graduate nurse, rn

1 week ago

Greensburg, Pennsylvania, United States Excela Health Full time

THIS POSITION IS FOR RN GRADUATE NURSES WHO ARE GRADUATING IN MAY 2024 Sign On Bonuses for Select Units, Full Time Benefits, and Tuition and Loan Assistance Job Summary A Graduate an approved program by the State Board of Nursing, who has not completed examination for licensure is responsible for the complete nursing care of a group of patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The graduate nurse is responsible to the Nurse Manager and accountable to the patient. The Graduate Nurse will be enrolled into the Nurse Residency Program, a twelve-month program that progresses through three phases: orientation; interactive classroom education; and independent self-directed leaning. Gradate Nurses are given the opportunity to be paired with a nurse mentor for continued one-on-one support. This program is designed as a series of learning and clinical practice experiences to assist newly licensed nurses as they transition from the student role to clinical practitioner. Essential Job Functions Ensures that assessment of the patient and the direct and indirect patient care delivered is in accordance with the PA Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies, procedures and protocols and other professional standards of care.

Collects pertinent health assessment data on admission and in an ongoing systematic manner, focusing on the physical, psychosocial, age, cultural and spiritual needs of the patient.

Documents the initial nursing assessment on appropriate medical records within the established time frames.

Implements the individualized plan of treatment, evaluates and revises the established plan of care for each patient on an as-needed basis.

Reassesses the patient's condition and takes appropriate action as indicated or by unit-specific policy including, but not limited to, pain management.

Involves the patient/family and other healthcare providers when appropriate.
Complies with completeness, accuracy and timeliness of documentation.

Develops an educational process for the provision and coordination of patient care activities that promote and maintain health, fosters self-care and improves outcomes.

Participates in the interdisciplinary education to assess the patient's readiness to learn, identify the patient's educational barriers and tailor the educational processes to meet the needs of the patient/family.

Ensures the process includes education about safely and effectively using medication, pain and managing pain, available resources, how to obtain further care, and information about their responsibilities in their care.

Acquires and distributes educational resources tailored to patient needs.
Provides and reviews written discharge instructions that demonstrate an inter-relationship between education, discharge planning and continuity of care.

Maintains a collaborative relationship with physicians and other health care providers to achieve desired patient outcomes and assure a continuous flow of patient care.

Communicates pertinent information for interdisciplinary patient care conferences, shift reports and internal and external transfers (when eligible).
Takes action to proactively identify and resolve patient needs.
Participates in unit performance improvement activities designed to enhance the quality of patient care and customer service.
Assists in data collection process as requested.
Recommends modifications for performance improvement.
Demonstrates leadership by utilizing the concepts inherent to the practice of the professional nurse.
Demonstrates an ability to solve problems independently utilizing critical thinking skills and seeking assistance from immediate supervisor when appropriate.
Delegates patient care appropriately.
Maintains accountability for actions taken.
Acts as a patient advocate.
Assists in maintaining organizational/departmental goals.
Assists in the department's compliance with state, The Joint Commission (TJC), OSHA and other regulatory agencies.
Participates in continuous survey readiness for inspections and surveys.
Participates in the non-punitive medication reporting system.
Ensures accountability for narcotics per regulatory/organizational policies.
Adheres to the infection control processes, including standard precautions, to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections.
Provides for patient safety in compliance with hospital and nursing department policies.
Utilizes two forms of patient identification before implementing any form of patient care.
Involves the patient and/or family in patient safety standards and processes.

Minimizes the use of patient restraints and, if patient's condition warrants, monitors per individual assessed need and documents per policy.

Assumes appropriate team role during code situations or mock codes.
Responds effectively during emergency situations, including internal and external disasters.
Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors and staff.
Limitations of Practice
Always under the direct supervision of an RN.
May not accept verbal or phone orders from a physician.
All physician orders must be checked by an RN.
Must have approval by Nurse Manager/Preceptor before giving shift report.

After successful completion of the IV skills lab and competency validation, the Graduate Nurse may administer IV push medications, IV fluids and blood.

Specialty Job Functions Other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.

Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.

Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

License, Certification & Clearances Current licensure to practice under a Temporary Practice Permit as a Graduate Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania required.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program required.
Act 33 with renewal.
Act 34 with renewal.
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.
Must take the NCLEX within 90 days of hire.

Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but may serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
Travel may be expected locally between Excela Health locations.

LEAN Actively promotes a Lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of LEAN principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements.

Recognizes the necessity of taking ownership of one's own motivation, morale, performance and professional development. Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to Excela's missions, vision and values. AAP/EEO Excela Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of Excela Health to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class.

Excela Health will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below

Work Environment:

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity. Marginal – Minimal Necessity. Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift. Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or reps/shift. Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift. Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Physical Condition Essential Marginal Constantly Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never Extreme Heat x Extreme Cold x Heights x Confined Spaces x Extreme Noise(>85dB) x Mechanical Hazards x Use of Vibrating Tools x Operates Vehicle (Company) x Operates Heavy Equipment x Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices x x Rotates All Shifts x x 8 Hours Shifts x x 10-12 Hours Shifts x x On-Call x x Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk) x x Travel Between Sites x Direct Patient Care x x Respirator Protective Equipment x x Eye Protection x x Head Protection (hard hat) x Hearing Protection x Hand Protection x x Feet, Toe Protection x Body Protection x x Latex Exposure x x Solvent Exposure x Paint (direct use) Exposure x Dust (sanding) Exposure x Ethylene Oxide Exposure x Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure Chemo Units Chemo Units X all other Blood/Body Fluid Exposure x x Chemicals (direct use) Exposure x x Mist Exposure x Wax Stripper (direct use) x Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure x Ionizing Radiation Exposure x Laser Exposure x Physical Demands When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity. Marginal – Minimal Necessity. Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift. Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or reps/shift. Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift. Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Physical Condition Essential Marginal Constantly Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never Bending (Stooping) x x Sitting x x Walking x x Climbing Stairs x x Climbing Ladders x Standing x x Kneeling x x Squatting (Crouching) x x Twisting/Turning x x Keyboard/Computer Operation x x Gross Grasp x x Fine Finger Manipulation x x Hand/Arm Coordination x x Pushing/Pulling(lbs.

of force) x 10#50# Carry x 25# Transfer/Push/Pull Patients x x Seeing Near w/Acuity x x Feeling (Sensation) x x Color Vision x x Hearing Clearly x x Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead x x Reaching Above Shoulder Level x x Reaching Forward x x Lifting Floor to Knuckle x 10# Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle x 50# Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder x 20# Lifting Shoulder to Overhead x 10# When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Experience
Required
Must sit for NCLEX exam within 90 days
Education
Required
Associates or better in NURSING
Graduate Accre Nurs Prog or better
Preferred
Bachelors or better in NURSING
Licenses & Certifications
Required

REGISTERED NURSE

BLS Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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