Penn Medicine

Ambulatory Care & Prep/Recovery RN- Part-Time Days

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? General Summary Statement Provides comprehensive, quality nursing care through application of the nursing process. Adheres to Nursing Policies and Procedures and Organizational Goals and Objectives. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Practice Provides age appropriate care for the population served. Gives consideration to growth & developmental phase of life, to age related factors such as thermal regulation, medication administration, nutrition, safety and functional needs of the patient. Uses appropriate resources for patients with special needs such as language barriers, sensory problems, altered cognition, cultural and religious needs. Ensures attention to patient’s physical, spiritual and emotional well being. Demonstrates competency in assessment and re-assessment skills of the Surgical and Medical ACC patient, plans and initiates care, and evaluates the effectiveness of interventions taking appropriate actions to move patient toward reaching goals of care. (Includes admission and post procedure assessments and updates needs of Medical ACC patient with each subsequent visit). Performs pain assessments and intervenes to optimally meet patient’s needs for comfort. Plans clinical care based on patient’s needs and uses available resources. Performs clinical care in accordance with policy and procedure. Performs peripheral venipuncture and peripheral and central vascular access care according to policy & procedure. Performs phlebotomy with IV starts and/or with venipuncture according to policy and procedure. Identifies situations that warrant patient rescue and takes appropriate action, e.g. Rapid Response or Code Blue/Pink. Adheres to the 5 rights of medication administration and uses the Medication Administration Check (MAK) system per policy and procedure. Integrates principles of infection control & infection prevention into practice. Adheres to aseptic technique as appropriate. Uses resources and references for reviewing policies and procedures, medications, and clinical information. Prioritizes and organizes work effectively within assigned shift. Performs post procedure telephone calls to all discharged patients and documents in chart. Education Training and Experience Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required. Experience preferred; however training and specialty specific education programs are provided during orientation and must be successfully completed as scheduled. Basic computer skills: keyboard, mouse use. Ability to complete data entry on clinical documentation screens. Ability to use email and internet. Ability to successfully complete on the job training for CCH computer programs. Ability to practice critical thinking and organizational skills . Ability to speak, read, write and understand English. Licensure/Certification Current Pennsylvania RN License CPR certification required. Certification in clinical specialty 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.
Penn Medicine

Triage Registered Nurse Women's Health

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 Eichenlaub and May Group is looking for an experienced RN for an OB/GYN office triage nurse position. We are looking for a candidate who is comfortable in a fast-paced ambulatory setting and can provide both telephone triage and hands-on clinical support. Key responsibilities include: Taking live patient phone calls and providing appropriate nursing triage Managing the Epic In Basket, including patient messages and test results Performing non-stress tests (NSTs) Conducting nurse visits, including injections and vaccinations Chaperoning Pap smears and other examinations as needed Assisting providers with minor office procedures Performing incision checks and other follow-up nursing care Ideal candidate will have strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and experience with Epic and women’s health/OB-GYN care. Credentials: Registered Nurse - PA (Required) Current licensure as a RN, issued by the PA State Board of Nursing required Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required) BLS/ACLS/PALS per specialty Education or Equivalent Experience: Bachelor of Arts or Science Education Specialization: BSN from an accredited school of nursing Equivalent Experience: •And More than 15 months relevant professional nursing experience. 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.
Penn Medicine

Registered Nurse Emergency Room

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 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. The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague works closely with the inter-professional 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. Credentials: Registered Nurse - PA (Required) Current Pennsylvania RN License Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required) 44504 Education or Equivalent Experience: Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required) Education Specialization: Nursing Equivalent Experience: •1+ years Experience however training and specialty specific education programs are provided during orientation, and must be successfully completed as scheduled 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.
Penn Medicine

Registered Nurse RN Emergency Department (Full Time/Evenings)

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? LOCATION: Lancaster, PA - Lancaster General Hospital HOURS: Full Time (36 hours per week). Evenings (3pm-3am). On-call requirements. Rotating weekends and holidays. Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the team in the Emergency Department. Each day our Emergency Department treats 300 to 400 patients with chronic and acute issues, ruling out life threatening conditions and intervening when necessary to stop the progression of acute processes. The team sees everything from sore throats, ear infections, lacerations and broken bones to more serious conditions like stroke, heart attack, cardiac arrest, and traumatic injuries from motor vehicle and farming accidents, gunshot wounds and stabbings. Lancaster General Hospital, a Level I-accredited Trauma Center, recently completed a major expansion and remodel of the ED that nearly doubled the size of the department, from 63 beds to 95 beds. This includes 10 beds in our updated and expanded behavioral health unit, and 13 dedicated pediatric beds. Summary: Assume responsibility and accountability as defined by the American Nurses Association standards of nursing practice. 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. The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague exhibits Penn Medicine’s experience standards 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. 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. 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. 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. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Required Qualifications: RN licensure is required, issued by the PA Board of Nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing BSN or higher-level nursing degree is required. Completion of the Nurse Residency Program or more than 15 months of practice. CPR Certification - American Heart Association AHA Basic Life Support, formerly Healthcare Provider AHA Heart Saver courses for CPR are not accepted required within 30 days of hire. 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. As outlined in unit-based Plan for Provision of Care. 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.
Penn Medicine

Registered Nurse (RN) - Main Operating Room- Princeton Health

$49.96 - $68.99 / hour
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? Why Join Our Team? OR (Operating Room)- Surgical Services features 14 Operating Rooms with the area's most advanced surgical technology, including 3 da Vinci Robotic Systems for minimally invasive surgery. Our primary goal and objective is to ensure an outstanding surgical experience through advocating and supporting our patients and families with the highest quality of nursing care. Registered Nurses in the Operating Room have the opportunity to Circulate or Scrub in various specialties. Surgical specialties include, but are not limited to: General, Robotics, Bariatrics, Plastics, Orthopedics, Neurovascular, Spine, Thoracic, Urology, and GYN. A few examples of surgeries performed daily include: Total Hip/Knee Replacements, Breast Reconstruction, Spine Fusions, Laparoscopic Hernia Repairs, and many more. Shift: Day Shift; 10 hr Or 8 hr Benefits You’ll Receive at PMPH/Penn Medicine: Medical, Dental, Vision, RX coverage plan options that best fit your personal & family needs Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (FSA/HAS) to save pre-tax dollars 403b Retirement Savings: Our employer contribution begins on Day 1 of your employment Generous Paid Time Off benefits that give you the work-life balance today’s world needs Prepaid tuition assistance is available to benefit-eligible employees for approved courses of study after completing six months of employment. What We Require for this Role: Credentials: Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required) Registered Nurse - NJ (Required) Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License (required prior to first day of hire) required National Nursing Certification preferred Education or Equivalent Experience: Bachelor of Science Nursing (Required) Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing or in pursuit of a BSN Greater than 15 months professional nursing experience Associate of Arts or Science A registered nurse with an Associate’s Degree with greater than 5 years of clinical experience in a clinical specialty may be considered. 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. Salary Range: $49.96 - $68.99/Hourly As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education. Click here for information on UPHS’s Benefits. 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.
Penn Medicine

