Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - DayLocation: The Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon, PASchedule: Full TimeSign-On Bonus EligibleRemote/HybridRegularApply NowWednesday, April 10, 2024In PersonNursing & Clinical Care Hiring EventWellSpan Gettysburg Hospital2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Learn more about Nursing and Clinical Care opportunities at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital.Register (https://appservices.wellspan.org/EventManager.Registration/register/11537) APR 10 2024In PersonNursing & Clinical Care Hiring EventWellSpan Gettysburg HospitalRegister (https://appservices.wellspan.org/EventManager.Registration/register/11537) Wednesday, April 10, 2024In PersonNursing & Clinical Care Hiring EventWellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Learn more about Nursing and Clinical Care opportunities at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital.Register (https://appservices.wellspan.org/EventManager.Registration/register/11538) APR 10 2024In PersonNursing & Clinical Care Hiring EventWellSpan Good Samaritan HospitalRegister (https://appservices.wellspan.org/EventManager.Registration/register/11538) Wednesday, April 10, 2024In PersonNursing & Clinical Care Hiring EventWellSpan York Hospital2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Learn more about Nursing and Clinical Care opportunities at WellSpan York Hospital.Register (https://appservices.wellspan.org/EventManager.Registration/register/11540) APR 10 2024In PersonNursing & Clinical Care Hiring EventWellSpan York HospitalRegister (https://appservices.wellspan.org/EventManager.Registration/register/11540) Wednesday, April 10, 2024In PersonNursing & Clinical Care Hiring EventWellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Learn more about Nursing and Clinical Care opportunities at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital.Register (https://appservices.wellspan.org/EventManager.Registration/register/11563) APR 10 2024In PersonNursing & Clinical Care Hiring EventWellSpan Ephrata Community HospitalRegister (https://appservices.wellspan.org/EventManager.Registration/register/11563) Wednesday, April 10, 2024In PersonNursing & Clinical Care Hiring EventWellSpan Philhaven2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Learn more about Nursing and Clinical Care opportunities at WellSpan Philhaven.Register (https://appservices.wellspan.org/EventManager.Registration/register/11539) APR 10 2024In PersonNursing & Clinical Care Hiring EventWellSpan PhilhavenRegister (https://appservices.wellspan.org/EventManager.Registration/register/11539) Wednesday, April 10, 2024In PersonNursing & Clinical Care Hiring EventWellSpan Chambersburg Hospital2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Learn more about Nursing and Clinical Care opportunities at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital.Register (https://appservices.wellspan.org/EventManager.Registration/register/11535) APR 10 2024In PersonNursing & Clinical Care Hiring EventWellSpan Chambersburg HospitalRegister (https://appservices.wellspan.org/EventManager.Registration/register/11535) Wednesday, April 3, 2024VirtualLPN & Medical Assistant Virtual Hiring EventMultiple Locations11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.Learn more about Licensed Practical Nurse and Medical Assistant opportunities at WellSpan Health.Register (https://intsignup.indeed.com/interview/494fb967-33f8-4704-ac98-ffc9c5814ab6?from=eventspage) APR 3 2024VirtualLPN & Medical Assistant Virtual Hiring EventMultiple LocationsRegister (https://intsignup.indeed.com/interview/494fb967-33f8-4704-ac98-ffc9c5814ab6?from=eventspage) See More EventsFull-time Day/Evening7:00am to 7:30pmThree 12-hour shifts per weekEvery third weekendEvery other Holiday requiredWeekend differentialThe ED is a fast paced environment where nursing staff care for patients of all ages with emergency medical complaints. The high volume GSH ED sees about 45,000 patients each year. Our highly trained staff are supported by a Director, Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager, Clinical Coordinators, Clinical Educator, and On-Boarding Specialists. The ED specific orientation is comprehensive to include care for high risk patients, life threatening conditions and illnesses, as well as care of patients with psychiatric disorders, and lower acuity patients. Certifications covered in orientation are BLS, ACLS, and PALS. Come join our skilled team and work alongside our expert providers, specialists, and ancillary healthcare providers to deliver high quality care to our patients.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 Responsibilities
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 the job description.
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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
QualificationsMinimum Education:
Diploma Program Required or
Associates Degree Required
Bachelors Degree Nursing (BSN) Preferred
Work Experience:
Emergency Department 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
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