Registered Nurse - ICU/CCU - Full Time WKND

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 RN 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 detailed in the unit-specific onboarding checklist and applicable specialty standards. The RN assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care; coordinates care plans and transitions; monitors and communicates patient conditions; advocates for patients; supports learning among patients, families, and care teams; promotes safety and quality; pursues professional development; and demonstrates leadership and collaboration in the practice setting and community. The role also includes participating in educational programs and carrying out other duties as necessary. The RN must be licensed in the state of practice and have at least one year of experience, or less than one year if transitioned from the Newly Licensed Registered Nurse Residency (NLRN) Program. A BSN and specialty certification are preferred. BLS certification is required and must be maintained; ACLS is dependent on the unit. The RN must meet nursing unit educational requirements during employment.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license in the state of employment/practice.
At least one year of experience, or less than one year of experience if transitioned to the position from the Newly Licensed Registered Nurse Residency (NLRN) Program.
Meet nursing unit specifications regarding educational requirements during employment.
BLS certification and maintenance of certification.
Proficiency with information technology, including electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and equipment necessary to perform essential functions.
Ability to work with a wide range of staff as part of an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff.
Ability to use independent, critical judgment in patient care delivery.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills that convey a positive and supportive attitude.
Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities, urgent responses, and challenging situations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); any previously agreed-upon effective date for obtaining a BSN remains in effect, and a contract with specific time frames supersedes the general provision.
Specialty certification.
ACLS certification, depending on the unit.

Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
Develop, update, and coordinate patient care plans to achieve goals and optimize outcomes and transitions across the continuum.
Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
Maintain essential competencies for the area of hire and population served.
Advocate for ethical and holistic care by partnering in care planning and promoting patients' autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and beliefs.
Foster and facilitate learning for patients, families, nursing staff, healthcare team members, students, and the community.
Identify and correct safety problems and integrate evidence and best practices into nursing care.
Use data and evidence to improve patient outcomes while attending to patient, personal, and environmental safety.
Engage in ongoing professional development and promote inquiry, research, and evidence-based practice.
Demonstrate leadership through advocacy, influence, and innovation; delegate and coordinate care appropriately; and collaborate with the interprofessional team.
Model professional behaviors as a representative of the nursing profession.
Participate in the planning and presentation of educational programs.
Perform other duties as necessary in the performance of the position.