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Full Time
10/1/2024
Lancaster, PA 17602
(16.1 miles)
Summary Job Description LOCATION: Lancaster, PAHOURS: Full Time (36 hours per week). Day Shift (7am-7pm). Rotating weekends and holidays.SIGN ON BONUS: Up to $20,000 (prorated based on FTE), with 18-month commitment.POSITION SUMMARY: Assume responsibility and accountability as defined by the American Nurses Association standards of nursing practice. The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice is a newly licensed new to practice RN or RN with less than 15 months of experience that demonstrates basic safe practice within the organizational professional practice model. The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice seeks guidance to integrate concepts, knowledge, skills and attitudes to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice. The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice exhibits Penn Medicine's experience standards which reflect its mission and are embedded in the professional practice competency domains.The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice is accountable for the provision of direct care to patients who may range in age from infancy to the elderly and demonstrates within the competency domains of Continuous Quality Improvement, Evidence Based Practice and Research, Leadership, Person and Family Centered Care, Professionalism, Safety, Teamwork and Technology/Informatics.The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice works closely with the interprofessional health care team to facilitate the coordination of care across the continuum. The nurse focuses on developing the knowledge and skills necessary to provide individualized care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, safety, and age-appropriate considerations of assigned patients.The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice requires consultation with more experienced clinicians and benefits from feedback while demonstrating growth in the ability to care for increasingly complex patients. The nurse demonstrates how nursing practice impacts the organizational vision, mission, and goals and the care delivery system. The nurse complies with all regulations and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies.The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice must complete all Clinical Nurse 1 competencies and is expected to advance to the Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague level by 18 months of professional practice.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:Incorporates the Lancaster General Health mission, vision and values into planning patient care.Functions as an independent and interdependent member of the health care team as defined in unit based Plan for Provision of Care.Performs patient assessments, focusing on physiologic, psychological, and cognitive functions. Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes and adapts the plan of care based on recognized trends and changes. Collects and manages comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or the situation.Analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnosis or issues. Formulates age-appropriate and culturally and ethically sensitive plan of careImplements care in a knowledgeable manner and coordinates patient care across several disciplines and among caregivers.Provides leadership to other members of the team by effectively communicating expected standards of care and encouraging and supporting team members and their contributions.Demonstrates an understanding of and a commitment to our values of privacy, quality, respect, service and teamwork.Assigns, delegates, and supervises other employees and intervenes as appropriate to assure that the plan of care is carried out, continuity of care is provided and that established outcomes are achieved through availability and appropriated utilization of human, material and financial resources.Educates patients about healthy practices and treatment modalities.Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practices. Utilizes technology where appropriate.Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services.SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:Manages rapidly changing situations following established protocols, coordinating and accessing appropriate health team members and resources, and documenting events.Participates in process improvement activities with an emphasis on increasing continuity in the nurse to patient relationship, minimizing rework and redundancies; constantly seeks ways to improve processes, increase efficiency, finds solutions to current situations or develops new methods and procedures.Completes mandatory education and training that includes review of age-specific needs, caring behaviors, and interpersonal skills as defined by unit based Plan for Provision of Care.Maintains a safe working environment through compliance with established evidence-based practice policies and procedures and timely reporting of safety variances.Projects pride in their work as exhibited in day-to-day interactions with staff, coworkers, patients and all those they come in contact with.Seeks experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge.Provides supervision, including guidance, counseling and mentoring, to targeted peers and subordinates to enhance the learning experiences and improve the professional practice environment within the designated work setting.Participates in the employee performance process related to peers and subordinate team members; address employee problems, complaints, disputes or requests as the first level of supervision; evaluates their performance post hire.Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required.Other duties as assigned.JOB REQUIREMENTSMINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: RN Licensure is required, issued by the PA Board of Nursing or a Temporary Practice Permit until an RN license is obtained.Individuals with Temporary Practice Permits must sit for their NCLEX within 60 days of starting in their RN role. A graduate registered nurse may only practice professional nursing under supervision and if the graduate registered nurse holds a current temporary practice permit. Supervision means that a licensed registered nurse is physically present in the area or unit where the graduate registered nurse is practicing.All Clinical Nurse 1 RN's will be required to successfully complete the Nurse Residency Program.CPR Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support, formerly Healthcare Provider (AHA Heart Saver AMA CPR/BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.A health care provider in good standing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state health insurance programs, i.e. not excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal or state health insurance program.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: As outline in unit based Plan for Provision of Care.Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. For Magnet designated RN positions, BSN or higher level nursing degree is required for incumbents based upon previously established parameters; or within three (3) years of placement in position for incumbents who started after 07/01/2020. Disclaimer: This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards. The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute. The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole. Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely. #LI-LJ1Benefits At A Glance:PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees:100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health SciencesPaid Time Off and Paid HolidaysShift, Weekend and On-Call DifferentialsHealth, Dental and Vision CoverageShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityRetirement Savings Account with Company MatchingChild Care SubsidiesOnsite Gym and Fitness ClassesDisclaimerPENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.Search Firm Representatives please read carefully: PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH , and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH as a result of the referral or through other means.LGH Full Time Posted on 09/26/2024
Full Time
10/7/2024
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(40.4 miles)
At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health.Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team! We are actively looking to hire talented LicensedTherapists in the Sherry Hill, NJ area who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence.*Sign-On Bonus provided***BRAND NEW LOCATION - OPENING MID-JANUARY 2025 Is this you Wanting to deliver high quality behavioral healthcare.Seeking work life balance.Interested in growing professionally.What we offer Therapists:The ability to work closely with adults and the child/adolescent populations. Telemedicine and in-person flexibility at the present time. Generous ‘above market’ compensation with unlimited/uncapped earnings. Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), paid parental leave, holidays, EAP and more. Collegial work environment. Newly designed and modern offices. Full administrative support. Latest in digital technology. Strong work/life balance..Sign-on BonusEarnings in the range of $75,000 - $100,000 + annually. Licensed Therapists are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking Licensed Therapists that are:Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)/ Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) / Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).Holding active New Jersey licenses.Jenni GreeneDirector, Practice DevelopmentLifeStance Health, Inc.(cell): (email):About LifeStance HealthLifeStance is a national provider of mental healthcare services focused on evidenced-based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. The company employs psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists throughout the US. LifeStance Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees.Our values:Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.
Full Time
10/7/2024
Newark, DE 19711
(32.5 miles)
Do you want to work at one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation ChristianaCare is currently recruiting for a Clinical Pharmacist to join our team.Life is full of choices, and ChristianaCare recognizes whom you work for is an important decision. Choose an organization that values pharmacy services and provides the opportunity to impact the health of our community adhering to our Core Values and Behaviors guided by Excellence and Love.This position is full-time (40 hours weekly, 8-hour shifts) that primarily works day shift with an evening shift component and a weekend/holiday requirement; currently every 3rd weekend and 2-3 holiday shifts per year.Why ChristianaCare At the Newark Campus, operations run through a network of inpatient pharmacists, including a central pharmacy and satellite pharmacies that focus on critical care, emergency medicine, heart failure, investigational drugs, neonates, oncology, pediatrics, perioperative services, sterile and non-sterile compounding, transplant, and trauma.Clinical services include robust acute and ambulatory care services. In the acute care setting, the department employs a decentralized model of practice, placing pharmacists directly into patient care units as part of a multidisciplinary team.Generous PTO plan and 12-Week Fully Paid Parental Leave403(b) with competitive employer match and Defined Contribution Retirement PlanNot-for-profit organization eligible with the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) programPharmacy Board Certification reimbursementAs a Clinical Pharmacist you will:Participate in direct patient care through daily interdisciplinary rounds.Manage specific medication therapies per approved policies (e.g., warfarin, aminoglycosides, vancomycin, IV to PO conversions, renal dose adjustments, indication-directed dosing adjustments, selection of surgical prophylaxis medications)Evaluate drug efficacy, monitor therapeutic goals and outcomes, and review for contraindications/precautionsOrder and evaluate laboratory tests per approved protocols to support medication therapy monitoringIdentify opportunities during chart review for counseling and medication history completionCommunicate recommendations directly with providerElectronically document interventions and provide sign out as appropriateOpportunities to serve as a preceptor for both pharmacy students and residentsProvide drug information to allied healthcare professionals and fulfill provider-initiated pharmacy consultsAssist with projects such as MUEs, drug monographs, and performance improvement activitiesReview and interpret provider orders and dispense medicationCoordinate and supervise work-place activitiesAssume responsibility of the satellite pharmacies including the sterile product processing in the IV Admixture Service lab and OR pharmacyEducation and Experience Requirements:Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy or PharmD degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy requiredASHP-accredited pharmacy residency preferred or equivalent experience (3 years acute care)Board certification preferredCurrent licensure (or eligible to reciprocate) in the State of DelawareAbout ChristianaCare:ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic health systems, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, hospital care at home, medical aid units, three hospitals (1,300 beds). We provide a Level I trauma center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women's health. We rank 21st in the nation for hospital admissions and 6th for admission of stroke patients. ChristianaCare is a not-for-profit teaching health system with our outstanding, data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care. ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care!If you 're inspired to make a difference, we invite you to become a ChristianaCare caregiver.
Full Time
10/1/2024
Bel Air, MD 21014
(44.9 miles)
Job DescriptionNomad Health seeks an experienced Medical-Surgical registered nurse for a travel assignment in MD.Take the next step in your healthcare career and join Nomad Health as a Medical-Surgical travel nurse. As a traveler with Nomad, you get access to industry-leading pay, outstanding benefits, and our knowledgeable Nomad Navigator support team.QUALIFICATIONSMinimum one year of RN experienceOne yearMedical-Surgical experience within the last two years as an RNHave an active RN license or be willing to obtain a Registered Nurse license in MDRN degree from an accredited registered nurse programBLS and all relevant Medical-Surgical/department-specific certifications requiredRegister for a Nomad Health account to view full job details and applyNOMAD BENEFITSMajor medical and dental plans available on your first day of work401(k) with employer matching availableReimbursement for travel to your assignmentHousing stipendWeekly deposits direct to your bank accountWe work with thousands of travel nurses all over the country, in a wide variety of specialties and disciplines. To apply as a travel RN with us, you must have an active Professional Registered Nursing License or be willing to obtain one in the state you’re applying to, evidence of a minimum of one year RN work experience, and evidence of at least one year of Medical-Surgical experience within the last two years. In addition, you must have a Bachelor’s or Associate degree in nursing from an accredited registered nursing program, as well as a Basic Life Support (BLS) and all other relevant specialty/department certifications.At Nomad, we want to give you the tools you need to succeed. Our Nomad Navigators are passionate about helping you get to the bedside as quickly and efficiently as possible. They can help you with your application, credentialing, and finding housing. Our Navigators have experience working with travel nurses and can even help with on-the-job concerns if any arise while on assignment, and can provide clinician-to-clinician support.In addition to real hands-on support, we have a benefits package that was explicitly built for traveling clinicians and includes a housing stipend, partial travel reimbursement, and major medical and dental plans available on your first day of work. We also have a 401(k) program with employer matching options, a user-friendly digital timekeeping process, and weekly direct deposits.With your Nomad Health account, you get access to our unique digital platform; a platform built to help you land your perfect assignment. Move your travel healthcare career forward and find your next job today.We are seeking experienced RNs in a number of specialties to fill critical roles across the country: Medical Surgical NurseEmergency Room NurseStep-Down NurseTelemetry NurseICU NurseOperating Room NurseLabor and Delivery NurseCath Lab NursePsychiatric NurseAnd more travel RN jobs!
