Registered Nurse Medical and Surgical

Mount Nittany Health

89d

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.
• Obtain National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification within four months of hire/transfer and renew every two years.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall nursing practice of the unit during assigned shifts.
• Assess patient needs and develop a plan of care.
• Implement nursing measures and evaluate the effectiveness of care.
• Act as a liaison between patients and staff.
• Support harmonious communication among team members.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree