and competency validation. Follows all Lab procedures related to specimen handling, processing, test analysis and results reporting. Follows all relevant safety protocols Performs proficiency testing in the same manner as patient testing Adheres to all quality control policies, instrument maintenance and associated documentation requirements Recognizes test problems that may affect test results and notifies appropriate supervisor As appropriate, follows lab’s corrective action policies when test system performance does not meet specification. Performs continuous bladder irrigations per direction of RN Performs Phlebotomy as per protocols (after required training is completed) General Ensures communication and collaboration with supervisors and fellow co-workers to serve patients and other customers to the best of his/her ability. Is professional in all actions and appearance Anticipates patients’/customers’ needs and acts accordingly. Works to enhance patient satisfaction Analyzes problems from the customers’ point of view. Honors patient/customer/employee confidentiality. Seeks feedback on how to improve performance and offers constructive feedback, as well. Assist patients and families Applies learning for improved performance. Demonstrates understanding and ownership of how his/her role contributes to achieving the success of the Department and the Health System. Demonstrates a personal commitment to ensuring a clean and safe working environment. Uses resources wisely – as if they were one’s own. Documentation Documents findings, interventions and patient outcome results on patient documents. This may include I&O, VS, Bladder scanner results, pulse ox results, glucometer results or other findings. Documents using complete signature, status “NA” and date and time on all charted entries. Evaluation Assists in evaluating nursing care given by comparing the patient's functional status from day to day and discussing this with the nurse. PATIENT/ EMPLOYEE SAFETY ACCOUNTABILITIES Patient Care Providers Participates in Entity and Department wide initiatives for Patient /Employee safety Demonstrates an awareness of patient/ employee safety when carrying out daily responsibilities of their position. Validation of annual competencies required for the position Identifies the patient per policy i.e. uses two identifiers. Aware of the Safe Medical Devise Act. Aware of the Material Safety Data Sheet. Carries out fire and safety regulation. Identifies where the oxygen safety valve is located. Makes occupied or unoccupied bed. Cleans and restocks equipment as needed. Observes radiation precautions. Observes chemotherapy precautions Demonstrates proper body mechanics when moving and lifting. Alerts the nurse to the sounding of alarms. Does not change settings or rates on equipment. Follows HIPAA policies in regard to the use of disclosure of an amendment to Protect Health Information (PHI). Knows limits of responsibilities and seeks guidance as appropriate. Identifies emergency equipment on the unit. Accepts reassignments to other units as directed by the OPERATIONS Essential Accountabilities Avoids wasting of supplies Keeps work area and patient rooms neat and organized Reports to work on time and leaves work on time (15 minute grace period prior to after the scheduled reporting and departing times) Uses the time clock to accurately punch in for work and punch out when leaving Observes break time and lunch time policies QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education High School Diploma required Must be a nursing student matriculated in an accredited BSN nursing program having completed the nursing foundations/fundamentals clinical course with a 3.0 GPA overall and in the nursing major and continue to maintain a 3.0 GPA in all nursing major subjects. In order for nursing students to maintain their position as a NA, they must continue in a matriculated BSN program and present evidence with an official transcript documenting a 3.0 GPA overall and in the nursing major each semester to the Nurse Manager. Nursing Students are required to submit grade reports/transcripts to the Nurse Manager within 60 days of their course completion. The Nurse Manager will subsequently provide this information to Human Resources. Nursing students employed as NAs, must immediately (within 24 hours) report to their Nurse Manager (in writing) if they have not sustained the academic GPA requirement or discontinued/withdrawn from their matriculated BSN program. Failure to meet and maintain nursing student requirements in lieu of certification will result in termination of the nursing assistant position. If the Nursing Assistant completes a nursing degree and obtains nursing licensure they may continue to practice within the scope of the Nursing Assistant job description until they are able to transition into a different position within the organization. Work Experience Previous healthcare experience preferred Licenses / Certifications Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required