Full Time
10/1/2024
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(32.6 miles)
Position Overview:The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for providing personal medical care and assistance with daily living activities that improve quality of life by allowing our patients to remain in their home (or facility) while adhering to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times.Essential Job Functions:Perform, assist, evaluate and document medical care, such as:Basic first aidTaking weight and vital signsCatheter and bowel care, including I&O monitoringRange of motion exercises, exercises as assigned by a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language PathologistAmbulation, transfer and positioning with wheelchairs and other non-life support medical equipment and devicesPrepare meals according to dietary and nutritional needsCare for patient’s special conditions and needs within scope of authorized tasksHelp patient maintain good personal hygiene, such as:Assistance with bathing, toileting, grooming, shaving, skin and nail care, oral hygiene, dressing and eatingThorough completion and coordination of all required documentation, such as:Maintaining and completing the necessary patient/family and Company documentation records upon conclusion of each visitObserve and report significant changes in patient’s condition to the (RN) Nursing SupervisorProvide hands-on personal care and performance of simple procedures as an extension of therapy or nursing services.Provide services that are ordered by the physician in the plan of care and that the aide is permitted to perform under state law.Requirements:High school graduate or GED*Current, unrestricted certification or proof of training as required by the stateCurrent CPR certificationDemonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with aide care and policies and proceduresValid Driver’s License and Acceptable MVR*not applicable if the patient is the child/loved one of the Certified Nursing AssistantOngoing Education:An Aide must receive at least 12 hours of in-service training during each 12-month period. In-service training may occur while an aide is furnishing care to a patient.Other Skills/Abilities:• Attention to detail• Time Management• Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution• Good organization and communication skillsPhysical Requirements:• Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English• Must be able to travel• Must be able to lift 50 pounds• Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting• Must be able to sit and climb stairs• Must have visual and hearing acuity• Must have strong sense of smell and touch• Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance• Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transportEnvironment:• Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions• Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseasesOther Duties:• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action: Aveanna provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Aveanna complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Position OverviewThe Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for providing personal medical care and assistance with daily living activities that improve quality of life by allowing our patients to remain in their home while adhering to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times.Essential Job Functions• Perform, assist, evaluate and document medical care, such as:o Basic first aido Taking weight and vital signso Catheter and bowel care, including I&O monitoringo Range of motion exercises, exercises as assigned by a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologisto Ambulation, transfer and positioning with wheelchairs and other non-life support medical equipment and deviceso Prepare meals according to dietary and nutritional needso Care for patient’s special conditions and needs within scope of authorized tasks• Help patient maintain good personal hygiene, such as:o Assistance with bathing, toileting, grooming, shaving, skin and nail care, oral hygiene, dressing and eating• Thorough completion and coordination of all required documentation, such as:o Maintaining and completing the necessary patient/family and Company documentation records upon conclusion of each visito Observe and report significant changes in patient’s condition to the (RN) Nursing Supervisor• Provide hands-on personal care and performance of simple procedures as an extension of therapy or nursing services.• Provide services that are ordered by the physician in the plan of care and that the aide is permitted to perform under state law.Requirements• High school graduate or GED• Current, unrestricted certification or proof of training as required by the state• Current CPR certification• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with aide care and policies and proceduresAdditional state specific requirements:• Continuing Education as required by state• Georgia:o Successful completion of Nurse Aide training and competency evaluation program pursuant to the requirements of 42 CFR part 483, Subpart D; oro Health Care or Personal Care credentialing program recognized and approved by the state; oro Successful completion of 40 hour training program provided by a private home care provider which addresses at least the areas specified in the PHCP rules• Illinois:o Appropriate clearing of Illinois Department of Public Health – Health Care Worker Registry,o Successful completion of Long-Term Care Assistants and Aides Training Programs Code; oro Documentation of current registration from another state; oro Successful completion of a Nursing Arts Program which included at least 40 hours of supervised clinical experience from an accredited nursing program as evidenced by diploma, certificate or other written verification from the school and proof of successful completion of the written portion of the Department established nursing assistant competency test; oro Successful completion of a US military Training Program that includes the content of the Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program as evidenced by a diploma, certification DD-214, or other written verification and successful completion of the written portion of the Department-established nursing assistant competency evaluation Proof of completion of a nursing program in a foreign country.• Colorado(Nursing Aide Services):o (A) The agency shall select nurse aides on the basis of such factors as the ability to read, write, carry out directions, effectively communicate to demonstrate competency in the provision of care and services safely and effectively and treat consumers with dignity and respect to person and property.o (B) The agency shall ensure that each nurse aide it employs is certified by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies within four (4) months of starting employment and that certification remains current. Each aide that provide care and services before certification shall be supervised in the home by direct observation at least weekly for the first month of employment and every two (2) weeks thereafter until certification is obtained.o Ongoing Education: An Aide must receive at least 12 hours of in-service training during each 12-month period. In-service training may occur while an aide is furnishing care to a patient.Other Skills/Abilities• Attention to detail• Time Management• Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution• Good organization and communication skillsPhysical Requirements• Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English• Must be able to travel• Must be able to lift 50 pounds• Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting• Must be able to sit and climb stairs• Must have visual and hearing acuity• Must have strong sense of smell and touch• Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance• Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transportEnvironment• Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions• Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseasesOther Duties• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.Notice for Job Applicants Residing in California
Full Time
10/1/2024
Lancaster, PA 17602
(16.1 miles)
Summary Job Description Job DescriptionLOCATION: Lancaster, PAHOURS: Part-Time (20 hours/week). 11:00am to 5:30pm. Every 3rd weekend either scheduled to work or on-call. 2-3 holiday requirement per year, either scheduled to work, or on-call.SIGN ON BONUS: Up to $15,000 (based on FTE), with 2 year commitment. Eligibility rules apply, including 15 months or greater RN experience. External applicants only.POSITION SUMMARY: Assume responsibility and accountability as defined by the American Nurses Association standards of nursing practice. The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice is a newly licensed new to practice RN or RN with less than 15 months of experience that demonstrates basic safe practice within the organizational professional practice model. The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice seeks guidance to integrate concepts, knowledge, skills and attitudes to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice. The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice exhibits Penn Medicine's experience standards which reflect its mission and are embedded in the professional practice competency domains.The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice is accountable for the provision of direct care to patients who may range in age from infancy to the elderly and demonstrates within the competency domains of Continuous Quality Improvement, Evidence Based Practice and Research, Leadership, Person and Family Centered Care, Professionalism, Safety, Teamwork and Technology/Informatics.The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice works closely with the interprofessional health care team to facilitate the coordination of care across the continuum. The nurse focuses on developing the knowledge and skills necessary to provide individualized care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, safety, and age-appropriate considerations of assigned patients.The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice requires consultation with more experienced clinicians and benefits from feedback while demonstrating growth in the ability to care for increasingly complex patients. The nurse demonstrates how nursing practice impacts the organizational vision, mission, and goals and the care delivery system. The nurse complies with all regulations and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies.The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice must complete all Clinical Nurse 1 competencies and is expected to advance to the Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague level by 18 months of professional practice.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:Incorporates the Lancaster General Health mission, vision and values into planning patient care.Functions as an independent and interdependent member of the health care team as defined in unit based Plan for Provision ofCare.Performs patient assessments, focusing on physiologic, psychological, and cognitive functions. Evaluates progress towardattainment of outcomes and adapts the plan of care based on recognized trends and changes. Collects and managescomprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or the situation.Analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnosis or issues. Formulates age-appropriate and culturally and ethicallysensitive plan of careImplements care in a knowledgeable manner and coordinates patient care across several disciplines and among caregivers.Provides leadership to other members of the team by effectively communicating expected standards of care and encouragingand supporting team members and their contributions.Demonstrates an understanding of and a commitment to our values of privacy, quality, respect, service and teamwork.Assigns, delegates, and supervises other employees and intervenes as appropriate to assure that the plan of care is carriedout, continuity of care is provided and that established outcomes are achieved through availability and appropriated utilizationof human, material and financial resources.Educates patients about healthy practices and treatment modalities.Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practices. Utilizes technology where appropriate.Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services.SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:Manages rapidly changing situations following established protocols, coordinating and accessing appropriate health teammembers and resources, and documenting events.Participates in process improvement activities with an emphasis on increasing continuity in the nurse to patient relationship,minimizing rework and redundancies; constantly seeks ways to improve processes, increase efficiency, finds solutions tocurrent situations or develops new methods and procedures.Completes mandatory education and training that includes review of age-specific needs, caring behaviors, and interpersonalskills as defined by unit based Plan for Provision of Care.Maintains a safe working environment through compliance with established evidence-based practice policies and proceduresand timely reporting of safety variances.Projects pride in their work as exhibited in day-to-day interactions with staff, coworkers, patients and all those they come incontact with.Seeks experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills andknowledge.Provides supervision, including guidance, counseling and mentoring, to targeted peers and subordinates to enhance thelearning experiences and improve the professional practice environment within the designated work setting.Participates in the employee performance process related to peers and subordinate team members; address employeeproblems, complaints, disputes or requests as the first level of supervision; evaluates their performance post hire.Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required.Other duties as assigned.JOB REQUIREMENTSMINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: RN Licensure is required, issued by the PA Board of Nursing or a Temporary Practice Permit until an RN license is obtained.Individuals with Temporary Practice Permits must sit for their NCLEX within 60 days of starting in their RN role. A graduate registered nurse may only practice professional nursing under supervision and if the graduate registered nurse holds a current temporary practice permit. Supervision means that a licensed registered nurse is physically present in the area or unit where the graduate registered nurse is practicing. All Clinical Nurse 1 RN's will be required to successfully complete the Nurse Residency Program.CPR Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support, formerly Healthcare Provider (AHA Heart SaverAMA CPR/BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.A health care provider in good standing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state health insurance programs, i.e.not excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal or state health insurance program.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: As outline in unit based Plan for Provision of Care.Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. For Magnet designated RN positions, BSN or higher level nursing degree isrequired for incumbents based upon previously established parameters; or within two (2) years of placement in position forincumbents who started after 07/01/2020. COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS Attention/Concentration: The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to focus on certain aspects of current experience and reject others.The position requires the ability to attend to a specific stimulus without being distracted by extraneous environmental stimuli. The individual must be able to attend to environmental detail with the ability to separate essential from non-essential or irrelevant stimuli. The attention skills required are generally considered to be automatic - - passive, but focused with an intact capacity for select perception.New Learning and Memory: The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to learn and retain material.The position requires that an individual be able to learn new tasks quickly and effectively. Job requirements change frequently. The ability to understand and carry out detailed, involved instructions is mandatory.Problem Solving, Reasoning and Creative Thinking: The following level of ability that is essential for the jobholder to think (in order to solve a problem) by combining two or more elements from past experience or imaginative thought.The position deals with issues or problems that often require thoughtful reasoning before arriving at approaches or solutions. Some independent thought, planning or origination of options and solutions is necessary. The individual must have the ability to apply principles of reasoning and problem solving to resolve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.APTITUDES: The following are essential requirements of the position in relation to job-worker situations. These items describe how a worker must adapt, adjust, conform or act.Leadership, control and planning: Ability to accept responsibility for leadership, direction, control, planning, negotiating, organizing, directing, supervising, formulating practices, or making final decisions.Performing under stressful conditions: Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual, or dangerous situations, or in situations in which working speed and sustained attention are critical aspects of the job. Is subject to danger or risk, or to tension as a regular, consistent part of the job.Variety and change: Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure involving significant differences in technologies, techniques, procedures, environmental factors, physical demands, or work situations.Communication: Ability to exchange information with others clearly and concisely; to present ideas, facts and technical information.Interpersonal relations: Ability to maintain relationships that facilitate task accomplishment; to cooperate and resolve conflicts; to recognize needs and be sensitive of others. EQUIPMENT USAGE REQUIREMENTS Equipment/Tools: Computer, Phone, Copier, Printer, Fax, Office Supplies, Monitoring Equipment, Medical EquipmentSoftware: Microsoft Office Products, Currently used propriety nursing software (applicable to unit) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Rarely 0-10%; Occasionally 11-35%; Frequently 36-70%; Continuously 71-100%Body Position/Movement:Sit: OccasionallyStand: FrequentlyWalk: FrequentlyBend: FrequentlyPush: FrequentlyPull: RarelyKneel/Squat: RarelyReach: FrequentlyTwist: OccasionallyBalance: FrequentlyClimb: RarelyLifting: Degree of physical exertion is:Heavy, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Sensory Abilities specifically required:VisionHearingTouch/Feeling PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT WORKING CONDITIONS:Position involves exposure to the following harmful elements:Bio hazardous WasteBlood borne PathogensRadioactive Agents Disclaimer: This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards. The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute. The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole. Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely.Benefits At A Glance:PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees:100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health SciencesPaid Time Off and Paid HolidaysShift, Weekend and On-Call DifferentialsHealth, Dental and Vision CoverageShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityRetirement Savings Account with Company MatchingChild Care SubsidiesOnsite Gym and Fitness ClassesDisclaimerPENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.Search Firm Representatives please read carefully: PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH , and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH as a result of the referral or through other means.LGH Part Time Posted on 10/03/2024
Full Time
10/7/2024
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(40.4 miles)
Full Time
10/1/2024
Newark, DE 19711
(32.5 miles)
CVOR Nurse -$50,000.00 Sign-On-BonusFull-time - Day shift - Monday-Friday but will require flexibility to work the Mid shifts and take Open Heart Call, as required.Are you interested in driving healthcare forward Some of the best hospital care available in the United States is right here in Delaware!ChristianaCare, a healthcare organization with over 1200 beds between two Magnet® recognized hospitals (Christiana and Wilmington) and the only Level 1 Trauma service on the East Coast corridor between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Honored repeatedly as "One of America’s Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report!HighlightsThree times Recognized as Magnet Status Hospitals (Christiana & Wilmington)Growth Opportunities defined by our Clinical Ladder.Competitive pay with shift differentials and generous paid time off.Robust Benefits PackageWe are currently recruiting for a full-time experienced Registered Nurse to work in our Operating Room on the Open Heart Team at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE.The selected RN will be an upbeat Operating Room Registered Nurse with Open Heart experience who wants to be a part of a growing operating room team passionate about providing excellent clinical outcomes through caring service to our patients and their families.This position shift is predominately a Day shift and Monday-Friday but will require flexibility to work the Mid shifts and take Open Heart Call, as required.Requirements:BSN preferredCommitment to obtaining within three years of date of hire can be considered with relevant experience.Current RN licensure required3 years or more Operating Room experience required2-3 years of Open Heart Team experience preferredThe successful and CVOR experienced candidate may be eligible for a $50,000 sign-on bonus to be paid over a period of 24 months
Full Time
9/17/2024
Bel Air, MD 21014
(44.9 miles)
Job DescriptionNomad Health seeks an experienced Medical-Surgical registered nurse for a travel assignment in MD.Take the next step in your healthcare career and join Nomad Health as a Medical-Surgical travel nurse. As a traveler with Nomad, you get access to industry-leading pay, outstanding benefits, and our knowledgeable Nomad Navigator support team.QUALIFICATIONSMinimum one year of RN experienceOne yearMedical-Surgical experience within the last two years as an RNHave an active RN license or be willing to obtain a Registered Nurse license in MDRN degree from an accredited registered nurse programBLS and all relevant Medical-Surgical/department-specific certifications requiredRegister for a Nomad Health account to view full job details and applyNOMAD BENEFITSMajor medical and dental plans available on your first day of work401(k) with employer matching availableReimbursement for travel to your assignmentHousing stipendWeekly deposits direct to your bank accountWe work with thousands of travel nurses all over the country, in a wide variety of specialties and disciplines. To apply as a travel RN with us, you must have an active Professional Registered Nursing License or be willing to obtain one in the state you’re applying to, evidence of a minimum of one year RN work experience, and evidence of at least one year of Medical-Surgical experience within the last two years. In addition, you must have a Bachelor’s or Associate degree in nursing from an accredited registered nursing program, as well as a Basic Life Support (BLS) and all other relevant specialty/department certifications.At Nomad, we want to give you the tools you need to succeed. Our Nomad Navigators are passionate about helping you get to the bedside as quickly and efficiently as possible. They can help you with your application, credentialing, and finding housing. Our Navigators have experience working with travel nurses and can even help with on-the-job concerns if any arise while on assignment, and can provide clinician-to-clinician support.In addition to real hands-on support, we have a benefits package that was explicitly built for traveling clinicians and includes a housing stipend, partial travel reimbursement, and major medical and dental plans available on your first day of work. We also have a 401(k) program with employer matching options, a user-friendly digital timekeeping process, and weekly direct deposits.With your Nomad Health account, you get access to our unique digital platform; a platform built to help you land your perfect assignment. Move your travel healthcare career forward and find your next job today.We are seeking experienced RNs in a number of specialties to fill critical roles across the country: Medical Surgical NurseEmergency Room NurseStep-Down NurseTelemetry NurseICU NurseOperating Room NurseLabor and Delivery NurseCath Lab NursePsychiatric NurseAnd more travel RN jobs!
