Clinical Nurse -Emergency Department- Full Time DEN
Location: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Description: WellSpan Health Services is at present recruited Clinical Nurse -Emergency Department- Full Time DEN right now, this position will be settled in Pennsylvania. Detailed specification about this position opportunity please read the description below. General Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager, provides professional nursing car! e at the beginner practitioner level within an assigned unit according to established procedures, protocols and regulations. Coordinates care planning with other disciplines. May require specialized skills depending on unit assignment.
Duties and Responsibilities:The following are essential job accountabilities:
1 Provides and coordinates direct care in accordance with the principles of Relationship Based Care to patients 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.
2 Safely and independently administers prescribed treatments, medications, and nursing interventions based on assessment and plan of care.
3 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 a! chieve outcomes for patients.
4 Seeks mentoring and coachi! ng from the CN II & III as needed.
5 Identifies and communicates individualized patient needs for inter-shift report and transfer/discharge. Includes patient/family in planning. Collaborates with all disciplines in evaluation of patient progress.
6 Appropriately and correctly documents the patient response to interventions and progress toward outcomes. Identifies and documents variances from pathway or plan of care. Appropriately utilizes flow sheets, progress notes, and/or electronic medical record for documentation. Validates compliance with system and unit-specific clinical initiatives, i.e. pain scores, restraints, fall precautions, etc..
7 Keeps practice current by participating in performance improvement efforts. Complies with changes in clinical standards and policies. Participate in data collection for performance improvement activity. Recognizes the value of evidence based research as it applies to best practice.
8 Seeks learning opportunities and r! esources beyond own work environment and incorporates into practice the new knowledge and skills acquired.
9 Promotes an environment conducive to professional practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient and staff safety. Supports Shared Decision Making by unit committee membership or by supporting and helping fellow co-workers attend committee meetings and/or work on SDM projects. Participates in staff meetings and unit activities. Uses opportunities in the clinical setting to teach and support others, one-on-one or in groups (e.g. Students, other hospital personnel).
10 Begins to provide leadership for problem solving and goal formation. Negotiates for a win-win solution.
11 Delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel in order to meet patient needs and to maximize team performance. Helps assistive personnel organize and set priorities for work. Monitors completion of tasks that are assigned or delegated to the patient care team.
12 Promo! tes 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.
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Department Description:
The Gettysburg Hospital’s emergency department features 18 private treatment rooms (13 stretcher rooms and five fast care rooms) as well as new patient amenities that include a vending area, café seating, a pediatric/special needs waiting area.
Employment Requirements:
WellSpan expects that each and every employee will provide the highest quality care in a respectful and dignified manner. To that end we endorse policies and practices that support high quality care, respect for others and personal health and safety. Listed below are three important standards to which all employees are expected to adhere:
- Refrain from using any tobacco product on or in direct view ! of any WellSpan owned or leased property, within any WellSpan vehicle or while accompanying another WellSpan employee or guest in their own or another vehicle.
- Manage your use of personal fragrances (including cigarette or cigar smoke); avoiding scented body products or odors on your person that many cause irritation or allergic reactions in others.
- Obtain an annual flu vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exemption.
WellSpan Health is a not-for-profit, community based health care system serving more than 650,000 people in south central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. York Hospital, a 570+ bed, Level 1 Trauma Center, Magnet designated community teaching hospital, and Gettysburg Hospital, a 76-bed acute-care facility, are the cornerstones of the health system. In April 2012, WellSpan Health opened the WellSpan Surgery and Rehabilitation Hospital a 73-bed state-of-the art hospital, to care for pati! ents recovering from strokes, traumas, chronic disease complications an! d orthopedic injuries. The organization has received significant, national recognition, including being named a "Top 100 Integrated Health Network" by Verispan, being one of the "Top 25 Connected Healthcare Facilities" by Health Imaging and IT. WellSpan Health is an integrated health system with more than 60 care sites, more than 8,700 employees and seven residency programs.
The Community:
WellSpan Health facilities are located in York and Adams counties, which offer an ideal living environment to match the quality of work-life balance you’re seeking. Both communities offer abundant outdoor and cultural activities, including restaurants, theatre, golf courses, hiking trails, water sports and historic tours. The communities are a short drive from several, large metropolitan areas including the Baltimore/DC metro area and Philadelphia.
Required Skills
BLS, ACLS, PALS
Required Experience
At least 1 year of previous ED e! xperience required for consideration
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If you were eligible to this position, please give us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to WellSpan Health Services.
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This position will be opened on: Wed, 07 Aug 2013 07:54:54 GMT
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