Description
Penn 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.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).
Overview:
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.
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Qualifications:
We 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.