Registered Nurse - 5 East Med Surg and Psych Inpatient - Days/ Evenings

Full-time position (72 hours biweekly) with shifts from 7 am to 7 pm, including every-third weekend and rotating holidays. Sign-on bonus eligible.

About the Role

Provides professional nursing care at the beginner practitioner level in accordance with the principles of patient and family-centered care based on the nursing process and according to the clinical standards of the hospital. Acts as a primary nurse for patients on the unit. Coordinates care planning with other disciplines. May require specialized skills depending on unit assignment.

Responsibilities

• Provides and coordinates direct care in accordance with the principles of patient and family-centered care based on the nursing process and according to the clinical standards of the hospital. Acts as a primary nurse for patients on the unit.
• Synthesizes patient data to develop outcome-driven plans.
• Safely and independently administers prescribed treatments, medications, and nursing interventions based on assessment and plan of care.
• Appropriately organizes and prioritizes time based on patient condition and expected workload.
• Identifies changes in patients’ status and acts accordingly.
• Knows and can activate resources to achieve outcomes for patients.
• Identifies and communicates individualized patient needs for safe handoffs during transitions of care. Collaborates with patient/family in care planning with all disciplines.
• Appropriately and correctly documents the patient response to interventions and progress toward outcomes. Identifies and documents variances.
• Appropriately utilizes flow sheets, progress notes, and/or electronic medical record for documentation.
• Identifies system and unit-based nursing sensitive indicators (e.g., falls, pressure ulcers).
• Identifies own areas of professional growth and development in performance improvement efforts. Recognizes the value of evidence-based research as it applies to best practice.
• Promotes a professional practice environment that supports patient safety and quality through interdisciplinary collaboration and Shared Decision Making activities, including peer review.
• Integrates shared decision making by unit committee membership or by supporting and helping fellow co-workers attend committee meetings and/or work on SDM projects. Serves as a positive role model.
• Provides leadership for problem solving and goal formation. Negotiates for win-win solutions.
• Delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel to meet patient needs. Helps assistive personnel organize and set priorities for work. Monitors completion of tasks assigned or delegated to the patient care team.
• Promotes collaboration and cooperation among physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team. Contributes to effective communications among all team members. Begins to display conflict resolution and negotiation skills to maximize team performance.
• Participates in Virtual Nursing as required.
• Variation of duties may occur based on the assigned customer care unit(s), including differences in specific clinical skills. Unit-based skill lists outline expectations beyond the house-wide RN requirements. SYS-NURS-L Nursing Education Requirements Policy outlines current certification(s) required for specific areas of nursing practice.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age-specific data and provides appropriate, age-specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor, and staff safety by complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology for reduction; reporting actual and potential errors as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error-proof" systems; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
• Maintains adherence to established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Enhances professional growth and development through advanced/continuing education to maintain up-to-date knowledge, skills, and competencies.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Requirements

• Diploma Program or Associate's Degree in Nursing Required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred.
• No prior work experience required.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse upon hire Required or Registered Nurse Multi-State License upon hire Required.
• Basic Life Support certification upon hire Required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Education assistance.
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay.
• Expanded Paid Parental Leave.

For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers.

About Us

WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care, and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team of 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.

About The Team

WellSpan York Hospital, built on a 140-year legacy of providing high-quality, high-volume, community-based care, is the largest of WellSpan’s eight hospitals. It is a 596-bed acute care community teaching hospital employing nearly 5,000 people, making WellSpan the largest employer in York County. The hospital serves a diverse population of more than 520,000 residents from the greater York County area. WellSpan York Hospital was recognized by U.S. News & World Report with the High Performing recognition for 2022-23. The hospital offers services and programs featuring highly skilled clinical staff, life-saving technology, and state-of-the-art facilities to address complex medical, surgical, and behavioral health conditions.

WellSpan York Hospital’s Regional Resource/Level 1 Trauma Center is accredited by the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation and is the only accredited trauma center in York, Adams, and Franklin counties. It is a nationally recognized teaching hospital with nine residency programs, six allied health schools, and other training programs. More than 700 physicians and other professionals are members of WellSpan York Hospital’s medical and dental staff.

WellSpan York Hospital is embarking on a significant five-year project. The centerpiece will be a new, eight-story surgical and critical care tower, which will dramatically expand the hospital’s intensive care unit and develop new state-of-the-art surgical suites, making it one of the top 10 largest hospitals in Pennsylvania with approximately 600 beds.