Job Description

Full-time Day Shift

72 hours bi-weekly

7am to 7:30pm

Every 3rd weekend

Rotating holidays

The ICU is an 18-bed unit which provides care to critically ill adult and geriatric patients. As the only intensive care unit in WGSH, we provide care to a multitude of medical, surgical, and clinically complex patient populations. We specialize in recovery of open-heart surgical patients, those who require ventilator or other acute respiratory support, pressors and inotrope therapy, tPA administration for stroke or pulmonary emboli, peritoneal or extended dialysis therapy, and hemodynamic monitoring with capabilities for IABP, Impella and cannulation for ECMO. Patient ratios are acuity-based ranging from 1-3 patients. The unit has 24-hour support of CRNPs who are supervised by a Critical Care Service in the unit to promote ongoing assessment and care.

General Summary

Instructs, counsels, monitors, and evaluates nursing personnel during orientation to hospital or unit; assists in planning, presenting, evaluating, and revising staff development activities; performs duties of charge nurse or clinical nurse when needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Instructs, counsels, and monitors the work of nursing orientees in the aspects of clinical nursing relative to assigned area; educates nursing orientees concerning nursing policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with Clinical Educator and orientee’s Nurse Manager in planning and structuring orientation program to meet the individual orientee's needs; plans daily assignments for orientees.
• Performs on-going assessment and regular formal evaluations of nursing staff during orientation period; documents all observations and submits recommendations to Nurse Manager (i.e., duration of individual orientation).
• Assists Clinical Educator in planning, presenting, evaluating, and revising the staff development activities and orientation clinical plan.
• Serves as a role model and resource person for all nursing staff.
• Performs duties and responsibilities of charge nurse/team leader or clinical nurse as needed or directed.
• Variation of duties may result based on the assigned customer care unit(s). This may include differences in the specific clinical skills required of the RN. 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 and is considered to be part of the job description.
• In addition to requirements specified in the license and certification section below, current BLS certification for all areas of nursing practice is required.Current certification may be required for the following areas of nursing practice:Emergency Care Center – ACLS, PALSIntensive Care Center & MSCC Lead – ACLS, PALSL&D – ACLS, NRP, - Experienced L&D nurses will obtain within 6 months and new L&D nurses will obtain at 1 year of experienceNICU – NRPPEDS – PALSPCC/PACU/ENDO – ACLS, PALSProcedural – ACLS

Common Expectations:

• Adheres to the mission, vision, values, and Employee Code of Conduct as established by WellSpan Health. Demonstrates an understanding of and a commitment to customer service values of respect, courtesy, ownership, privacy, professionalism, and responsiveness.
• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers using caring behaviors; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
• 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.
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
• Enhances professional growth and development through advanced/continuing education to maintain up-to-date knowledge, skills, and competencies.
• Adheres to hospital and department policies, procedures, and objectives and performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN) or currently enrolled in BSN program with anticipated graduation date within 12 months of starting in role. Required
• Masters Degree in Nursing (MSN) Preferred

Work Experience:

• 5 years Relevant experience. Required

Licenses:

• Licensed Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required or
• Registered Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required and
• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Courses and Training:

• Specialty Nursing Certification or Preceptor Certification. Upon Hire Preferred

Benefits Offered:

• 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 (joinwellspan.org)

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 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.