Penn Medicine

Oncology Research Registered Nurse RN (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 - Suburban Outpatient Pavillion HOURS: Full Time (40 hours per week). Monday-Friday (8am-4:30pm). Summary: The Oncology Research Nurse is responsible for conducting studies involving a wide variety of investigational products and various sponsors. This area of research requires dedicated attention and care to ensure subject safety and well-being. The successful candidate will comply with all policies relating to UPHS, JCAHO, GCP and other regulatory standards; a registered nurse with licensure and in good standing to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to provide comprehensive professional nursing care in a multi-disciplinary environment. Responsibilities: Assist with initiating study procedures for new investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored clinical trials. Manage all aspects of Phase I – IV clinical trials. Participate in the conduct of audits by study sponsors, CROs, the FDA, the Eastern Oncology Group, the University of Pennsylvania, and other groups. Develop and maintain ongoing communication with the clinical teams including, but not limited to: laboratory, infusion, radiology, Advanced Practitioners, triage, inpatient and pharmacy. Provide in-service and support to infusion, clinic or inpatient staff as appropriate. Provide ongoing service education updates to all investigators that have eligible participants for clinical research trials. Care for subjects in all age groups from young adult through geriatrics. Establishes nursing plan of care in collaboration with the PI and study team and in accordance with research guidelines and GCP. Coordinate activities of oncology team in caring for subjects. Provide oversight of administration of medications, chemotherapeutic drugs, biologic response modifiers, and other treatment agents or study interventions, as appropriate. Review all clinical and laboratory data and adverse events, reporting in real-time to the Principal Investigator (PI) for assessment and review, and communicate with medical staff regarding protocol-specific management of toxicities and adverse events. Handle any questions subjects may have regarding protocol specifics, investigational products, lab results, effects of therapies, medications, and symptom management within level of expertise and referring other questions to the PI or medical team in order to obtain guidance or assistance. Collect, review and report timely, valid, accurate study data within the timelines specified by the Clinical Trials Agreement. Coordination will also include: transporting specimens, submission of study documents to all applicable institutional committees for initial approval, continuing reviews and for approval of any amendments. Provide coverage and support to other research nurses and coordinators to meet departmental/organizational staffing needs. Participate in core study team, disease-site group and ongoing protocol training/compliance meetings. Participate in working groups within the research team that will maximize the efficiency and quality of research performed, including developing SOP’s. Act as a mentor to newly hired nurses. Minimum Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Nursing or healthcare related field Current licensure as a Registered Nurse, issued by the PA State Board of Nursing Two 2+ years clinical oncology experience Working knowledge of medical and research terminology Comprehension of Federal Regulations for Human Subjects in Research Computer competency including proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Work, Excel, electronic data capture and electronic health records navigation Comprehension and certification in Good Clinical Practices (ICH/GCP) for human research. (obtained in department within the first 30 days of employment) Preferred Qualifications: Five 5+ years of clinical oncology experience Experience with research or clinical trials Oncology certification or other nursing or research certification, or certification eligible 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

Clinical Nurse 2- Behavioral Health - Full Time Days - Pennsylvania Hospital

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

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 Practices of the University of Pennsylvania (CPUP) Department: Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Division, specifically Penn Fertility Care Location: 3701 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA Hours: Full-Time Summary: This position is in the Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Division, specifically Penn Fertility Care. The goal of Penn Fertility Care is to help individuals and families build a family using the most advanced reproductive technology. The primary role of the nurse will be to provide emotional support, education and complex care coordination. Complex care coordination will include nursing consults, telephone triage, patient portal management, result review and follow-up, treatment plan and medication education, appointment scheduling and administrative tasks associated with care coordination and management. Candidate will be assigned to a primary location and virtual cross-coverage of other sites may be required. Nurses in Penn Fertility Care are included in a minimal weekend coverage plan 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 (Required) Registered Nurse - PA (Required) RN Required with state licensure. 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: ASN from an accredited school of nursing (Required) More than 15 months relevant professional nursing 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.
Penn Medicine

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? Department: Otorhinolaryngology Entity: Clinical Practices of the University of Pennsylvania (CPUP) Location: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania- 3400 Spruce St 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 - PA (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.
Penn Medicine

