Registered Nurse - Stepping Stones - Full Time

Meadville Medical Center • Meadville, PA

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About The Position

REGISTERED NURSE SUMMARY Reports pertinent observations, changes, and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person (physician, manager, charge nurse, supervisor, etc.) Records these observations, changes and reactions accurately, concisely and legibly. Plans, implements and documents health teaching with patient and/or significant other. Assesses the patient’s condition and nursing needs. Based on those conditions and needs, develops and implements individual plan of care with revisions as patient’s condition and needs change. Maintains the standards of nursing care within the guidelines of the nursing department.

Requirements

• Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice at a level normally acquired through completion of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Specific skills for his patient care unit which the staff member must demonstrate knowledge and competence include: Care of the patient requiring detoxification. Care of the substance abuse patient. The 12 Step Recovery Program Use of individual and group therapy techniques/dynamics. Support groups available for patients and/or significant others.
• Current State Nursing License.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in Medical Surgical Nursing and prior experience in treatment of substance abuse and 12 Step Recovery Program preferred.
• The desire to work towards or possess Certification in Chemical Dependency Nursing is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Reports pertinent observations, changes, and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person
• Records these observations, changes and reactions accurately, concisely and legibly.
• Plans, implements and documents health teaching with patient and/or significant other.
• Assesses the patient’s condition and nursing needs.
• Develops and implements individual plan of care with revisions as patient’s condition and needs change.
• Maintains the standards of nursing care within the guidelines of the nursing department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees