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Job ID: 134394
Category: Nursing
Work Type: PER DIEM
Location: King of Prussia, PA, United States
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.Summary:
Penn Medicine at Home is now offering 2 tracks for RN employment: This position may be filled at the Clinical Nurse - NCL or Clinical Nurse II track, depending on degree level and years of experience.
The Penn Care at Home Clinical Nurse provides care for patients in their homes, at every stage of the lifespan, in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties. Incumbent is a premier provider of quality, compassionate and innovative nursing services in the home. This care allows patients to recover at home from a variety of diagnoses; including congestive heart failure, orthopedic surgery, diabetes, stroke, cancer, and respiratory illness. Additionally, incumbent is responsible for practicing within the home care regulations and reimbursement criteria.
The Clinical Nurse 2 or Clinical Nurse-NCL is an RN that practices as a full partner on the health care team and consistently demonstrates safe practice within the organizational professional practice model.
The Clinical Nurse 2 or Clinical Nurse-NCL possesses the knowledge, skills and the attitude to effectively meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Clinical Nurse 2 position description addendum.
The Clinical Nurse 2 or Clinical Nurse-NCL exhibits UPHS organizational behavioral competencies which reflect its mission and are embedded in the professional practice competency domains.
The Clinical Nurse 2 or Clinical Nurse-NCL independently provides patient care through the application of the nursing process and accepts accountability for the nursing care of assigned patients. Assigned patients may range in age from infancy to the elderly.
The Clinical Nurse 2 or Clinical Nurse-NCL demonstrates within the competency domains of Continuous Quality Improvement, Evidence Based Practice and Research, Leadership, Person and Family Centered Care, Professionalism, Safety, Technology/Informatics, and Teamwork (Definitions listed below).
The Clinical Nurse 2 or Clinical Nurse-NCL works closely with the interprofessional health care team to facilitate the coordination of care across the continuum. The nurse focuses on expanding the knowledge and skills necessary to provide individualized care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, safety, and age appropriate considerations of assigned patients.
The Clinical Nurse 2 or Clinical Nurse-NCL seeks feedback in assuming leadership roles and provides feedback for improved clinical practice. The nurse demonstrates how nursing practice impacts the organizational vision, mission, and goals and the care delivery system. The nurse complies with all regulations and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies.
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum Requirements for Clinical Nurse-NCL track:
• Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) from an accredited school of nursing
• 3+ years of relevant professional nursing experience
• Pennsylvania (or New Jersey) RN licensure
• BLS/CPR as a healthcare provider, as per the American Heart Association
• Have a car, valid driver’s license, and car insurance
Minimum Requirements for Clinical Nurse II track:
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing
• 15+ months of relevant professional nursing experience
• Pennsylvania (or New Jersey) RN licensure
• BLS/CPR as a healthcare provider, as per the American Heart Association
• Have a car, valid driver’s license, and car insurance
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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.