Clinical Nurse II Ambulatory

$40.80 - $60.34 / 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? Entity: Clinical Care Associates—Penn Primary Care and Penn Specialty Practices Department: PMPH Hem Onc Office Location: Medical Arts Pavilion- 5 Plainsboro Road 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, 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. Work rotating shifts as assigned. Travel to other work locations as assigned. Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization. Credentials: Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required) Registered Nurse - NJ (Required) ACLS/PALS certification (Preferred) Education or Equivalent Experience: Bachelor of Science- Nursing from accredited school of nursing (Required) 1 year experience working as an RN (Required), at least 2 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. Salary Range: $40.80 - $60.34/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

Gift of Life OR- Clinical Nurse 2 @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 Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) is looking to bring a Clinical Nurse on to join the Gift of Life Operating Room. Gift of Life Donor Program and Penn Medicine have opened the Gift of Life Donor Care Center at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP). As the first intensive care unit in the northeast U.S. exclusively dedicated for deceased organ donors, the center is staffed by top clinical experts with access to advanced medicine, tools, and technology that will maximize the impact of each donor’s life-saving gifts. Located within HUP, the Donor Care Center will be open 24/7, 365 days a year for deceased donors who meet specific clinical criteria, and with their family’s support, to be transferred from hospitals across Gift of Life’s region, which spans the eastern half of Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware. The center is focused on the timely evaluation, allocation, and recovery of precious organs to increase opportunities for successful transplants. The specialized, first-of-its-kind space in this area also benefits the region’s health care systems, creating capacity specifically to help hospitals to best allocate ICU and OR spaces for patients. 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 I 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 1 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 inter-professional 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 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. 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 RN or RN-GRAD or RN-TEMP (Required) Pennsylvania RN licensure Education or Equivalent Experience: Bachelor of Science Nursing (Required) BSN degree from an accredited school of nursing and more than 15 months nursing 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.
Penn Medicine

Medication Safety and Compliance Nurse Specialist RN (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, evenings or weekends The Medication Safety & Compliance Nurse Specialist serves as the organizational leader and subject matter expert for medication safety, medication-use process improvement, regulatory compliance, safe medication administration practices and controlled substance diversion prevention for Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health. The Medication Safety & Compliance Nurse Specialist works collaboratively with Nursing, Pharmacy, Medical Staff, Quality, Risk Management, Security, Human Resources, and Nursing and Pharmacy Informatics to design, implement, monitor, and continuously improve systems that promote safe medication practices and prevent patient harm. This advanced practice leader develops strategies to reduce medication-related adverse events, strengthen compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, and enhance organizational oversight of controlled substances through data analysis, auditing, education, and quality improvement initiatives. The Medication Safety & Compliance Nurse Specialist promotes a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous learning while supporting the organization's mission of delivering exceptional, evidence-based patient care. Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties: Serves as the nursing leader and clinical expert for medication safety at Lancaster General Provides consultation regarding medication administration practices, medication-related policies, and safe medication-use systems Leads initiatives designed to reduce medication errors, adverse drug events (ADEs), and preventable patient harm Assesses medication-use processes and identifies opportunities to enhance safety and reliability Collaborate with Pharmacy, Nursing and interdisciplinary leaders to improve medication management systems Participates in root cause analyses (RCA), apparent cause analyses related to the medication use process Recommends and implements evidence-based medication safety practices and technologies Collaborate with informatics for bi-direction flow of information to advance the safe use of technology Monitors compliance with barcode medication administration (BCMA), smart infusion pump technology, medication reconciliation processes, and other medication safety initiatives Participates in and provides leadership to Medication Safety Committees and related patient safety workgroups Serves as the nursing lead for controlled substance diversion prevention and surveillance activities; collaborates with the Nursing and Pharmacy Leadership Participates in the LGH Controlled Substance Diversion Prevention and Diversion Oversight Committee Collaborate with Pharmacy, Compliance, Security, Human Resources, Risk Management, and Nursing Leadership regarding diversion prevention strategies Conducts routine and focused audits related to controlled substance handling, administration, documentation, wasting, reconciliation, storage, and security Reviews controlled substance transaction reports and investigate discrepancies, variances, overrides, waste documentation, and unusual patterns of use Utilizes automated dispensing cabinet (ADC), electronic health record, and diversion surveillance data to identify potential compliance concerns and diversion risks. Assists in investigations involving suspected diversion events and supports documentation, reporting, and corrective actions as appropriate Refines processes for diversion detection, monitoring, reporting, and prevention Accountabilities Evaluates effectiveness of medication security measures and controlled substance monitoring technologies Tracks and trends controlled substance discrepancies and collaborates with key stakeholders for corrective action plans to address issues Provides staff education regarding diversion prevention, medication security, controlled substance handling, and reporting expectations Maintains comprehensive knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards related to medication management and nursing practice Serves as a resource regarding requirements from regulatory agencies Conducts medication management and compliance assessments to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement Supports organizational survey readiness activities Participates in accreditation surveys and action planning related to findings Develops, reviews, and maintains medication-related policies Analyzes data from medication events, audit findings, patient safety reports, and compliance monitoring activities Utilizes evidence-based improvement methodologies (i.e. PDSA) and high-reliability principles • Tracks performance metrics and evaluates effectiveness of implemented interventions Collaborate with operational and clinical leaders to address identified risks and improve outcomes Provides expert consultation to nurses, leaders, and interdisciplinary teams regarding medication administration standards and medication management Supports standardization of nursing practices related to medication administration and documentation Develops and delivers educational programs related to medication safety, controlled substance management, diversion prevention, and regulatory compliance Serves as a mentor and resource for nurses, educators, and clinical leaders Collaborates with Clinical Informatics and Information Technology teams to optimize medication-related technologies Evaluates clinical technology functionality and recommends enhancements that support patient safety and regulatory compliance 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 Minimum Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse, issued by the PA State Board of Nursing A healthcare provider in good standing and not excluded from participation with Medicare, Medicaid and other federal and state health insurance programs. Five 5+ years of hospital/patient care experience Preferred Qualifications: Licensed Clinical Nurse Specialist, issued by the PA Board of Nursing Three 3+ years of experience in medication safety, quality improvement and/or performance improvement initiatives. 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

