Mount Nittany Health·State College, Pennsylvania
Responsible for assessing IV therapy patients' needs and implementing nursing care plans for patients ranging from neonates to geriatrics. Collaborates with providers to determine appropriate line placement based on current practice standards.
Responsible to the Director, Professional Practice & Innovation. Is responsible for the assessment of IV Therapy patients’ needs, development of the plan of care to meet those needs, implementation of nursing interventions and evaluation of nursing care based on outcomes for the neonate through geriatric age patient and the family unit. Discusses patient dynamics with providers to advise them on the most appropriate line placement according to current practice standards.
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Completion of an accredited registered nurse program required; BSN preferred.
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Within the first year of hire/transfer, full-time and regular part-time Registered Nurses are required to complete the chemotherapy/biotherapy administration course thru the Oncology Nurses Society (ONS) and renew as required by ONS.
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If there are no candidates who possess the preferred qualifications for the positions, the candidate will be considered and education/training will be provided.
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Completes PICC online educational module within one year of hire.
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Must be willing to be trained to place ultrasound guided peripheral IV access lines.
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Remains current with vascular access and Infusion Nurses Society Standards (INS) standards.
1. Previous RN experience preferred. 2. Charge qualified preferred. 3. PICC experience preferred. 4. Prior vascular access experience preferred.
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.
Receives minimal supervision from the Director, Professional Practice & Innovation.
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.
Market context
Pennsylvania nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, outpatient settings, and long-term care, especially for RNs with current state licensure and BLS certification. These positions are competitive because employers often prefer candidates with a BSN and recent medical-surgical experience, and this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your Pennsylvania RN license, BLS status, and whether your experience matches the unit’s preferred background.
