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Full-Time Home Health Resource Team LPN-N. Chester Co./Pottstown/Phoenixville-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.

RN

Full-time

3 weeks ago

Registered Nurse RN Clinical Research Coordinator (Full Time/Days)

Penn Medicine Lancaster, PA

Description Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? LOCATION: Lancaster, PA HOURS: Full Time (40 hours per week). Monday-Friday (8am-4:30pm). No nights or weekends. Position Summary: Plans, initiates, coordinates, implements, and oversees clinical trials within the LGHealth Research Institute under the direction of the clinical Principal Investigator PI who is responsible for the overall conduct and management of the clinical trial. Coordinates the daily clinical trial activities and plays the critical lead role in the conduct of clinical studies in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. Must display dedication, enthusiasm, commitment, confidentiality, and flexibility with cross coverage of sites and with on-call hours when required. Qualified individuals must have the ability with or without reasonable accommodation to perform the following duties: Plans and coordinates assigned research studies, serves as principle liaison for the project, interfaces with research subjects and collects research data, oversees administrative support, develops appropriate tools needed to conduct the research, and maintains record keeping systems and procedures. Performs nursing responsibilities as needed based on research study requirements. Ensures all research activities occur in compliance with guidelines for human subject protection research. Ensures all key personnel engaged in the research study have met training requirements. Serves as a resource to other research staff members regarding assigned clinical protocols. Monitors the progress of research activities; develops and maintains records of research activities, and prepares periodic and ad hoc reports, as required by investigators, management, sponsors, and or regulatory bodies. Ensures billing of study procedures to the appropriate funding source. Provides regulatory oversight for the conduct of assigned clinical trials. Prepares and oversees LG Hospital IRB submissions and continuing reviews, maintains regulatory and legal documents per IRB, FDA, DOH and other applicable regulatory agencies when required. Develops and implements recruitment strategies in accordance with sponsor requirements. Oversees and conducts informed consent process under direction of Primary Investigator and maintains appropriate documentation according to GCP, FDA, and IRB guidelines. Maintains adequate inventory of study supplies. Oversees and maintains drug and medical device accountability according to regulatory guidelines for receipt, storage, dispensation, and return of investigational product according to SOPs policy on Investigational Drug Device Accountability. Collaborates with other Research Coordinators, particularly in areas where clinical and non-clinical research areas interface. Contributes to the mentoring of new research staff. Functions as a resource for physicians, other health care providers, and ancillary support staff regarding care of the research participant as it relates to any given clinical research protocol; conducts staff in-services as appropriate. Coordinates and manages the patient assessments according to protocol standards at LGHealth locations, in a clinically safe and regulatory compliant manner. Utilizes clinical knowledge and assessment skills necessary to evaluate, report, and record accurate medical information including response to therapy according to approved research protocol. Develops and maintains rapport with patients to promote adherence to treatment and data collection protocols. Coordinates participant tests and procedures and maintains study timelines in data collection and completion of case report forms. Assures collected data for any approved research protocol is correct, sufficient, all inclusive, regulatory compliant and the integrity is intact. Maintains study files in accordance with sponsor requirements and LGH SOP Policies, including consent forms, source documentation, narrative notes if applicable, case report forms, and investigational material accountability forms. Assures the source documentation of all research activities is completed and accessible for CRF completion, reporting purposes, and for site visits by Sponsors and other regulatory agencies. Facilitates, conducts and oversees monitoring visits with Sponsors and other related agencies for the purpose of evaluating the accuracy and quality of the collected data. Maintains effective and ongoing communication with Sponsor, research participants and PI during the course of the study. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Required Qualifications: Current license as a Registered Nurse, issued by the PA State Board of Nursing. Bachelor's degree in nursing OR Bachelor's degree in related field AND Associate Nursing degree. Two years’ experience in a research or clinical environment. Working knowledge of medical and research terminology. Comprehension of Federal Regulations for Human Subjects in research. Computer Competency including proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, electronic data capture and electronic health records EHR navigation. Preferred Qualifications: Comprehension and certification in Good Clinical Practices ICH GCP for human research. Research professional certification CCRP or willingness to pursue certification. #LI-LJ1 We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Live Your Life's Work We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

