Job Overview
We have an immediate opportunity
for full-time Registered Nurses on night shift (7:00pm –
7:30am). The RN assesses, plans,
implements, evaluates and provides nursing care to assigned patients utilizing
the nursing process to facilitate the patient’s progression toward optimal
health. The RN provides, directs and guides patient/family teaching and
discharge planning to prepare the patient for self, home or further
professional care. The RN is active in department activities, transdisciplinary
team activities, to ensure individualized, patient-centered health care for all
patient populations admitted to the Hospital.
Patient Population: Delivers direct patient
care appropriate to the patients served. The ages of the patients served are
adult (18-65 years of age) and geriatric (65 and older).
Essential Functions:
1.
Demonstrates
proper utilization of the nursing process and performs skills reflected and
validated by the RN competency checklist.
2.
Assists
other RN’s, LPN/LVN’s, PCT’s and CNA’s in the care of the patient.
3.
Plans
patient care for assigned shift to facilitate proper utilization of time,
resources, manpower, and supplies to ensure patient receives appropriate,
quality care.
4.
Performs
24-hour Chart Checks as assigned to ensure that orders are written, signed and
taken off properly as per our policy and procedure.
5.
Ensures
patient safety at all times by notifying the Charge Nurse of any risk factors
seen, initiating and maintaining appropriate safety measures as outlined in our
policies and procedures.
6.
Demonstrates
knowledge and utilization of safe medication administration, adhering to our policies
and procedures.
7.
Completes
documentation and communicates concisely adhering to the nursing standards of
practice.
8.
Adheres
to our policies, procedures, all safety plans and all standards imposed by
regulatory organizations.
Requirements:
Experience: Six to twelve months of
experience in a clinical setting preferred. New grads considered. Education: Graduation from an
accredited School of Nursing. Licensure/Certification: Current RN license in state
where currently practicing. Current BLS certification.
Job Detail
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Job IDNEHCR-105371
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StreetN/A
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StatePA
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Postal Code15220
