Indiana Regional Medical Center·Indiana, Pennsylvania
Provides basic nursing care to medical-surgical patients under the direction of an RN or LPN. Responsible for performing assigned tasks and identifying age-specific patient needs.
Provides basic nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Requires knowledge, technique, and skills to therapeutically meet the needs of assigned medical-surgical patients. Responsible for performing a variety of assigned tasks. Must be able to identify each patient’s age-specific needs and provide care appropriately.
Job Specification
Minimum Education Required
A high school graduate or equivalent.
Minimum Experience Required
A minimum of 1 year experience with direct patient care preferred.
Licensure/Certification Required
Successful completion of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant Program preferred.
Must be BLS certified required (or obtain within one month of hire).
Skills
Must demonstrate commitment to service excellence and performance improvement.
Must demonstrate interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients, families and other members of the health care team.
Must possess the ability to utilize the hospital computer system.
Must work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide direct patient care and report patient changes to the Registered Nurse.
Requires a high school diploma and BLS certification, with a preference for CNA program completion and one year of direct patient care experience. Must possess strong communication skills and the ability to use hospital computer systems.
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.
