Registered Nurse RN Observation Unit (Full Time/Evenings)

About the role

The Observation Unit is a fast-paced 52-bed unit for both medical and surgical patients needing short-term care. Located at Lancaster General Hospital, this unit handles a variety of conditions including chest pain, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, pulmonary embolism, abdominal pain, trauma, transient ischemic attack, cerebrovascular accident, congestive heart failure, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, vertigo, electrolyte imbalances, syncope, hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, and pre- and post-procedure care.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility and accountability as defined by the American Nurses Association standards of nursing practice.
• Practices as a full partner on the health care team and consistently demonstrates safe practice within the organizational professional practice model.
• Independently provides patient care through the application of the nursing process and accepts accountability for the nursing care of assigned patients.
• Works closely with the interprofessional health care team to facilitate the coordination of care across the continuum.
• 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.
• 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 appropriate utilization of human, material, and financial resources.
• Educates patients about healthy practices and treatment modalities.
• Systmatically 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.

Requirements

• RN licensure is required, issued by the PA Board of Nursing.
• 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.
• 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.
• As outlined in unit-based Plan for Provision of Care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing BSN or higher-level nursing degree is required.
• Ability to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.