Lebanon, PA, US
4 days ago
Registered Nurse Onboarding Specialist - Emergency Department - Nights
Monday, March 31, 2025 In Person Student Nurse Appreciation Event

WellSpan York Hospital

2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Learn more about being a new graduate nurse at WellSpan.

MAR312025 In Person Student Nurse Appreciation Event

WellSpan York Hospital

Full-time Evening/Night Shift

72 hours bi-weekly

Three 12-hour shifts per week

7pm to 7:30am

Every third weekend

Every other Holiday required

The ED is a fast paced environment where nursing staff care for patients of all ages with emergency medical complaints. The high volume GSH ED sees about 45,000 patients each year. Our highly trained staff are supported by a Director, Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager, Clinical Coordinators, Clinical Educator, and On-Boarding Specialists. The ED specific orientation is comprehensive to include care for high risk patients, life threatening conditions and illnesses, as well as care of patients with psychiatric disorders, and lower acuity patients. Certifications covered in orientation are BLS, ACLS, and PALS. Come join our skilled team and work alongside our expert providers, specialists, and ancillary healthcare providers to deliver high quality care to our patients.

General Summary

Instructs, counsels, monitors, and evaluates nursing personnel during orientation to hospital or unit; assists in planning, presenting, evaluating, and revising staff development activities; performs duties of charge nurse or clinical nurse when needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

Instructs, counsels, and monitors the work of nursing orientees in the aspects of clinical nursing relative to assigned area; educates nursing orientees concerning nursing policies and procedures. Collaborates with Clinical Educator and orientee's Nurse Manager in planning and structuring orientation program to meet the individual orientee's needs; plans daily assignments for orientees. Performs on-going assessment and regular formal evaluations of nursing staff during orientation period; documents all observations and submits recommendations to Nurse Manager (i.e., duration of individual orientation). Assists Clinical Educator in planning, presenting, evaluating, and revising the staff development activities and orientation clinical plan. Serves as a role model and resource person for all nursing staff. Performs duties and responsibilities of charge nurse/team leader or clinical nurse as needed or directed. Variation of duties may result based on the assigned customer care unit(s). This may include differences in the specific clinical skills required of the RN. Unit based skill lists outline expectations beyond the house wide RN requirements. SYS-NURS-L Nursing Education Requirements Policy outlines current certification(s) required for specific areas of nursing practice and is considered to be part of the job description. In addition to requirements specified in the license and certification section below, current BLS certification for all areas of nursing practice is required.Current certification may be required for the following areas of nursing practice:Emergency Care Center - ACLS, PALSIntensive Care Center & MSCC Lead - ACLS, PALSL&D - ACLS, NRP, - Experienced L&D nurses will obtain within 6 months and new L&D nurses will obtain at 1 year of experienceNICU - NRPPEDS - PALSPCC/PACU/ENDO - ACLS, PALSProcedural - ACLS

Common Expectations:

Adheres to the mission, vision, values, and Employee Code of Conduct as established by WellSpan Health. Demonstrates an understanding of and a commitment to customer service values of respect, courtesy, ownership, privacy, professionalism, and responsiveness. Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Provides outstanding service to all customers using caring behaviors; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation. 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. 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. Enhances professional growth and development through advanced/continuing education to maintain up-to-date knowledge, skills, and competencies. Adheres to hospital and department policies, procedures, and objectives and performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN) or currently enrolled in BSN program with anticipated graduation date within 12 months of starting in role. Required Masters Degree in Nursing (MSN) Preferred

Work Experience:

5 years Relevant experience. Required

Licenses:

Licensed Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required or Registered Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required and Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Courses and Training:

Specialty Nursing Certification or Preceptor Certification. 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.

At WellSpan Health, we are committed to treating all applicants fairly and equitably, regardless of their job classification. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please reach out to us via email at . We will evaluate requests for accommodation on a case-by-case basis. Please note that we will only respond to inquiries related to reasonable accommodation from this email address. Rest assured, all requests for assistance or accommodation are handled confidentially, allowing applicants to share their needs openly and honestly with us.

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