Registered Nurse - Med/Surg - Night
Company: WellSpan Health Services
Location: Gettysburg
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Part-Time - (0.75 FTE - 60 Hours Biweekly) General Summary
Provides professional nursing care at the intermediate practitioner
level in accordance with the principles of patient and
family-centered care based on the nursing process and according to
the clinical standards of the hospital. Coordinates care planning
with other disciplines. Coaches and mentors the Clinical Nurse I.
Safely and independently administers prescribed treatments,
medications, and nursing interventions based on assessment and plan
of care. May require specialized skills depending on unit
assignment. Duties and Responsibilities Essential Functions: Meets
all expectations of CNI. Coaches and mentors the CN I in developing
and coordinating the primary nurse case load and their plans of
care. Initiates and manages plans of care for more complex groups
of assigned patients. Independently recognizes subtle changes in
condition and modifies plan of care accordingly. Safely and
independently administers prescribed treatments, medications, and
nursing interventions based on assessment and plan of care.
Initiates emergency action in response to acute risk situations.
Independently organizes and prioritizes time based on higher acuity
patient assignments and increased workload. Evaluates patient care
and promotes goal-directed change to achieve patient outcomes. Able
to discuss, document and apply Performance Initiatives and outcomes
at the unit level as they relate to the WellSpan Wildly Important
Goals (WIGs) and Nursing Sensitive Indicators (NSIs). Independently
evaluates and monitors the effectiveness of interventions and
progress toward outcomes for more complex groups of patients.
Initiates interdisciplinary collaboration in evaluation of patient
progress. Identifies and facilitates individualized patient needs
for transfer/ discharge and includes patient/family in decisions.
Begins reading current literature. Express interest in evidence
based research and its application to best practice. Understands
clinical relevance and its impact on patient outcomes. Seeks
learning opportunities and resources beyond own work environment
and incorporates into practice the new knowledge and skills
acquired. Required education and competencies completed, including
30 CEU's above system required education. Encouraged to share
pertinent information and job knowledge, related to readings,
educational programs and participation in professional organization
activities. Meets mandatory criteria for CNAP II level. Actively
promotes an environment conducive to professional practice,
interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient and staff safety.
Supports Shared Decision Making by unit and/or hospital-wide
committee membership or by supporting and helping fellow co-workers
attend committee meetings and/or work on SDM projects. Demonstrates
leadership at point of care. Provides leadership for problem
solving and goal formation. Applies current WIGs to care delivery.
Begins to take on charge duties/responsibilities. Anticipates needs
for alterations in staffing for upcoming 24 hours and assists with
actions to adjust. Accountable for completion of required charge
nurse responsibilities. Demonstrates ownership of patients beyond
individual assignments. Applies comprehensive thought process.
Promotes cooperation and communication among all team members.
Seeks opportunities to assist co-workers without compromising
individual responsibilities. Gives feedback to team members about
unique strengths and contributions. Consistently interacts with
others in a manner that is perceived to be positive, supportive,
and respectfully delegates appropriately Flexible with schedule and
assignments; adapts to changing unit conditions (admissions,
discharges, emergencies, etc.). Displays conflict resolution and
negotiation skills to maximize team performance. Provides feedback
in a positive and respectful way. Aware of and investigates events
that led to conflict; recommends preventative measures or
solutions. Acts as coach to CNI staff for clinical issues and
potential advancement opportunities. Variation of duties may result
based on the assigned customer care unit(s). This may include
differences in the specific clinical skills required of the RN.
Unit based skill lists outline expectations beyond the house wide
RN requirements. SYS-NURS-L Nursing Education Requirements Policy
outlines current certification(s) required for specific areas of
nursing practice and is considered to be part of the job
description. 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. Enhances professional growth and
development through advanced/continuing education to maintain
up-to-date knowledge, skills, and competencies. Maintains
established policies and procedures, objectives, quality
assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Attends meetings as required, and participates on committees as
requested. Provides outstanding service to all customers using
caring behaviors; 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 - Frequently Walking -
Frequently Sitting - Occasionally Carrying/Lifting - Occasionally
(50lbs) Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally (50lbs) Kneeling/Crouching -
Occasionally Reaching - Occasionally Talking - Frequently Hearing -
Frequently Repetitive Motions - Occasionally Eye/Hand/Foot
Coordination - Occasionally Working Environment: Occupational
Hazards - Occasionally Bloodborne Pathogen - Exposure
Qualifications Minimum Education: Diploma Program Required or
Associates Degree Required Bachelors Degree Nursing (BSN) Preferred
Work Experience: 2 years Relevant experience. Required Licenses:
Licensed Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required or Registered Nurse
Multi State License Upon Hire Required and Basic Life Support Upon
Hire Required Employment Benefits Sign-on incentives for new
employees Medical, dental and vision insurance Life and accidental
death insurance Supplemental life insurance Retirement savings plan
Paid time off (PTO) PTO bridging Short-term disability Educational
assistance Forgivable loan Flexible spending Credit union Employee
recreational activities Childcare Complimentary medicine
discounts
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