Registered Nurse Hospital, RN, Medical Unit - York, PA, United States - WellSpan Health Services

Description

PRN as needed
Days and evenings
General Summary

Provides direct care to patients by performing a variety of duties, including assisting with data collection, provision of care, completion of selected therapeutic interventions, and documentation of care provided for a specified group of patients.

Provides information needed by the registered nurse to coordinate the care and discharge planning for the patient and family.

Provides general nursing care and personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, dressing, eating, changing bed linens and bed pans and positioning.

Assists in the preparation and transportation of patients for tests, procedures, etc.
Monitors patient condition levels; reports changes to the appropriate individuals.
Obtains and documents patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, weight, respiration, pulse, pain, and department-specific requirements.

Performs selected procedures if demonstrated competency during formal Nurse Extern Program (If Nurse Extern Program completed at medical facility other than York Hospital, skills checklist/competency verification must be provided), such as catheterization, nasogastric tube insertion and care, wound care, administration of tube feedings, enema administration and ostomy care.

Sets up and removes equipment and supplies; ensures equipment is functioning properly and stored appropriately.
Performs EKGs and Point-of-Care testing which may include blood glucose, hemoccult and specific gravity testing.
Runs special errands as required. Responds to light calls.
Ensures patient rooms, nursing areas, supply carts, etc. are stocked with appropriate items at required levels.
Maintains par levels of supplies and equipment on assigned unit(s). Notifies supervisor when reorder points are reached.


Minimum Education:
High School Diploma or GED Currently enrolled in an approved Nursing program with completion of two clinical semesters. Required and
High School Diploma or GED Enrollment in an accredited BSN program Preferred


Licenses:
Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
Employment Benefits
Sign-on incentives for new employees
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and accidental death insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Retirement savings plan
Paid time off (PTO)
PTO bridging
Short-term disability
Educational assistance
Forgivable loan
Flexible spending
Credit union
Employee recreational activities
Childcare
Complimentary medicine discounts