Job Identification 216340
Job Category Nursing
Job Schedule Full time
Job Shift Shift4 - Rotating
Locations 1001 S George St, York, PA, 17403, US
Assignment Category Not Applicable
FTE 1
Job Description
Schedule
Full Time: 40 Hours/Week
Hours: (5) 8-hour shifts that can be flexible between the hours of 3pm - 7am
16 Hours of Weekend Time every 6 Weeks Required
Ready to elevate your nursing career and take the next step toward leadership? Tower 2 offers a unique opportunity to expand your clinical expertise while developing the skills and confidence needed to grow as a leader in a highly specialized cardiovascular setting.
As a 60-bed mixed-acuity cardiac and telemetry unit, Tower 2 cares for some of the most complex and rewarding patient populations in the organization. Our team specializes in the care of adult patients recovering from cardiac and vascular surgeries and interventions, including open-heart procedures, ventricular assist devices (VADs), vascular and thoracic surgeries, interventional cardiology procedures, heart failure, acute coronary syndromes, and patients requiring intermediate-level care.
This is more than a bedside nursing opportunity. It's a chance to become a trusted clinical resource, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, influence patient outcomes, mentor fellow caregivers, and gain valuable experience managing complex patient care in a fast-paced environment. Nurses who are looking to strengthen their leadership presence, enhance decision-making skills, and prepare for future charge nurse, educator, or management opportunities will find Tower 2 to be an ideal place to grow.
If you're passionate about cardiovascular care, thrive in a collaborative team environment, and are ready to move from being a strong clinician to an emerging leader, Tower 2 is where your next chapter begins. Join a team that is committed to excellence, innovation, and supporting the professional development of nurses who aspire to make a lasting impact on patients, families, and colleagues.
General Summary
Provides supervision of the daily operations and work activities of professional nursing and ancillary services staff on assigned unit. Able to support ongoing operations of department/unit independently as needed. Provides direct patient care as required.
Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
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In the absence of the Nurse Manager (NM), the Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) assumes roles and responsibilities of the NM or applicable "one up" position.
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Works to support adequate staffing levels and skill mix are maintained for all shifts through the development, preparation and maintenance of staffing schedules that meet department/unit needs and apply to variable census conditions. Makes appropriate adjustments/assignments to maximize timely patient care. Looks to staffing needs into the next matrix.
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Oversees the delivery of patient care. Directs and delegates patient care assignments to staff based on acuteness of patient care needs, staff availability and patient safety.
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Ensures current competency of all staff and confirms staff compliance with regulatory requirements.
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Serves in charge capacity if/when needed.
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Actively takes part in the performance appraisal process. Holds staff accountable for performance standards. Mediates staff conflicts and provides feedback concerning performance, behavior, etc..
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Collaborates with the Nurse Manager and the Charge Nurse on areas of need on the unit (e.g., problematic flow issues, equipment and supplies issues, documentation issues, patient satisfaction issues and performance issues).
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Monitors all high risk and complicated cases and institutes appropriate actions.
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Identifies and addresses operational problems and other barriers impeding care or service on-the-spot, and makes recommendations for permanent/long term resolution.
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Anticipates and resolves patient/family concerns in a timely manner. Keeps patients and families informed.
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Protects patient confidentiality by promoting professional staff communications.
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Serves as a resource and role model/mentor to charge nurses and staff.
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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.
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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, PALS; Intensive Care Center & MSCC Lead - ACLS, PALS; L&D - ACLS, NRP, - Experienced L&D nurses will obtain within 6 months and new L&D nurses will obtain at 1 year of experience; NICU - NRPPEDS - PALS; PCC/PACU/ENDO - ACLS, PALS; Procedural - ACLS
Common Expectations:
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Assists in selecting staff, trains/orients personnel, evaluates performance, prepares work schedules and makes recommendations for personnel actions.
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Assists in developing budgets.
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Prepares and maintains written documentation as required by the profession and the department.
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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).
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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.
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Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards.
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Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
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Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
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Attends meetings as required. Chairs and/or serves on appropriate committees as requested.
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Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
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Diploma Program Required or
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Associates Degree Required
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Bachelors Degree Nursing (BSN) required or achieved within 3 years of hire. Preferred
Work Experience:
Licenses:
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Licensed Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required or
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Registered Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required and
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Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent communication/interpersonal, conflict resolution, problem-solving, confrontational and other leadership skills.
Benefits Offered ( click here for more details (https://wellspanbenefits.org/) ):
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Comprehensive health benefits
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Retirement savings plan
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Paid time off (PTO)
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Education assistance
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Financial education and support, including DailyPay
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Expanded Paid Parental Leave
WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.
