Lancaster General Health: Rn Observation Unit

At Lancaster General Health, our culture is what sets us apart and creates a lasting impression of our health system in the community and in the hearts of our patients and their families.

A role with us is more than just a job, we ask that you Live Your Legacy at LGH by finding your passion in your everyday role, committing to those you serve, and reaching for your personal best.We are recognized as 1 of only 9 hospitals in the entire country with awards in Medicare.Gov, LEAPFROG and Healthgrades Americas 50 Best Hospitals.

We have attained five year Magnet recognition status for the fifth time with the American Nurses’ Credentialing Center (ANCC) and we are the 2018 recipient of the Foster G.

McGaw Prize in recognition of the commitment to community service.PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers a comprehensive benefits package: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 so that our employees can stay actively engaged and committed to living their legacy every day.

Together, we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.Join us and be part of a team that empowers you to do more than your job and encourages you to:*Live Your Passion.

Live Your Best.

Live Your Commitment.

Live Your Legacy.**Summary*Fast paced 52-bed unit with Admission, Discharge, and Transfer activity.

Average length of stay for a patient is 21.2 hours and the unit sees both medical and surgical patients.

Care is delivered in terms of hours versus days.*Job Description**Experienced BSN RN Sign-on Bonus!**HOURS: Full Time and Part Time openings on evening and night shifts**POSITION SUMMARY: *Assume responsibility and accountability as defined by the American Nurses Association standards of nursing practice*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: *Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:* Incorporates the Lancaster General Health mission, vision and values into planning patient care.* Functions as an independent and interdependent member of the health care team as defined in unit based Plan for Provision of Care.* Performs patient assessments, focusing on physiologic, psychological, and cognitive functions.

Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes and adapts the plan of care based on recognized trends and changes.

Collects and manages comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or the situation.* Analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnosis or issues.

Formulates age-appropriate and culturally and ethically sensitive plan of care* Implements care in a knowledgeable manner and coordinates patient care across several disciplines and among caregivers.* Provides leadership to other members of the team by effectively communicating expected standards of care and encouraging and supporting team members and their contributions.* Demonstrates an understanding of and a commitment to our values of privacy, quality, respect, service and teamwork.* Assigns, delegates, and supervises other employees and intervenes as appropriate to assure that the plan of care is carried out, continuity of care is provided and that established outcomes are achieved through availability and appropriated utilization of human, material and financial resources.* Educates patients about healthy practices and treatment modalities.* Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practices.

Utilizes technology where appropriate.* Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services.*JOB REQUIREMENTS**MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: ** *RN licensure is required, issued by the PA Board of Nursing.** *Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred **.

If ASN, must agree to complete BSN or higher nursing degree within 2 years of RN hire date.** *American Heart Association CPR/BLS Certification required.** *If Applicable **, New Graduate RNs will be required to complete the Nurse Residency Program.** *A health care provider in good standing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state health insurance programs, i.E.

not excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal or state health insurance program.**This position is located in Lancaster, PA #LI-MD1**Benefits of Joining Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health: *PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH combines a Nationally Ranked Hospital with great schools, safe neighborhoods, affordable housing, local community events and festivals as well as a wealth of cultural and recreational activities.

The scenic Susquehanna River Valley provides opportunities for fishing, skiing, kayaking, hiking and mountain biking in addition to easy access to NJ shoreline or Delaware beaches.

Urban life is easily accessible, with New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia and Washington D.C.

a train ride away.

Local universities, Fulton Theatre, the downtown shopping and dining district and local sports teams make Lancaster a great place to Live, Work and Play.*Disclaimer*PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce.

All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.Search Firm Representatives please read carefully: PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity.

Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH as a result of the referral or through other means.Job Type: Full-timeWork Location: One location