Registered Nurse Medical and Surgical

Mount Nittany Health

96d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited registered nurse program required; BSN preferred.
• Previous RN experience preferred.
• Charge qualified preferred.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania.
• Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.
• Within four months from the hire/transfer date, obtains National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.

Nice To Haves

• Orthopedic Nurse Certification preferred.
• Med/Surg Nurse Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall nursing practice of the unit during the assigned shift.
• Provide professional nursing care based on current nursing knowledge.
• Assess patient's needs and develop a plan of care.
• Implement nursing measures and evaluate the effectiveness of care.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree