PA - RN - Med/Surg - Nights 7p-7a - Mount Nittany, State College - HexaQuEST Global - Healthcare
State College, PA 16801
About the Job
Job 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.
Experience:
1) 2 years of previous RN experience required.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
1) Effectively functions as a team member and as a liaison between patient and staff.
2) Supports and encourages harmonious communication skills.
3) Job requires strong verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills.
4) Communicates in highly professional manner at all times.
5) 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:
1) Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania.
2) Meets the American Heart Association s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.
Position Urgency:
Normal
Shifts:
12 hr shifts; 1845-0715, every other weekend
State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active
Minimum Years of Experience:
2
Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
36
Specialty Type:
Nursing
Sub Specialty:
Med-Surg Ortho, Med-surg Adult
Bilingual:
No
EMR Used:
Meditech
Holiday Coverage Required:
Yes
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.
Experience:
1) 2 years of previous RN experience required.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
1) Effectively functions as a team member and as a liaison between patient and staff.
2) Supports and encourages harmonious communication skills.
3) Job requires strong verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills.
4) Communicates in highly professional manner at all times.
5) 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:
1) Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania.
2) Meets the American Heart Association s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.
Position Urgency:
Normal
Shifts:
12 hr shifts; 1845-0715, every other weekend
State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active
Minimum Years of Experience:
2
Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
36
Specialty Type:
Nursing
Sub Specialty:
Med-Surg Ortho, Med-surg Adult
Bilingual:
No
EMR Used:
Meditech
Holiday Coverage Required:
Yes
Source : HexaQuEST Global - Healthcare