RN Registered Nurse - ICU/CCU - Per Diem

Guthrie Enterprise•Sayre, PA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional, comprehensive nursing care for patients in an acute care environment. The RN is accountable for delivering 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. The position 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. Essential functions and specific skills are outlined in the unit-specific onboarding checklist and applicable specialty standards. This position is per diem on the night shift. The RN must be licensed in the state of employment and have at least one year of experience, or less than one year if transitioned to the position from the Newly Licensed Registered Nurse Residency (NLRN) Program. Unit-specific educational requirements must be met and maintained during employment. BLS certification is required and must be maintained; ACLS requirements depend on the unit. A BSN and specialty certification are preferred, and PALS requirements depend on the unit. The RN assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care; coordinates plans of care to achieve patient goals and support outcomes and transitions; monitors and communicates patient condition; advocates for ethical, holistic care; supports learning among patients, families, colleagues, and the community; and integrates safety, quality, evidence, and best practices into care. The RN engages in professional development, demonstrates leadership, delegates and coordinates care appropriately, collaborates with the interprofessional team, and may participate in educational programs. Other duties may be assigned as necessary. The role requires proficiency with information technology, including electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and necessary equipment. The RN works with an interdisciplinary team and uses independent critical judgment in patient care, interpersonal skills that convey a positive and supportive attitude, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities, urgent responses, and challenging situations. Pay is $40.00–$54.12 per hour, dependent on years of applicable nursing experience.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license in the state of employment.
At least one year of registered nursing experience, or less than one year if transitioned to the position from the Newly Licensed Registered Nurse Residency (NLRN) Program.
BLS certification; must maintain certification.
Meet the nursing unit’s educational requirements during employment.
Ability to use independent, critical judgment in patient care delivery.
Ability to work with a wide range of staff as part of an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills that convey a positive and supportive attitude.
Proficiency in information technology, including electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and necessary equipment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Specialty certification.

Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
Develop, update, and coordinate patients’ plans of care to achieve goals and optimize outcomes and transitions across the continuum.
Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
Maintain essential competencies required for the area of hire and population served.
Advocate for ethical, holistic care and partner in care planning to promote patients’ autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and beliefs.
Foster and facilitate formal and informal learning for patients, families, nursing staff, other healthcare team members, students, and the community.
Promote safety and quality, identify and correct problems, and integrate evidence and best practices into nursing care.
Use data and evidence to improve patient outcomes and give equal consideration to patient, personal, and environmental safety.
Engage in ongoing professional development and promote inquiry that explores, integrates, and disseminates research and evidence-based practice.
Demonstrate leadership through advocacy, influence, and innovation; delegate and coordinate care appropriately; and collaborate with the interprofessional care team.
Model professional behaviors and participate in planning and presenting educational programs.
Use information technology, including electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and equipment necessary for the role.
Manage multiple responsibilities, urgent responses, and challenging situations while exercising independent critical judgment in patient care.