Full Time
10/1/2024
Lancaster, PA 17602
(16.1 miles)
SummaryA 20-bed surgical unit that serves a patient population including Bariatric Surgery, thyroid surgery, vascular surgery and a variety of other surgeries. We work as a team to enhance the well-being of our highly motivated Bariatric Surgery and general surgery population. Job Description LOCATION: Lancaster, PAHOURS: Part time (24 hours a week). Night Shift 7pm-7am. Every third weekend and every third holiday.SIGN ON BONUS: Up to 15,000 (prorated based on FTE), with 2 year commitment. Eligibility rules apply, including 15+ months of RN experience. External applicants only.POSITION SUMMARY: Assume responsibility and accountability as defined by the American Nurses Association standards of nursing practice. The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague is an RN that practices as a full partner on the health care team and consistently demonstratessafe practice within the organizational professional practice model.The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague possesses the knowledge, skills and the attitude to effectively meet standards for competent professional nursing practice. The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague exhibits Penn Medicine's experience standards which reflect its mission and are embedded in the professional practice competency domains. The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague independently provides patient care through the application of the nursing process and accepts accountability for the nursing care of assigned patients. Assigned patients may range in age from infancy to the elderly.The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague demonstrates within the competency domains of Continuous Quality Improvement, Evidence Based Practice and Research, Leadership, Person and Family Centered Care, Professionalism, Safety, Technology/Informatics, and Teamwork.The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague works closely with the interprofessional health care team to facilitate the coordination of care across the continuum. The nurse focuses on expanding the knowledge and skills necessary to provide individualized care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, safety, and age-appropriate considerations of assigned patients.The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague seeks feedback in assuming leadership roles and provides feedback for improved clinical practice. The nurse demonstrates how nursing practice impacts the organizational vision, mission, and goals and the care delivery system. The nurse complies with all regulations and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:Incorporates the Lancaster General Health mission, vision and values into planning patient care.Functions as an independent and interdependent member of the health care team as defined in unit based Plan for Provision of Care.Performs patient assessments, focusing on physiologic, psychological, and cognitive functions. Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes and adapts the plan of care based on recognized trends and changes. Collects and manages comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or the situation.Analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnosis or issues. Formulates age-appropriate and culturally and ethically sensitive plan of careImplements care in a knowledgeable manner and coordinates patient care across several disciplines and among caregivers.Provides leadership to other members of the team by effectively communicating expected standards of care and encouraging and supporting team members and their contributions.Demonstrates an understanding of and a commitment to our values of privacy, quality, respect, service and teamwork.Assigns, delegates, and supervises other employees and intervenes as appropriate to assure that the plan of care is carried out, continuity of care is provided and that established outcomes are achieved through availability and appropriated utilization of human, material and financial resources.Educates patients about healthy practices and treatment modalities.Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practices. Utilizes technology where appropriate.Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services.SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:Manages rapidly changing situations following established protocols, coordinating and accessing appropriate health team members and resources, and documenting events.Participates in process improvement activities with an emphasis on increasing continuity in the nurse to patient relationship, minimizing rework and redundancies; constantly seeks ways to improve processes, increase efficiency, finds solutions to current situations or develops new methods and procedures.Completes mandatory education and training that includes review of age-specific needs, caring behaviors, and interpersonal skills as defined by unit based Plan for Provision of Care.Maintains a safe working environment through compliance with established evidence-based practice policies and procedures and timely reporting of safety variances.Projects pride in their work as exhibited in day-to-day interactions with staff, coworkers, patients and all those they come in contact with.Seeks experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge.Provides supervision, including guidance, counseling and mentoring, to targeted peers and subordinates to enhance the learning experiences and improve the professional practice environment within the designated work setting.Participates in the employee performance process related to peers and subordinate team members; address employee problems, complaints, disputes or requests as the first level of supervision; evaluates their performance post hire.Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required.Other duties as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:RN licensure is required, issued by the PA Board of Nursing.Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher level nursing degree is required. For Magnet designated RN positions, BSN or higher level nursing degree is required for incumbents based upon previously established parameters; or within two (2) years of placement in position for incumbents who started after 07/01/2020.Completion of the Nurse Residency Program or more than 15 months of practice.CPR Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support, formerly Healthcare Provider (AHA Heart Saver courses for CPR are not accepted) required within 30 days of hire.ACLS CertificationA health care provider in good standing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state health insurance programs, i.e. not excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal or state health insurance program.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:As outlined in unit based Plan for Provision of Care. Disclaimer: This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards. The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute. The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole. Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely. #LI-LJ1Benefits At A Glance:PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees:100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health SciencesPaid Time Off and Paid HolidaysShift, Weekend and On-Call DifferentialsHealth, Dental and Vision CoverageShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityRetirement Savings Account with Company MatchingChild Care SubsidiesOnsite Gym and Fitness ClassesDisclaimerPENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.Search Firm Representatives please read carefully: PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH , and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH as a result of the referral or through other means.LGH Part Time Posted on 09/20/2024
Full Time
10/7/2024
Newark, DE 19726
(44.4 miles)
At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health.Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team! We are actively looking to hire talented LicensedTherapists in the Manalapan, NJ area who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence.*BRAND NEW LOCATION OPENING MID-JANUARY 2025!!*Sign-On Bonus provided***Recently licensed and experienced candidates***Flexible availability**36 hours+/week* Is this you Wanting to deliver high quality behavioral healthcare.Seeking strong work life balance.Interested in growing professionally.What we offer Therapists:The ability to work closely with adults and the child/adolescent populations. Telemedicine and in-person flexibility at the present time. Generous ‘above market’ compensation with unlimited/uncapped earnings. Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), paid parental leave, holidays, EAP and more. Collegial work environment. Newly designed and modern offices. Full administrative support. Latest in digital technology. Strong work/life balance.Sign-on Bonus Earnings in the range of $75,000 - $100,000 + annually. Licensed Therapists are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking Licensed Therapists that are:Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)/ Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) / Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).Holding active New Jersey licenses - or applied recently. Jenni GreeneDirector, Practice DevelopmentLifeStance Health, Inc.(cell): (email):About LifeStance HealthLifeStance is a national provider of mental healthcare services focused on evidenced-based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. The company employs psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists throughout the US. LifeStance Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees.Our values:Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.
Full Time
10/5/2024
Newark, DE 19711
(32.5 miles)
Christiana Hospital is designated by the state of Delaware and verified by the American College of Surgeons as the state’s only Level I trauma center for adults in Delaware. This is the highest capability possible for a trauma center. As an integral part of Delaware’s trauma system, ChristianaCare provides statewide leadership and assistance with trauma response, strategic planning and education. ChristianaCare’s trauma program collaborates with state and private emergency-management personnel throughout Delaware to ensure that every injured person receives the same high-quality care and best possible chance for recovery. Our ED nurses care for patients experiencing medical, cardiac and trauma related emergencies. We seek an experienced Registered Nurse to care for the patients in our Christiana Emergency Department. Are you ready to make this exciting move Highlights:Recognized as Magnet Status Hospital three times!Growth Opportunities defined by our Clinical Ladder.We offer a robust benefits package. Our healthcare benefits include medical, dental & eyecare, starting day one! Enjoy generous paid time off, paid parental leave, competitive pay with shift differentials,tuition reimbursement. Additional benefits include, dependent care assistance, pet insurance, financial coaching, fitness & wellness reimbursements and discounts on multiple services and events. Work on a team that has an immediate impact on our patients and saves lives!Requirements:BSN required or commitment to obtaining within three years of date of hire.At least one year of experience in a med/surgical unit or ED required.BLS required.Hours:This is a Full Time Flex (72 hours per pay) position andaMidnightschedule of 7 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. Commitment required for every third weekend and 2 holidays per year.Bonus Details: The successful candidate may be eligible for a $10,000 sign on bonus to be paid over a period of 12 months.What our ED Nurses say: "Being an ED Nurse is the most rewarding profession because it challenges your mind with something new every shift. You never stop learning and no two days are the same.""The teamwork and the comradery in the Christiana ED are second to none. The relationships built with those standing next to you at the bedside make you realize your team can do anything together."
Full Time
10/3/2024
Bel Air, MD 21014
(44.9 miles)
Job DescriptionNomad Health seeks an experienced Medical Surgical - Telemetry registered nurse for a travel assignment in MD.Take the next step in your healthcare career and join Nomad Health as a Medical Surgical - Telemetry travel nurse. As a traveler with Nomad, you get access to industry-leading pay, outstanding benefits, and our knowledgeable Nomad Navigator support team.QUALIFICATIONSMinimum one year of RN experienceOne yearMedical Surgical - Telemetry experience within the last two years as an RNHave an active RN license or be willing to obtain a Registered Nurse license in MDRN degree from an accredited registered nurse programBLS and all relevant Medical Surgical - Telemetry/department-specific certifications requiredRegister for a Nomad Health account to view full job details and applyNOMAD BENEFITSMajor medical and dental plans available on your first day of work401(k) with employer matching availableReimbursement for travel to your assignmentHousing stipendWeekly deposits direct to your bank accountWe work with thousands of travel nurses all over the country, in a wide variety of specialties and disciplines. To apply as a travel RN with us, you must have an active Professional Registered Nursing License or be willing to obtain one in the state you’re applying to, evidence of a minimum of one year RN work experience, and evidence of at least one year of Medical Surgical - Telemetry experience within the last two years. In addition, you must have a Bachelor’s or Associate degree in nursing from an accredited registered nursing program, as well as a Basic Life Support (BLS) and all other relevant specialty/department certifications.At Nomad, we want to give you the tools you need to succeed. Our Nomad Navigators are passionate about helping you get to the bedside as quickly and efficiently as possible. They can help you with your application, credentialing, and finding housing. Our Navigators have experience working with travel nurses and can even help with on-the-job concerns if any arise while on assignment, and can provide clinician-to-clinician support.In addition to real hands-on support, we have a benefits package that was explicitly built for traveling clinicians and includes a housing stipend, partial travel reimbursement, and major medical and dental plans available on your first day of work. We also have a 401(k) program with employer matching options, a user-friendly digital timekeeping process, and weekly direct deposits.With your Nomad Health account, you get access to our unique digital platform; a platform built to help you land your perfect assignment. Move your travel healthcare career forward and find your next job today.We are seeking experienced RNs in a number of specialties to fill critical roles across the country: Medical Surgical NurseEmergency Room NurseStep-Down NurseTelemetry NurseICU NurseOperating Room NurseLabor and Delivery NurseCath Lab NursePsychiatric NurseAnd more travel RN jobs!
Full Time
10/1/2024
Lancaster, PA 17602
(16.1 miles)
Summary Job Description LOCATION: Lancaster, PAHOURS: Full-time 0.8 FTE (64 hours/2 weeks); Monday - Friday, 10-hour shifts 7:30 am to 6:00 pm (day off will change depending on the clinic's needs); occasional/rotating evening shifts. no weekends/no holidays,POSITION SUMMARY: Assume responsibility and accountability as defined by the American Nurses Association standards of nursing practice.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:Incorporates the Lancaster General Health mission, vision and values into planning patient care.Functions as an independent and interdependent member of the health care team as defined in unit based Plan for Provision of Care.Performs patient assessments, focusing on physiologic, psychological, and cognitive functions. Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes and adapts the plan of care based on recognized trends and changes. Collects and manages comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or the situation. Analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnosis or issues. Formulates age-appropriate and culturally and ethically sensitive plan of careImplements care in a knowledgeable manner and coordinates patient care across several disciplines and among caregivers. Provides leadership to other members of the team by effectively communicating expected standards of care and encouraging and supporting team members and their contributions.Demonstrates an understanding of and a commitment to our values of privacy, quality, respect, service and teamwork.Assigns, delegates, and supervises other employees and intervenes as appropriate to assure that the plan of care is carried out, continuity of care is provided and that established outcomes are achieved through availability and appropriated utilization of human, material and financial resources.Educates patients and family members about healthy practices and treatment modalities. Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practices. Utilizes technology where appropriate.Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services.Urgent Care sites only - administration of intravenous fluids and medication via, intramuscular, subcutaneous injections or by mouth.SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:Manages rapidly changing situations following established protocols, coordinating and accessing appropriate health team members and resources, and documenting events. Participates in process improvement activities with an emphasis on increasing continuity in the nurse to patient relationship, minimizing rework and redundancies; constantly seeks ways to improve processes, increase efficiency, finds solutions to current situations or develops new methods and procedures.Completes mandatory education and training that includes review of age-specific needs, caring behaviors, and interpersonal skills as defined by unit based Plan for Provision of Care.Maintains a safe working environment through compliance with established evidence-based practice policies and procedures and timely reporting of safety variances.Projects pride in their work as exhibited in day-to-day interactions with staff, coworkers, patients and all those they come in contact with.Seeks experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge.Provides supervision, including guidance, counseling and mentoring, to targeted peers and subordinates to enhance the learning experiences and improve the professional practice environment within the designated work setting.Participates in the employee performance process related to peers and subordinate team members; address employee problems, complaints, disputes or requests as the first level of supervision; evaluates their performance post hire.Other duties as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: RN license, issued by the PA Board of Nursing.CPR Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support, formerly Healthcare Provider (AHA Heart Saver courses for CPR are not accepted) required within 30 days of hire .Urgent Care and NSA positions require BLS Certification.A health care provider in good standing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state health insurance programs, i.e. not excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal or state health insurance program.This role requires occasional regional travel. Ability to travel to multiple sites is required.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) as outlined in unit based Plan for Provision of Care.Urgent Care positions prefer PALS.Urgent Care prefers ACLS Certification.Benefits At A Glance:PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees:100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health SciencesPaid Time Off and Paid HolidaysShift, Weekend and On-Call DifferentialsHealth, Dental and Vision CoverageShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityRetirement Savings Account with Company MatchingChild Care SubsidiesOnsite Gym and Fitness ClassesDisclaimerPENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.Search Firm Representatives please read carefully: PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH , and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH as a result of the referral or through other means.LGH Full Time Posted on 09/25/2024
Full Time
10/7/2024
Newark, DE 19726
(44.4 miles)
At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health.Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team! We are actively looking to hire talented LicensedTherapists in the Cherry Hill, NJ area who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence.*BRAND NEW LOCATION - OPENING MID-JANUARY 2025*Sign-On Bonus provided***Recently licensed and experienced candidates***Flexible availability**36 hours+/week* Is this you Wanting to deliver high quality behavioral healthcare.Seeking work life balance.Interested in growing professionally.What we offer Therapists:The ability to work closely with adults and the child/adolescent populations. Telemedicine and in-person flexibility at the present time. Generous ‘above market’ compensation with unlimited/uncapped earnings. Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), paid parental leave, holidays, EAP and more. Collegial work environment. Newly designed and modern offices. Full administrative support. Latest in digital technology. Strong work/life balance.Sign-on Bonus Earnings in the range of $75,000 - $100,000 + annually. Licensed Therapists are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking Licensed Therapists that are:Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)/ Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) / Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).Holding active New Jersey licenses - or applied recently. Jenni GreeneDirector, Practice DevelopmentLifeStance Health, Inc.(cell): (email):About LifeStance HealthLifeStance is a national provider of mental healthcare services focused on evidenced-based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. The company employs psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists throughout the US. LifeStance Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees.Our values:Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.
