Wills Eye Hospital
Inpatient RN - 3 days/week
Wills Eye Hospital, Phila, Pennsylvania, United States, 19117
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.About the Organization Wills Eye Hospital, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a global leader in the treatment of eye disease. Established in 1832 as the America's first eye hospital, we are one of the world's premier eye care facilities and the #2 best hospital in the nation for ophthalmology as ranked by U.S. News & World Report.
Our clinical expertise, state-of-the-art diagnostic testing and advanced surgical capabilities make Wills Eye a worldwide referral center where more than 250,000 patients are treated annually. From common eye problems to rare sight-threatening diseases, Wills Eye provides general eye care and comprehensive ophthalmic specialty services that attract patients throughout the Philadelphia metropolitan area, across the country and around the world.
Today, we continue to shape the science and medicine of ophthalmology, thanks to our talented, skilled physicians and staff who are dedicated to improving and preserving sight.
DescriptionFull-time Inpatient RN
36 hours/week Days
7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Flexible days M-F
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Primary Function:
The primary function of the Inpatient Staff Nurse is that of professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability through the nursing process, for the patient and family/significant other(s) in collaboration with other health care providers.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Possesses knowledge of and the ability to perform duties in accordance with established standards for all Nursing practices as set forth in the Hospital policiesKeeps proficient and is knowledgeable of patient's needs, techniques, and requirements at all timesCares for specimens and cultures in accordance with Hospital policies and best practicesDemonstrates competency in IV insertion and discontinuation of it, as suitable to the needs of the patientAdministers drugs and manages drug-related problems that occurDemonstrates arrhythmia recognition and treatmentSuccessfully completes BLS and ACLS courses and maintains certification every two yearsSuccessfully completes ServSafe Food Handler course and maintains certification every three yearsParticipates in emergency drills, as appropriate to assigned clinical areaDelivers exceptional patient care in line with established organizational goals and objectivesParticipates in revision and implementation of nursing policies/procedures in an effort to provide ongoing advancements in patient care practicesMakes independent clinical decisions regarding patient's need for nursing care and communicates it to appropriate personnelParticipates in quality assurance/improvement strategies in respective clinical areas by assisting in the planning and implementation of innovative approaches to patient careIntegrates cost-effective measures into all nursing care practicesRegularly attends staff meetings, in-services, and all other professional development/continuing educational trainingsManages monitoring and respiratory equipment, fluid lines, tubes, drains and catheters, as appropriate to patient care needsSatisfactory completes basic assignments within given time frame and with minimal supervisionConsistently exhibits accurate and timely documentationProvides care as outlined by the physician orders, nursing judgment, and patient status assessment, including accurate and prompt reporting of significant changes to supervisor and physician/surgeonApplies effective interviewing skills to elicit and give information to patient and/or significant other that are necessary to plan, implement and evaluate nursing care.Communicates post-operative care instructions thoroughly to patient/significant other(s) before discharge and during post-op call.Interact effectively with other health care team members to keep them informed of changes in the condition of the patient.Formulates and maintains effective working relationships with peers, managers and other members of the health care team.Avoids repeating rumors or soliciting unfounded statements, keeps personal biases to oneself, maintain positive image.Receives constructive feedback in a positive self-develop-mental manner.Functions as an effective team member.Demonstrate adaptability, flexibility, and accountability when changes are made in job description and responsibility, including performing all qualified duties throughout other areas of the hospital.Strives to maintain the confidentiality of all patients and their families/significant other(s).Position RequirementsQualifications
Educational requirements:Bachelor's Degree of Nursing or equivalent preferredLicensure:Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) requiredAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) requiredPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) requiredActive Pennsylvania State Nursing License requiredExperience:Three years of clinical experience is preferred; One year is required.Working conditions
Works in a clean, well-lit, ventilated work area. Exposed to biological, chemical, and environmental elements, including infectious waste. Work environment may be noisy and have many interruptions, requiring frequent re-evaluation of priorities.