Clinical Nurse 2, Cardiac/Tele Med Surg (Part-Time Days) - Pennsylvania Hospital

Description Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? This position is located at Pennsylvania Hospital on the 4 Cathcart medical-surgical unit. As a 41-bed unit, it specializes in the care of patients with cardiac conditions and CHF. Many of the patients on are telemetry monitoring. The nurses are also responsible for caring for patient’s post- cardiac catheterization and some cardiac drips. 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

Clinical Nurse 2, Cardiac/Tele Med Surg (Full-Time Nights) - Pennsylvania Hospital

Description Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? This position is located at Pennsylvania Hospital on the 4 Cathcart medical-surgical unit. As a 41-bed unit, it specializes in the care of patients with cardiac conditions and CHF. Many of the patients on are telemetry monitoring. The nurses are also responsible for caring for patient’s post- cardiac catheterization and some cardiac drips. 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

Clinical Nurse 1- Inpatient - FT Days Wright Saunders 5 - Neuro Medical/Surgical Penn Presbyterian

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? Wright Saunders 5 is a newly renovated, dynamic, fast-paced inpatient neuro medical/surgical unit primarily serving the adult population of West Philadelphia. This floor offers nurses the opportunity to positively impact the lives of their patients through a team-based nursing approach, as well as through the close relationships between other services, including physicians, pharmacists, physical therapy, respiratory, and case management, all of whom play a crucial role in improving patient health and facilitating the coordination of care across the continuum. Be a part of a brand new 12-bed medicine unit at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center (PPMC). Clinical Nurse 1- Penn Presbyterian - Wright Saunders 5 Neuro Medical FT Nights *New to Practice RNs will be automatically enrolled in the Nurse Residency Program as part of their Orientation. Residency is currently offered in Jan, March, May, July, August, September & November of each year* https://www.pennmedicine.org/for-health-care-professionals/for-nurses-and-advanced-practice/education-and-training/nursing-programs/nurse-residency Summary of Accountabilities: 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. 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. Credentials: BLS/CPR, as a healthcare provider as per the American Heart Association required at time of hire Pennsylvania RN or PA Temporary Practice Permit required at time of hire Education or Equivalent Experience: Bachelor of Science Nursing/BSN required from an accredited school of nursing and less than 15 months RN experience to be considered a Clinical RN 1. *New to Practice RNs will be automatically enrolled in the Nurse Residency Program as part of their Orientation. Residency is currently offered in Jan, March, May, July, August, September & November of each year* https://www.pennmedicine.org/for-health-care-professionals/for-nurses-and-advanced-practice/education-and-training/nursing-programs/nurse-residency 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