Full Time
10/7/2024
Elkton, MD 21922
(37.0 miles)
Do you want to work at one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation Life is full of choices, and ChristianaCare recognizes whom you work for is an important decision. Choose an organization that values pharmacy services and provides the opportunity to impact the health of our community adhering to our Core Values and Behaviors guided by Excellence and Love.The position requires a PGY1 residency and will actively participate in rounds for both ICU and other unit(s) as needed. In this position, you will serve as a clinical resource for providers and staff. You will also assist with antimicrobial stewardship program efforts, in addition to other listed duties and responsibilities that are central to our clinical pharmacy program.This position is full-time (40 hours weekly, 8-hour shifts) that primarily works day shift with an evening shift component and a weekend/holiday requirement; currently every 3rd weekend and 2-3 holiday shifts per year.Why ChristianaCare At the Cecil Campus, operations run through a network of inpatient pharmacies, including a central pharmacy that focus on critical care, emergency medicine, neonates, oncology, pediatrics, perioperative services, sterile and non-sterile compounding and trauma.Clinical services include robust acute and ambulatory care services. In the acute care setting, the department employs a decentralized model of practice, placing pharmacists directly into patient care units as part of a multidisciplinary team.Generous PTO plan and 12-Week Fully Paid Parental Leave403(b) with competitive employer match and Defined Contribution Retirement PlanNot-for-profit organization eligible with the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) programPharmacy Board Certification reimbursementEducation and Experience Requirements:BS degree requiredPharm.D. degree preferredASHP-Accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency requiredASHP-Accredited PGY2 Specialty Residency in Critical Care or equivalent experience (3 years critical care) preferredCritical Care Board Certification preferredCurrent licensure (or eligible to reciprocate) in the State of MarylandPrincipal Duties and Responsibilities:Round as a member of the interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive medication management for all assigned patientsAssist in discussions with patients and/or family members to help make informed decisions regarding pharmacotherapy optionsProvide accurate, unbiased, timely, and cost-effective drug information to medical, pharmacy, nursing and other health providersProvide drug therapy related education to assigned patient populationsProvide pharmacokinetic monitoring and therapeutic adjustments when a targeted medication is prescribedReview the patient medication history to determine which maintenance medications should be continued during the acute illnessProspectively evaluate all drug therapy for appropriate indication, dose, drug interactions, drug allergies, and monitor the patient’s pharmacotherapeutic regimen for effectiveness and adverse drug events (ADEs), and intervene as neededEducate patients and/or patients’ caregivers regarding medication therapies used to treat patients during and after acute illnessCollaborate with the unit dietitian to recommend modifications as indicated to optimize the nutritional regimenDocument clinical activities that include, but are not limited to, disease state management, general pharmacotherapeutic monitoring, pharmacokinetic monitoring, ADEs, education and other patient care activitiesAct as a liaison between the pharmacy department and the interdisciplinary team to educate health professionals regarding current drug-related policies, procedures, guidelines, and pathwaysEvaluate specific medication therapies consistent with departmental policy (e.g. anticoagulation, aminoglycosides and vancomycin)Appropriately convert/manage medications per P&T approved pharmacist policy (e.g. IV to PO and renal dose adjustment)Verify medication orders in the PharmNet computer database for assigned patient care areasParticipate in the investigation and resolution of missing dose issues on the unit when needed.Provide routine stewardship activities targeted at anti-infectives and other medications, including those that may be high risk for adverse events, high cost concerns, and inappropriate utilizationParticipate in reporting ADEs to institutional committees and national programs (e.g., the FDA MedWatch program)Participate in identifying and submitting events via Report2Learn (R2L) system and providing follow up assessment.Collaborate with medical staff, nursing, other members of the healthcare team, and hospital administration to prepare for accreditation and to address any deficiencies identifiedAbout ChristianaCare:ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic health systems, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, hospital care at home, medical aid units, three hospitals (1,300 beds). We provide a Level I trauma center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women's health. We rank 21st in the nation for hospital admissions and 6th for admission of stroke patients. ChristianaCare is a not-for-profit teaching health system with our outstanding, data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care. ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care!If you 're inspired to make a difference, we invite you to become a ChristianaCare caregiver!
Full Time
10/8/2024
Reading, PA 19610
(14.4 miles)
Job DescriptionNomad Health seeks an experienced Cardiovascular OR surgical tech for a travel assignment in PA.Take the next step in your healthcare career and join Nomad Health as a travel surgical technician or travel first assistant. As a traveler with Nomad, you get access to industry-leading pay, outstanding benefits, and our knowledgeable Nomad Navigator support team.QUALIFICATIONSTwo years minimum of total surgical tech experienceOne year minimum of experience within the last three years (specific jobs may require more)An active credential by the NBSTA or NCCT (CST, CSFA, or TS-C will be required depending on job)RN degree from an accredited registered nurse programRegister for a Nomad Health account to view full job details and applyNOMAD BENEFITSMajor medical and dental plans available on your first day of work401(k) with employer matching availableReimbursement for travel to your assignmentHousing stipendWeekly deposits direct to your bank accountSurgical techs are an integral part of a hospital’s healthcare team, and act as a surgeon’s right hand. They prepare surgical equipment and help surgical assists and surgeons before, during, and after a surgical procedure. Some on-the-job responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: coordinating with multidisciplinary facility team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans, maintaining accurate, detailed reports and records, and providing individualized, non-judgemental, non-discriminatory care to all patients, families, and staff.To apply as a surgical technologist with Nomad, you must have an active National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting- or National Center for Competency Testing-issued certification or active first assistant certification from NBSTSA, NCCSA or ABSA, as well as evidence of at least one year of experience as a Cardiovascular OR surgical tech or first assistant, and evidence of one year of experience within your specialty/modality within the past three years. If you are not certified, you must have at least 10 years of surgical tech experience, but it is ultimately up to each facility whether or not they accept non-certified surgical techs. In addition, you must have graduated from an accredited school within your discipline, and score 80% or higher on all Nomad Health competency exams.At Nomad, we want to give you the tools you need to succeed. Our Nomad Navigators are passionate about helping you get to the bedside as quickly and efficiently as possible. They can help you with your application, credentialing, and finding housing. Our Navigators have experience working with travel surgical techs and can even help with on-the-job concerns if any arise while on assignment.In addition to real hands-on support, we have a benefits package that was explicitly built for traveling clinicians and includes a housing stipend, partial travel reimbursement, and major medical and dental plans available on your first day of work. We also have a 401(k) program with employer matching options, a user-friendly digital timekeeping process, and weekly direct deposits.With your Nomad Health account, you get access to our unique digital platform; a platform built to help you land your perfect assignment. Move your travel healthcare career forward and find your next job today.We are seeking experienced surgical techs in a number of specialties to fill critical roles across the country: CardiothoracicColon and Rectal (GI)General Surg TechGynecology and ObstetricsGynecologic OncologyNeurologicalOphthalmicOral and MaxillofacialOrthopaedicOtorhinolaryngologyPediatricPlastics and MaxillofacialUrologyVascularAnd more surgical tech jobs!
Full Time
9/25/2024
Lancaster, PA 17602
(16.1 miles)
Summary0.9 night shift, three 12 hour shifts per week. Every third weekend, every other holiday rotation. Job Description Job DescriptionLOCATION: Lancaster, PAHOURS: Full-Time, Night Shift (36 hours/week). Every third weekends, every other holiday rotation.SIGN ON BONUS: Up to $20k Sign on Bonus for new graduate RNs. Based on FTE status.6 East/WestA 30-bed medical cardiac telemetry unit specializing in the care of coronary disease and arrhythmias. Our typical patient population includes STEMIs post-cardiac catheterization, pre-open heart surgeries, acute coronary syndrome rule outs, atrial fibrillation, and heart blocks.POSITION SUMMARY: Assume responsibility and accountability as defined by the American Nurses Association standards of nursing practice. The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice is a newly licensed new to practice RN or RN with less than 15 months of experience that demonstrates basic safe practice within the organizational professional practice model. The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice seeks guidance to integrate concepts, knowledge, skills and attitudes to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice. The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice exhibits Penn Medicine's experience standards which reflect its mission and are embedded in the professional practice competency domains.The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice is accountable for the provision of direct care to patients who may range in age from infancy to the elderly and demonstrates within the competency domains of Continuous Quality Improvement, Evidence Based Practice and Research, Leadership, Person and Family Centered Care, Professionalism, Safety, Teamwork and Technology/Informatics.The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice works closely with the interprofessional health care team to facilitate the coordination of care across the continuum. The nurse focuses on developing the knowledge and skills necessary to provide individualized care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, safety, and age-appropriate considerations of assigned patients.The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice requires consultation with more experienced clinicians and benefits from feedback while demonstrating growth in the ability to care for increasingly complex patients. The nurse demonstrates how nursing practice impacts the organizational vision, mission, and goals and the care delivery system. The nurse complies with all regulations and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies.The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice must complete all Clinical Nurse 1 competencies and is expected to advance to the Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague level by 18 months of professional practice.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:Incorporates the Lancaster General Health mission, vision and values into planning patient care.Functions as an independent and interdependent member of the health care team as defined in unit based Plan for Provision ofCare.Performs patient assessments, focusing on physiologic, psychological, and cognitive functions. Evaluates progress towardattainment of outcomes and adapts the plan of care based on recognized trends and changes. Collects and managescomprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or the situation.Analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnosis or issues. Formulates age-appropriate and culturally and ethicallysensitive plan of careImplements care in a knowledgeable manner and coordinates patient care across several disciplines and among caregivers.Provides leadership to other members of the team by effectively communicating expected standards of care and encouragingand supporting team members and their contributions.Demonstrates an understanding of and a commitment to our values of privacy, quality, respect, service and teamwork.Assigns, delegates, and supervises other employees and intervenes as appropriate to assure that the plan of care is carriedout, continuity of care is provided and that established outcomes are achieved through availability and appropriated utilizationof human, material and financial resources.Educates patients about healthy practices and treatment modalities.Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practices. Utilizes technology where appropriate.Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services.SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:Manages rapidly changing situations following established protocols, coordinating and accessing appropriate health teammembers and resources, and documenting events.Participates in process improvement activities with an emphasis on increasing continuity in the nurse to patient relationship,minimizing rework and redundancies; constantly seeks ways to improve processes, increase efficiency, finds solutions tocurrent situations or develops new methods and procedures.Completes mandatory education and training that includes review of age-specific needs, caring behaviors, and interpersonalskills as defined by unit based Plan for Provision of Care.Maintains a safe working environment through compliance with established evidence-based practice policies and proceduresand timely reporting of safety variances.Projects pride in their work as exhibited in day-to-day interactions with staff, coworkers, patients and all those they come incontact with.Seeks experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills andknowledge.Provides supervision, including guidance, counseling and mentoring, to targeted peers and subordinates to enhance thelearning experiences and improve the professional practice environment within the designated work setting.Participates in the employee performance process related to peers and subordinate team members; address employeeproblems, complaints, disputes or requests as the first level of supervision; evaluates their performance post hire.Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required.Other duties as assigned.JOB REQUIREMENTSMINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: RN Licensure is required, issued by the PA Board of Nursing or a Temporary Practice Permit until an RN license is obtained.Individuals with Temporary Practice Permits must sit for their NCLEX within 60 days of starting in their RN role.Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. For Magnet designated RN positions, BSN or higher level nursing degree is required for incumbents based upon previously established parameters; or within three (3) years of placement in position for incumbents who started after 07/01/2020.A graduate registered nurse may only practice professional nursing under supervision and if the graduate registered nurse holds a current temporary practice permit. Supervision means that a licensed registered nurse is physically present in the area or unit where the graduate registered nurse is practicing.All Clinical Nurse 1 RN's will be required to successfully complete the Nurse Residency Program.CPR Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support, formerly Healthcare Provider (AHA Heart Saver AMA CPR/BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.A health care provider in good standing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state health insurance programs, i.e.not excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal or state health insurance program.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: As outline in unit based Plan for Provision of Care. COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS Attention/Concentration: The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to focus on certain aspects of current experience and reject others.The position requires the ability to attend to a specific stimulus without being distracted by extraneous environmental stimuli. The individual must be able to attend to environmental detail with the ability to separate essential from non-essential or irrelevant stimuli. The attention skills required are generally considered to be automatic - - passive, but focused with an intact capacity for select perception.New Learning and Memory: The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to learn and retain material.The position requires that an individual be able to learn new tasks quickly and effectively. Job requirements change frequently. The ability to understand and carry out detailed, involved instructions is mandatory.Problem Solving, Reasoning and Creative Thinking: The following level of ability that is essential for the jobholder to think (in order to solve a problem) by combining two or more elements from past experience or imaginative thought.The position deals with issues or problems that often require thoughtful reasoning before arriving at approaches or solutions. Some independent thought, planning or origination of options and solutions is necessary. The individual must have the ability to apply principles of reasoning and problem solving to resolve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.APTITUDES: The following are essential requirements of the position in relation to job-worker situations. These items describe how a worker must adapt, adjust, conform or act.Leadership, control and planning: Ability to accept responsibility for leadership, direction, control, planning, negotiating, organizing, directing, supervising, formulating practices, or making final decisions.Performing under stressful conditions: Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual, or dangerous situations, or in situations in which working speed and sustained attention are critical aspects of the job. Is subject to danger or risk, or to tension as a regular, consistent part of the job.Variety and change: Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure involving significant differences in technologies, techniques, procedures, environmental factors, physical demands, or work situations.Communication: Ability to exchange information with others clearly and concisely; to present ideas, facts and technical information.Interpersonal relations: Ability to maintain relationships that facilitate task accomplishment; to cooperate and resolve conflicts; to recognize needs and be sensitive of others. EQUIPMENT USAGE REQUIREMENTS Equipment/Tools: Computer, Phone, Copier, Printer, Fax, Office Supplies, Monitoring Equipment, Medical EquipmentSoftware: Microsoft Office Products, Currently used propriety nursing software (applicable to unit) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Rarely 0-10%; Occasionally 11-35%; Frequently 36-70%; Continuously 71-100%Body Position/Movement:Sit: OccasionallyStand: FrequentlyWalk: FrequentlyBend: FrequentlyPush: FrequentlyPull: RarelyKneel/Squat: RarelyReach: FrequentlyTwist: OccasionallyBalance: FrequentlyClimb: RarelyLifting: Degree of physical exertion is:Heavy, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Sensory Abilities specifically required:VisionHearingTouch/Feeling PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT WORKING CONDITIONS:Position involves exposure to the following harmful elements:Bio hazardous WasteBlood borne PathogensRadioactive AgentsDisclaimer: This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards. The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute. The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole. Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely.Benefits At A Glance:PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees:100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health SciencesPaid Time Off and Paid HolidaysShift, Weekend and On-Call DifferentialsHealth, Dental and Vision CoverageShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityRetirement Savings Account with Company MatchingChild Care SubsidiesOnsite Gym and Fitness ClassesDisclaimerPENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.Search Firm Representatives please read carefully: PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH , and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH as a result of the referral or through other means.LGH Full Time Posted on 09/24/2024
Full Time
10/7/2024
Newark, DE 19726
(44.4 miles)
At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health.Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team! We are actively looking to hire talented LicensedTherapists in the Sherry Hill, NJ area who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence.*Sign-On Bonus provided***BRAND NEW LOCATION - OPENING MID-JANUARY 2025 Is this you Wanting to deliver high quality behavioral healthcare.Seeking work life balance.Interested in growing professionally.What we offer Therapists:The ability to work closely with adults and the child/adolescent populations. Telemedicine and in-person flexibility at the present time. Generous ‘above market’ compensation with unlimited/uncapped earnings. Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), paid parental leave, holidays, EAP and more. Collegial work environment. Newly designed and modern offices. Full administrative support. Latest in digital technology. Strong work/life balance..Sign-on BonusEarnings in the range of $75,000 - $100,000 + annually. Licensed Therapists are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking Licensed Therapists that are:Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)/ Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) / Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).Holding active New Jersey licenses.Jenni GreeneDirector, Practice DevelopmentLifeStance Health, Inc.(cell): (email):About LifeStance HealthLifeStance is a national provider of mental healthcare services focused on evidenced-based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. The company employs psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists throughout the US. LifeStance Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees.Our values:Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.