Clinical Nurse Education Specialist

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? Clinical Nurse Education Specialist (CNES) Summary: The Clinical Nurse Education Specialist (CNES) is a master’s- or doctoral-prepared nurse who functions as a clinical leader in nursing education, professional development, research, evidence-based practice, project management, mentoring, and coaching. The CNES oversees nursing role development, competency management, orientation, and the translation of best evidence into nursing practice to support safe, high-quality patient care. This role serves as a vital liaison across the organization, communicating and navigating diverse perspectives in a respectful and effective manner to advocate for positive change, optimal care delivery, and an engaged nursing team. The CNES is responsible for: Driving organizational change through effective communication and sound clinical judgment. Applying critical thinking and analytical skills to design and implement initiatives that improve nursing practice. Partnering effectively with clinical teams and the broader interprofessional team. Demonstrating a strong knowledge base within a clinical specialty and maintaining current professional knowledge and competency. Leveraging advanced education and training to lead nursing practice, support bedside nurses, and drive practice changes at the unit, service line, entity, and system levels. Applying evidence-based practices and process improvement and quality improvement methodologies to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Guiding interprofessional teams in advancing nursing practice and improving care delivery. Sharing knowledge and expertise through local, state, and/or national forums. Supporting the professional development of nurses and other healthcare professionals through clinical guidance, coaching, teaching, and mentoring. Promoting engagement through feedback, two-way communication, and shared decision-making. Supporting new hires and the ongoing development of clinical nurses to promote recruitment, professional growth, and retention. Responsibilities Lead nursing education, professional development, and competency management initiatives. Support orientation, role development, and ongoing clinical education for nursing staff. Translate current evidence into clinical practice to improve patient outcomes and the quality of care. Design, implement, and evaluate practice improvement initiatives using critical thinking, analytical skills, and quality improvement methodologies. Collaborate with clinical leaders and interprofessional teams to advance nursing practice and support organizational goals. Serve as a clinical resource, mentor, coach, and educator for nurses and other healthcare professionals. Facilitate effective communication, shared decision-making, and the adoption of evidence-based practices. Contribute to the development, engagement, recruitment, and retention of nursing staff. Credentials Registered Nurse – Pennsylvania (Required) Specialty Nursing Certification (ANCC-approved): Required within one year of hire if not already certified. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) (Required) Education or Equivalent Experience Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Required) Master of Arts or Master of Science (Required): Must be enrolled in the applicable graduate program at the time of hire and complete the degree within three years. Nursing Education Experience: Two or more years preferred. Staff Development Experience: Two or more years 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.
Penn Medicine

Full-Time Home Health RN-Days-Princeton North Team-Penn Medicine at Home

$45.78 - $53.15 / hour
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? Job Title: Home Health RN Hours/Shift: Days, 8:30-5p, Rotating Holidays (1 summer/1 winter that rotate) Every 4th weekend including Saturday and Sunday Salary Range: $45.78-$53.15, based on years of experience Summary: Penn Medicine at Home is now offering 2 tracks for RN employment. This position may be filled at the Clinical Nurse - NCL or Clinical Nurse II track, depending on degree level and years of experience. The Clinical Nurse 2 or Clinical Nurse-NCL 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 or Clinical Nurse-NCL 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 or Clinical Nurse-NCL exhibits UPHS organizational behavioral competencies which reflect its mission and are embedded in the professional practice competency domains. The Clinical Nurse 2 or Clinical Nurse-NCL 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 or Clinical Nurse-NCL 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 The Clinical Nurse 2 or Clinical Nurse-NCL 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 or Clinical Nurse-NCL 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. Responsibilities: Professional Practice Competency Domains Definitions 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Safety: The nurse minimizes risk of harm to patients, families, providers and self through system effectiveness and individual performance. Technology/Informatics: 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. Minimum Requirements for Clinical Nurse-NCL track: Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) from an accredited school of nursing 15+ months of relevant professional nursing experience Pennsylvania (or New Jersey) RN licensure BLS/CPR as a healthcare provider, as per the American Heart Association Have a car, valid driver’s license, and car insurance Minimum Requirements for Clinical Nurse 2 track: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing 15+ months of relevant professional nursing experience Pennsylvania (or New Jersey) RN licensure BLS/CPR as a healthcare provider, as per the American Heart Association Have a car, valid driver’s license, and car insurance 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. Salary Range: $62,400.00 - $145,600.00/Annually based on 40 hours per week As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education. Click here for information on UPHS’s Benefits. 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.
Penn Medicine

Clinical Nurse 2- Inpatient- Vascular Surgery- 7 City- FT Nights- HUP

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 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. Responsibilities: Professional Practice Competency Domains DefinitionsContinuous 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Safety: The nurse minimizes risk of harm to patients, families, providers and self through system effectiveness and individual performance. Technology/Informatics: 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. Credentials: Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required) BLS/CPR, as a healthcare provider as per the American Heart Association. Registered Nurse - PA (Required) Pennsylvania RN licensure Education or Equivalent Experience: Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required) Education Specialization: BSN from an accredited school of nursing Equivalent Experience: •And More than 15 months relevant professional nursing experience and completion of the Nurse Residency Program, if applicable 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.
Penn Medicine

