Registered Nurses

Registered Nurses - Med/Tele

Location: State College, PA

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift Information: 12 hrs shifts , every other weekend

Description:

Responsible to the Unit Director/Manager for the overall nursing practice of the unit during the shift assigned. In the absence of the Unit Director/Manager, the RN is responsible to the Clinical Supervisor, Charge Nurse or the Clinical Coordinator of the shift. Provides professional nursing care based on current nursing knowledge through use of the nursing process. This includes the responsibility for assessment of the patient's needs, development of the plan of care to meet those needs, implementation of nursing measures and evaluation of the effectiveness of the nursing care and other treatment measures.

Education:

Completion of an accredited registered nurse program required; BSN preferred.

Completes the AACN Basic ECG Interpretation course within four months of hire/transfer.

Experience:

Previous RN experience preferred.

Charge qualified preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Effectively functions as a team member and as a liaison between patient and staff.

Supports and encourages harmonious communication skills.

Job requires strong verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills.

Communicates in highly professional manner at all times.

Demonstrates a high level of mental and emotional tolerance and even temperament when dealing with ill people; uses tact, sensitivity, sound judgment and a professional attitude when relating with patients, families, and co-workers at all times.

License/Certification/Registration:

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania.

Meets the American Heart Association s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.

Relevant certification preferred upon hire.

Specialty:

Nursing

Sub Specialty(s):

Telemetry Med / Surg

EMR Used:

Meditech

Minimum Years of Experience :

2

Certifications/Requirements

General Certifications

BLS/BCLS

Nursing Certifications

NIHSS

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