Clinical Nurse 2- Inpatient- Cardiology PCU- 8 Center/11 Campus- HUP- FT Rotating Shifts

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

Clinical Nurse 1- Inpatient- Cardio PCU- 8 City- HUP- FT Rotating Shifts

Description Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? The Penn Medicine Recruitment Team is seeking a RN to join our Cardiology PCU, 8 City at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) - The Cliftion Center (previously Pavilion). 8/9 City is our 36 bed Cardiology Progressive Care Unit. We commonly care for patients with CHF, Electrophysiology, adult Congenital Cardiac and Pulmonary Hypertension patients Schedule- 36 hours per week, Rotating Shifts- Day/Night, Every 3rd Weekend 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.
Penn Medicine

LPN

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: Neuroscience Shared Services Location: Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine-3400 Civic Center Blvd Hours: Fulltime, Onsite, Monday – Friday Summary: The CPUP Licensed Practical Nurse assists physicians and performs healthcare services to patients in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities. Monitors and charts patients, collects sample, and performs other tasks as assigned, all under the direction of registered nurses and doctors. Responsibilities: Administers prescribed medications, gives injections and vaccines, reads PPD results. Performs electrocardiograms (EKG) and screening tests. Obtains and tests specimens following standard operating procedures and documents results, taking appropriate action with unexpected results. Prepares specimens for transport as necessary. Gather information from patient and direct to the RN or Provider when necessary. Assists provider with surgical procedures including positioning patients, keeping a sterile field, and wound cleaning and dressing. Prepares paperwork to complete patient visit. Obtains and documents patient's vital signs as needed and reports abnormal results to provider. Cleans, disinfects, sterilizes and checks to make sure all instruments and equipment are in proper working order. Maintains medication storage closets. Participates in orienting new team members. 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. Credentials: PA Licensed Practical Nurse (Required) Basic Cardiac Life Support per the American Heart Association (Required) Education or Equivalent Experience: H.S. Diploma/GED (Required) Practice Nursing School Diploma (Required) 1+ years Outpatient experience (Preferred) Skills and abilities: Computer software skills and knowledge. Client and customer relations skills. Ability to speak, read, and write in English. 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

Case Manager RN - Part Time

$41.49 - $66.15 / 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? Seeking experienced Case Manager RN. Schedule: Part Time - Saturday and Sunday, 8am-4:30pm Summary: The Case Manager supports the interdisciplinary team in facilitating patient care, with the underlying objective of enhancing the quality of clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction while managing the cost of care and providing timely and accurate information to payors. The role integrates and coordinates utilization management, care facilitation and discharge planning functions. In addition, the Case Manager helps drive change by identifying areas where performance improvement in needed (e.g., day to day workflow, education, process improvements, patient satisfaction). Responsibilities: 1. Works collaboratively and maintains active communication with physicians, nursing and other members of the multi-disciplinary care team to effect timely, appropriate patient management. Addresses/resolves system problems impeding diagnostic or treatment progress. Proactively identifies and resolves delays and obstacles to discharge. Applies approved clinical appropriateness criteria to monitor appropriateness of admissions and continued stays, and documents findings based on Department standards. Ensures that all elements critical to the plan of care have been communicated to the patient/family and members of the healthcare team and are documented as necessary to assure continuity of care. Meets directly with patient/family to assess needs and develop an individualized continuing care plan in collaboration with physician. Documents relevant discharge planning information in the medical record according to Department standards. Collaborates and communicates with multidisciplinary team in all phases of discharge planning process, including initial patient assessment, planning, implementation, interdisciplinary collaboration, teaching and ongoing evaluation. Refers appropriate cases for social work intervention based on Department criteria. Initiates and facilitates referrals for home health care, hospice, medical equipment and supplies. Collects delay and other data for specific performance and/or outcome indicators, including but not limited to Avoidable Days, as determined by Director/Manager. Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff. Communicates relevant clinical information, including admission review, concurrent review, and discharge planning needs, to third party payors to secure optimal reimbursement. Credentials: Registered Nurse - NJ (Required) Education or Equivalent Experience: BSN degree 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: $41.49 - $66.15/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