RN

Full-time

3 weeks ago

Clinical Nurse 1- Inpatient- Pulmonology- Silverstein 9- HUP- FT Rotating Shifts

Penn Medicine Philadelphia, PA

Description Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? Summary: The responsibilities of this position include the coverage of peri anesthesia Responsibilities: Participates in clinical care as necessary. Assumes overall accountability for their area of responsibility. Delegate’s responsibility to others, in their absence. Maintains positive and effective interpersonal relations with all members of the ISC and perioperative teams including but not limited to all levels of physician surgical staff, ancillary departments, hospital/facility administration and all ancillary departments. Exhibits leadership qualities in problem solving, setting priorities and clinical excellence. Collaborates with ISC and Periop leadership and provides tangible feedback concerning staff performance. Supports the shared governance model. Designs and implements actions to maintain fiscal responsibility of their area of responsibility. Is proactive to assure all required items (implants and supplies) are in place prior to the scheduled operative case. Identifies scheduling conflicts and resolves proactively. Primary liaison for clinical issues between entity and ISC. Credentials: Registered Nurse - PA (Required) Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required) Education or Equivalent Experience: Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required) Education Specialization: Nursing Equivalent Experience: •CARE level II or equivalent years of experience 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. 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.

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

Penn Medicine Philadelphia, PA

Description Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? Summary: The Resource Pool Resource Pool RN position is a unique position in that you float to all units in the hospital and staff these units based on the needs in the hospital. This position is an important part of the healthcare team and keeps the hospital properly staffed. This position seeks someone who is adaptable to changing circumstances and provides high-quality care in a fast-paced working environment, caring for diverse patient populations, communicating effectively, and promoting collaboration with the interprofessional health care team to facilitate the coordination of care across the continuum. There are also numerous opportunities for professional growth. Responsibilities: · The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague is an RN that practices as a full partner on the health care team and consistently demonstrates safe practice within the organizational professional practice model. · The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague possesses the knowledge, skills and the attitude to effectively meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Clinical Nurse 2 position description addendum. · The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague exhibits UPHS organizational behavioral competencies which reflect its mission and are embedded in the professional practice competency domains. · The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague independently provides patient care through the application of the nursing process and accepts accountability for the nursing care of assigned patients. Assigned patients may range in age from infancy to the elderly. · The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague demonstrates within the competency domains of Continuous Quality Improvement, Evidence Based Practice and Research, Leadership, Person and Family Centered Care, Professionalism, Safety, Technology/Informatics, and Teamwork (Definitions listed below). · The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague works closely with the interprofessional health care team to facilitate the coordination of care across the continuum. The nurse focuses on expanding the knowledge and skills necessary to provide individualized care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, safety, and age-appropriate considerations of assigned patients. · The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague seeks feedback in assuming leadership roles and provides feedback for improved clinical practice. The nurse demonstrates how nursing practice impacts the organizational vision, mission, and goals and the care delivery system. The nurse complies with all regulations and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies. · Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, polices, and procedures · Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization Credentials: · The candidate must have 3 or more years’ experience as a critical care RN in the United States (Required) · The qualified candidate must have a BSN from an accredited school of nursing (Required) · Pennsylvania RN licensure (Required) · BLS/CPR as a healthcare provider from the American Heart Association (Required) · ACLS and telemetry experience is preferred We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Live Your Life's Work We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

