Weekend Option 1 Program

26 Weekend shifts per year, 24 hours per weekend

2 12-hour shifts per weekend (6:45 p.m.-7:15 a.m.)

Holiday rotation required

At the WellSpan Surgery and Rehabilitation Hospital (WSRH), we are a dedicated interprofessional team working as one to improve health through exceptional care for all.

What makes being a registered nurse at the WSRH so special?

Exceptional Teamwork: The Rehabilitation Unit exceeded the employee engagement Advisory Board Magnet mean score for RN-to-RN teamwork and collaboration. The Post-Surgical Unit offers strong nurse autonomy and physician collaboration, along with excellent patient ratios, and an engaged and dynamic team. Autonomy in Practice: Rehabilitation RNs practice within the full scope of their license through innovative wound and pressure injury, bladder management, and patient care protocols. Post-Surgical RNs care for a variety of surgical patients, with a focus on orthopedics and spine surgeries. Professional Development: The opportunities for professional development are endless! Engage in clinical nurse advancement programs, charge and preceptor courses, specialized education, professional certification support, tuition reimbursement, and more within WellSpan Health's robust nursing structural empowerments. Salary Model: WSRH professional nursing practice includes a salary model to support flexibility in scheduling and participation in professional development activities. Exemplary Outcomes: The Rehabilitation Unit is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) in its general rehabilitation, stroke, amputee, spinal cord injury, and brain injury programs. In addition, the WSRH has achieved Magnet excellence within the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program. WSRH continues to provide truly patient -centered care and continues to rank in the 99th percentile for patient satisfaction scores. Rehab Unit details: 48- beds; 40- bed Main Rehab; 8- bed secure Brain Injury Unit. Average length of patient stay is 2 weeks. Post-Surgery Unit: 25-beds; managing care following ortho and spine procedures

Join a team who cares for our patients and each other. By caring for each other, we can deliver patient-centered, collaborative care in a supportive, interdisciplinary environment to achieve exemplary patient outcomes. Our Professional Practice Model symbol is a tree on a path that represents our patient and colleague journey each day - we welcome you on the journey with us!

General Summary

Provides clinical support services to patient care staff by performing a variety of duties related to patient care. Takes patient vital signs, assists patients with activities of daily living (e.g., bathing, feeding, toileting, etc.), inventories and replenishes supplies and equipment, and performs special assigned duties such as performing EKGs and Point-of-Care testing.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

Provides general nursing care and personal care assistance to patients, including activities of daily living and the removal of peripheral IVs and indwelling urinary catheter. Monitors patient condition levels; recognizes and reports changes in patient condition to the registered nurse. Possess the knowledge and skills to keep patients safe. Performs purposeful hourly rounds to identify and address patient needs. Obtains and electronically documents patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, weight, respiration and pulse. Train and precept new employees. Performs Point-of-Care testing which may include blood glucose, hemocult and specific gravity testing. Performs quality control and instrument check procedures and maintains related records. Prepares patients for tests, procedures, etc. and transports patients to tests, procedures and different levels of care. Collects specimens as directed using appropriate or specified equipment for collecting and handling specimens. Performs EKGs and transmits studies. Obtains and removes equipment and supplies necessary for patient care. Responsible for maintaining and storing equipment appropriately and completing electronic requests for equipment repairs. Maintains par levels of supplies and equipment on assigned unit(s). Notifies supervisor when reorder points are reached. Responsible for stocking patient rooms, nursing areas, supply carts, etc. with appropriate items at required levels.

Common Expectations:

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s). Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s). Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required. Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings. Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience:

Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required

Licenses:

Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required Certified Nurse Aide Upon Hire Preferred

Benefits Offered:

Comprehensive health benefits Flexible spending and health savings accounts Retirement savings plan Paid time off (PTO) Short-term disability Education assistance Financial education and support, including DailyPay Wellness and Wellbeing programs Caregiver support via Wellthy Childcare referral service via Wellthy

You’re unique and you belong here.

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