RN

Outpatient

3 days ago

Ambulatory Nurse II for Orthopedics' Shoulder & Elbow Division

Penn Medicine Philadelphia, PA

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? The Penn Medicine Orthopedic surgery team is looking to hire an ambulatory triage nurse to join their orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow division. The nurse will assist in coordinating care for the orthopedic patients while triaging calls and my Penn medicine emails. The position will be based out of the University City location and eventually hybrid role. Summary: The Ambulatory Nurse II 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 Ambulatory Nurse II Colleague possesses the knowledge, skills and the attitude to effectively meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Ambulatory Nurse II position description addendum. The Ambulatory Nurse II Colleague exhibits UPHS organizational behavioral competencies which reflect its mission and are embedded in the professional practice competency domains. The Ambulatory Nurse II 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 Ambulatory Nurse II 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 Ambulatory Nurse II 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. Responsibilities: Evidence Based Practice and Research: The nurse evaluates and integrates best current evidence with clinical expertise and patient and family preferences and values for the delivery of optimal health care and system effectiveness. Safety: The nurse minimizes risk of harm to patients, families, providers and self through system effectiveness and individual performance. Professionalism: The nurse demonstrates a commitment to the nursing profession through lifelong learning, adherence to ANA’s Code of Ethics for Nurses, participation in a professional organization and advancing community outreach. Person and Family Centered Care: The nurse recognizes the patient (or the patient’s designee) as the source of control and a full partner in providing compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for the patient’s preferences, values, and needs. Leadership: The nurse effectively collaborates and applies innovative, systems thinking to engage in systematic, evidence-based problem solving and decision making to promote effective changes within a complex care delivery system supporting the vision of Penn Medicine. Informatics/Technology: The nurse utilizes appropriate information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision making across the continuum. Teamwork: The nurse effectively engages in the process of cooperation, coordination, and collaboration in an effort to provide for safe, quality outcomes for patients within inter and intra-professional teams, including virtual teams. Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI): The nurse utilizes data and QI methods to identify potential and actual problems and opportunities to provide care that is safe, timely, efficient, effective, and equitable. Credentials: RN with state licensure RN (Required) If providing telehealth (video or phone) or direct patient care to individuals residing outside Pennsylvania, the employee must obtain and maintain an appropriate multistate compact license or individual state licenses as required prior to service delivery (Required) BLS/ACLS/PALS per specialty (Required) Certification in specialty (Preferred) Education or Equivalent Experience: Diploma or ASN from an accredited school of nursing And more than 15 months of relevant professional nursing experience. (Required) Bachelor's Degree BSN from an accredited school of nursing And more than 15 months relevant professional nursing experience. (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. Live Your Life's Work 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.

RN

Part-time

3 days ago

REGISTERED NURSE - INCU SOUTH KELEMEN 10

Cooper University Health Care Camden, NJ

About us At Cooper University Health Care , our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development. Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey. Short Description The Registered RN is a professional caregiver who, as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team, assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame and who supervises and provides care to these patients utilizing the nursing process including the therapeutic use of self. Follows established policies and procedures. Communicates openly with internal customers and supervisors. Provides excellent customer service interfacing well with all levels of staff, management. and physicians. Applies Cooper core values. Other duties as required. Overview Kelemen 10 is a medical-surgical unit that cares for patients who have various needs and disease processes. Both North and South 10 have Telemetry capabilities for our patients. Each side houses 36 patients to a maximum of 72 patients. South 10 has a 12-bed Intermediate Care Unit embedded within the 36-bed unit. INCU has critically care-trained RNs who support the patient's needs and care for ventilated patients. South 10 also has 2 negative pressure isolation rooms with an anti-room that is used when needed for specific isolation needs. We do multidisciplinary rounds Monday – Friday. This involves the patient in their care and allows the team members to collaborate with the patient to give them the best possible care and appropriate discharge to home or other facilities. We have a pharmacist who has an office on the unit to assist the RNs when needed to help avoid delay of care to any patient. Education Requirements Graduate of NLN accredited School of Nursing License/Certification Requirements Current NJ-RN License (Registered Nurse); Current American Heart Association BLS Certification (Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers); Certain specialties may require advanced certification (i.e., ACLS, NALS, PALS)