Registered Nurse (Outpatient Infusion) - Full Time (Day Shift)

$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? Outpatient Infusion (OPI) at the Penn Princeton Cancer Center serves adult Oncology and Non-oncology patients requiring infusion and/or transfusion treatment and support. We are a close-knit, interdisciplinary department focused on providing compassionate, highly-skilled and competent care to our patients to instill confidence and comfort across the continuum of care. We pride ourselves on the level of care provided and the relationships formed with our patients, drawing on their strength, resiliency and hope. We look forward to expanding our team with a full-time nurse! Schedule: Option of five, 8 hour days or four 10 hour days to equal 40 hours/week If 8-hour days the shift is 8am-4:30pm If 10-hur days the shift is 7am-5:30pm No weekends or holidays Key Roles and Responsibilities: Strong IV and central line skills – implanted ports and PICC lines; accessing and maintaining Previous oncology experience and/or experience with hazardous drugs Strong multi-system assessment skills and symptom management Critical thinking Good time management skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilities 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: Education Associate degree in nursing required. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Related Work Experience Greater than 15 months of professional nursing experience required. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Active NJ RN license required. Chemo-Biotherapy Certification within 6-months of hire; Oncology Nurse Certification within 2 years of hire. 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.
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Clinical Nurse 2 - Outpatient Infusion at Valley Forge

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: Day shift only, no 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 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. • 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: Registered Nurse - PA (Required) Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required) Education or Equivalent Experience: Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required) BSN from an accredited school of nursing 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- Procedural - EP Lab - Penn Presbyterian

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 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 from the American Heart Association (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 FT days ED - Penn Presbyterian

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? Come join our award-winning ED team! Penn Presbyterian's ED was recently one of 29 EDs across the country to be recognized by the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) as a Lantern Award recipient. This award recognizes emergency departments for exemplary professional practice and innovative performance in the areas of leadership, practice, education, advocacy, and research. Penn Presbyterian's ED specializes in the immediate recognition, evaluation, and treatment of unexpected illnesses or injuries. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the ED is equipped and ready to provide patients with excellent emergency care for all medical and surgical problems. ED nurses work with health care professionals in the surrounding community and from around the world to establish long-term, collaborative relationships. PPMC's ED nurses are committed to being reliable and trustworthy resources for helping provide the most advanced treatment options to meet the needs of patients. They strive to maintain open lines of communication with physicians and their patients to ensure that each patient's care is as seamless as possible. Penn Presbyterian’s ED has undergone a complete renovation to better serve its patients and the community. Some of the modifications include: Enlarged patient waiting and registration areas, all private single patient exam rooms, new staff and public entrances on Powelton Avenue, two new resuscitation rooms, a state of the art patient care room dedicated to eye emergencies, a medical imaging suite, an expanded and fully computerized nursing station, computerized charting systems, wireless bedside registration capability, the addition of the trauma service line, and a redesigned front end to expedite patient flow. 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.
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Per Diem Clinical Nurse Periop Surgicenter PCAM

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 Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine (PCAM) located next to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) is hiring a Periop Clinical Nurse for the Surgicenter 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.
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FT Clinical Nurse 2- OR @ PCAM

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 Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine (PCAM) located next to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) is hiring an OR Experienced Nurse to join the team. 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.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg Neuroscience - 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? 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. Shift: Rotating - Days/Nights 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 Coordinator RN - PACU - Full Time - Pennsylvania Hospital

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, but are not limited to, coordination of all operational activities for OR Case Cart support at the Interventional Support Center (ISC). This includes collaboration with the OR Nurse Manager, Attending Surgeons and other surgical staff, Sterile Processing Staff, Material Service Partner (MSP) Staff and vendors to develop and manage all aspects of case cart building, utilization of ISC personnel, fiscal responsibility and material resources. 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.
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Registered Nurse RN Med-Surg Unit (Full Time/Nights)

