RN Medical-Surgical / Telemetry

Location: Lancaster, PA
PMAH (visit patient homes) - 17601

Days shift 7 am to 7 pm
 

Unit Overview

8 North is an 18-bed Medical-Surgical unit equipped with telemetry and elopement prevention technology. The unit cares for patients with a variety of medical conditions, with a primary focus on infectious diseases and older adults requiring medical care. The unit also provides care for some general surgery patients and follows a multidisciplinary care delivery model.

Job Summary

The Clinical Nurse 1 is a newly licensed Registered Nurse (RN) or an RN with fewer than 15 months of professional nursing experience. The nurse provides safe, patient-centered care while developing clinical knowledge and skills under the guidance of experienced clinicians.

The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate care, promote patient safety, and deliver individualized nursing care across the continuum.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients ranging from infants to older adults.

• Assess and address patients' physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, and safety needs.

• Care for patients with infectious diseases, medical conditions, and general surgical needs.

• Monitor patients requiring telemetry and follow appropriate patient safety protocols.

• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate patient care.

• Follow evidence-based nursing practices and organizational standards.

• Maintain accurate documentation using healthcare technology and electronic medical records.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and professional development activities.

• Seek guidance and feedback from experienced clinicians to improve clinical competency.

• Comply with all applicable regulatory, accreditation, and organizational requirements.

• Successfully complete the required Nurse Residency Program and Clinical Nurse 1 competencies.

Minimum Qualifications

• RN License: Active Registered Nurse license issued by the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing.

• Experience: Newly licensed RN or RN with less than 15 months of professional nursing experience.

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. For applicable Magnet-designated RN positions, a BSN or higher nursing degree is required within the organization's established timeframe, generally within three years of placement.

• CPR Certification: American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire. AHA HeartSaver courses are not accepted.

• NCLEX Requirement: New hires starting with a temporary practice permit must sit for the NCLEX within 60 days of starting in the RN role.

• Temporary Permit: Graduate RNs practicing under a temporary permit must work under the supervision of a licensed RN physically present in the unit.

• Nurse Residency: Successful completion of the Clinical Nurse 1 Nurse Residency Program is required.

• Compliance: Must be in good standing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other applicable federal and state healthcare programs.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Commitment to safe, compassionate, patient- and family-centered care.

• Willingness to learn and develop clinical skills under experienced nursing staff.

• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary Medical-Surgical / Telemetry environment.

• Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and ongoing professional development.