Physical requirements
Walking and standing; stooping, bending, balancing and sitting. The employee should be in good health and fit enough to handle heavy workloads and other strenuous activities. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Category NursingFull-Time/Part-Time Full-TimePosition Inpatient Staff NurseNumber of Openings 1Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-ExemptLocation Wills Eye HospitalThis position is currently accepting applications.
Our clinical expertise, state-of-the-art diagnostic testing and advanced surgical capabilities make Wills Eye a worldwide referral center where more than 250,000 patients are treated annually. From common eye problems to rare sight-threatening diseases, Wills Eye provides general eye care and comprehensive ophthalmic specialty services that attract patients throughout the Philadelphia metropolitan area, across the country and around the world.
Today, we continue to shape the science and medicine of ophthalmology, thanks to our talented, skilled physicians and staff who are dedicated to improving and preserving sight.
DescriptionFull-time Inpatient RN
36 hours/week Days
7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Flexible days M-F
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Primary Function:
The primary function of the Inpatient Staff Nurse is that of professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability through the nursing process, for the patient and family/significant other(s) in collaboration with other health care providers.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Possesses knowledge of and the ability to perform duties in accordance with established standards for all Nursing practices as set forth in the Hospital policiesKeeps proficient and is knowledgeable of patient's needs, techniques, and requirements at all timesCares for specimens and cultures in accordance with Hospital policies and best practicesDemonstrates competency in IV insertion and discontinuation of it, as suitable to the needs of the patientAdministers drugs and manages drug-related problems that occurDemonstrates arrhythmia recognition and treatmentSuccessfully completes BLS and ACLS courses and maintains certification every two yearsSuccessfully completes ServSafe Food Handler course and maintains certification every three yearsParticipates in emergency drills, as appropriate to assigned clinical areaDelivers exceptional patient care in line with established organizational goals and objectivesParticipates in revision and implementation of nursing policies/procedures in an effort to provide ongoing advancements in patient care practicesMakes independent clinical decisions regarding patient's need for nursing care and communicates it to appropriate personnelParticipates in quality assurance/improvement strategies in respective clinical areas by assisting in the planning and implementation of innovative approaches to patient careIntegrates cost-effective measures into all nursing care practicesRegularly attends staff meetings, in-services, and all other professional development/continuing educational trainingsManages monitoring and respiratory equipment, fluid lines, tubes, drains and catheters, as appropriate to patient care needsSatisfactory completes basic assignments within given time frame and with minimal supervisionConsistently exhibits accurate and timely documentationProvides care as outlined by the physician orders, nursing judgment, and patient status assessment, including accurate and prompt reporting of significant changes to supervisor and physician/surgeonApplies effective interviewing skills to elicit and give information to patient and/or significant other that are necessary to plan, implement and evaluate nursing care.Communicates post-operative care instructions thoroughly to patient/significant other(s) before discharge and during post-op call.Interact effectively with other health care team members to keep them informed of changes in the condition of the patient.Formulates and maintains effective working relationships with peers, managers and other members of the health care team.Avoids repeating rumors or soliciting unfounded statements, keeps personal biases to oneself, maintain positive image.Receives constructive feedback in a positive self-develop-mental manner.Functions as an effective team member.Demonstrate adaptability, flexibility, and accountability when changes are made in job description and responsibility, including performing all qualified duties throughout other areas of the hospital.Strives to maintain the confidentiality of all patients and their families/significant other(s).Position RequirementsQualifications
Educational requirements:Bachelor's Degree of Nursing or equivalent preferredLicensure:Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) requiredAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) requiredPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) requiredActive Pennsylvania State Nursing License requiredExperience:Three years of clinical experience is preferred; One year is required.Working conditions
Works in a clean, well-lit, ventilated work area. Exposed to biological, chemical, and environmental elements, including infectious waste. Work environment may be noisy and have many interruptions, requiring frequent re-evaluation of priorities.
Physical requirements
Walking and standing; stooping, bending, balancing and sitting. The employee should be in good health and fit enough to handle heavy workloads and other strenuous activities. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Category NursingFull-Time/Part-Time Full-TimePosition Inpatient Staff NurseNumber of Openings 1Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-ExemptLocation Wills Eye HospitalThis position is currently accepting applications.