WellSpan Health·York, Pennsylvania
This role involves providing professional nursing care at a beginner practitioner level within an assigned unit, adhering to established procedures and regulations. The nurse will also be responsible for coordinating care planning activities with other disciplines.
5 South is a 22‑bed medical telemetry unit that cares for young adults through geriatric patients with a wide range of medical needs. Our team supports patients who may require telemetry monitoring for conditions such as metabolic disorders, stable cardiovascular issues, renal concerns, GI bleeds, substance‑withdrawal management, diabetes, and various respiratory conditions.
In addition, 5 South is the dedicated unit for all peritoneal dialysis patients in the hospital and also provides care for patients receiving plasmapheresis.
Patients are placed on the unit based on their admitting diagnosis to ensure they receive the most appropriate level of care from the start.
Full-Time - 0.9 FTE/72 Hours Biweekly
Day Night Rotation; 6 night minimum in a 6 week schedule Day Shift - 7am-7pm Night Shift - 7pm-7am
Every 3rd Weekend; 1 Major, 1 Minor and 1 Split Holiday
In unit orientation and WellSpan's Accredited Nurse Residency Program
Eligible for Shift Differential & Sign-On Bonus
Provides professional nursing care at the beginner practitioner level within an assigned unit according to established procedures, protocols and regulations. Coordinates care planning with other disciplines. May require specialized skills depending on unit assignment.
WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care.
As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland.
Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation.
With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions.
Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.
Built on a solid 140-year legacy of providing high-quality, high-volume, community-based care, WellSpan York Hospital, the largest of WellSpan’s eight hospitals, is a 596-bed acute care community teaching hospital that employs nearly 5,000 people, making WellSpan the largest employer in York County. Driven by a mission to provide exceptional care to all, WellSpan York Hospital serves a diverse population of more than 520,000 residents from the greater York County area. WellSpan York Hospital was one of several WellSpan Health hospitals honored by U.S. News & World Report with the High Performing recognition for 2022-23.
The hospital offers services and programs that feature highly skilled clinical staff, life-saving technology and state-of-the-art facilities to address some of the most complex medical, surgical and behavioral health conditions.
WellSpan York Hospital’s Regional Resource/Level 1 Trauma Center has been accredited by the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation and is the only accredited trauma center in York, Adams and Franklin counties. It is a nationally recognized teaching hospital with nine residency programs, six allied health schools and other training programs. More than 700 physicians and other professionals are members of WellSpan York Hospital’s medical and dental staff.
WellSpan York Hospital in embarking on a significant five-year project. The centerpiece will be a new, eight-story surgical and critical care tower, which will dramatically expand the hospital’s intensive care unit as well as develop new state of-the-art surgical suites, making it one of the top 10 largest hospitals in Pennsylvania with approximately 600 beds.
Candidates must possess at least an Associate's Degree in Nursing, with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing being preferred, and have less than one year of registered nursing experience. Required licenses include a Graduate Registered Nurse Permit or a Registered Nurse License, along with Basic Life Support certification upon hire.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Pennsylvania often seek candidates with direct patient care experience, and roles can be more competitive when applicants also bring phlebotomy certification or experience in crisis, detox, or acute psychiatric settings. This posting requires a high school diploma or GED plus at least one year of patient care experience, and the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you’re considering applying, review whether your experience matches the setting and be ready to highlight any behavioral-health or phlebotomy background.