Job detail

Registered Nurse Medical and Surgical

Mount Nittany Health

#Registered Nurse #BLS #Patient Care #BSN #Nursing Process #Healthcare Provider #Medical Surgical Nursing #Pennsylvania Nursing License #Orthopedic Nurse Certification

Quick overview

Responsible for providing professional nursing care through the nursing process, including patient assessment and the development and implementation of care plans. The role involves managing unit nursing practice during assigned shifts and coordinating with supervisors and staff.

Requirements summary

Requires completion of an accredited registered nurse program and a valid Pennsylvania RN license, with a BSN preferred. Must hold current BLS certification, while Orthopedic or Med/Surg certifications are preferred.

bachelor degreeprofessional certificateCare PlanningTeam CollaborationPatient AssessmentProfessional CommunicationNursing ProcessSound JudgmentCrisis ManagementClinical EvaluationPatient LiaisonTact and Sensitivity

Job 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.