Registered Nurse (RN) - PRN Days | Wilkes-Barre Specialty

PAM Health•Wilkes-Barre, PA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers, directs, and supervises care for patients admitted to the nursing unit, using the nursing process. The RN plans, coordinates, and provides patient care, including interdisciplinary planning, discharge planning, teaching patients and families about post-hospitalization, and accessing community resources. The RN may perform other related duties as assigned or requested, including serving as a Charge Nurse, which requires current ACLS certification. The role is under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer/Director of Nursing, Nurse Manager, or Charge Nurse.

Requirements

Current registered nurse (RN) licensure in the state where the hospital resides, or compact licensure if the state participates.
Current BLS certification.
Evidence of ACLS certification within 90 days of employment; BLS and ACLS certifications must be AHA approved within 90 days of employment.
Current ACLS certification is required for Charge Nurses.

Nice To Haves

One year of inpatient medical-surgical nursing experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process to deliver, direct, and supervise care for patients admitted to the nursing unit.
Plan, coordinate, and provide patient care.
Participate in interdisciplinary planning and discharge planning.
Teach patients and families about post-hospitalization.
Access community resources for patients.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested, including Charge Nurse duties when appropriately certified.