RN

Per Diem

1 month ago

Clinical Nurse 2 - Per Diem - Echo Lab at HUP

Penn Medicine Philadelphia, PA

Description Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? Schedule requirements: Must work a minimum of 2 shifts in a 6-week period, depending upon unit needs as determined by the Nurse Manager. Required to work either the day before or the day after 1 Winter Holiday and 1 Summer Holiday. JOB 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. Accountabilities 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. Additional Responsibilities 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. UPHS Organizational Behavioral Competencies Being Resilient Collaborates Communicates Effectively Courage Decision Quality Demonstrates Self-Awareness Ensures Accountability Instills Trust Interpersonal Savvy Manages Ambiguity Manages Conflict Nimble Learning Patient Focus Optimizes Work Processes Persuades Problem Solving/Critical Thinking Self-Development Tech Savvy Values Differences QUALIFICATIONS Education/Experience Req Pref Education Level Major/Area of Study and/or Experience Experience Details X Bachelor's Degree BSN from an accredited school of nursing More than 15 months relevant professional nursing experience and completion of the Nurse Residency Program, if applicable Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Req Pref Licenses/Registrations/Certifications X Pennsylvania RN licensure (RN) X BLS/CPR, as a healthcare provider as per the American Heart Association Skills and Abilities Req Pref Skill/Ability X Ability to perform functions as described in the position description according to the clinical level X Must be able to visit patients in various geographic areas as determined by agency contracts – For HCHS Only Standard Work Environment Work Environment Selection Physical Demands Activity Never Rarely (0–10%) Occasional (11–35%) Frequent (36–70%) Constant (70%+) Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching X Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps using feet and legs and/or hands and arms X Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet X Fine Manipulation: Able to manipulate objects while maintaining a grasp at all times X Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm X Keyboard operation: Amount of time typing on computer keyboard X Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees X Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction X Repetitive Foot Control: For example as when using sink pedals or driving X Repetitive Use of Hands: The act of repeating the same hand motion X Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time X Sitting: Remaining in a position in which one's weight is supported by one's buttocks rather than one's feet and one's back is upright for sustained periods of time X Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine X Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another X Lift/Carry Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. Weight Category Never Rarely (0–10%) Occasional (11–35%) Frequent (36–70%) Constant (70%+) Sedentary: 5 pounds and under X Light: 6–10 pounds X Moderate: 11–49 pounds X Heavy: 50 pounds and over X Push/Pull Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward, or outward or to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion. Weight Category Never Rarely (0–10%) Occasional (11–35%) Frequent (36–70%) Constant (70%+) Sedentary: 5 pounds and under X Light: 6–10 pounds X Moderate: 11–49 pounds X Heavy: 50 pounds and over X Specific Needs Activity Never Rarely (0–10%) Occasional (11–35%) Frequent (36–70%) Constant (70%+) Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and making fine discriminations in sound X Seeing: Vision for near, far, peripheral, depth, and color X Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly X Driving or Equipment Operation: Driving a car, van, cart, or truck and/or operating heavy equipment X Additional Exposure Contact with chemical, biological, radiological materials, noise and other materials, substances or particulates that may require the use of personal protective equipment. We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Live Your Life's Work We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

RN

Full-time

1 month ago

Clinical Nurse 1 - Full-time, Rotating - Founders 10 Advanced Medicine Unit at HUP

Penn Medicine Philadelphia, PA

Description Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? Founders 10 is a dynamic 25 bed medical/telemetry unit. The patient population is comprised of various diagnosis including Hypertension, COPD, Heart Failure, Diabetes, Kidney/Liver, Sepsis and Pulmonary disorders. Summary: 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 as specified in the Clinical Nurse I New to Practice/Apprentice position description addendum. The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice exhibits UPHS organizational behavioral competencies 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 (Definitions listed below). 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. See addendum. 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. 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. Technology/Informatics: The nurse utilizes appropriate information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision making across the continuum. Credentials: Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required) BLS/CPR, as a healthcare provider as per the American Heart Association Registered Nurse - PA (Required) Education or Equivalent Experience: Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required) Education Specialization: BSN degree from an accredited school of nursing Equivalent Experience: •And Less than 15 months experience 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. 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.

Registered Nurse RN Pulmonary Telemetry Unit (Full Time/Nights)

Penn Medicine Lancaster, PA

Description Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? LOCATION: Lancaster, PA - Lancaster General Hospital HOURS: Full Time (36 hours per week). Night shift (7pm-7am). Every third weekend and rotating holidays. 8 Fredrick is a 20-bed pulmonary telemetry unit caring for patients with various types of respiratory illnesses collectively known Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). 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. Minimum Required Qualifications: RN Licensure is required, issued by the PA Board of Nursing or a Temporary Practice Permit until an RN license is obtained. Individuals with Temporary Practice Permits must sit for their NCLEX within 60 days of starting in their RN role. Bachelor of Science in Nursing BSN preferred. For Magnet designated RN positions, BSN or higher-level nursing degree is required for incumbents based upon previously established parameters; or within three 3 years of placement in position. 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 AMA CPR BLS certification 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.