Registered Nurse- Urology Physician Practice Part Time Days

Urology Physician PracticePenn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?Location: 101 Progress Drive, Doylestown, PA 18901Hours: Part Time (20 hours a week) 8am-4:30pmJob Summary:Assist with all aspects of delivery of care for patients including assisting physicians, patient assessments and monitoring, patient education, triage nursing and operation of equipment.Accountabilities:• Assesses, plans, implements, documents, coordinates, and manages patient care according to department and hospital standards and giving consideration to age-specific accommodations.• Provides patient care, which demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of normal physiology and disease pathophysiology, appropriate nursing and medical interventions and a knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan.• Implements patient post care based on evidence-based practice.• Documents patient response to treatment and effectiveness of care.• Ensures appropriate completion of chart and other documentation, including transcription and implementation of physician orders, and computer entry.• In collaboration with the physicians able to intervene as appropriate to prevent complications.• Demonstrates initiative and self-direction in completion of assigned responsibilities in accordance with department needs.• Performs selected therapeutic interventions and diagnostic procedures according to department standards as ordered to include but not limited to:• medication administration• shift refrigerator& code cart check to be completed at beginning of shift• 2 patient identifiers will be utilized before performing these interventions and/or procedures• Assists patients physically by providing physical support through pushing, pulling, lifting, reaching, turning, kneeling, standing, sitting and balancing, and psychologically by providing emotional intervention.• Demonstrates ability to perform with clinical proficiency in crises and medical emergencies.• Communicates and collaborates with patients, physicians, family members, and other health care disciplines in order to achieve excellence in patient care.• Promotes patient safety through adherence to protocols, policies, procedures, evidence-based guidelines and AAAHC Patient Safety Goals.• Actively participates in and supports departmental and organizational quality initiatives and goals.• Maintains clinical competency according to unit-specific standards.• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures• Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organizationQualifications:Associate’s degree RN, Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications:Current licensure in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of State Bureau of Occupational and Professional AffairsCertified in B.L.S. for Healthcare ProviderWe 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 WorkWe are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.