Registered Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Knowledge and competence reflecting current nursing practice.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assignments in the delivery of patient care.
• Successful completion of additional orientation programs related to the specialty.
• Attainment and maintenance of unit-specific competencies.
• Basic computer skills.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification, required upon hire.
• Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license, required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for designated patients.
• Recognize when collaboration or communication with physicians and interdisciplinary team members is needed, and take proactive action to resolve patient needs.
• Use relevant data, information, and knowledge to make decisions that optimize patient outcomes in accordance with ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics.
• Support quality and safety through established policies and procedures and evidence-based practice; participate in evidence-based practice and research projects as applicable.
• Communicate effectively with patients, significant others, visitors, staff, and professional colleagues using appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Coordinate and provide patient and family education throughout treatment to support an effective transition of care.
• Contribute as a department team member to unit and hospital goals and objectives.
• Participate in all phases of performance improvement, including organizational and unit-based patient experience goals.
• Perform validated technical skills based on clinical specialty and unit practice.
• Use technology to optimize alternative modes of care delivery.
• Teach and mentor new colleagues and department interns; provide additional precepting as assigned.
• Delegate according to team members’ skills and expertise, patient acuity and specific needs, and team members’ availability.
• Provide input on performance appraisals of care delivery team members when requested.