RN- CVICU Per Diem

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? Entity: Penn Medicine Doylestown Health Department: CVICU Location: 595 West State Street, Doylestown Pa 18901 Hours: Per Diem Job Summary: To provide professional nursing care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation and the American Heart Association to collaborate with the physician's medical plan, and to execute the objectives and the policies of the hospital Accountabilities : • 1. Assesses, plans, implements, documents, coordinates, and manages patient care according to department and hospital standards and giving consideration to age-specific accommodations for patients undergoing cardiac testing, cardiac rehabilitation and for inpatients in ICU/IVU. • ¨ Utilizes the nursing process and assesses all patients assigned to his/her care. • ¨ Performs and documents a comprehensive, organized system admission assessment by interview and examination of patient. • ¨ Performs and documents a shift assessment of patients in a timely manner. • ¨ Initiates a computerized plan of care and shift goal based on nursing assessment, the medical plan of care and patient needs, within 8 hours of admission in ICU/IVU. • ¨ Maintains a complete, accurate record of patients’ care. Continuously monitors patient’s condition and prioritizes emergency care where/when needed in Cardiac Services and Cardiac Rehab. • ¨ Initiates, maintains and revises patient plan of care based on scientific principles, evidence-based practice and patient needs and response to interventions. • ¨ Provides patient care, which demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of normal physiology and disease pathophysiology, appropriate nursing and medical interventions and knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan. • ¨ Documents patient’s response to treatment, plan of care. • ¨ Provides patient education based on individual healthcare needs on an ongoing basis. • ¨ Completes documentation, including transcription of physician orders and computer entry without the use of unapproved abbreviations. • ¨ Demonstrates the ability to use the computer for automated order entry, data retrieval, nursing documentation, intradepartmental communication and interdepartmental communication. • ¨ Evaluates, revises, and improves patient care using creative strategies, evidence-based nursing, and consideration of age and population specific accommodations. • ¨ Appropriately assigns all Associates under his/her supervision according to their skill level. • ¨ Implements nursing/physician orders that result in achievement of patient, nursing, and physician goals. • ¨ Demonstrates initiative and self-direction in completion of assigned responsibilities in accordance with department needs. • ¨ Analyzes data and responds to changes in patient status by consulting appropriate healthcare team members and taking appropriate action in a timely manner. • ¨ Performs selected therapeutic interventions and diagnostic procedures according to department standards as ordered to include but not limited to: ◦ Point of care testing ◦ · Initiation and maintenance of oxygen therapy in all areas ◦ · Ventilator care in ICU ◦ · 12-lead ECG ◦ · Insertion and maintenance of Nasogastric Tubes (NGT) ◦ · Insertion of feeding tubes (ICU only) ◦ · Flushing and maintenance of central lines: ▪ - PICC lines ▪ - Single, double and triple central lines ◦ · Shift and 24-hour chart check · 2 patient identifiers will be utilized before performing interventions and/or procedures · Rhythm strip interpretations · Hemodynamic monitoring · Maintenance and titration of vasoactive medications · Targeted Temperature Management · Temporary Pacing Wires · Alteplase Therapy · Post IAT: Intra-arterial Thrombectomy (ICU only) · Demonstrates appropriate skill in utilization of the computer for automated order entry, data retrieval, cardiac/patient care planning, intervention and interdepartmental communications. · Monitoring of patients in Cardiac Services undergoing cardiac diagnostic testing. • ¨ Cares for patients physically and psychologically with consideration of age, cultural, and spiritual issues that may affect patient care. • ¨ Performs with clinical proficiency in crises and medical emergencies. • 2. Communicates and collaborates with patients, physicians, family members and other health care disciplines in order to achieve excellence in patient care during hospitalization. • ¨ Utilizes effective interpersonal skills in all interactions with Associates, physicians, patients, visitors and volunteers. • ¨ Involves patient/significant other in the plan of care, serving as a patient advocate. • ¨ Consistently and continuously communicates pertinent information regarding changes in patient status and patient care with appropriate members of the healthcare team. • ¨ Uses interpersonal communication techniques to receive and give constructive feedback for the purpose of promoting professional excellence and excellence in patient care. • ¨ Effectively communicates pertinent patient/significant other information during patient handoffs according to department standards. • ¨ Demonstrates leadership skills in team building and interpersonal relationships to create a cohesive and productive environment. • ¨ Recognizes interdepartmental relationships and interacts effectively. • ¨ Follows staffing guidelines. In the interest of patient care, responds to changes or needs within the Patient Services Team by cooperating with staff rotation, reassignment to other departments, and weekend/holiday scheduling, as per unit guidelines. • 3. Promotes patient safety through adherence to protocols, policies, procedures, evidence-based guidelines and Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals. • ¨ Maintains equipment in good working order, reports equipment failure, and initiates corrective action. Where appropriate, adheres to quality monitoring or procedures for validation of equipment functionality. • ¨ Safely administers medications and treatments as ordered according to hospital policy and formulary using the appropriate principles of safe medication administration, 2 patient identifiers, and giving consideration to age-specific effects related to medication. • ¨ Safely handles various types of drugs and body fluids using knowledge of standard precautions. • 4. Actively participates in and supports departmental and organizational quality initiatives and goals. • ¨ Identifies professional goals which reflect own strengths and weaknesses and seeks assistance for improvement of performance. • ¨ Attends and participates in meetings according to department standards. • ¨ Attends 4 inter shifts in person or via Zoom each year and reads all inter shift minutes. • ¨ Keeps informed of unit and hospital initiatives, updates, documentation changes, and policy/procedure changes by reading emails on a regular basis, and by attending inter shifts as stated above. • ¨ Supports and participates in departmental and hospital evidence-based care quality initiatives (ex. Heart Failure, Acute MI, Glycemic Control, VTE prophylaxis, pressure ulcer prevention, Rapid Response Team (ICU), Sepsis (ICU), VAP, and infection prevention 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 (See Scope of Practice as delineated in departmental standards and/or related Policy and Procedure in the Policy and Procedure Manual). • ¨ Maintains technological competence through practice and ongoing participation in in-services and professional conferences. • ¨ Strive to attain professional certification in area of specialty. • ¨ Acquires and maintains proficiency in the initiation and maintenance of IV lines and sites. • ¨ Completion of annual mandatory requirements: ◦ CPR certification ◦ · RAHE (required annual hospital education) ◦ · Specific departmental and hospital competencies ◦ · Point of Care Testing ◦ · Fit Testing ◦ · ACLS certification within one year of hire or transfer to critical care unit ◦ · NIHSS certification ◦ · Completion of unit-based Skills Days yearly ◦ · CCRN preferred • 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. Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications: Certified in BLS for healthcare providers and ACLS Required Current licensure in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Required Current licensure in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of State Bureau of Occupational and Professional Affairs 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.
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RN- IMU 3/4 Weekend Program

