Clinical Nurse 2- HUP ED Observation Unit- Full-Time, Night Shift

Summary:

The HUP ED Observation Unit is looking for an experienced RN to join the team! The schedule is full-time night shift (three 12s, 7p-7a) with an every third weekend requirement. 

The HUP Emergency Department Observation Unit is a short stay unit where patients come from the ED for continued monitoring. Patients typically spend 24-48 hours in the observation undergoing additional testing, evaluation and specialty consults. This 27 bed unit is spread over two floors and sees patients from a wide variety of services. As part of a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the EDOU plays a pivotal role in diagnosing ischemic neurologic conditions. The unit also works closely with cardiac patients to meet the standards of the hospital's AHA Gold Plus designation as a STEMI receiving center. Other populations frequently seen include medicine, oncology, gynecology, hematology and transplant patients. Nurses in the HUP EDOU work as part of an inter-disciplinary team in a fast-paced environment. Nurses prioritize the wellness and safety of their patients while maintaining compassionate and meaningful care. They consistently build strong relationships with staff, patients, and the community as a whole.

• The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague is an RN that practices as a full partner on the health care team and consistently demonstrates safe practice within the organizational professional practice model. The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague possesses the knowledge, skills and the attitude to effectively meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Clinical Nurse 2 position description addendum. The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague exhibits UPHS organizational behavioral competencies which reflect its mission and are embedded in the professional practice competency domains. The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague independently provides patient care through the application of the nursing process and accepts accountability for the nursing care of assigned patients. Assigned patients may range in age from infancy to the elderly. The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague demonstrates within the competency domains of Continuous Quality Improvement, Evidence Based Practice and Research, Leadership, Person and Family Centered Care, Professionalism, Safety, Technology/Informatics, and Teamwork (Definitions listed below). The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague works closely with the interprofessional health care team to facilitate the coordination of care across the continuum. The nurse focuses on expanding the knowledge and skills necessary to provide individualized care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, safety, and age appropriate considerations of assigned patients. The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague seeks feedback in assuming leadership roles and provides feedback for improved clinical practice. The nurse demonstrates how nursing practice impacts the organizational vision, mission, and goals and the care delivery system. The nurse complies with all regulations and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies.