PRN MOB Pool Nursing RN - MedSurg/Geriatrics at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center (Day Shift)

SUMMARY:

The Acute Care for Elders Unit (ACE) at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center is looking for a PRN Pool RN for the Day shift to join their team.

The ideal staff nurse practices in collaboration with the healthcare team to facilitate the coordination of care across the continuum. You will provide direct care to patients who may range in age from infancy to the elderly and demonstrate competency within the domains of clinical judgment and decision-making, nurse-patient/family relationship, clinical leadership and clinical scholarship. The staff nurse demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide individualized care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, safety, and age appropriate considerations of assigned patients. The nurse complies with all regulations and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies.

Scheie 3, a MedSurg/Geriatric Unit is one of the only hospital units in the country dedicated to serving the needs of the rapidly growing older adult population. As the first Scheie 3 in the greater Philadelphia region, this 36 bed MedSurg, Geriatric Unit is designed specifically to accommodate the unique needs of patients over the age of 65. We focus on providing continuity of care for patients with acute illnesses while helping them maintain or regain their prior level of function before hospitalization.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

The qualified candidate must be a graduate of a NLN approved school of professional nursing, have a BSN, and licensure as a registered professional nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Experience as an RN for 15 months or more .BLS required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Scheie 3 takes a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach to acute geriatric care. A dedicated team of providers perform daily interdisciplinary rounds to ensure each patient receives 360-degrees of evaluation and care. The team is comprised of Geriatric Physicians, Nurses trained in gerontology, Social Work, Case Management, Physical, Respiratory, and Speech Therapist, as well as Nutritionist.

A testimonial from an employee who currently works in Scheie 3:
“I have been working for the ACE Unit, which stands for Acute Care for Elderly, for over 5 years. Since I have been with the unit the unit has had many changes. There have been renovations which have improved the appearance to our floor, but we also now have recliners and walkers to help assist the patients healing process. There are challenging times with patients but to give back to this generation that have paved our path for the future we have is very rewarding.”

Our staff understands the unique needs of the elderly population and is committed to providing the highest level of care and respect to our patients.