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? Entity: Penn Medicine Doylestown Health Department: IMU Location: 595 West State Street, Doylestown Pa 18901 Hours: 3/4 Weekend Program Job Summary: To provide professional nursing care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation and the American Heart Association to collaborate with the physician's medical plan, and to execute the objectives and the policies of the hospital. Accountabilities : • 1. Assesses, plans, implements, documents, coordinates, and manages patient care according to department and hospital standards and giving consideration to age-specific accommodations for patients undergoing cardiac testing, cardiac rehabilitation and for inpatients in ICU/IVU. • ¨ Utilizes the nursing process and assesses all patients assigned to his/her care. • ¨ Performs and documents a comprehensive, organized system admission assessment by interview and examination of patient. • ¨ Performs and documents a shift assessment of patients in a timely manner. • ¨ Initiates a computerized plan of care and shift goal based on nursing assessment, the medical plan of care and patient needs, within 8 hours of admission in ICU/IVU. • ¨ Maintains a complete, accurate record of patients’ care. Continuously monitors patient’s condition and prioritizes emergency care where/when needed in Cardiac Services and Cardiac Rehab. • ¨ Initiates, maintains and revises patient plan of care based on scientific principles, evidence-based practice and patient needs and response to interventions. • ¨ Provides patient care, which demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of normal physiology and disease pathophysiology, appropriate nursing and medical interventions and knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan. • ¨ Documents patient’s response to treatment, plan of care. • ¨ Provides patient education based on individual healthcare needs on an ongoing basis. • ¨ Completes documentation, including transcription of physician orders and computer entry without the use of unapproved abbreviations. • ¨ Demonstrates the ability to use the computer for automated order entry, data retrieval, nursing documentation, intradepartmental communication and interdepartmental communication. • ¨ Evaluates, revises, and improves patient care using creative strategies, evidence-based nursing, and consideration of age and population specific accommodations. • ¨ Appropriately assigns all Associates under his/her supervision according to their skill level. • ¨ Implements nursing/physician orders that result in achievement of patient, nursing, and physician goals. • ¨ Demonstrates initiative and self-direction in completion of assigned responsibilities in accordance with department needs. • ¨ Analyzes data and responds to changes in patient status by consulting appropriate healthcare team members and taking appropriate action in a timely manner. • ¨ Performs selected therapeutic interventions and diagnostic procedures according to department standards as ordered to include but not limited to: ◦ Point of care testing ◦ · Initiation and maintenance of oxygen therapy in all areas ◦ · Ventilator care in ICU ◦ · 12-lead ECG ◦ · Insertion and maintenance of Nasogastric Tubes (NGT) ◦ · Insertion of feeding tubes (ICU only) ◦ · Flushing and maintenance of central lines: ▪ - PICC lines ▪ - Single, double and triple central lines ◦ · Shift and 24-hour chart check ◦ · 2 patient identifiers will be utilized before performing interventions and/or procedures ◦ · Rhythm strip interpretations ◦ · Hemodynamic monitoring ◦ · Maintenance and titration of vasoactive medications ◦ · Targeted Temperature Management ◦ · Temporary Pacing Wires ◦ · Alteplase Therapy ◦ · Post IAT: Intra-arterial Thrombectomy (ICU only) ◦ · Demonstrates appropriate skill in utilization of the computer for automated order entry, data retrieval, cardiac/patient care planning, intervention and interdepartmental communications. ◦ · Monitoring of patients in Cardiac Services undergoing cardiac diagnostic testing. • ¨ Cares for patients physically and psychologically with consideration of age, cultural, and spiritual issues that may affect patient care. • ¨ Performs with clinical proficiency in crises and medical emergencies. • 2. Communicates and collaborates with patients, physicians, family members and other health care disciplines in order to achieve excellence in patient care during hospitalization. • ¨ Utilizes effective interpersonal skills in all interactions with Associates, physicians, patients, visitors and volunteers. • ¨ Involves patient/significant other in the plan of care, serving as a patient advocate. • ¨ Consistently and continuously communicates pertinent information regarding changes in patient status and patient care with appropriate members of the healthcare team. • ¨ Uses interpersonal communication techniques to receive and give constructive feedback for the purpose of promoting professional excellence and excellence in patient care. • ¨ Effectively communicates pertinent patient/significant other information during patient handoffs according to department standards. • ¨ Demonstrates leadership skills in team building and interpersonal relationships to create a cohesive and productive environment. • ¨ Recognizes interdepartmental relationships and interacts effectively. • ¨ Follows staffing guidelines. In the interest of patient care, responds to changes or needs within the Patient Services Team by cooperating with staff rotation, reassignment to other departments, and weekend/holiday scheduling, as per unit guidelines. • 3. Promotes patient safety through adherence to protocols, policies, procedures, evidence-based guidelines and Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals. • ¨ Maintains equipment in good working order, reports equipment failure, and initiates corrective action. Where appropriate, adheres to quality monitoring or procedures for validation of equipment functionality. • ¨ Safely administers medications and treatments as ordered according to hospital policy and formulary using the appropriate principles of safe medication administration, 2 patient identifiers, and giving consideration to age-specific effects related to medication. • ¨ Safely handles various types of drugs and body fluids using knowledge of standard precautions. • 4. Actively participates in and supports departmental and organizational quality initiatives and goals. • ¨ Identifies professional goals which reflect own strengths and weaknesses and seeks assistance for improvement of performance. • ¨ Attends and participates in meetings according to department standards. • ¨ Attends 4 inter shifts in person or via Zoom each year and reads all inter shift minutes. • ¨ Keeps informed of unit and hospital initiatives, updates, documentation changes, and policy/procedure changes by reading emails on a regular basis, and by attending inter shifts as stated above. • ¨ Supports and participates in departmental and hospital evidence-based care quality initiatives (ex. Heart Failure, Acute MI, Glycemic Control, VTE prophylaxis, pressure ulcer prevention, Rapid Response Team (ICU), Sepsis (ICU), VAP, and infection prevention 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 (See Scope of Practice as delineated in departmental standards and/or related Policy and Procedure in the Policy and Procedure Manual). • ¨ Maintains technological competence through practice and ongoing participation in in-services and professional conferences. • ¨ Strive to attain professional certification in area of specialty. • ¨ Acquires and maintains proficiency in the initiation and maintenance of IV lines and sites. • ¨ Completion of annual mandatory requirements: ◦ CPR certification ◦ · RAHE (required annual hospital education) ◦ · Specific departmental and hospital competencies ◦ · Point of Care Testing ◦ · Fit Testing ◦ · ACLS certification within one year of hire or transfer to critical care unit ◦ · NIHSS certification ◦ · Completion of unit-based Skills Days yearly ◦ · CCRN preferred. • 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. Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications: Certified in BLS for healthcare providers and ACLS Required Current licensure in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Required Current licensure in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of State Bureau of Occupational and Professional Affairs 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.
Penn Medicine

