Nursing Jobs in Colonial Park, PA

PA or NP - Surgical Oncology

apartment Mary Washington Healthcare location_onFredericksburg, PA

Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team. Job Summary: The Nurse Practitioner provides clinical services to the appropriate programs and its patients/in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. The Nurse Practitioner is actively involved in providing formal and informal care, education and participates in the review and development of specific policies, procedures, and practice guidelines. The incumbent in this position must be able to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and an understanding of the interdependent roles of various allied health professions. This individual will assess physical, psychosocial, cognitive, and functional components, develop a treatment plan, order and interpret diagnostic components of the plan, and prescribe non-pharmacological and pharmacological agents. The Nurse Practitioner functions professionally under a practice agreement with the supervising physician and operationally under the Vice President Nursing Services and/or the designee. Essential Functions & Responsibilities: In collaboration with physician, demonstrates ability to consul patients and family members about diagnosis, testing, surgery and risk of procedures. Performs comprehensive health assessments for the purpose of diagnosing and treating individuals. Formulates appropriate differential diagnosis, develop treatment plan to include appropriate diagnostics; identifies non-pharmacological interventions, appropriate pharmacological agents and education. The plan is based on mutually established priorities to maximize the heath potential of the patient. Provides relevant patient and family education; makes appropriate referrals to other professional and community agencies. Orders and provides preliminary interpretation of diagnostic studies. Prescribes non-pharmacological therapies and pharmacological agents within the defined scope of service and according to guidelines established by the supervising physician. Demonstrates the ability to use effective organizational/prioritization problem-solving and decision-making abilities in practice. Provides emergency treatments and initiates emergency life saving measures per ACLS guidelines. Meets all the requirements of the practice agreement with the supervising physician under the regulations and requirements of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Delineation of Privileges: Obtain, record and dictate medical histories Perform, record and dictate physical examinations Make daily rounds, record progress notes, write routine comfort and diet orders, order laboratory tests and non-invasive examinations, write approved routine orders, and change dressings Prepare patients for discharge from the hospital Dictate discharge and transfer summaries Evaluate patients who require a surgical consult Clinical procedures: Apply and change dressings Remove sutures and staples Perform venipunctures Insert IV needles and catheters Catheterize urinary bladder Pass nasogastric tubes Place and remove chest tubes and monitoring lines Irrigate chest tubes and catheters Remove intra-aortic balloon pump Debride, irrigate and pack surgical wounds Remove drainage catheters Communication: Educate patient/family regarding disease, procedures, medication, nutrition, healthcare, and post-discharge care Dictate letters to physicians, patients Act as liaison between patients and physicians Act as liaison between nursing and physicians Request consults from health agencies and act as liaison Make and receive phone calls to/from patients, physicians and nurses for information, advise, triage Other: Maintain statistics Complete insurance forms and home health forms Maintain written material; teach devices and special equipment for use of personnel and patients. Qualifications: NP or PA certification Current, unrestricted, Virginia State license or eligible for Virginia licensure. DEA Required AHA, BLS and ACLS certification. MSN, required AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire Ability to work effectively in emergency situations and under stress Ability to work cooperatively/collaboratively as part of a team, developing productive working relationships with diverse groups of people. As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

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Medical Technologist/Point-of-Care (POC/MLT/MLS) - PRN/Casual Night Shift

apartment Emerus location_onCarlisle, PA

About Us HIGHLIGHTS : Medical Technologist/Point-of-Care (POC/MLT/MLS) SHIFT: Night Shift (7P- 7A) JOB TYPE: PRN/Casual FACILITY TYPE: 20 bed Small-Format Hospital (10 ER, 10 Inpatient) JOB PERKS: Night/Weekend shift differentials, 401K MATCH (100% vested day ONE after the eligibility period has been met!), Paid Employee Referrals! FREE Parking! ADDRESSS: WellSpan Hospital in Carlisle: 1201 Walnut Bottoms Road, Carlisle, PA 17015 We are Emerus, the leader in small-format hospitals. We partner with respected and like-minded health systems who share our mission: To provide the care patients need, in the neighborhoods they live, by teams they trust. Our growing number of amazing partners includes Allegheny Health Network, Ascension, Baptist Health System, Baylor Scott & White Health, ChristianaCare, Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican, The Hospitals of Providence, INTEGRIS Health, MultiCare and WellSpan. Our innovative hospitals are fully accredited and provide highly individualized care. Emerus' commitment to patient care extends far beyond the confines of societal norms. We believe that every individual who walks through our doors deserves compassionate, comprehensive care, regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances. We are committed to fostering a work environment focused on teamwork that celebrates diversity, promotes equity and ensures equal access to information, development and opportunity for all of our Healthcare Pros. Position Overview The purpose of this position is to provide technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas. Responsible for the collection and analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures. Acts as general supervisor over assigned lab activities. Essential Job Functions Performs tasks, duties and/or complex tests in all areas of the laboratory assigned according to established laboratory protocols and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, COLA accreditation requirements and hospital standards. Collects and processes specimens utilizing protocols and technical knowledge. Performs quality control, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting protocols to ensure proper functioning of instruments, reagents, procedures. Validates and delivers results of tests performed and assists with all technical troubleshooting and quality assurance issues. Follows established safety practices including biohazards, exposure control plan (blood-borne pathogens), infection control to include standard precautions, employee right to know (hazardous chemicals), and chemical hygiene standard and maintains required documentation for compliance with federal, state, and local, regulations. Assist with performing proficiency testing for each test to include corrective action when necessary. Develop and foster collaboration among clinical departments and affiliated services to ensure an integrated and coordinated approach to providing laboratory services and resolution of customer complaints or problems. Coordinate and perform all pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic laboratory activities in collaboration with the Laboratory Director and Technical Consultant Assist with patient care and other activities within the scope of state license and/or regulations. May include, but not limited to, phlebotomy, IV starts, initiating EKGs, vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry and superficial wound care. Provide for patient safety related to age and condition Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times Provide and maintain a clean, safe environment and perform and/or assist others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures Assist with the admission, transfer, and discharge of the patient Other Job Functions Prepare patients and chaperone during examinations/procedures or assists with other patient treatments Maintain lab and all patient care areas with appropriate supplies Assist with patient restraints and maintain precautions; collect, report and document data related to patient needs/emergencies and unusual patient and family behavior Travel to all facility locations as required Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required Perform additional duties as assigned Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Biological/Physical Sciences or Medical Laboratory Science, required Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, required Market-Specific qualifications: Pennsylvania Market Minimum of 6 years core lab experience, required (Years of experience begin with Medical Laboratory Courses) Las Vegas Market Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist (MLS/MLT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or American Medical Technology (AMT) Valid State of Nevada license Laboratory General Supervisor, or ability to obtain General Supervisor license within 6 months of hire Minimum of 3 years lab experience in the non-waived specialties of a clinical laboratory; 2 of these years must be in a licensed laboratory or a laboratory of a hospital, university or health department and be under the supervision of a director who possesses a doctoral degree Experience with IV start, phlebotomy and initiation of EKG a plus (experience is not required); training is provided and required after hire