Full Time
10/7/2024
Wilmington, DE 19894
(44.4 miles)
Come and join us in the ChristianaCare Pharmacy - Dedicated to getting the right drug to the right patient at the right time!Why ChristianaCare At the Wilmington Campus, operations run through a network of inpatient pharmacies, including a central pharmacy and satellite pharmacies that focus on critical care, emergency medicine, heart failure, investigational drugs, oncology, perioperative services, sterile and non-sterile compounding, and trauma.Clinical services include robust acute and ambulatory care services. In the acute care setting, the department employs a decentralized model of practice, placing pharmacists directly into patient care units as part of a multidisciplinary teamChristianaCare is currently recruiting for a part time every other weekend Clinical Staff Pharmacist to work day/evening shift rotation at the Wilmington campus In-Patient Pharmacy. Holidays as required.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy or PharmD degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy requiredAt least one year of experience working as a pharmacist in an acute care hospital, or;Two years of previous experience working as a Pharmacy Intern, or Pharmacy Technician in an acute care hospital, orTwo years of experience as a pharmacist in an in-patient hospital other than acute care, a long term care setting, or an out-patient Infusion CenterCurrent licensure (or eligible to reciprocate) in the State of DelawarePRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Review and interpret provider's medication orders, evaluate drug efficacy, therapeutic goals and indications, review for contraindications/precautions, the patient's current status of health, and review drug profiles and patient's medical record for drug-drug, drug-food, drug-laboratory and drug-disease state(s) potentials.Resolve such problems in consultation with the prescriber and nurse and clarify questioned orders prior to dispensing the first dose.Evaluate specific medication therapies consistent with departmental policy; anticoagulation, aminoglycosides and vancomycinAppropriately convert/manage medications per P&T approved pharmacist policy; IV to PO and renal dose adjustmentReport, record, assess, and evaluate adverse drug reactions.Provide accurate, timely, and cost-effective drug information to medical, pharmacy, nursing, and other healthcare professionals.Coordinates and supervises work-place activities and resources; promotes professional competence; assures that services rendered and work performed are in accordance with specific standards; advises, assists, and supervises work of pharmacy technicians; assumes final responsibility for accuracy of their work; to include satellite pharmacies as well as sterile product processing in the IV Admixture Service lab, OR pharmacy and ambulatory chemotherapy areas, where the pharmacist is responsible for assuring USP 797 standards are consistently in compliance.
Full Time
10/8/2024
Reading, PA 19610
(14.4 miles)
Job DescriptionNomad Health seeks an experienced Cardiovascular OR surgical tech for a travel assignment in PA.Take the next step in your healthcare career and join Nomad Health as a travel surgical technician or travel first assistant. As a traveler with Nomad, you get access to industry-leading pay, outstanding benefits, and our knowledgeable Nomad Navigator support team.QUALIFICATIONSTwo years minimum of total surgical tech experienceOne year minimum of experience within the last three years (specific jobs may require more)An active credential by the NBSTA or NCCT (CST, CSFA, or TS-C will be required depending on job)RN degree from an accredited registered nurse programRegister for a Nomad Health account to view full job details and applyNOMAD BENEFITSMajor medical and dental plans available on your first day of work401(k) with employer matching availableReimbursement for travel to your assignmentHousing stipendWeekly deposits direct to your bank accountSurgical techs are an integral part of a hospital’s healthcare team, and act as a surgeon’s right hand. They prepare surgical equipment and help surgical assists and surgeons before, during, and after a surgical procedure. Some on-the-job responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: coordinating with multidisciplinary facility team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans, maintaining accurate, detailed reports and records, and providing individualized, non-judgemental, non-discriminatory care to all patients, families, and staff.To apply as a surgical technologist with Nomad, you must have an active National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting- or National Center for Competency Testing-issued certification or active first assistant certification from NBSTSA, NCCSA or ABSA, as well as evidence of at least one year of experience as a Cardiovascular OR surgical tech or first assistant, and evidence of one year of experience within your specialty/modality within the past three years. If you are not certified, you must have at least 10 years of surgical tech experience, but it is ultimately up to each facility whether or not they accept non-certified surgical techs. In addition, you must have graduated from an accredited school within your discipline, and score 80% or higher on all Nomad Health competency exams.At Nomad, we want to give you the tools you need to succeed. Our Nomad Navigators are passionate about helping you get to the bedside as quickly and efficiently as possible. They can help you with your application, credentialing, and finding housing. Our Navigators have experience working with travel surgical techs and can even help with on-the-job concerns if any arise while on assignment.In addition to real hands-on support, we have a benefits package that was explicitly built for traveling clinicians and includes a housing stipend, partial travel reimbursement, and major medical and dental plans available on your first day of work. We also have a 401(k) program with employer matching options, a user-friendly digital timekeeping process, and weekly direct deposits.With your Nomad Health account, you get access to our unique digital platform; a platform built to help you land your perfect assignment. Move your travel healthcare career forward and find your next job today.We are seeking experienced surgical techs in a number of specialties to fill critical roles across the country: CardiothoracicColon and Rectal (GI)General Surg TechGynecology and ObstetricsGynecologic OncologyNeurologicalOphthalmicOral and MaxillofacialOrthopaedicOtorhinolaryngologyPediatricPlastics and MaxillofacialUrologyVascularAnd more surgical tech jobs!
Full Time
9/24/2024
Lancaster, PA 17602
(16.1 miles)
Summary Job Description LOCATION: Lancaster, PAHOURS: Full-time 1.0 FTE (80 hours/2 weeks); primarily day shift Mon-Friday; occasional evening hours; no weekends; no holidays.POSITION SUMMARY: To provide nursing services to patients at a provider's office. Patient care includes care to patients in following age group: pediatric (infant to 12 years), adolescent (13 to 17 years), adult (18 to 64 years) and geriatric (over 64 years).ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:Provides clinical advice by phone/electronic correspondence based on clinical judgments and/or triage protocols in accordance with regulatory requirements and standards of practice. Consults with provider as necessary.Provides patient specific education including but not limited to preventive care, chronic disease management, acute diagnosis, medications and other areas pertinent to patient outcomes.Prepares patient for visit by using appropriate rooming standards tool.Administers injections and medications as prescribed by the provider and in accordance with department protocol, regulatory requirements and standards of practice. Prepares and assists providers with various procedures, minor surgeries and other exams as designated by the provider.Performs Point of Care Testing, including but not limited to hearing, flu, urine and strep tests.Collects blood or other laboratory specimens and prepares them for further testing.Authorizes prescription refills as instructed by the provider.Assists with test tracking and monitoring overdue results.Removes sutures and changes dressings on wounds as necessary.Assures exam rooms are adequately supplied and cleaned after each patient visit. Maintains and cleans medical instruments and equipment after each procedure.Assists provider and patient in reviewing and revising care plans and assesses patient progress. Follows up with patient between visits as necessary.Assists with proactive outreach for patients requiring preventive and chronic disease services.Performs care coordination activities among specialists and transitions of care to obtain all necessary patient information.Assists in coordination of referrals, education and community resources.Actively participates in performance improvement initiatives to improve overall patient experience and quality of care.Participates in daily huddles with the provider.Serves as a patient experience advocate by being a positive influence at all times when interacting with patients, visitors and colleagues. Communicates with all patients, visitors and colleagues in a professional manner while keeping customer service a top priority. Handles all patient information in a confidential manner according to Lancaster General Health privacy and confidentiality policies and procedures.SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:Performs various front office responsibilities as necessary.May require some regional travel - valid driver's license is required if traveling. Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required. Other duties as assigned.JOB REQUIREMENTSMINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Completion of a LPN or a RN educational programCurrent licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), issued by the PA State Board of Nursing AHA CPR/BLS certification required within 30 days of hire .This role requires occasional regional travel. Ability to travel to multiple sites is required.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:One (1) to Two (2) years of nursing experience in a primary or specialty care physician's office.Prior triage, emergency room, cardiac care, intensive care or other related specialty nursing experience.Benefits At A Glance:PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees:100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health SciencesPaid Time Off and Paid HolidaysShift, Weekend and On-Call DifferentialsHealth, Dental and Vision CoverageShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityRetirement Savings Account with Company MatchingChild Care SubsidiesOnsite Gym and Fitness ClassesDisclaimerPENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.Search Firm Representatives please read carefully: PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH , and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH as a result of the referral or through other means.LGH Full Time Posted on 10/04/2024
Full Time
10/7/2024
Newark, DE 19726
(44.4 miles)
Full Time
10/1/2024
Wilmington, DE 19894
(44.4 miles)
Registred Nurse (RN) - Wilmington Emergency Department - $10,000ChristianaCare was named one of “America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and named one of the top 5 Best Large Healthcare Employers by Forbes. This position is located in our Wilmington Hospital. A Wilmington landmark since 1890, our fully modernized Wilmington Hospital serves and provides ChristianaCare’s distinguished, high-quality health care in the heart of Wilmington. Our Wilmington Emergency Department houses a Level III Trauma Center. The 37 bed Wilmington ED serves patients with medical, cardiac and traumatic emergencies. We seek an experienced Registered Nurse for this team. Isn't this the opportunity you've been looking for Highlights:We are offering a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus!Three times recognized as Magnet Status Hospital!Growth Opportunities defined by our Clinical Ladder. We offer a robust benefits package. Our healthcare benefits include medical, dental & eyecare, starting day one! Enjoy generous paid time off, paid parental leave, competitive pay with shift differentials,tuition reimbursement. Additional benefits include, dependent care assistance, pet insurance, financial coaching, fitness & wellness reimbursements and discounts on multiple services and events. Work in an Emergency Department with a helipad with aero-medical transport capabilities! The Emergency Department is a participating trauma hospital in the Delaware Trauma System.2023 Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award winner!Requirements:BSN required or commitment to obtaining within three years of date of hire.At least one year of experience in a med/surgical unit or ED required.BLS required. ALCS strongly preferred.Schedule: This position is 7 p.m. - 7 a.m. This has a weekend and holiday requirement per company practice.Bonus Details: The successful candidate may be eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus to be paid over a period of 12 months.
Full Time
9/14/2024
York, PA 17404
(42.2 miles)
Job DescriptionNomad Health seeks an experienced General - Surgical Tech surgical tech for a travel assignment in PA.Take the next step in your healthcare career and join Nomad Health as a travel surgical technician or travel first assistant. As a traveler with Nomad, you get access to industry-leading pay, outstanding benefits, and our knowledgeable Nomad Navigator support team.QUALIFICATIONSTwo years minimum of total surgical tech experienceOne year minimum of experience within the last three years (specific jobs may require more)An active credential by the NBSTA or NCCT (CST, CSFA, or TS-C will be required depending on job)RN degree from an accredited registered nurse programRegister for a Nomad Health account to view full job details and applyNOMAD BENEFITSMajor medical and dental plans available on your first day of work401(k) with employer matching availableReimbursement for travel to your assignmentHousing stipendWeekly deposits direct to your bank accountSurgical techs are an integral part of a hospital’s healthcare team, and act as a surgeon’s right hand. They prepare surgical equipment and help surgical assists and surgeons before, during, and after a surgical procedure. Some on-the-job responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: coordinating with multidisciplinary facility team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans, maintaining accurate, detailed reports and records, and providing individualized, non-judgemental, non-discriminatory care to all patients, families, and staff.To apply as a surgical technologist with Nomad, you must have an active National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting- or National Center for Competency Testing-issued certification or active first assistant certification from NBSTSA, NCCSA or ABSA, as well as evidence of at least one year of experience as a General - Surgical Tech surgical tech or first assistant, and evidence of one year of experience within your specialty/modality within the past three years. If you are not certified, you must have at least 10 years of surgical tech experience, but it is ultimately up to each facility whether or not they accept non-certified surgical techs. In addition, you must have graduated from an accredited school within your discipline, and score 80% or higher on all Nomad Health competency exams.At Nomad, we want to give you the tools you need to succeed. Our Nomad Navigators are passionate about helping you get to the bedside as quickly and efficiently as possible. They can help you with your application, credentialing, and finding housing. Our Navigators have experience working with travel surgical techs and can even help with on-the-job concerns if any arise while on assignment.In addition to real hands-on support, we have a benefits package that was explicitly built for traveling clinicians and includes a housing stipend, partial travel reimbursement, and major medical and dental plans available on your first day of work. We also have a 401(k) program with employer matching options, a user-friendly digital timekeeping process, and weekly direct deposits.With your Nomad Health account, you get access to our unique digital platform; a platform built to help you land your perfect assignment. Move your travel healthcare career forward and find your next job today.We are seeking experienced surgical techs in a number of specialties to fill critical roles across the country: CardiothoracicColon and Rectal (GI)General Surg TechGynecology and ObstetricsGynecologic OncologyNeurologicalOphthalmicOral and MaxillofacialOrthopaedicOtorhinolaryngologyPediatricPlastics and MaxillofacialUrologyVascularAnd more surgical tech jobs!
