Alt PD Registered Nurse-RPH

Guthrie Health • Sayre, PA

352d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional, comprehensive nursing care for patients in an acute care environment. Accountable for the delivery of coordinated, safe, compassionate, therapeutic, evidence-based quality care to patients and families, based on individual physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, and appropriate care strategies throughout the lifespan. Practices in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the state of employment, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the ANA scope and standards of practice.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse in the State of Practice.
• BSN in Nursing preferred.
• Specialty Certification is preferred.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS is unit dependent.
• At least one year of experience as a registered nurse.

Nice To Haves

• Less than one year of experience if transitioned from the Newly Licensed Registered Nurse Residency (NLRN) Program.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills that convey a positive and supportive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Employs Nursing Professional Practice: Assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patients' care. Develops updates and coordinates the patients' plan of care to achieve patient goals and to optimize outcomes and transitions across the continuum. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Advocates: Effectively advocates for ethical and holistic care by partnering in care planning to promote the autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and beliefs of those we serve.
• Facilitates Learning: Fosters a learning environment for patients/families, nursing, and other members of the healthcare team, including students.
• Aligns Practice with Safety and Quality: Accountable for safety, identifies and corrects problems, and integrates evidence and best practice into nursing care; uses data and evidence to improve patient outcomes.
• Engages in Professional Development: Engages in ongoing professional development; practices at the top of license within the legal parameters of the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, and specialty standards.
• Leader in Practice Setting & Community: Demonstrates leadership as change agents using the collaborative leadership skills of advocacy, influence, and innovation.
• Participates in the planning and presentation of educational programs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees