Registered Nurse Medical and Surgical at Mount Nittany Health

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Process, Patient Assessment, Care Planning, Clinical Evaluation, Team Collaboration, Professional Communication, Patient Liaison, Crisis Management, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Orthopedic Nursing

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

POSITION SUMMARY Responsible to the Unit Manager for the overall nursing practice of the unit during the shift assigned. In the absence of the Unit Manager, the RN is responsible to the Nursing Supervisor, Charge Nurse or the Nursing House Supervisor 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. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: 1. Completion of an accredited registered nurse program required; BSN preferred. Experience: 1. Previous RN experience preferred. 2. Charge qualified preferred. 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. 3. Orthopedic Nurse Certification preferred. 4. Med/Surg Nurse Certification preferred. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Receives minimal supervision from the Unit Manager/Nursing Supervisor. SUPERVISION GIVEN The Registered Nurse will only have supervision of others while serving as Charge Nurse. Why Mount Nittany Health? At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical professionals. We are committed to improving both the quality and availability of healthcare in our region and seek to hire only the best to support the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing professional nursing care through patient assessment, care plan development, and implementation of nursing measures. The role involves managing the overall nursing practice of the unit during assigned shifts and acting as a liaison between patients and staff.