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 nights (7pm-7am). Every third weekend and rotating holidays. 8 North is an 18-bed Med-Surg unit with Telemetry, and elopement technology caring for patients with a variety of illnesses. Our main focus is infectious disease and caring for the older adult patients with medical needs. We also care for some general surgery patients. Our Care delivery model is a multidisciplinary approach. 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. 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. 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. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 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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RN- Emergency Department

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: Emergency Department 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, to collaborate with the physician and interdisciplinary team to provide patient care, to promote patient flow, and to execute the objectives and the policies of the hospital. Accountabilities : • 1. Assesses plans, implements, documents, and coordinates patient care according to departmental and hospital standards and gives consideration to age-specific accommodations. • a. Utilizes the nursing process for patients of all ages • b. Provides patient care, which demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of normal physiology, disease pathophysiology, and injury states respectful of principles of growth and development over the lifespan • c. Implements evidence-based practice in a holistic manner • d. Responds promptly to physician orders. When indicated uses clinically indicated best practice order sets to guide plan of care. Evaluates and revises plan of care based on patient response to interventions • e. Demonstrates ability to perform with clinical proficiency in crises and medical emergencies • f. When assigned to the triage role, assures rapid triage assessment with assignment to treatment room. Continually communicate with the charge nurse, soliciting needed resources when in overcapacity (maximizing current space and use of best practice order sets to keep the care moving) • g. Provides teaching and discharge planning based on assessment of self-care knowledge and ability on an ongoing basis • h. Involves patient/significant other in all aspects of the plan of care, serving as advocate when necessary • i. Documents all assessments, interventions and patient response in the medical record • 2. Communicates and collaborates with patients, physicians, family members, and other healthcare disciplines to achieve excellence in the patient care experience during hospitalization. • a. Introduces self at the time of each patient encounter. • b. Contributes to the maintenance of a healthy work environment. • · Adheres to hospital policies regarding SERVICE values • · Maintains professional appearance and follows departmental dress code • · Promotes positive interactions with other team members • · Speaks respectfully at all times • · Keeps personal conversations out of patient care areas • · Adheres to hospital policies regarding computer etiquette • · Accepts accountability for patient and Associate satisfaction • c. Utilizes effective interpersonal skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians and staff by actively listening and speaking professionally • d. Consistently and continuously communicates, consults and shares pertinent information regarding changes in patient status • e. Keeps patient informed of plan of care by offering frequent explanations related to anticipated diagnostic testing and the expected timeline related to each study and intervention. This relates to care in treatment area as well as waiting room/hallway management of patients in overcapacity situations • f. Uses interpersonal communication techniques that show a willingness to accept and give constructive feedback for the purpose of promoting professional excellence. • g. Effectively communicates pertinent patient and significant other information during hand over of care according to department standards • h. Demonstrates leadership skills in team building and interpersonal relationships thus promoting a cohesive and productive environment • i. Documents appropriately inclusive of entry of problem events as indicated • 3. Promotes patient safety through adherence to protocols, policies, procedures, evidence-based guidelines, The Joint Commission Standards and National Patient Safety Goals. • a. Performs selected therapeutic interventions and diagnostic procedures within scope of practice and hospital policy. • b. Safely administers medications and treatments as ordered according to hospital policy and formulary using the appropriate principles of safe medication administration, two (2) patient identifiers and accurate weight-based dosages • c. Safely handles various types of drugs and body fluids using knowledge of appropriate universal precautions. • d. Maintains safety precautions while providing patient care including infection control isolation techniques, patient/bed positioning, side rails, restraint utilization, skin care, patient/specimen transport, physical environment, awareness, fall prevention, seizure precautions, suicide screening, and work injury prevention. • e. Analyzes patient condition and responds to deteriorating clinical status by consulting physician or appropriate healthcare team members for admitted patients (inclusive of Rapid Response Team), and taking appropriate, prompt action. • f. Maintains equipment in good working order, reports equipment failure, and initiates corrective action when needed. • g. Protects and guarantees the confidentiality of all patient-related information, including the patient’s medical record. • i. Adheres to all hospital policies regarding National Patient Safety Goals; for example, consistently utilizes 2 patient identifiers before performing any diagnostic or therapeutic intervention. • 4. Actively participates in and supports departmental and organizational quality initiatives and goals inclusive of optimizing patient flow. • a. Demonstrates appropriate skill in utilization of the computer for automated order entry, data retrieval, medication administration, nursing care planning and intervention and interdepartmental communication as determined by defined access levels. • b. Keeps current in nursing practice through participation in continuing education programs. • c. Identifies professional goals, which reflect own strengths and weaknesses and seeks assistance for improvement of performance. • d. Demonstrates initiative and self-direction by providing care in an effective, efficient manner. • e. Attends and participates in meetings according to department standards. • f. Supports and participates in departmental and hospital evidence-based care quality initiatives including implementation of standard workflow for STEMI Alerts, Stroke Alerts, Sepsis identification and treatment, pressure ulcer prevention, and Infection Control initiatives. • g. Participates as a team member or in workgroups on departmental or hospital evidence-based quality initiatives. • h. Assist with orientation of nursing personnel. • 5. Maintains clinical competency according to unit specific standards • a. NIHSS certification required within 3 months of hire • b. Demonstrate competency in maintaining specific technological skills • c. Completes annual mandatory requirements as outlined in yearly departmental Staff Education Plan • d. Meets required certification/educational requirements • e. Achieving specialty certification is highly endorsed • 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 Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications: ACLS and BLS required Current licensure in the 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- 4 Acute West Full Time Nights