Full Time
9/24/2024
Lancaster, PA 17602
(16.1 miles)
SummaryLancaster General Hospital, a Level I-accredited Trauma Center, completed a major expansion and remodel of the ED this summer that nearly doubled the size of the department, from 63 beds to 95 beds. This includes 10 beds in our updated and expanded behavioral health unit, and 13 dedicated pediatric beds. Each day our Emergency Department treats 300 to 400 patients with chronic and acute issues, ruling out life threatening conditions and intervening when necessary to stop the progression of acute processes. The team sees everything from sore throats, ear infections, lacerations and broken bones, to more serious conditions like stroke, heart attack, cardiac arrest, and traumatic injuries from motor vehicle and farming accidents, gunshot wounds and stabbings. Job Description LOCATION: Lancaster, PAHOURS: Fulltime (36 hours a week). Evening shift (12-hour shifts between 11am-3am). Rotating weekends and holiday. On call requirements.SIGN ON BONUS: Up to 15,000 (prorated based on FTE), with 2 year commitment. Eligibility rules apply, including 15+ months of RN experience. External applicants only.POSITION SUMMARY: Assume responsibility and accountability as defined by the American Nurses Association standards of nursing practice. The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague is an RN that practices as a full partner on the health care team and consistently demonstratessafe practice within the organizational professional practice model.The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague possesses the knowledge, skills and the attitude to effectively meet standards for competent professional nursing practice. The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague exhibits Penn Medicine's experience standards which reflect its mission and are embedded in the professional practice competency domains. The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague independently provides patient care through the application of the nursing process and accepts accountability for the nursing care of assigned patients. Assigned patients may range in age from infancy to the elderly.The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague demonstrates within the competency domains of Continuous Quality Improvement, Evidence Based Practice and Research, Leadership, Person and Family Centered Care, Professionalism, Safety, Technology/Informatics, and Teamwork.The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague works closely with the interprofessional health care team to facilitate the coordination of care across the continuum. The nurse focuses on expanding the knowledge and skills necessary to provide individualized care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, safety, and age-appropriate considerations of assigned patients.The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague seeks feedback in assuming leadership roles and provides feedback for improved clinical practice. The nurse demonstrates how nursing practice impacts the organizational vision, mission, and goals and the care delivery system. The nurse complies with all regulations and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:Incorporates the Lancaster General Health mission, vision and values into planning patient care.Functions as an independent and interdependent member of the health care team as defined in unit based Plan for Provision of Care.Performs patient assessments, focusing on physiologic, psychological, and cognitive functions. Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes and adapts the plan of care based on recognized trends and changes. Collects and manages comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or the situation.Analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnosis or issues. Formulates age-appropriate and culturally and ethically sensitive plan of careImplements care in a knowledgeable manner and coordinates patient care across several disciplines and among caregivers.Provides leadership to other members of the team by effectively communicating expected standards of care and encouraging and supporting team members and their contributions.Demonstrates an understanding of and a commitment to our values of privacy, quality, respect, service and teamwork.Assigns, delegates, and supervises other employees and intervenes as appropriate to assure that the plan of care is carried out, continuity of care is provided and that established outcomes are achieved through availability and appropriated utilization of human, material and financial resources.Educates patients about healthy practices and treatment modalities.Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practices. Utilizes technology where appropriate.Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services.SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:Manages rapidly changing situations following established protocols, coordinating and accessing appropriate health team members and resources, and documenting events.Participates in process improvement activities with an emphasis on increasing continuity in the nurse to patient relationship, minimizing rework and redundancies; constantly seeks ways to improve processes, increase efficiency, finds solutions to current situations or develops new methods and procedures.Completes mandatory education and training that includes review of age-specific needs, caring behaviors, and interpersonal skills as defined by unit based Plan for Provision of Care.Maintains a safe working environment through compliance with established evidence-based practice policies and procedures and timely reporting of safety variances.Projects pride in their work as exhibited in day-to-day interactions with staff, coworkers, patients and all those they come in contact with.Seeks experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge.Provides supervision, including guidance, counseling and mentoring, to targeted peers and subordinates to enhance the learning experiences and improve the professional practice environment within the designated work setting.Participates in the employee performance process related to peers and subordinate team members; address employee problems, complaints, disputes or requests as the first level of supervision; evaluates their performance post hire.Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required.Other duties as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:RN licensure is required, issued by the PA Board of Nursing.Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher level nursing degree is required.Completion of the Nurse Residency Program or more than 15 months of practice.CPR Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support, formerly Healthcare Provider (AHA Heart Saver courses for CPR are not accepted) required within 30 days of hire.ACLS CertificationA health care provider in good standing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state health insurance programs, i.e. not excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal or state health insurance program.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:As outlined in unit based Plan for Provision of Care. Disclaimer: This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards. The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute. The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole. Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely. #LI-LJ1Benefits At A Glance:PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees:100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health SciencesPaid Time Off and Paid HolidaysShift, Weekend and On-Call DifferentialsHealth, Dental and Vision CoverageShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityRetirement Savings Account with Company MatchingChild Care SubsidiesOnsite Gym and Fitness ClassesDisclaimerPENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.Search Firm Representatives please read carefully: PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH , and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH as a result of the referral or through other means.LGH Full Time Posted on 09/05/2024
Full Time
10/1/2024
Wilmington, DE 19894
(44.4 miles)
RN Case Manager – Weekend Incentive Program (WIP) - Day ShiftSaturday & Sunday (Hours: 8a-8:30p plus one rotating Friday shift (4p-8p).Wilmington, DEChristiana Care - Wilmington Hospital currently recruiting a Weekend RN Case Manager with experience in Transitional Care or Discharge Planning in an Acute Care Hospital SettingAs part of our Weekend Incentive Program (WIP) you will commit to work 3 out of 4 weekends per a four-week schedule for 12-hour Day Shift on Saturdays and Sundays from 8a - 8:30p, plus one rotating Friday shift (4p-8p).Weekend Incentive Program Include: Special rate of pay and full benefits, except for Paid Time Off (PTO).The RN Case Manager will be responsible formanaging patient care and drive patient progression and establish a discharge plan. This includes functioning as a member of the interdisciplinary team, creating, implementing, and monitoring treatment plans to ensure safe, timely, and effective transitions throughout the care continuum and discharge planning.The Unit: Our Case Management Triad Team Model is a collaboration between the following:RN Care Manager - manage patient care and drive patient progression and establish a discharge plan.Social Worker – resolve psycho-social barriers and support discharge needs.Utilization Management – reviews patient status for appropriateness and anticipated payer coverage.CASE MANAGEMENT:Identify patients who have post-acute care, placement, and complex discharge planning needs based on a comprehensive assessment that includes physical, as well as psycho-social factors/needs.Anticipate, initiate, and establish a discharge plan for patients with post-acute care needs, collaborating with the physician, nurse, and other health care providers, the patient, their family/primary caregiver(s), third-party payers, and employer following established clinical guidelines, standards, and pathways. Review the admission assessment and collaborate with the primary nurse and other health care providers to ensure a multidisciplinary plan of care is in place to meet identified patient care needs and desired outcomes.Identify system issues that serve as barriers to care. Participates in the development and implementation of strategies to remove barriers and facilitate performance improvement measures.PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT:Review patients’ progress with members of the health care team. Monitors use of clinical pathways, verifying appropriate use and progress toward identified patient care outcomes. Monitors compliance with National Patient Safety Goals within the assigned unit.Participate in monthly unit-based PI meetings to improve compliance with National Patient Safety Goals and JCAHO ongoing readiness efforts.Assist with data collection and implementation of action plans for CMS, JCAHO, and AHA Quality Initiatives as well as CCHS-defined measures.About UsChristiana Care is one of the country’s most dynamic healthcare organizations, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible, and lowering healthcare costs. Christiana Care includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,299 beds), a free-standing emergency department, a Level I trauma center, a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women’s health.Christiana Care OffersMedical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Tuition assistance, etc.Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions.Generous paid time off with annual rollover and opportunities to cash out.12-week paid parental leaveIncredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!Education & RequirementsAn active RN license in DE or Compact State is required.BSN preferred or commitment to obtaining BSN within three years of hire date.RN with experience in Case Management, Transitional Care, or Discharge Planning in an inpatient hospital are preferred.RN with 1-2 years of experience in an inpatient acute care hospital areencouraged to apply.BLS preferred.Case Management Certification (CCM) required within 18 months of eligibility.Complete 8 continuing education credits (CEU) per year in Utilization and/or Case Management
Full Time
9/24/2024
Lancaster, PA 17602
(16.1 miles)
Summary Job Description Job DescriptionLOCATION: Lancaster, PAHOURS: Full-Time (Night Shift, 36 hours/week); 7:00pm to 7:00am. Rotating weekend and holiday rotation.SIGN ON BONUS: Up to $20,000 Sign On Bonus for new graduate RNs. Based on FTE Status. 18-month commitment.7 LimeA 26-bed telemetry unit specializing in Neuroscience. As a neuroscience specialty we in care for a variety of patients including stroke, seizure, Guillain-Barre, and other brain-related illnesses and injuries.POSITION SUMMARY: Assume responsibility and accountability as defined by the American Nurses Association standards of nursing practice. The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice is a newly licensed new to practice RN or RN with less than 15 months of experience that demonstrates basic safe practice within the organizational professional practice model. The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice seeks guidance to integrate concepts, knowledge, skills and attitudes to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice. The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice exhibits Penn Medicine's experience standards which reflect its mission and are embedded in the professional practice competency domains.The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice is accountable for the provision of direct care to patients who may range in age from infancy to the elderly and demonstrates within the competency domains of Continuous Quality Improvement, Evidence Based Practice and Research, Leadership, Person and Family Centered Care, Professionalism, Safety, Teamwork and Technology/Informatics.The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice works closely with the interprofessional health care team to facilitate the coordination of care across the continuum. The nurse focuses on developing the knowledge and skills necessary to provide individualized care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, safety, and age-appropriate considerations of assigned patients.The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice requires consultation with more experienced clinicians and benefits from feedback while demonstrating growth in the ability to care for increasingly complex patients. The nurse demonstrates how nursing practice impacts the organizational vision, mission, and goals and the care delivery system. The nurse complies with all regulations and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies.The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice must complete all Clinical Nurse 1 competencies and is expected to advance to the Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague level by 18 months of professional practice.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:Incorporates the Lancaster General Health mission, vision and values into planning patient care.Functions as an independent and interdependent member of the health care team as defined in unit based Plan for Provision ofCare.Performs patient assessments, focusing on physiologic, psychological, and cognitive functions. Evaluates progress towardattainment of outcomes and adapts the plan of care based on recognized trends and changes. Collects and managescomprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or the situation.Analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnosis or issues. Formulates age-appropriate and culturally and ethicallysensitive plan of careImplements care in a knowledgeable manner and coordinates patient care across several disciplines and among caregivers.Provides leadership to other members of the team by effectively communicating expected standards of care and encouragingand supporting team members and their contributions.Demonstrates an understanding of and a commitment to our values of privacy, quality, respect, service and teamwork.Assigns, delegates, and supervises other employees and intervenes as appropriate to assure that the plan of care is carriedout, continuity of care is provided and that established outcomes are achieved through availability and appropriated utilizationof human, material and financial resources.Educates patients about healthy practices and treatment modalities.Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practices. Utilizes technology where appropriate.Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services.SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:Manages rapidly changing situations following established protocols, coordinating and accessing appropriate health teammembers and resources, and documenting events.Participates in process improvement activities with an emphasis on increasing continuity in the nurse to patient relationship,minimizing rework and redundancies; constantly seeks ways to improve processes, increase efficiency, finds solutions tocurrent situations or develops new methods and procedures.Completes mandatory education and training that includes review of age-specific needs, caring behaviors, and interpersonalskills as defined by unit based Plan for Provision of Care.Maintains a safe working environment through compliance with established evidence-based practice policies and proceduresand timely reporting of safety variances.Projects pride in their work as exhibited in day-to-day interactions with staff, coworkers, patients and all those they come incontact with.Seeks experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills andknowledge.Provides supervision, including guidance, counseling and mentoring, to targeted peers and subordinates to enhance thelearning experiences and improve the professional practice environment within the designated work setting.Participates in the employee performance process related to peers and subordinate team members; address employeeproblems, complaints, disputes or requests as the first level of supervision; evaluates their performance post hire.Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required.Other duties as assigned.JOB REQUIREMENTSMINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: RN Licensure is required, issued by the PA Board of Nursing or a Temporary Practice Permit until an RN license is obtained.Individuals with Temporary Practice Permits must sit for their NCLEX within 60 days of starting in their RN role. A graduate registered nurse may only practice professional nursing under supervision and if the graduate registered nurse holds a current temporary practice permit. Supervision means that a licensed registered nurse is physically present in the area or unit where the graduate registered nurse is practicing. All Clinical Nurse 1 RN's will be required to successfully complete the Nurse Residency Program.CPR Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support, formerly Healthcare Provider (AHA Heart SaverAMA CPR/BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.A health care provider in good standing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state health insurance programs, i.e.not excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal or state health insurance program.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: As outline in unit based Plan for Provision of Care.Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. For Magnet designated RN positions, BSN or higher level nursing degree isrequired for incumbents based upon previously established parameters; or within two (2) years of placement in position forincumbents who started after 07/01/2020. COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS Attention/Concentration: The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to focus on certain aspects of current experience and reject others.The position requires the ability to attend to a specific stimulus without being distracted by extraneous environmental stimuli. The individual must be able to attend to environmental detail with the ability to separate essential from non-essential or irrelevant stimuli. The attention skills required are generally considered to be automatic - - passive, but focused with an intact capacity for select perception.New Learning and Memory: The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to learn and retain material.The position requires that an individual be able to learn new tasks quickly and effectively. Job requirements change frequently. The ability to understand and carry out detailed, involved instructions is mandatory.Problem Solving, Reasoning and Creative Thinking: The following level of ability that is essential for the jobholder to think (in order to solve a problem) by combining two or more elements from past experience or imaginative thought.The position deals with issues or problems that often require thoughtful reasoning before arriving at approaches or solutions. Some independent thought, planning or origination of options and solutions is necessary. The individual must have the ability to apply principles of reasoning and problem solving to resolve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.APTITUDES: The following are essential requirements of the position in relation to job-worker situations. These items describe how a worker must adapt, adjust, conform or act.Leadership, control and planning: Ability to accept responsibility for leadership, direction, control, planning, negotiating, organizing, directing, supervising, formulating practices, or making final decisions.Performing under stressful conditions: Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual, or dangerous situations, or in situations in which working speed and sustained attention are critical aspects of the job. Is subject to danger or risk, or to tension as a regular, consistent part of the job.Variety and change: Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure involving significant differences in technologies, techniques, procedures, environmental factors, physical demands, or work situations.Communication: Ability to exchange information with others clearly and concisely; to present ideas, facts and technical information.Interpersonal relations: Ability to maintain relationships that facilitate task accomplishment; to cooperate and resolve conflicts; to recognize needs and be sensitive of others. EQUIPMENT USAGE REQUIREMENTS Equipment/Tools: Computer, Phone, Copier, Printer, Fax, Office Supplies, Monitoring Equipment, Medical EquipmentSoftware: Microsoft Office Products, Currently used propriety nursing software (applicable to unit) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Rarely 0-10%; Occasionally 11-35%; Frequently 36-70%; Continuously 71-100%Body Position/Movement:Sit: OccasionallyStand: FrequentlyWalk: FrequentlyBend: FrequentlyPush: FrequentlyPull: RarelyKneel/Squat: RarelyReach: FrequentlyTwist: OccasionallyBalance: FrequentlyClimb: RarelyLifting: Degree of physical exertion is:Heavy, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Sensory Abilities specifically required:VisionHearingTouch/Feeling PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT WORKING CONDITIONS:Position involves exposure to the following harmful elements:Bio hazardous WasteBlood borne PathogensRadioactive Agents Disclaimer: This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards. The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute. The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole. Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely.Benefits At A Glance:PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees:100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health SciencesPaid Time Off and Paid HolidaysShift, Weekend and On-Call DifferentialsHealth, Dental and Vision CoverageShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityRetirement Savings Account with Company MatchingChild Care SubsidiesOnsite Gym and Fitness ClassesDisclaimerPENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.Search Firm Representatives please read carefully: PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH , and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH as a result of the referral or through other means.LGH Full Time Posted on 09/23/2024
Full Time
10/1/2024
Newark, DE 19711
(32.5 miles)
Application will be open until 11:59pm December 17th. If you are interested in learning more about what ChristianaCare has to offer nursing students or visiting our campus, click this link to RSVP to our Student Nurse Open House being held December 16th from 12pm-3pm: https://forms.office.com/r/TzLPKQMbLrCalling all Senior Nursing Students, Nurse Graduates and new RN's, it is time to apply for our Summer 2025 Nurse Residency: Critical Care Pathway!The ChristianaCare Nurse Residency Program is accredited with distinction as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs.Research validates that new to practice nurses completing a structured and accredited residency program leads to:increase in competencyreduction of errorreduced self-reported stressincreased job satisfactionTherefore, we are committed to supporting all registered nurses with under one year of experience through a nurse residency specialty track.This exciting curriculum integrates:Lecture and simulation educationPeer supportPreceptor-led clinical experiences structured to foster critical thinking, evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, effective communication, quality and safety, and professional development. The critical care pathway nurse resident will first complete 5-6 weeks of intensive preceptor-led training on a stepdown unit, with mentorship from the critical care nurse residency coordinator, to improve and demonstrate clinical excellence in time management, prioritization, and critical thinking. Following stepdown training, residents will then complete up to 18 weeks of clinical training in their ICU of hire. Candidates new to the organization or internal and seeking employment in a different unit will complete a secondary interview with the ICU management teams to determine unit of hire during their last week of stepdown training. Shadow experiences within the hiring critical care units at our Newark, Wilmington, and/or Cecil campuses will be provided for these candidates prior to date of interview. Participating units may include:Surgical ICU (Shock/Trauma),Neuro ICUMedical ICUCardiovascular ICUWilmington campus ICU (Medical/Surgical combination)The critical care pathway nurse resident completes up to 26 total weeks of preceptor-led training followed by continued residency seminars up through their first year of practice to further develop as professional nurses and integral members of our caregiver team.Nurse residents are required to pass State Boards and be licensed as a RN in the State of Delaware (or compact state) prior to starting the position. Upon hire, a commitment agreement to work at the ChristianaCare will be signed. The agreement requires completion of two years within ChristianaCare and 15 months of those two years on the unit of hire. Individuals unable to fill this commitment will be charged $10,000.Requirements:Graduating from accredited nursing school before June 2025 (BSN Preferred)BLS requiredLess than 12 months of nursing experience by the start of the programEligible for Delaware license as a Graduate Nurse/Registered NurseWorking, clinical, or shadow experience in Critical Care is preferredHow to apply:In the section "My Experience," on the application, be sure to upload your cover letter and transcripts in the section "Resume/CV/Other Documents." PDF format works best.Submit a cover letter for the Critical Care Pathway Nurse Residency Track expressing your interest in this specific program/specialty.Please address your cover letter to Tara Miles.ResumeTranscript (unofficial)Two clinical recommendations will be required, but not at the time of the application. If it is determined the minimum qualifications are met, a separate email will be sent from Skill Survey (an outside vendor) for you to provide us with your clinical instructors’ information.What to Expect After Application:Communication from Talent Acquisition Team about specific next steps including: video interview and clinical referencesApplications to be sent for review by residency coordinators on December 27th.All tasks (SkillSurvey and HireVue) must be completed BEFORE December 27th in order to be considered.Digital real-time interviews will begin the second week of February 2025.Offers to be made beginning March 2025.If you have any issues with your application or any inquiries, please contact us at It is important to note that the DE licensure process may take 6-8 weeks to complete and the failure to do so will directly impact employees' ability to start a position if an offer is made. We strongly encourage applicants to visit the DE Board of Nursing website and begin the fingerprinting and background check process immediately after you submit your application.
