Clinical Nurse 2- Inpatient - Observation Unit - Penn Medicine (ngts)

Clinical Nurse 2- Inpatient - Observation Unit - Penn Medicine (ngts)

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Penn Presbyterian Medical Center (PPMC) Observation Unit has an excellent opportunity for a Clinical Nurse II to join the team.

Wright Saunder 3 is a dynamic, 12-bed inpatient medical/surgical telemetry unit primarily serving the adult population of West Philadelphia. This floor offers the practitioner the opportunity to impart lasting change on the lives of its patients through its team-based nursing approach, as well as through the close relationships forged between other services, including Physicians, Pharmacists, Physical Therapy, Respiratory, Speech-Language Pathology, and Case Management, all of whom play a crucial role in improving patient health and navigating the care continuum. Some of the common patient diseases seen on the floor encompass medical complexities associated with COPD, CHF, pneumonia, GI-related illnesses, Diabetes, renal failure, sepsis, end-of-life, and drug and alcohol withdrawal. The Wright 3 staff independently monitor and interpret telemetry. If you are interested in a supportive, team-focused floor that allows you to provide world-class patient care, please consider joining Wright Saunder 3. BLS required, ACLS encouraged (will train on site).

The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague is a licensed RN who serves as a full partner on the healthcare team, delivering safe, competent, and compassionate care. This role involves independent patient care using the nursing process and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality outcomes across the care continuum.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized care to patients of all ages.
• Apply nursing competencies across domains such as:
• Continuous Quality Improvement
• Evidence-Based Practice & Research
• Leadership
• Person & Family-Centered Care
• Professionalism
• Safety
• Technology/Informatics
• Teamwork
• Demonstrate accountability and seek feedback to improve clinical practice.
• Align nursing practice with organizational mission, vision, and goals.
• Comply with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution.
• Experience: Minimum of 15 months of relevant nursing experience; completion of a Nurse Residency Program if applicable.
• Licensure: Active RN license in Pennsylvania.
• Certifications: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS/CPR) through the American Heart Association.

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. Live Your Life's Work

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