RN- IMU Part Time

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? Entity: Penn Medicine Doylestown Health Department: IMU Location: 595 West State Street, Doylestown Pa 18901 Hours: Regular Part Time Job Summary: To provide professional nursing care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation and the American Heart Association to collaborate with the physician's medical plan, and to execute the objectives and the policies of the hospital. Accountabilities : • 1. Assesses, plans, implements, documents, coordinates, and manages patient care according to department and hospital standards and giving consideration to age-specific accommodations for patients undergoing cardiac testing, cardiac rehabilitation and for inpatients in ICU/IVU. • ¨ Utilizes the nursing process and assesses all patients assigned to his/her care. • ¨ Performs and documents a comprehensive, organized system admission assessment by interview and examination of patient. • ¨ Performs and documents a shift assessment of patients in a timely manner. • ¨ Initiates a computerized plan of care and shift goal based on nursing assessment, the medical plan of care and patient needs, within 8 hours of admission in ICU/IVU. • ¨ Maintains a complete, accurate record of patients’ care. Continuously monitors patient’s condition and prioritizes emergency care where/when needed in Cardiac Services and Cardiac Rehab. • ¨ Initiates, maintains and revises patient plan of care based on scientific principles, evidence-based practice and patient needs and response to interventions. • ¨ Provides patient care, which demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of normal physiology and disease pathophysiology, appropriate nursing and medical interventions and knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan. • ¨ Documents patient’s response to treatment, plan of care. • ¨ Provides patient education based on individual healthcare needs on an ongoing basis. • ¨ Completes documentation, including transcription of physician orders and computer entry without the use of unapproved abbreviations. • ¨ Demonstrates the ability to use the computer for automated order entry, data retrieval, nursing documentation, intradepartmental communication and interdepartmental communication. • ¨ Evaluates, revises, and improves patient care using creative strategies, evidence-based nursing, and consideration of age and population specific accommodations. • ¨ Appropriately assigns all Associates under his/her supervision according to their skill level. • ¨ Implements nursing/physician orders that result in achievement of patient, nursing, and physician goals. • ¨ Demonstrates initiative and self-direction in completion of assigned responsibilities in accordance with department needs. • ¨ Analyzes data and responds to changes in patient status by consulting appropriate healthcare team members and taking appropriate action in a timely manner. • ¨ Performs selected therapeutic interventions and diagnostic procedures according to department standards as ordered to include but not limited to: ◦ Point of care testing ◦ · Initiation and maintenance of oxygen therapy in all areas ◦ · Ventilator care in ICU ◦ · 12-lead ECG ◦ · Insertion and maintenance of Nasogastric Tubes (NGT) ◦ · Insertion of feeding tubes (ICU only) ◦ · Flushing and maintenance of central lines: ▪ - PICC lines ▪ - Single, double and triple central lines ◦ · Shift and 24-hour chart check ◦ · 2 patient identifiers will be utilized before performing interventions and/or procedures ◦ · Rhythm strip interpretations ◦ · Hemodynamic monitoring ◦ · Maintenance and titration of vasoactive medications ◦ · Targeted Temperature Management ◦ · Temporary Pacing Wires ◦ · Alteplase Therapy ◦ · Post IAT: Intra-arterial Thrombectomy (ICU only) ◦ · Demonstrates appropriate skill in utilization of the computer for automated order entry, data retrieval, cardiac/patient care planning, intervention and interdepartmental communications. ◦ · Monitoring of patients in Cardiac Services undergoing cardiac diagnostic testing. • ¨ Cares for patients physically and psychologically with consideration of age, cultural, and spiritual issues that may affect patient care. • ¨ Performs with clinical proficiency in crises and medical emergencies. • 2. Communicates and collaborates with patients, physicians, family members and other health care disciplines in order to achieve excellence in patient care during hospitalization. • ¨ Utilizes effective interpersonal skills in all interactions with Associates, physicians, patients, visitors and volunteers. • ¨ Involves patient/significant other in the plan of care, serving as a patient advocate. • ¨ Consistently and continuously communicates pertinent information regarding changes in patient status and patient care with appropriate members of the healthcare team. • ¨ Uses interpersonal communication techniques to receive and give constructive feedback for the purpose of promoting professional excellence and excellence in patient care. • ¨ Effectively communicates pertinent patient/significant other information during patient handoffs according to department standards. • ¨ Demonstrates leadership skills in team building and interpersonal relationships to create a cohesive and productive environment. • ¨ Recognizes interdepartmental relationships and interacts effectively. • ¨ Follows staffing guidelines. In the interest of patient care, responds to changes or needs within the Patient Services Team by cooperating with staff rotation, reassignment to other departments, and weekend/holiday scheduling, as per unit guidelines. • 3. Promotes patient safety through adherence to protocols, policies, procedures, evidence-based guidelines and Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals. • ¨ Maintains equipment in good working order, reports equipment failure, and initiates corrective action. Where appropriate, adheres to quality monitoring or procedures for validation of equipment functionality. • ¨ Safely administers medications and treatments as ordered according to hospital policy and formulary using the appropriate principles of safe medication administration, 2 patient identifiers, and giving consideration to age-specific effects related to medication. • ¨ Safely handles various types of drugs and body fluids using knowledge of standard precautions. • 4. Actively participates in and supports departmental and organizational quality initiatives and goals. • ¨ Identifies professional goals which reflect own strengths and weaknesses and seeks assistance for improvement of performance. • ¨ Attends and participates in meetings according to department standards. • ¨ Attends 4 inter shifts in person or via Zoom each year and reads all inter shift minutes. • ¨ Keeps informed of unit and hospital initiatives, updates, documentation changes, and policy/procedure changes by reading emails on a regular basis, and by attending inter shifts as stated above. • ¨ Supports and participates in departmental and hospital evidence-based care quality initiatives (ex. Heart Failure, Acute MI, Glycemic Control, VTE prophylaxis, pressure ulcer prevention, Rapid Response Team (ICU), Sepsis (ICU), VAP, and infection prevention 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 (See Scope of Practice as delineated in departmental standards and/or related Policy and Procedure in the Policy and Procedure Manual). • ¨ Maintains technological competence through practice and ongoing participation in in-services and professional conferences. • ¨ Strive to attain professional certification in area of specialty. • ¨ Acquires and maintains proficiency in the initiation and maintenance of IV lines and sites. • ¨ Completion of annual mandatory requirements: ◦ CPR certification ◦ · RAHE (required annual hospital education) ◦ · Specific departmental and hospital competencies ◦ · Point of Care Testing ◦ · Fit Testing ◦ · ACLS certification within one year of hire or transfer to critical care unit ◦ · NIHSS certification ◦ · Completion of unit-based Skills Days yearly ◦ · CCRN preferred. • 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. Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications: Certified in BLS for healthcare providers and ACLS Required Current licensure in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Required Current licensure in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of State Bureau of Occupational and Professional Affairs 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.
Penn Medicine

FT Nights- Cath and EPS Recovery- Clinical Nurse 2

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 Cath Lab and EPS Lab are seeking a full time nights Clinical Nurse 2 to join The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP). Summary: 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. Responsibilities: Professional Practice Competency Domains Definitions 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Safety: The nurse minimizes risk of harm to patients, families, providers and self through system effectiveness and individual performance. Technology/Informatics: 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. Credentials: Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required) BLS/CPR, as a healthcare provider as per the American Heart Association. Registered Nurse - PA (Required) Pennsylvania RN licensure Education or Equivalent Experience: Bachelor of Science Nursing (Required) BSN from an accredited school of nursing and More than 15 months relevant professional nursing experience and completion of the Nurse Residency Program, if applicable. 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.
Penn Medicine

Full-Time Home Health Resource Team LPN-West Chester/Downingtown/Honeybrook-Penn Medicine at Home

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 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) functions collaboratively within the team by observing the patient/family needs and facilitating care. The LPN provides direct nursing care to home health or hospice patients within the scope of practice for LPNs. The individual will follow the Plan of Care (POC) established by the RN and the Interdisciplinary Team for patients. This position must be able to see patients in the various geographic areas PMAH serves as determined by agency contracts. Responsibilities: Provides home health or hospice services to patients through regularly scheduled home visits. Follows established Plan of Care (POC) developed by the RN and understand the process for changing the POC according to the patient and family needs. Performs approved nursing procedures and treatments within the LPN scope of practice. Follows appropriate preventative and palliative nursing procedures according to the Nurse Practice Act for LPNs. Documents all interventions, patient/family response, and medication administered in the medical record. Maintains patient records so that problems, plans, actions, and goals are accurately and clearly stated. Completes patient notes the same day that patient is seen or shift care provided. Assists in the planning and evaluation of the nursing care for patients and their families. Reviews POC with the RN and RN Team Manager. Updates and revises the POC under the direction of the RN to address current patient and family needs. Participates in performance improvement activities as requested. Credentials: Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required) Car Insurance (Required) Driver's License (Required) LPN-PA (Required) Pennsylvania LPN licensure depending on geographic location and scope of responsibilities. Education or Equivalent Experience: H.S. Diploma/GED (Required) Education Specialization: Graduate of an NLN accredited licensed practical nursing program 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.
Penn Medicine

Ambulatory Nurse II

$62,400 - $145,600 / year
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? Department: South Jersey Family Medicine Location: Penn Family Medicine Voorhees- 1020 Laurel Oak Road Hours: Fulltime, Monday-Friday, FT 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. Accountabilities: 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. 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. Education and Experience: Diploma or ASN from an accredited school of nursing (Required) AND more than 15 months of relevant professional nursing experience (Required) BSN preferred Licensure: RN with state licensure – NJ (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 BLS card from the American Heart Association (Required) 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. Salary Range: $62,400.00 - $145,600.00/Annually based on 40 hours per week As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education. Click here for information on UPHS’s Benefits. 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.
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Clinical Nurse Specialist Fellow Perioperative Services (Full Time/Days)