Full Time
9/23/2024
Lancaster, PA 17602
(16.1 miles)
SummaryA 26-bed oncology unit caring for adult patients with many types of cancer. Patients include those who are newly diagnosed who require surgery or who are receiving chemotherapy and/or radiation. The unit works alongside the treatment team at ABBCI as continuum of care for the patients. The unit also cares for a majority of our community that has the diagnosis of Sickle Cell. Job Description LOCATION: Lancaster, PAHOURS: 36 hours per week, primarily night shift with hours worked between 7:00pm-7:30am, combination of 8 and 12 hour shifts based upon unit needs, every third weekend, every other holiday*SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE* (new grads and experienced RNs)POSITION SUMMARY: Assume responsibility and accountability as defined by the American Nurses Association standards of nursing practice. The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice is a newly licensed new to practice RN or RN with less than 15 months of experience that demonstrates basic safe practice within the organizational professional practice model. The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice seeks guidance to integrate concepts, knowledge, skills and attitudes to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice. The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice exhibits Penn Medicine's experience standards which reflect its mission and are embedded in the professional practice competency domains.The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice is accountable for the provision of direct care to patients who may range in age from infancy to the elderly and demonstrates within the competency domains of Continuous Quality Improvement, Evidence Based Practice and Research, Leadership, Person and Family Centered Care, Professionalism, Safety, Teamwork and Technology/Informatics.The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice works closely with the interprofessional health care team to facilitate the coordination of care across the continuum. The nurse focuses on developing the knowledge and skills necessary to provide individualized care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, safety, and age-appropriate considerations of assigned patients.The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice requires consultation with more experienced clinicians and benefits from feedback while demonstrating growth in the ability to care for increasingly complex patients. The nurse demonstrates how nursing practice impacts the organizational vision, mission, and goals and the care delivery system. The nurse complies with all regulations and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies.The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice must complete all Clinical Nurse 1 competencies and is expected to advance to the Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague level by 18 months of professional practice.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:Incorporates the Lancaster General Health mission, vision and values into planning patient care.Functions as an independent and interdependent member of the health care team as defined in unit based Plan for Provision of Care.Performs patient assessments, focusing on physiologic, psychological, and cognitive functions. Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes and adapts the plan of care based on recognized trends and changes. Collects and manages comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or the situation.Analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnosis or issues. Formulates age-appropriate and culturally and ethically sensitive plan of careImplements care in a knowledgeable manner and coordinates patient care across several disciplines and among caregivers.Provides leadership to other members of the team by effectively communicating expected standards of care and encouraging and supporting team members and their contributions.Demonstrates an understanding of and a commitment to our values of privacy, quality, respect, service and teamwork.Assigns, delegates, and supervises other employees and intervenes as appropriate to assure that the plan of care is carried out, continuity of care is provided and that established outcomes are achieved through availability and appropriated utilization of human, material and financial resources.Educates patients about healthy practices and treatment modalities.Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practices. Utilizes technology where appropriate.Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services.SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:Manages rapidly changing situations following established protocols, coordinating and accessing appropriate health team members and resources, and documenting events.Participates in process improvement activities with an emphasis on increasing continuity in the nurse to patient relationship, minimizing rework and redundancies; constantly seeks ways to improve processes, increase efficiency, finds solutions to current situations or develops new methods and procedures.Completes mandatory education and training that includes review of age-specific needs, caring behaviors, and interpersonal skills as defined by unit based Plan for Provision of Care.Maintains a safe working environment through compliance with established evidence-based practice policies and procedures and timely reporting of safety variances.Projects pride in their work as exhibited in day-to-day interactions with staff, coworkers, patients and all those they come in contact with.Seeks experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge.Provides supervision, including guidance, counseling and mentoring, to targeted peers and subordinates to enhance the learning experiences and improve the professional practice environment within the designated work setting.Participates in the employee performance process related to peers and subordinate team members; address employee problems, complaints, disputes or requests as the first level of supervision; evaluates their performance post hire.Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required.Other duties as assigned.JOB REQUIREMENTSMINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: RN Licensure is required, issued by the PA Board of Nursing or a Temporary Practice Permit until an RN license is obtained.Individuals with Temporary Practice Permits must sit for their NCLEX within 60 days of starting in their RN role. A graduate registered nurse may only practice professional nursing under supervision and if the graduate registered nurse holds a current temporary practice permit. Supervision means that a licensed registered nurse is physically present in the area or unit where the graduate registered nurse is practicing. All Clinical Nurse 1 RN's will be required to successfully complete the Nurse Residency Program.CPR Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support, formerly Healthcare Provider (AHA Heart Saver AMA CPR/BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.A health care provider in good standing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state health insurance programs, i.e. not excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal or state health insurance program.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: As outline in unit based Plan for Provision of Care.Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. For Magnet designated RN positions, BSN or higher level nursing degree is required for incumbents based upon previously established parameters; or within two (2) years of placement in position for incumbents who started after 07/01/2020.Benefits At A Glance:PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees:100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health SciencesPaid Time Off and Paid HolidaysShift, Weekend and On-Call DifferentialsHealth, Dental and Vision CoverageShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityRetirement Savings Account with Company MatchingChild Care SubsidiesOnsite Gym and Fitness ClassesDisclaimerPENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.Search Firm Representatives please read carefully: PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH , and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH as a result of the referral or through other means.LGH Full Time Posted on 10/04/2024
Full Time
10/1/2024
Newark, DE 19711
(32.5 miles)
Application will be open until 11:59pm December 17th. If you are interested in learning more about what ChristianaCare has to offer nursing students or visiting our campus, click this link to RSVP to our Student Nurse Open House being held December 16th from 12pm-3pm: https://forms.office.com/r/TzLPKQMbLrCalling all Senior Nursing Students, Nurse Graduates and new RN's, it is time to apply for our Summer 2025 Nurse Residency: Emergency Department Track!The ChristianaCare Nurse Residency Program is accredited with distinction as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs. ChristianaCare Nurse Residency Program is recognized by the ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP) as an Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAP).We know through empirical research, graduate nurses who go through a residency program have a higher success rate in practice. Therefore, we are committed to supporting all nurses with under a year of experience through a nurse residency program!This unique 26-week program is a combination of classroom and clinical experiences. Participants will work under the supervision of experienced emergency nurses for the length of the program. Upon program completion, the participant will be hired as a staff member in one of our 3 Emergency Departments within ChristianaCare. This program has been devised by the nurses in the Emergency Department at Christiana Hospital. This program allows for a smooth transition from GN to the ED staff RN role into ED nursing, for those candidates qualified. The 26-week preceptor led program will be followed by continued residency meetings during months 8, 10, and 12 to further develop as professional nurses and integral members of our caregiver team.ChristianaCare has 3 Emergency Departments:ChristianaCare Newark Campus,ChristianaCare Wilmington CampusMiddletown Emergency DepartmentChristiana Care Newark Campus is the only Level 1 Adult Trauma Center between Philadelphia and Baltimore. ChristianaCare Wilmington Campus is a Level 3 Adult Trauma Center. Middletown Emergency Department is a freestanding ED. Our Emergency Departments see approximately 195,000 patients annually, servicing an average of 500 patients per day in combined visits from all 3 departments. There are 162 patient rooms, including state-of-the-art trauma resuscitation facilities between the 3 departments.Upon successful program completion, you will be hired as a staff nurse in one of the 3 Emergency Departments within ChristianaCare. Nurse residents are required to pass State Boards and be licensed as a RN in the State of Delaware prior to starting position. Nurse residents are required to pass State Boards and be licensed as a RN in the State of Delaware (or compact state) prior to starting position. Upon hire, a commitment agreement to work at the ChristianaCare will be signed. The agreement requires completion of two years within ChristianaCare and 15 months of those two years on the unit of hire. Individuals unable to fill this commitment will be charged $10,000.Requirements:Graduating from accredited nursing school before June 2025 (BSN Preferred)BLS requiredLess than 12 months of nursing experience by the start of the programEligible for Delaware licensure as a Graduate Nurse/Registered NurseHow to apply:In the section "My Experience," on the application, be sure to upload your cover letter and transcripts in the section "Resume/CV/Other Documents." PDF format works best.Submit a cover letter for the Emergency Department Nurse Residency expressing your interest in this specific program/specialty.Please address your Emergency Department Nurse Residency cover letter to Meghan Blomquist.ResumeTranscript (unofficial)Two clinical recommendations will be required, but not at the time of the application. If it is determined the minimum qualifications are met, a separate email will be sent from an outside vendor for you to provide us with your clinical instructors’ information.What to Expect After Application:Communication from Talent Acquisition Team about specific next steps including: video interview and clinical referencesApplications to be sent for review by residency coordinators on December 27th.All tasks (SkillSurvey and HireVue) must be completed BEFORE December 27th in order to be considered.Digital real-time interviews will begin the second week of February 2025.Offers to be made beginning March 2025.If you have any issues with your application or any inquiries, please contact us at It is important to note that the DE licensure process may take 6-8 weeks to complete and the failure to do so will directly impact employees' ability to start a position if an offer is made. We strongly encourage applicants to visit the DE Board of Nursing website and begin the fingerprinting and background check process immediately after you submit your application.
