PCU/Telemetry/Step-Down Registered Nurse

About Us

Position Highlights: Inpatient Registered Nurse (PCU/Step-Down/Telemetry RN)

Shift: Night Shift (7 PM - 7 AM)

Job Type: Full-time

Facility Type: 20-bed Small-Format Hospital (10 ER, 10 Inpatient)

Job Perks: Night/Weekend shift differentials, 401K MATCH (100% vested from day one after meeting eligibility criteria), Paid Employee Referrals, and FREE Parking!

Location: WellSpan Hospital in Carlisle, 1201 Walnut Bottoms Road, Carlisle, PA 17015

We are a leader in small-format hospitals, collaborating with esteemed health systems that align with our mission: to deliver essential care to patients in their communities through trusted teams. Our expanding network of partners includes various reputable health organizations. Our innovative hospitals are fully accredited and focus on providing personalized care. We believe that every individual deserves compassionate and comprehensive treatment, regardless of their background or circumstances. Our commitment extends to fostering a workplace that values teamwork, diversity, equity, and equal access to opportunities for all healthcare professionals.

Position Overview

The primary objective of this role is to execute the essential functions of a nurse, which include assessing, planning, directing, and evaluating patient care.

Essential Job Functions

• Plan, prioritize, and deliver proficient nursing care that is age-specific and developmentally/specialty appropriate, ensuring patient and family comfort and safety.
• Implement physician orders in the provision of nursing care.
• Safeguard patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.
• Comply with infection control protocols, isolation procedures, and aseptic techniques during patient care.
• Collect laboratory samples and conduct lab tests in accordance with established policies and regulations, including COLA and CLIA.
• Execute admission, discharge, and transfer processes.
• Prepare equipment and supplies for various diagnostic or treatment procedures in the specialty area; perform or assist with procedures or treatments.
• Provide care in accordance with legal, hospital, departmental policies, and established nursing standards as defined by the State Board of Nursing.

Other Job Functions

• Conduct all assigned Quality Assessment activities and document findings.
• Participate in staff meetings or other company-sponsored meetings as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or Nursing Diploma is required; BSN is preferred.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse without sanctions is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of full-time RN experience in Telemetry/ICU, or a combination of 2 years in related healthcare roles is required.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross are required; PALS certification is strongly preferred (ENPC certification from ENA may substitute for PALS).
• Fluency in English is required for both written and verbal communication.
• For Pennsylvania RNs: Act 33 (Child Abuse History Clearance) and Act 73 (FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance) must be completed within the last 5 years or obtained prior to the start date.