RN - Emergency Services

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 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. This is a full-time, day-shift position scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., every other weekend. An up-to-$25,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified RNs. The RN must be currently licensed in the state of employment and have at least one year of experience, or less than one year of experience after transitioning 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 and PALS requirements are unit-dependent. The RN must meet nursing-unit education requirements during employment. The RN assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care; coordinates plans of care and transitions; monitors, records, and communicates patient condition; advocates for ethical and holistic care; supports learning for patients, families, colleagues, and the community; and integrates safety, quality, evidence, and best practices into care. The RN engages in professional development, collaborates and coordinates with the interprofessional care team, demonstrates leadership, and participates in educational programs. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license in the state of employment.
At least one year of experience, or less than one year of experience with transition to the position from the Newly Licensed Registered Nurse Residency (NLRN) Program.
BLS certification, which must be maintained.
Meet the nursing unit's educational requirements during employment.
Proficiency with information technology, including electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and equipment necessary for the position.
Ability to work with a wide range of staff on an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff.
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).
Specialty certification.

Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patients' care.
Develop, update, and coordinate patients' plans of care to achieve goals, optimize outcomes, and support 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 and holistic care by partnering in care planning and promoting the autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and beliefs of those served.
Foster and facilitate formal and informal learning for patients, families, nursing staff, other healthcare team members, students, and the community.
Promote safety, identify and correct problems, and integrate evidence and best practices into nursing care.
Use data and evidence to improve patient outcomes and consider patient, personal, and environmental safety.
Engage in ongoing professional development and promote inquiry, research, and evidence-based practice.
Demonstrate leadership through advocacy, influence, innovation, and collaboration.
Delegate appropriately, coordinate care, and collaborate with members of the interprofessional care team.
Model professional behaviors and participate in planning and presenting educational programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.