RN SAFE - Emergency Services - PD

Guthrie Enterprise•Towanda, 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 coordinated, safe, compassionate, therapeutic, evidence-based quality care for 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 provided 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; advocates for ethical and holistic care; and promotes learning among patients, families, and healthcare teams. The role supports safety and quality, ongoing professional development, collaborative leadership, and participation in educational programs. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

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.
Must meet nursing-unit educational requirements during employment, as determined by the Nursing Department and Nursing Unit.
Maintain BLS certification.
Demonstrated proficiency in information technology needed for the role, including electronic health records and communication systems.
Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to use independent critical judgment in patient care delivery.
Interpersonal skills that convey a positive and supportive attitude.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, urgent responses, and challenging situations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Specialty certification preferred.
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, optimize outcomes, and support transitions across the continuum.
Monitor, record, and communicate patient conditions as appropriate.
Maintain essential competencies for the specific 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.
Promote safety and quality by identifying and correcting problems and integrating evidence and best practices into nursing care.
Use data and evidence to improve patient outcomes and support patient, personal, and environmental safety.
Engage in ongoing professional development and promote a culture of inquiry that explores, integrates, and disseminates research and evidence-based practice.
Demonstrate collaborative leadership through advocacy, influence, innovation, appropriate delegation, care coordination, and collaboration with the interprofessional care team.
Model professional behavior as a representative of the nursing profession.
Participate in planning and presenting educational programs.
Perform other duties as necessary.
Use information technology, electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and other equipment needed to perform essential functions.
Work effectively with interdisciplinary staff, including physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff.
Exercise independent critical judgment in patient care delivery.
Manage multiple responsibilities, urgent responses, and challenging situations effectively.