Registered Nurse - 5 South Med/Surg - Day/Night
Company: WellSpan Health Services
Location: York
Posted on: September 27, 2024
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Job Description:
General SummaryProvides professional nursing care at the
beginner 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. Acts as a
primary nurse for patients on the unit. Coordinates care planning
with other disciplines. May require specialized skills depending on
unit assignment.Duties and ResponsibilitiesEssential
Functions:Provides and coordinates direct care 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. 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 II & III.Identifies and communicates individualized patient
needs for safe handoffs during transitions of care. Collaborates
with patient/family in care planning with all
disciplines.Appropriately and correctly documents the patient
response to interventions and progress toward outcomes. Identifies
and documents variances. Appropriately utilizes flow sheets,
progress notes, and/or electronic medical record for documentation.
Is able to identify system and unit-based nursing sensitive
indicators; i.e. falls, pressure ulcers.Identifies own areas of
professional growth and development in performance improvement
efforts. Recognizes the value of evidence based research as it
applies to best practice.Promotes a professional practice
environment that supports patient safety and quality through
interdisciplinary collaboration, Shared Decision Making activities
including peer review. Integrate Shared Decision Making by unit
committee membership or by supporting and helping fellow co-workers
attend committee meetings and/or work on SDM projects. Serves as
positive role model.Delegates aspects of care to other nursing
personnel in order to meet patient needs. 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.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 thejob 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.Maintains
Adheres to 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:Diploma Program Required orAssociates Degree
RequiredBachelors Degree Nursing (BSN) PreferredWork Experience:No
experience. RequiredLicenses:Licensed Registered Nurse Upon Hire
Required orRegistered Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required
andBasic Life Support Upon Hire Required
Keywords: WellSpan Health Services, Harrisburg , Registered Nurse - 5 South Med/Surg - Day/Night, Healthcare , York, Pennsylvania
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