Registered Nurse - Acute Care - Per Diem
$31,200–$31,200 year
On-siteTroy Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while coordinating plans to optimize outcomes and transitions. Monitor, record, and communicate patient conditions, and maintain currency of essential competencies required by the Nurse Practice Act and specialty standards. Advocate for ethical, holistic care by partnering in care planning to promote patient autonomy, dignity, and rights. Align practice with safety and quality by identifying problems and integrating evidence-based strategies to improve patient, self, and environmental safety. Engage in ongoing professional development and foster a learning environment for patients, families, and the healthcare team. Work within a 10-bed acute care unit with support from Virtual RNs in the Pulse Center, utilizing electronic health records and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of physicians and ancillary staff.
Required Qualifications
- Registered Nurse in the State of Practice
- BSN in Nursing preferred
- Any previously agreed upon effective date for obtaining a Bachelor's degree in nursing between individuals and facilities will remain in effect, including those who transition to their position from the NLRN Program
- Any contract with specific time frames for obtaining a bachelor's degree in nursing will supersede the above point and will remain in effect
- Specialty Certification is preferred
- BLS certification
- ACLS is unit dependent
- The Registered Nurse must be a registered nurse currently licensed in the state of employment with at least one year of experience
- Alternately, the Registered Nurse may have less than one year of experience if they have been transitioned to their position from the Newly Licensed Registered Nurse Residency (NLRN) Program
- The Registered Nurse must meet the individual nursing unit specifications regarding educational requirements during employment
- Must maintain BLS certification
- Proficiency in Information Technology, such as electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the position
- Skilled 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 all aspects of patient care delivery
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills that convey a positive and supportive attitude
- Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities, urgent responses, and challenging situations
Desired Qualifications
- BSN in Nursing preferred
- Specialty Certification is preferred
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