Staff Nurse – SICU CT (28960), University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, PA

Description:

OUR NURSES ARE RESPECTED FOR THEIR EXPERTISE.

From their professional expertise to their patient advocacy, the skill level of the SICU Nurses who work within the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania of the University of Pennsylvania Health System is incomparable. Exhibiting a world-class clinical knowledge that comes from the merging of nursing experience and confidence, they are integral to our success as a world-class health system.

Staff Nurse-SICU CT

In this role, you will work in our 18-bed Cardiothoracic SICU, which specializes in the care of post op cardiac patients. Commonly cared for patients are those receiving heart and/or lung transplants, CABG, valves, etc. This unit is very active in trials for new equipment, and in doing research to remain on the cutting edge.

The dedicated Nurse we seek will work in the role of primary and/or associate nurse within the professional practice model and will demonstrate the core values, which reflects the hospital's mission. Assuming responsibility for the plan of care and utilizing the Nursing process in the delivery of care, you will facilitate the coordination of care across the continuum, and demonstrate safe practice within the domains of clinical judgment and decision making, nurse-patient/family relationship, clinical leadership and clinical scholarship. In addition, you will maintain a safe level of knowledge and skill with technical procedures and interpersonal communication, while demonstrating the knowledge and skill necessary to provide the expected standards.

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.

EXPERIENCED RNs ONLY APPLY

Working within the University of Pennsylvania Health System, you will enjoy the camaraderie and support that you'll experience at our prestigious institution, as well as a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes pre-paid tuition assistance.

Contact:

Job Code: 28960

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA HEALTH SYSTEM
www.pennhealth.com/jobs  

WE ARE MEDICINE.

AA/EOE, M/F/D/V.

RN / SICU / (114507), Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI

Description:

We're Henry Ford. We Can

The Surgical ICU (SICU) at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit has openings for experienced RNs. Openings are for three 12 hour shifts per week for a 36 hour work week. Midnight or rotation shifts are available. Come join our team with in-patient experience or as an experienced RN for your next challenging and rewarding career step.  

Note: Graduate Nurses are not eligible for this position.

Surgical ICU offers a new learning experience each day due to the variety of surgical intensive care specialties cared for in our 40 bed unit.  Patient populations include trauma, neurological-trauma, vascular, liver, kidney and pancreas transplant, and general surgical patient populations. The unit includes all surgical patient modalities and medical co-morbidity.  Our patients are cared for by a multidisciplinary team focused on delivering evidenced based, high quality standards of care.

 
Qualified candidates are those with Med-Surg or ICU nursing experience, with at least one to two years of recent in-patient nursing. The orientation phase is individualized to meet the needs of the oriented and begins monthly.

 
The SICU has a strong and active shared governance program that is developing standards, programs, and perks.

HENRY FORD HOSPITAL: A nationally ranked 950 bed hospital in Southeast Michigan, that is on the cutting edge of medical technology and practice. It is a Level 1 trauma center and a teaching hospital.

 
We believe in work/life balance, shared governance, career ladder, and high quality patient experience. We are a $3.5 billion dollar health system with 22,000 employees, 8 hospitals, 26 medical centers, home health care, hospice, research units, and dialysis centers. This is a great organization to make your final career move no matter how long until you retire. A positive leadership team sets the tone for team work and a positive work environment. Most of out doctors are Henry Ford employed physicians. 30% of our nurses are Canadian and have a short commute over the border.

BENEFITS: A generous flex benefit program includes medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, 6 paid holidays, up to 4 weeks CTO, tuition assistance of $3,000 per year, free parking, life insurance, three retirement programs, and more. Salary is a competitive step progression based on the length of one¿s nursing career.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSURE: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Current Michigan State Board of Nursing RN license required.

EXPERIENCE: One to two years of previous inpatient nursing experience and/or a demonstrated level of performance required. ICU or critical care experience preferred.
Keywords: Registered Nurse, Nurse, Surgical ICU

Henry Ford Health System is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, weight/height, marital status, familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Contact:

Reference: 114507

Web Link:

http://www.henryford.com/home_careers.cfm?id=49647