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? LOCATION: Lancaster, PA - Lancaster General Hospital HOURS: Full Time (40 hours per week). Monday-Friday (8am-5pm). No nights or weekends. We're seeking a Perioperative Services Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Fellow at Lancaster General Hospital . This unique role is designed for registered nurses currently enrolled in an accredited CNS master's or doctoral program and provides the opportunity to build expertise as an advanced practice nurse while supporting perioperative services. Summary: The Clinical Nurse Specialist CNS Fellow is a Registered Nurse currently enrolled in an accredited Clinical Nurse Specialist Master’s or Doctoral Program. This is a transitional role designed to support the high-functioning CNS student who is completing their academic program before transitioning into a formal CNS position. All CNS fellows must apply for and interview for the official CNS role and population they would be transitioning into post-graduation. The CNS Fellow supports interdisciplinary care delivery through the measurement of ongoing management of nursing, patient, and organizational outcomes. They are self-directed, motivated, empowered clinicians that utilize the nursing process to diagnose and treat illness, promote health, and influence change within their defined area of specialty. The CNS utilizes evidence-based nursing care standards and programs of care designed to achieve quality, cost-effective, patient-focused outcomes across the three spheres of impact: Patient Client, Nursing Nursing Practice and Organization Systems. They are in the process of being educated as advanced practice clinicians, educators, consultants, researchers, and role models. Qualified individuals must have the ability with or without reasonable accommodation to perform the following duties: Expert Clinician: Applies nursing process to care for patients with complex needs across the lifespan. Conducts comprehensive, holistic assessments utilizing established or innovative evidence-based practice. Plans for systematic investigation of patient problems through clinical inquiry. Utilizes therapeutic relationship-building communication and shared decision making to promote health and wellness, healing, self-care, and peaceful end of life. Facilitates the access and utilization of hospital and community resources to assist in-patient’s return to wellness and ongoing health promotion. Teaches and provides reinforcement to patients and their support person s , addressing their educational needs, and leveraging teach-back to evaluate comprehension and learning. Leads nurses, committees, and councils to change practice, disseminate outcomes, and influence health policy. Actively participates in professional nursing organizations and encourages clinical nurses to do the same. Educator: Designs and employs educational strategies that consider readiness to learn, individual preferences needs and the impact of social determinates. Identifies and facilitates opportunities for nurses and other clinical staff to acquire knowledge and skills that foster professional development. Supports and works collaboratively with appropriate members of the Nursing Professional Development team and nursing councils to assess education needs of patients, families, and staff and develops programs accordingly. Mentors nurses to critique and apply research evidence to nursing practice. Fosters individual nurses professional development and growth. Consultant: Collaborates with all members of the health care team including advanced practice clinicians, physicians, specialists, and other disciplines across the continuum of care to promote team building and to provide clinical consultation and education. Collaborates with nursing personnel and other health care providers to identify needed changes in equipment or products based on the evidence, clinical outcomes, and cost effectiveness. Contributes to unit-based governance models and system-wide nursing councils as a member, in a chair co-chair role, or as a consultant. Partners with other regional and system CNS colleagues to drive best practice and consult on community care projects. EBP Mentor Researcher: Provides concurrent and retrospective analyses of outcomes for designated patient populations with emphasis on vulnerable patient populations, such as older adults, the cognitively impaired, the behaviorally mentally challenged, and minor patients. Facilitates quality improvement activities directed at process outcomes and clinical practice through EBP and research methods. Identifies nursing research problems and utilizes nursing research strategies to develop clinical knowledge and research-based clinical practice. Translates nursing practice to evidence-based information to achieve and sustain nursing sensitive outcomes. Participates in unit based Performance Improvement initiatives utilizing LEAN training tools resources. This includes quality rounding. Works with staff to disseminate research and EBP activities internally and externally. Assists nurses with developing presentations poster and didactic for local, state, national and global programs. Collaborates with the Director of Nursing Research and Science to support and engage in the organizational research and EBP agenda. Role Model: Establishes an environment for patient advocacy and ethical decision-making. Demonstrates therapeutic and effective communication strategies. Is a visible role model for nursing practice. Influences and shares legislative and regulatory policies on nursing. Leads or actively engages in nursing, organizational, and system-level projects. The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above: Other duties as assigned. Minimum Required Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing BSN RN licensure is required, issued by the PA Board of Nursing. At least three years 3 of professional clinical experience in the area of specialty. Current enrollment in an accredited Clinical Nurse Specialist degree program qualifying them for certification and licensure in the state of PA. Graduation from program within three 3 years of hire and obtain licensure and certification within six 6 months of graduation. 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 or any other federal or state health insurance program. Preferred Qualifications: Master of Science in Nursing Degree MSN 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.
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Home Health Registered Nurse-Days-Bucks County-Penn Medicine at Home

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? Join the Penn Medicine at Home Team as a Home Health Registered Nurse! At Penn Medicine, we're not just about providing top-notch patient care, but also about innovative research and educating the future leaders in medicine. When you join us, you’ll be collaborating with the best clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines. Each day, breakthroughs happen here - hearts are healed, hope is delivered, and comfort is given. Are you ready to live your life's work? Penn Medicine at Home - Expert Care in the Comfort of Your Own Home - YouTube Position Summary: Penn Medicine at Home is thrilled to offer two exciting RN tracks: Clinical Nurse - NCL or Clinical Nurse 2. Your track will be based on your degree and years of experience. Embrace the opportunity to be a full partner on the health care team and demonstrate safe practice within our professional practice model. As a Clinical Nurse, you'll bring your knowledge, skills, and positive attitude to meet the highest standards for competent professional nursing practice. You'll independently provide patient care, ranging from infants to the elderly, and be accountable for your nursing care. You'll excel in domains such as: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI): Using data and QI methods to identify opportunities for safe, timely, and effective care. Evidence-Based Practice and Research: Integrating best current evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences. Leadership: Collaborating and applying innovative thinking to promote effective changes within a complex care delivery system. Person and Family Centered Care: Providing compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient preferences. Professionalism: Committing to lifelong learning, adhering to ANA's Code of Ethics, and advancing community outreach. Safety: Minimizing risk through system effectiveness and individual performance. Technology/Informatics: Utilizing information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, and support decision-making. Teamwork: Cooperating and collaborating within inter and intra-professional teams for safe, quality outcomes. Minimum Requirements: Clinical Nurse-NCL track: Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) from an accredited school 15+ months of relevant professional nursing experience Pennsylvania RN licensure BLS/CPR certification (American Heart Association) Car, valid driver's license, and car insurance OR Clinical Nurse 2 track: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school 15+ months of relevant professional nursing experience Pennsylvania RN licensure BLS/CPR certification (American Heart Association) Car 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.
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Clinical Nurse 2 – PPMC Heart Failure and Thoracic Surgery – Cupp 3 South

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: 3 South is a 30-bed unit specializing in cardiovascular disorders and thoracic surgery. 3 South cares primarily for patients frequently requiring ambulatory telemetry monitoring, in a Progressive Care Unit environment. Cardiovascular disorders cared for on 3 South include: MI-following the acute stay in the HVICU, Heart Failure; Pulmonary Edema; Arrhythmias; Post-interventional Radiology patients; Post-procedure Angioplasty; Valvular Heart Disease. The staff cares for Thoracic Surgery patients undergoing various thoracic surgical procedures such as lobectomy, esophagectomy, sleeve resection/chest wall resection, VATS, lung volume reduction surgery and endobronchial valves. In addition, the staff cares for Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) and Heart Failure (HF) patients, utilizing hemodynamic monitoring tools to diagnose and treat the most severe forms of both diseases including patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices. 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. Responsibilities: Professional Practice Competency Domains Definitions 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Safety: The nurse minimizes risk of harm to patients, families, providers and self through system effectiveness and individual performance. Technology/Informatics: 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. Credentials: Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required) BLS/CPR, as a healthcare provider as per the American Heart Association (Required) Registered Nurse - PA (Required) Pennsylvania RN licensure Education or Equivalent Experience: Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required) Education Specialization: BSN from an accredited school of nursing Equivalent Experience: More than 15 months relevant professional nursing experience and completion of the Nurse Residency Program, if applicable 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.
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FT Rotating Clinical Nurse 2- MICU @ HUP

