Job Details

Neurology Veterinary Nurse

Position Number: 6146824
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Position Type: Agriculture - Veterinary Medicine

Neurology Veterinary Nurse

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title
Neurology Veterinary Nurse

Job Profile Title
Veterinary Technician B

Job Description Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate nurse to join the Penn Vet neurology team. This role involves client communication, assisting clinicians, collecting samples, and supporting neurology exams and procedures. You'll coordinate appointments, manage consultations, support surgeries, and ensure accurate billing. Ideal candidates are team players with strong organizational skills, ready to collaborate across departments and mentor veterinary students as well as nursing students. This is a unique opportunity to deepen your veterinary neurology expertise and grow with a leading service. If you're passionate about delivering top-tier patient care and excited to expand your clinical knowledge, we want to hear from you!

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Nursing Responsibilities:

Return client calls and discuss with clinician, assist with prescription refills in/out of hospital
Collaboratively work with other nurses to ensure that the neurology patients are being given the highest patient care.
Submit/obtain blood and urine samples, place IV's in neuro patients as needed.
Learn all aspects of a neurology examination
Opportunities exist for the nurse to learn all aspects of neurology and to help the service grow

Appointments:

Verify that all necessary equipment and supplies are always available in the exam rooms
Make sure charges are complete and submitted to the business office
Provide restraint assistance during exams
Facilitate organizing appointment for the following day including collecting medical records and acquiring imaging studies

Consultations:

Act as a liaison between departments
Inform clinician on duty whenever a consultation is requested and be available to help with the case
Make sure that consultations are being charged; forms filled in and handed over to the Business office.

Surgery:

Make sure that surgery request is in on time. Act as a liaison between anesthesia, surgery team and wards.
If requested by clinician, verify the status of the patient in recovery and facilitate the transfer to wards. Ensure that the nurses have received all pertinent patient information on arrival.
If needed, be available to discharge patient and explain discharge instructions to client.

Administrative duties:

Verify that all client- related expenses are being charged. This includes the "no show" fee.
Maintain phone call book log and notify any clinician if they need to call back a client/referring veterinarian.
Provide your time sheet to service head for signatures weekly
Stocking, ordering

Teaching and Supervision:

Responsible for Harcum Nursing Students on assigned days
Organizing and supervising floating nurses and student nursing

Qualifications:

Must have at least 2 years of experience working with hospitalized small animals.

Veterinary Technician B: CVT and 2-3 years of experience

Veterinary Technician C: CVT and 3-5 years of experience

Veterinary Technician D: CVT and 5-8 years of experience

Veterinary Technician E: CVT and 8 + years of experience

Minimum starting salaries increase with each level. Relevant education, experience, skills, and licenses/ certifications are among the factors considered in salary offers.

This position is eligible for a sign-on incentive of $1,000. Please contact Amy Shields, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at shieldsa@upenn.edu regarding this or other positions and the sign-on incentive.

Hours: Monday through Friday 8-4pm

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
School of Veterinary Medicine

Pay Range
$19.47 - $40.00 Hourly Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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