Graduate Nurse - Med/Surg - Night
Company: Wellspan Health Services
Location: Gettysburg
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
General SummaryA2 is a 30-bed medical surgical unit with an
emphasis on stroke and cardiovascular patients including telemetry
monitoringProvides professional nursing care at the beginner
practitioner level within an assigned unit according to established
procedures, protocols and regulations. Coordinates care planning
with other disciplines. May require specialized skills depending on
unit assignment.Eligible to start with Temporary Practice Permit or
with Registered Nurse License.Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvides
and coordinates direct care in accordance with the principles of
Relationship Based Care to patients based on the nursing process
and according to the clinical standards of the hospital. Acts as a
primary nurse for patients on the unit. Synthesizes patient data to
develop outcome-driven plans.Safely and independently administers
prescribed treatments, medications, and nursing interventions based
on assessment and plan of care.Appropriately organizes and
prioritizes time based on patient condition and expected workload.
Identifies changes in patients- status and acts accordingly. Knows
and can activate resources to achieve outcomes for patients.Seeks
mentoring and coaching from the CN I, II & III as needed.Identifies
and communicates individualized patient needs for inter-shift
report and transfer/discharge. Includes patient/family in planning.
Collaborates with all disciplines in evaluation of patient
progress.Appropriately and correctly documents the patient response
to interventions and progress toward outcomes. Identifies and
documents variances from pathway or plan of care. Appropriately
utilizes flow sheets, progress notes, and/or electronic medical
record for documentation. Validates compliance with system and
unit-specific clinical initiatives, i.e. pain scores, restraints,
fall precautions, etc.Keeps practice current by participating in
performance improvement efforts. Complies with changes in clinical
standards and policies. Participate in data collection for
performance improvement activity. Recognizes the value of evidence
based research as it applies to best practice.Seeks learning
opportunities and resources beyond own work environment and
incorporates into practice the new knowledge and skills
acquired.Promotes an environment conducive to professional
practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient and staff
safety. Supports Shared Decision Making by unit committee
membership or by supporting and helping fellow co-workers attend
committee meetings and/or work on SDM projects. Participates in
staff meetings and unit activities. Uses opportunities in the
clinical setting to teach and support others, one-on-one or in
groups (e.g. Students, other hospital personnel).Begins to provide
leadership for problem solving and goal formation. Negotiates for a
win-win solution.Delegates aspects of care to other nursing
personnel in order to meet patient needs and to maximize team
performance. Helps assistive personnel organize and set priorities
for work. Monitors completion of tasks that are assigned or
delegated to the patient care team.Promotes collaboration and
cooperation among physicians, nursing staff, and other members of
the interdisciplinary team. Contributes to effective communications
among all team members. Begins to display conflict resolution and
negotiation skills to maximize team performance.Common
Expectations:Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and
development over the life span of the assigned patient population.
Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides
appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care
to assigned patient age group(s).Demonstrates a commitment to
patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety
regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology
that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and
potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying
opportunities to standardize processes and 'error proof' systems
that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety
education programs and root cause analyses as required.Maintains
established policies and procedures, objectives, quality
assessment, safety, environmental and infection control
standards.Enhances professional growth and development through
advanced/continuing education to maintain up-to-date knowledge,
skills, and competencies.Provides outstanding service to all
customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility
through improvement and innovation.Required for All Jobs:Performs
other related duties as identified.WellSpan Health has adopted and
implemented a compliance program to support WellSpan's values and
standards for professionalism, integrity, and ethics. Expected to
support and meet the values and standards of the organization and
the performance expectations of the job, the department, and the
compliance program.WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a
privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the
business and operational information of the organization. Expected
to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to
safeguard patient and business/operational information.The above
statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of
work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an
exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills
required of personnel so classified.Physical Demands:Standing -
FrequentlyWalking - FrequentlySitting -
OccasionallyCarrying/Lifting - Occasionally (50lbs)Pushing/Pulling
- Occasionally (50lbs)Kneeling/Crouching - OccasionallyReaching -
OccasionallyTalking - FrequentlyHearing - FrequentlyRepetitive
Motions - OccasionallyEye/Hand/Foot Coordination -
OccasionallyWorking Environment:Occupational Hazards -
OccasionallyBloodborne Pathogen - ExposureQualificationsMinimum
Education:Associates Degree Nursing RequiredBachelors Degree
Nursing (BSN) PreferredWork Experience:Less than 1 year Registered
nursing experience. RequiredLicenses:Licensed Graduate Registered
Nurse Permit Upon Hire Required orLicensed Registered Nurse Upon
Hire Required orRegistered Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire
Required andBasic Life Support Upon Hire RequiredEmployment
BenefitsSign-on incentives for new employeesMedical, dental and
vision insuranceLife and accidental death insuranceSupplemental
life insuranceRetirement savings planPaid time off (PTO)PTO
bridgingShort-term disabilityEducational assistanceForgivable
loanFlexible spendingCredit unionEmployee recreational
activitiesChildcareComplimentary medicine discountsby Jobble
Keywords: Wellspan Health Services, Frederick , Graduate Nurse - Med/Surg - Night, Healthcare , Gettysburg, Maryland
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