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 Medical Intensive Care Units (MICU), Founders 8 and 14 city, @ The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) are hiring for a Clinical Nurse 2. This role would be rotating between days and nights. Summary: 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. Responsibilities: Professional Practice Competency Domains DefinitionsContinuous 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Safety: The nurse minimizes risk of harm to patients, families, providers and self through system effectiveness and individual performance. Technology/Informatics: 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. Credentials: Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required) BLS/CPR, as a healthcare provider as per the American Heart Association. Registered Nurse - PA (Required) Pennsylvania RN licensure Education or Equivalent Experience: Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required) Education Specialization: BSN from an accredited school of nursing Equivalent Experience: •And More than 15 months relevant professional nursing experience and completion of the Nurse Residency Program, if applicable 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.
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FT Ob/Gyn-Onc Clinical Nurse 2 @ HUP Inpatient

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 Hospital of the University Of Pennsylvania (HUP) is hiring a FT Clinical Nurse 2. It will be a rotating role, primarily days Summary: 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. Responsibilities: Professional Practice Competency Domains DefinitionsContinuous 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Safety: The nurse minimizes risk of harm to patients, families, providers and self through system effectiveness and individual performance. Technology/Informatics: 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. Credentials: Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required) BLS/CPR, as a healthcare provider as per the American Heart Association. Registered Nurse - PA (Required) Pennsylvania RN licensure Education or Equivalent Experience: Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required) Education Specialization: BSN from an accredited school of nursing Equivalent Experience: •And More than 15 months relevant professional nursing experience and completion of the Nurse Residency Program, if applicable 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.
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Clinical Nurse 2- Inpatient - OR

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? General Summary Statement Provides comprehensive, quality nursing care through application of the nursing process. Adheres to Nursing Policies and Procedures and Organizational Goals and Objectives. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Practice Provides age-appropriate care for the population served. Gives consideration to growth & developmental phase of life, to age related factors such as thermal regulation, nutrition, medication administration, nutrition, safety and functional needs of the patient. Uses appropriate resources for patients with special needs such as language barriers, sensory problems, altered cognition, cultural and religious needs. Ensures attention to patient’s physical, spiritual and emotional well-being. Demonstrates competency in assessment skills (Includes initial and ongoing assessments). Performs pain assessments and intervenes to optimally meet patient’s needs for comfort. Plans clinical care based on patient’s needs and uses available resources. Performs clinical care in accordance with policy and procedure. Evaluates outcomes of nursing interventions and takes appropriate actions to move patient toward reaching goals of care. Identifies situations that warrant patient rescue and takes appropriate action, e.g. Patient emergencies, changes in OR schedule and assignment changes. Adheres to the 5 rights of medication administration and uses the Medication Administration Check (MAK) system per policy and procedure. Follows Universal Protocol for patient identification and surgical site identification Integrates principles of infection control & infection prevention into practice. Adheres to aseptic technique. Respects dignity and confidentiality of Operating room patients. Uses resources and references for reviewing policies and procedures, medications, and clinical information. Prioritizes and organizes work effectively within assigned shift. Assesses the Surgical patient, plans and initiates care and evaluates the effectiveness of interventions. Performs clinical care in the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative phases of the patient’s surgical experience. Demonstrates competency to perform both scrub and circulating role in assigned surgical procedures. Utilizes proper body mechanics when moving patients, equipment or lifting trays. Education Training and Experience Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required. Two years OR experience is preferred, however training and specialty specific education programs are provided during orientation and must be successfully completed as scheduled. Perioperative credit course is required for anyone with no OR experience. Basic computer skills: keyboard, mouse use. Ability to complete data entry on clinical documentation screens. Ability to use email and internet. Ability to successfully complete on the job training for CCH computer programs. Ability to practice critical thinking and organizational skills . Ability to understand English. Licensure/Certification Current Pennsylvania RN License. CPR certification required. Certification in clinical specialty (CNOR) 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. 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.
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Experienced RN for Penn Cath Lab at the Clifton Center

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 Cath Lab @ The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) is hiring a Clinical Nurse 2 to join. It is a full time role with an on call requirement for some weekends. 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. Responsibilities: Professional Practice Competency Domains Definitions 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Safety: The nurse minimizes risk of harm to patients, families, providers and self through system effectiveness and individual performance. Technology/Informatics: 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. Credentials: Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required) BLS/CPR, as a healthcare provider as per the American Heart Association. Registered Nurse - PA (Required) Pennsylvania RN licensure Education or Equivalent Experience: Bachelor of Science Nursing (Required) BSN from an accredited school of nursing and More than 15 months relevant professional nursing experience and completion of the Nurse Residency Program, if applicable. 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.
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Clinical Nurse 2- Inpatient - Med Surg / Ortho / General Surgery - FT Day/Night rotating-Penn Presby

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? Department: 5 East – Medical Surgical Unit (Vascular, General Surgery, GI Surgery, Urology, Colorectal, Podiatry, Gynecology, Orthopedics, Trauma Overflow) Penn Presbyterian Medical Center (PPMC) is seeking a dedicated and skilled Clinical Nurse 2 to join our dynamic 5 East Medical Surgical Unit. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, providing specialized care for a diverse mix of surgical patients, including those undergoing procedures in vascular, general surgery, GI surgery, urology, colorectal, podiatry, gynecology, orthopedics, and trauma overflow. You’ll be part of a team that takes pride in delivering high-quality care while supporting patient recovery and overall well-being. With a patient ratio of 4:1 and a 3:1 ratio based on acuity, this unit offers a supportive and engaging environment, ideal for nurses looking to broaden their skills across various surgical specialties. Join us to work in a state-of-the-art facility while advancing your clinical expertise in a multi-disciplinary setting. Summary: 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. Responsibilities: Professional Practice Competency Domains DefinitionsContinuous 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Safety: The nurse minimizes risk of harm to patients, families, providers and self through system effectiveness and individual performance. Technology/Informatics: 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. Credentials: Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required) BLS/CPR, as a healthcare provider as per the American Heart Association. Registered Nurse - PA (Required) Pennsylvania RN licensure Education or Equivalent Experience: Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required) Education Specialization: BSN from an accredited school of nursing Equivalent Experience: •And More than 15 months relevant professional nursing experience and completion of the Nurse Residency Program, if applicable 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.
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Registered Nurse RN Pulmonary Med-Surg/Telemetry Unit (Full Time / Days)

