Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Full time
Company: WellSpan Health Services
Location: York
Posted on: October 29, 2024
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Job Description:
Full time/72 hours per pay periodEvening/Night3pm or 7pm starts
availableEvery 3rd weekend & holiday rotationEmergency Department
(ED) is a 54- bed department within York Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma
Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center and Chest Pain Accredited
Center of Excellence. In addition to the 54 treatment spaces, we
have a 3-bed trauma bay and secure unit for behavioral health
patients.General SummaryProvides 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 ResponsibilitiesEssential
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 appropriatelyFlexible 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 - 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:2
years Relevant experience. RequiredLicenses:Licensed Registered
Nurse Upon Hire Required orRegistered Nurse Multi State License
Upon Hire Required andBasic Life Support Upon Hire Required
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