Full Time
9/23/2024
Lancaster, PA 17602
(16.1 miles)
Summary Job Description Job DescriptionLOCATION: Lancaster, PAHOURS: Part-Time (Night Shift: 7:00pm-7:30am). Every third weekend and every other holiday rotation requirement, working 8 hours).SIGN ON BONUS: Up to $20,000 Sign on Bonus offered for new graduate RNs. Based on FTE status.POSITION SUMMARY: Assume responsibility and accountability as defined by the American Nurses Association standards of nursing practice. The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice is a newly licensed new to practice RN or RN with less than 15 months of experience that demonstrates basic safe practice within the organizational professional practice model. The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice seeks guidance to integrate concepts, knowledge, skills and attitudes to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice. The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice exhibits Penn Medicine's experience standards which reflect its mission and are embedded in the professional practice competency domains.The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice is accountable for the provision of direct care to patients who may range in age from infancy to the elderly and demonstrates within the competency domains of Continuous Quality Improvement, Evidence Based Practice and Research, Leadership, Person and Family Centered Care, Professionalism, Safety, Teamwork and Technology/Informatics.The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice works closely with the interprofessional health care team to facilitate the coordination of care across the continuum. The nurse focuses on developing the knowledge and skills necessary to provide individualized care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, safety, and age-appropriate considerations of assigned patients.The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice requires consultation with more experienced clinicians and benefits from feedback while demonstrating growth in the ability to care for increasingly complex patients. The nurse demonstrates how nursing practice impacts the organizational vision, mission, and goals and the care delivery system. The nurse complies with all regulations and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies.The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice must complete all Clinical Nurse 1 competencies and is expected to advance to the Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague level by 18 months of professional practice.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:Incorporates the Lancaster General Health mission, vision and values into planning patient care.Functions as an independent and interdependent member of the health care team as defined in unit based Plan for Provision ofCare.Performs patient assessments, focusing on physiologic, psychological, and cognitive functions. Evaluates progress towardattainment of outcomes and adapts the plan of care based on recognized trends and changes. Collects and managescomprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or the situation.Analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnosis or issues. Formulates age-appropriate and culturally and ethicallysensitive plan of careImplements care in a knowledgeable manner and coordinates patient care across several disciplines and among caregivers.Provides leadership to other members of the team by effectively communicating expected standards of care and encouragingand supporting team members and their contributions.Demonstrates an understanding of and a commitment to our values of privacy, quality, respect, service and teamwork.Assigns, delegates, and supervises other employees and intervenes as appropriate to assure that the plan of care is carriedout, continuity of care is provided and that established outcomes are achieved through availability and appropriated utilizationof human, material and financial resources.Educates patients about healthy practices and treatment modalities.Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practices. Utilizes technology where appropriate.Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services.SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:Manages rapidly changing situations following established protocols, coordinating and accessing appropriate health teammembers and resources, and documenting events.Participates in process improvement activities with an emphasis on increasing continuity in the nurse to patient relationship,minimizing rework and redundancies; constantly seeks ways to improve processes, increase efficiency, finds solutions tocurrent situations or develops new methods and procedures.Completes mandatory education and training that includes review of age-specific needs, caring behaviors, and interpersonalskills as defined by unit based Plan for Provision of Care.Maintains a safe working environment through compliance with established evidence-based practice policies and proceduresand timely reporting of safety variances.Projects pride in their work as exhibited in day-to-day interactions with staff, coworkers, patients and all those they come incontact with.Seeks experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills andknowledge.Provides supervision, including guidance, counseling and mentoring, to targeted peers and subordinates to enhance thelearning experiences and improve the professional practice environment within the designated work setting.Participates in the employee performance process related to peers and subordinate team members; address employeeproblems, complaints, disputes or requests as the first level of supervision; evaluates their performance post hire.Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required.Other duties as assigned.JOB REQUIREMENTSMINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: RN Licensure is required, issued by the PA Board of Nursing or a Temporary Practice Permit until an RN license is obtained.Individuals with Temporary Practice Permits must sit for their NCLEX within 60 days of starting in their RN role. A graduate registered nurse may only practice professional nursing under supervision and if the graduate registered nurse holds a current temporary practice permit. Supervision means that a licensed registered nurse is physically present in the area or unit where the graduate registered nurse is practicing. All Clinical Nurse 1 RN's will be required to successfully complete the Nurse Residency Program.CPR Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support, formerly Healthcare Provider (AHA Heart SaverAMA CPR/BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.A health care provider in good standing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state health insurance programs, i.e.not excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal or state health insurance program.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: As outline in unit based Plan for Provision of Care.Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. For Magnet designated RN positions, BSN or higher level nursing degree isrequired for incumbents based upon previously established parameters; or within two (2) years of placement in position forincumbents who started after 07/01/2020. COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS Attention/Concentration: The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to focus on certain aspects of current experience and reject others.The position requires the ability to attend to a specific stimulus without being distracted by extraneous environmental stimuli. The individual must be able to attend to environmental detail with the ability to separate essential from non-essential or irrelevant stimuli. The attention skills required are generally considered to be automatic - - passive, but focused with an intact capacity for select perception.New Learning and Memory: The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to learn and retain material.The position requires that an individual be able to learn new tasks quickly and effectively. Job requirements change frequently. The ability to understand and carry out detailed, involved instructions is mandatory.Problem Solving, Reasoning and Creative Thinking: The following level of ability that is essential for the jobholder to think (in order to solve a problem) by combining two or more elements from past experience or imaginative thought.The position deals with issues or problems that often require thoughtful reasoning before arriving at approaches or solutions. Some independent thought, planning or origination of options and solutions is necessary. The individual must have the ability to apply principles of reasoning and problem solving to resolve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.APTITUDES: The following are essential requirements of the position in relation to job-worker situations. These items describe how a worker must adapt, adjust, conform or act.Leadership, control and planning: Ability to accept responsibility for leadership, direction, control, planning, negotiating, organizing, directing, supervising, formulating practices, or making final decisions.Performing under stressful conditions: Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual, or dangerous situations, or in situations in which working speed and sustained attention are critical aspects of the job. Is subject to danger or risk, or to tension as a regular, consistent part of the job.Variety and change: Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure involving significant differences in technologies, techniques, procedures, environmental factors, physical demands, or work situations.Communication: Ability to exchange information with others clearly and concisely; to present ideas, facts and technical information.Interpersonal relations: Ability to maintain relationships that facilitate task accomplishment; to cooperate and resolve conflicts; to recognize needs and be sensitive of others. EQUIPMENT USAGE REQUIREMENTS Equipment/Tools: Computer, Phone, Copier, Printer, Fax, Office Supplies, Monitoring Equipment, Medical EquipmentSoftware: Microsoft Office Products, Currently used propriety nursing software (applicable to unit) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Rarely 0-10%; Occasionally 11-35%; Frequently 36-70%; Continuously 71-100%Body Position/Movement:Sit: OccasionallyStand: FrequentlyWalk: FrequentlyBend: FrequentlyPush: FrequentlyPull: RarelyKneel/Squat: RarelyReach: FrequentlyTwist: OccasionallyBalance: FrequentlyClimb: RarelyLifting: Degree of physical exertion is:Heavy, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Sensory Abilities specifically required:VisionHearingTouch/Feeling PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT WORKING CONDITIONS:Position involves exposure to the following harmful elements:Bio hazardous WasteBlood borne PathogensRadioactive Agents Disclaimer: This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards. The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute. The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole. Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely.Benefits At A Glance:PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees:100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health SciencesPaid Time Off and Paid HolidaysShift, Weekend and On-Call DifferentialsHealth, Dental and Vision CoverageShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityRetirement Savings Account with Company MatchingChild Care SubsidiesOnsite Gym and Fitness ClassesDisclaimerPENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.Search Firm Representatives please read carefully: PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH , and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH as a result of the referral or through other means.LGH Part Time Posted on 08/20/2024
Full Time
10/1/2024
Newark, DE 19711
(32.5 miles)
Application will be open until 11:59pm December 17th. If you are interested in learning more about what ChristianaCare has to offer nursing students or visiting our campus, click this link to RSVP to our Student Nurse Open House being held December 16th from 12pm-3pm: https://forms.office.com/r/TzLPKQMbLrCalling all Senior Nursing Students, Nurse Graduates and new RN's, it is time to apply for our Summer 2025 Nurse Residency: Postpartum Track! The ChristianaCare Nurse Residency Program is accredited with distinction as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs. ChristianaCare Nurse Residency Program is recognized by the ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP) as an Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAP).The Postpartum program is for new RNs who desire to work within Maternal/Child nursing. Postpartum nurses have the unique ability to influence and educate families in a positive manner. They enable the family to start forming as a cohesive unit in order to confidently care for their baby.Upon completion of this program, resident nurses will have the knowledge and ability to skillfully assess new babies and mothers as well as provide extensive care and education to the family.The Postpartum (Mother/Baby) Residency is for new RNs and those with less than 12 month’s experience who desire to work within Maternal/Child nursing. Postpartum nurses care for both the mother and the newborn simultaneously, ensuring that the mother is stable, and the newborn is transitioning safely to extrauterine life. They provide extensive education to the family on newborn care and development as well as important after-birth care education for the mother.The Postpartum Unit also has a Continuing Care Nursery where newborns exposed to substance use disorder are cared for after the mother has been discharged. These newborns require extensive monitoring and possibly medication to allow them to transition through the withdrawal period.The Postpartum nurse residency is a demanding 24-week preceptor led clinical training program on the Postpartum floors, complemented with educational workshops specific to Postpartum nursing, emphasizing both the mother and the newborn. Orientation also includes the Continuing Care Nursery and the specific knowledge and skill required to successfully care for NOWS newborns. The program is followed by continued residency meetings during months 8, 10, and 12 to further develop as professional nurses and integral members of our caregiver team.Upon successfulprogram completion,participants will be hired as a staff nurse withinthe Postpartum area at ChristianaCare health system. Nurse residents are required to pass State Boards and be licensed as a RN in the State of Delaware prior to starting position. Upon hire, a commitment agreement to work at the ChristianaCare will be signed. The agreement requires completion of two years within ChristianaCare and 15 months of those two years on the unit of hire. Individuals unable to fill this commitment will be charged $10,000.Requirements:Graduating from accredited nursing school before June 2025 (BSN Preferred)BLS requiredLess than 12 months experience from the programs' start dateEligible for Delaware or Compact State licensure as a Registered NurseHow to applySubmit a cover letter for the Postpartum Nurse Residency expressing your interest in this specific program/specialty.Please address your Postpartum Nurse Residency cover letter to Lesley Tepner.ResumeTranscript (unofficial)Two clinical recommendations will be required, but not at the time of the application. If it is determined the minimum qualifications are met, a separate email will be sent from an outside vendor for you to provide us with your clinical instructors’ information.What to Expect After Application:Communication from Talent Acquisition Team about specific next steps including: video interview and clinical referencesApplications to be sent for review by residency coordinators on December 27th.All tasks (SkillSurvey and HireVue) must be completed BEFORE December 27th in order to be considered.Digital real-time interviews will begin the second week of February 2025.Offers to be made beginning March 2025.Position will start July 2025If you have any issues with your application or any inquiries, please contact us at It is important to note that the DE licensure process may take 6-8 weeks to complete and the failure to do so will directly impact employees' ability to start a position if an offer is made. We strongly encourage applicants to visit the DE Board of Nursing website and begin the fingerprinting and background check process immediately after you submit your application.
Full Time
9/23/2024
Lancaster, PA 17602
(16.1 miles)
Summary Job Description LOCATION: Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PAHOURS: Full-time 0.9 FTE (36 hours per week). Day shift (7am-7pm). Every third weekend, rotating holidays.SIGN ON BONUS: $15,000 with 2-year commitment. Eligibility rules apply, including 15+ months of RN experience. External applicants only.POSITION SUMMARY: Assume responsibility and accountability as defined by the American Nurses Association standards of nursing practice. The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague is an RN that practices as a full partner on the health care team and consistently demonstratessafe practice within the organizational professional practice model.The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague possesses the knowledge, skills and the attitude to effectively meet standards for competent professional nursing practice. The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague exhibits Penn Medicine's experience standards which reflect its mission and are embedded in the professional practice competency domains. The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague independently provides patient care through the application of the nursing process and accepts accountability for the nursing care of assigned patients. Assigned patients may range in age from infancy to the elderly.The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague demonstrates within the competency domains of Continuous Quality Improvement, Evidence Based Practice and Research, Leadership, Person and Family Centered Care, Professionalism, Safety, Technology/Informatics, and Teamwork.The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague works closely with the interprofessional health care team to facilitate the coordination of care across the continuum. The nurse focuses on expanding the knowledge and skills necessary to provide individualized care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, safety, and age-appropriate considerations of assigned patients.The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague seeks feedback in assuming leadership roles and provides feedback for improved clinical practice. The nurse demonstrates how nursing practice impacts the organizational vision, mission, and goals and the care delivery system. The nurse complies with all regulations and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:Incorporates the Lancaster General Health mission, vision and values into planning patient care.Functions as an independent and interdependent member of the health care team as defined in unit based Plan for Provision of Care.Performs patient assessments, focusing on physiologic, psychological, and cognitive functions. Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes and adapts the plan of care based on recognized trends and changes. Collects and manages comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or the situation.Analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnosis or issues. Formulates age-appropriate and culturally and ethically sensitive plan of careImplements care in a knowledgeable manner and coordinates patient care across several disciplines and among caregivers.Provides leadership to other members of the team by effectively communicating expected standards of care and encouraging and supporting team members and their contributions.Demonstrates an understanding of and a commitment to our values of privacy, quality, respect, service and teamwork.Assigns, delegates, and supervises other employees and intervenes as appropriate to assure that the plan of care is carried out, continuity of care is provided and that established outcomes are achieved through availability and appropriated utilization of human, material and financial resources.Educates patients about healthy practices and treatment modalities.Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practices. Utilizes technology where appropriate.Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services.SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:Manages rapidly changing situations following established protocols, coordinating and accessing appropriate health team members and resources, and documenting events.Participates in process improvement activities with an emphasis on increasing continuity in the nurse to patient relationship, minimizing rework and redundancies; constantly seeks ways to improve processes, increase efficiency, finds solutions to current situations or develops new methods and procedures.Completes mandatory education and training that includes review of age-specific needs, caring behaviors, and interpersonal skills as defined by unit based Plan for Provision of Care.Maintains a safe working environment through compliance with established evidence-based practice policies and procedures and timely reporting of safety variances.Projects pride in their work as exhibited in day-to-day interactions with staff, coworkers, patients and all those they come in contact with.Seeks experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge.Provides supervision, including guidance, counseling and mentoring, to targeted peers and subordinates to enhance the learning experiences and improve the professional practice environment within the designated work setting.Participates in the employee performance process related to peers and subordinate team members; address employee problems, complaints, disputes or requests as the first level of supervision; evaluates their performance post hire.Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required.Other duties as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:RN licensure is required, issued by the PA Board of Nursing.Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher level nursing degree is required.Completion of the Nurse Residency Program or more than 15 months of practice.CPR Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support, formerly Healthcare Provider (AHA Heart Saver courses for CPR are not accepted) required within 30 days of hire.ACLS CertificationA health care provider in good standing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state health insurance programs, i.e. not excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal or state health insurance program.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:As outlined in unit based Plan for Provision of Care. Disclaimer: This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards. The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute. The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole. Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely.Benefits At A Glance:PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees:100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health SciencesPaid Time Off and Paid HolidaysShift, Weekend and On-Call DifferentialsHealth, Dental and Vision CoverageShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityRetirement Savings Account with Company MatchingChild Care SubsidiesOnsite Gym and Fitness ClassesDisclaimerPENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.Search Firm Representatives please read carefully: PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH , and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH as a result of the referral or through other means.LGH Full Time Posted on 09/20/2024
Full Time
10/3/2024
New Castle, DE 19720
(38.4 miles)
Are you are a meticulous, RN who is dedicated to providing excellent care ChristianaCare Home Care is the place for you. Our highly skilled staff can assist with many different facets of medical care. We work with families and their loved one’s doctor and other health care providers to build a care plan that will meet their needs. Please see our video, by clicking this link, for a glimpse of what it means to work with us: https://youtu.be/OEVadkUrte8.ChristianaCare benefits:Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and phenomenal discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!We also provide tuition assistance for degreed programs, and for some Nursing programs we offer pre-pay. Our medical/dental/vision benefits are available to our caregivers on their first day of employment! And we offer two different mechanisms toward planning for your retirement, a 403(b) and a defined contribution plan. Finally we provide a tablet and leverage Matrix Care to detail patient records.ChristianaCare HomeHealth is seeking a Weekend Incentive Plan RN. The successful candidate will support Sussex County - specifically the area in and around Georgetown and the Delaware Beaches; work day shift hours, 3 weekends out of 4, and 2 holidays a year.Duties and Responsibilities:Give skilled nursing care and prescribed treatment to geriatric patients in the community.IV proficient, upon hire we will train new staff and expect proficiency at 90 days.Develop and implement care plans, which are results oriented and patient centered and consistent with available resources.Develop plan for discharge of patients.Requirements:BSN required; ADN candidates are required to obtain their Bachelors of Science, Nursing Degree (BSN), within three (3) years of their start date as outlined in the Education Agreement required to be signed as a condition of employment.Must possess a current DE RN license, or compact state license1 year of RN experiencePrevious Home Healthcare and Med-Surgical experience preferredIV proficient or willing to train, and perform IV functions.About ChristianaCare:ChristianaCare is one of the country’s most multifaceted health systems, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs. Christiana Care includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, medical aid units, three hospitals (1,300 beds), a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women’s health. We rank 21st in the nation for hospital admissions and 6th for admission of stroke patients.ChristianaCare is a not-for-profit teaching health system with our outstanding, data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care!Working for Christiana Care offers the best of urban and suburban living with multiple housing options, excellent restaurants and entertainment venues, quality public and private schools and a short driving distance to popular Delaware and New Jersey beaches. The location provides easy access to Washington, DC, Philadelphia and New York City – all within a short drive or train ride from Newark, DE.#LI-CO1
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