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? LOCATION: Lancaster, PA - Lancaster General Hospital HOURS: Full Time (36 hours per week). Days (7am-7pm). Every third weekend and rotating holidays. 8 Frederick is a 20-bed medical-surgical unit specializing in the care of patients with respiratory conditions. This unit is dedicated to managing a range of illnesses, including Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), asthma, pneumonia, and other respiratory disorders. In addition to respiratory care, our team is equipped to provide telemetry monitoring and advanced treatments such as high-flow oxygen therapy (Vapotherm). We focus on delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care in a compassionate environment. Summary: Assume responsibility and accountability as defined by the American Nurses Association standards of nursing practice. The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice Apprentice is a newly licensed new to practice RN or RN with less than 15 months of experience that demonstrates basic safe practice within the organizational professional practice model. The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice Apprentice seeks guidance to integrate concepts, knowledge, skills and attitudes to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice. The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice Apprentice exhibits Penn Medicine’s experience standards which reflect its mission and are embedded in the professional practice competency domains. The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice Apprentice is accountable for the provision of direct care to patients who may range in age from infancy to the elderly and demonstrates within the competency domains of Continuous Quality Improvement, Evidence Based Practice and Research, Leadership, Person and Family Centered Care, Professionalism, Safety, Teamwork and Technology Informatics. The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice Apprentice works closely with the interprofessional health care team to facilitate the coordination of care across the continuum. The nurse focuses on developing 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 1 New to Practice Apprentice requires consultation with more experienced clinicians and benefits from feedback while demonstrating growth in the ability to care for increasingly complex patients. 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. The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice Apprentice must complete all Clinical Nurse 1 competencies and is expected to advance to the Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague level by 18 months of professional practice. 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. 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. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Required Qualifications: RN licensure is required, issued by the PA Board of Nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing BSN or higher-level nursing degree is required within 3 years of RN hire date. New hires who start their employment with a temporary practice permit must sit for their NCLEX within 60 days of starting in their RN role. A graduate registered nurse may only practice professional nursing under supervision and if the graduate registered nurse holds a current temporary practice permit. Supervision means that a licensed registered nurse is physically present in the area or unit where the graduate registered nurse is practicing. All Clinical Nurse 1 RN’s will be required to successfully complete the Nurse Residency Program. CPR Certification - American Heart Association AHA Basic Life Support, formerly Healthcare Provider AHA Heart Saver courses for CPR are not accepted required within 30 days of hire. 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. As outline in unit-based Plan for Provision of Care 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.
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Assistant Nurse Manager- interventional radiology

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 Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) for Interventional Radiology is a key nursing leadership position responsible for the clinical, operational, and educational oversight of the Interventional Radiology nursing team. The ANM reports directly to the Clinical Nursing Director of Perioperative Services & Interventional Radiology and serves as the primary nursing leader for the department. Interventional Radiology is a dynamic procedural environment providing care to patients undergoing a broad range of image-guided diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The department includes procedural rooms, a dedicated CT-guided procedural room, and pre-procedure and post-procedure patient care areas. The ANM works collaboratively with interventional radiologists, advanced practice providers, technologists, nursing staff, anesthesia, and interdisciplinary partners to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality patient care across the continuum. This position combines operational nursing leadership with responsibility for clinical education, competency development, regulatory readiness, quality improvement, and professional practice. The ANM maintains a visible clinical presence within the department and serves as a resource, mentor, and educator for nursing staff. Responsibilities Clinical & Operational Leadership Provides day-to-day nursing leadership and operational oversight for Interventional Radiology in collaboration with the Clinical Nursing Director. Coordinates nursing activities across procedural, pre-procedure, and post-procedure areas to support safe and efficient patient flow. Maintains a visible leadership presence within the department and serves as an accessible resource for staff, physicians, patients, and interdisciplinary partners. Participates in direct patient care as needed and maintains clinical expertise appropriate to the Interventional Radiology environment. Collaborates with physicians, technologists, advanced practice providers, anesthesia, and other clinical partners to address operational and patient-care needs. Supports appropriate staffing, scheduling, assignments, and utilization of nursing resources based on patient volume, acuity, and departmental needs. Identifies barriers to efficient patient flow and works collaboratively to develop and implement sustainable solutions. Clinical Education & Professional Development Serves as the clinical educator for the Interventional Radiology nursing team. Develops, coordinates, and evaluates orientation and onboarding programs for newly hired nursing staff. Develops and maintains annual nursing competencies and ongoing education specific to Interventional Radiology practice. Identifies educational needs through observation, quality data, regulatory requirements, staff feedback, and changes in clinical practice. Provides education related to new procedures, equipment, medications, policies, evidence-based practice, and patient-safety initiatives. Supports professional development, certification, preceptor development, and ongoing clinical advancement of nursing staff. Mentors staff and promotes a culture of continuous learning, accountability, collaboration, and clinical excellence. Quality, Safety & Regulatory Readiness Promotes compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, infection-prevention standards, and evidence-based nursing practice. Participates in the development, implementation, and ongoing review of departmental policies, procedures, standards of care, and clinical workflows. Maintains ongoing readiness for regulatory and accreditation surveys. Participates in quality-improvement and patient-safety initiatives and uses clinical and operational data to identify opportunities for improvement. Partners with Quality, Regulatory, Infection Prevention, Pharmacy, and other departments as appropriate to support safe patient care and regulatory compliance. Staff Leadership & Communication Promotes positive and effective communication among nursing staff, physicians, technologists, support staff, patients, families, and organizational leadership. Provides coaching, mentoring, performance feedback, and staff development in collaboration with the Clinical Nursing Director. Participates in performance management and employee-relations processes as appropriate. Oversees nursing licensure, required certifications, competencies, and other credentialing requirements. Facilitates staff meetings, huddles, education sessions, and other departmental communication as appropriate. Partners with Patient and Guest Relations and departmental leadership to address patient concerns and identify opportunities to improve the patient experience. Resource & Fiscal Management Supports responsible stewardship of departmental resources while maintaining safe, high-quality patient care. Participates in staffing and scheduling decisions to optimize resources based on volume and operational needs. Oversees payroll and timekeeping processes for designated staff as appropriate. Collaborates with departmental leadership and materials management to ensure appropriate availability and utilization of supplies and equipment. Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and support departmental financial performance. Credentials Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license required. Current ACLS certification required. National nursing specialty or leadership certification preferred. Education & Experience Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred. Minimum of five (5) years of professional registered nursing experience required. Prior experience in Interventional Radiology, procedural nursing, critical care, emergency nursing, perioperative nursing, or another related high-acuity clinical environment strongly preferred. Demonstrated leadership experience: prior charge nurse, clinical lead, educator, assistant nurse manager, or similar leadership experience preferred. Experience in clinical education, staff development, competency validation, and/or nursing orientation preferred. Demonstrated ability to lead interdisciplinary teams, manage competing operational priorities, and promote a culture of safety, accountability, and professional nursing practice required. National certification in nursing specialty, nursing leadership, or professional development preferred. Preferred Qualifications MSN or advanced degree in nursing, healthcare leadership, education, or a related field. Nationally recognized nursing certification. Experience in Interventional Radiology or a procedural services environment. Experience in developing nursing education, orientation programs, and competency-based training. Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation requirements applicable to procedural and hospital-based nursing environments. 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.
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Ambulatory Nurse II

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? Entity: Clinical Care Associates—Penn Primary Care and Penn Specialty Practices Department: PFM - Southern Chester County Location: Penn Medicine Southern Chester County- 455 Woodview Rd Hours: Full-Time, Per Departmental Needs 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: Basic Cardiac Life Support from the American Heart Association (Required) Registered Nurse - Multi-State License (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 Education or Equivalent Experience: Bachelor of Arts or Science from an accredited school of nursing. And more than 15 months relevant professional nursing experience. 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.