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: 4 Acute West Location: 595 West State Street, Doylestown Pa 18901 Hours: Full Time Nights Job Summary: To provide professional nursing care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, 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. • ¨ Utilizes the nursing process for all patients assigned to his/her care. • · Performs and documents a comprehensive, organized 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. • ¨ 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 and shift goal. • ¨ 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 ◦ · 12-lead ECG ◦ · Insertion and maintenance of Nasogastric Tubes (NGT) ◦ · Flushing and maintenance of central lines: ▪ *PICC lines ▪ *Groshong PICC ▪ *Single, double and triple central lines ▪ *Sub Q ports when accessed · Shift and 24 hour chart check · 2 patient identifiers will be utilized before performing interventions and/or procedures · Rhythm strip interpretations · Maintenance of vasoactive medications appropriate to telemetry • 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. • 3. Promotes patient safety through adherence to protocols, policies, procedures, evidence-based guidelines and Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals. • ¨ Maintains safety precautions while providing patient care including infection control isolation, patient/bed positioning, side rails, restraint utilization, skin care, patient/specimen transport, physical environment, fall prevention, seizure precautions, and work injury prevention. • Consistently wears hand hygiene badge and maintains hand hygiene compliance at 70 % or above • ¨ 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 a minimum of 4 intershifts per year • ¨ Supports and participates in department, hospital, and ISLT (Improving Systems Leadership Team) evidence-based care quality initiatives (ex. Heart Failure, Acute MI, Glycemic Control, VTE prophylaxis, pressure ulcer prevention, Rapid Response team, and infection control initiatives). • 5. Maintains clinical competency according to unit-specific standards. • ¨ Recognizes legal responsibilities and functions within the scope of the PA Nurse Practice Act. • ¨ Demonstrates competency in maintaining specific technological skills required by job category and/or specialty area. Demonstrates recognition of equipment or technological adaptations dependent on age and population specific patient needs • ¨ Maintains technological competence through practice and ongoing participation in in-services and professional conferences. • · Orthopedic competency and clinical training (4 West) • ¨ Acquires and maintains proficiency in the maintenance of IV lines and sites. • ¨ Completion of annual mandatory requirements: ◦ CPR certification for Healthcare Providers ◦ · RAHE (required annual hospital education). ◦ · Specific departmental competencies ◦ · Point of Care Testing ◦ · Fit Testing ◦ · ACLS certification within one year of hire or transfer to 4 Acute Care ◦ · NIHSS Certification ◦ · Completion of Unit-based Skills Session yearly • Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures • Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization Qualifications: BSN Required Proof of completion of critical care course or completion of course within one year of hire. Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications: Certified in BLS for healthcare providers and ACLS 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.