RN Ambulatory Care and Prep/Recovery
Company: Pennsylvania Medicine
Location: West Chester
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Position Description: General Summary StatementProvides
comprehensive, quality nursing care through application of the
nursing process. Adheres to Nursing Policies and Procedures and
Organizational Goals and Objectives. Essential Duties and
ResponsibilitiesClinical Practice1. Provides age appropriate care
for the population served. Gives consideration to growth &
developmental phase of life, to age related factors such as thermal
regulation, nutrition, medication administration, nutrition, safety
and functional needs of the patient.2. Uses appropriate resources
for patients with special needs such as language barriers, sensory
problems, altered cognition, cultural and religious needs.3.
Ensures attention to patient's physical, spiritual and emotional
well being.4. Demonstrates competency in assessment skills
(Includes admission and shift assessments).5. Performs pain
assessments and intervenes to optimally meet patient's needs for
comfort.6. Plans clinical care based on patient's needs and uses
available resources.7. Performs clinical care in accordance with
policy and procedure.8. Performs peripheral venipuncture and
peripheral and central vascular access care according to policy &
procedure.9. Evaluates outcomes of nursing interventions and takes
appropriate actions to move patient toward reaching goals of
care.10. Identifies situations that warrant patient rescue and
takes appropriate action, e.g. Rapid Response or Code Blue/Pink.11.
Adheres to the 5 rights of medication administration and uses the
Medication Administration Check (MAK) system per policy and
procedure.12. Integrates principles of infection control &
infection prevention into practice.13. Adheres to aseptic technique
as appropriate.14. Uses resources and references for reviewing
policies and procedures, medications, and clinical information.15.
Prioritizes and organizes work effectively within assigned
shift.16. Adheres to CCH Joint Commission Disease specific
guidelines and core measures for the care of the patients17.
Implements nursing process for the patient who presents with
complex medical needs.Communication1. Uses effective communication
during hand-offs. (e.g. Shift report, transfer report, etc).2.
Organizes information into a meaningful format, such as SBAR.3.
Delegates appropriately to unlicensed personnel and team members.4.
Communicates patient care information to the interdisciplinary care
team. 5. Provides patient and family education in a manner that is
understood and gives the patient and family handouts, brochures and
resources that can be taken home for future reference.6. Utilizes
principles of Team Effectiveness and Commitment to my Co-Workers
Minimum Requirements: Education Training and ExperienceBachelors of
Science in Nursing (BSN) is requiredTwo years Medical Surgical, or
prior experience in Peri Anesthesia nursing is recommendedACLS
RequiredBasic computer skills: keyboard, mouse use. Ability to
complete data entry on clinical documentation screens. Ability to
use email and internet. Ability to successfully complete on the job
training for CCH computer programs. Ability to practice critical
thinking and organizational skills. Ability to speak, read, write
and understand English.Licensure/Certification Current Pennsylvania
RN License. CPR certification required. Certification in clinical
specialty is preferred.Must meet specialty specific competency
requirements per the job description.Ambulatory Care/Pre-Admission:
No Additional Work Environment and HazardsDirect patient care areas
on nursing unit. Risk of exposure to potentially hazardous
materials and body fluids. May become involved in crisis
situations. Additional Information:We believe that the best care
for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our
employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay
healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program
that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs
in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and
committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical
advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.Penn
Medicine http://www.pennmedicine.org/careers/ Live Your Life's Work
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race,
ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital
status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual
violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status
as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable
law.
Keywords: Pennsylvania Medicine, Wilmington , RN Ambulatory Care and Prep/Recovery, Healthcare , West Chester, Delaware
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