Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical-Surgical

About the role

Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated effective utilization of nursing process as basis for nursing practices.
• Develops an individualized care plan to meet the patient's physical, emotional and psychological needs of each patient.
• Plans appropriate nursing intervention, regularly evaluates the patient's response to care and regularly reviews and updates to reflect changing needs.
• Develops a discharge plan with the physician, patient, and family and works to prepare patient for discharge.
• Completes discharge instruction record as per physician direction and reviews information with patient/family to assure knowledge of self-care in a timely manner.
• Completes transfer and obtains appropriate consents when patient is transferred to another facility and gives complete report to care giver who will be accepting responsibility for care of patient.
• Completes education record and/or transfer record in EMR.
• Demonstrates effectiveness in coordinating care, identifying needs and making appropriate referrals.
• Demonstrate clinical competence in caring for patients and provides care according to hospital policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
• Administers medications and IV therapies accurately in a safe and effective manner, monitors effect identifies and reports any adverse effects.
• Educates patients on new medications, provides info on reason for med and adverse effects to watch for.
• Accurately accounts for narcotics as per procedures and documents all medications administered.
• Recognizes errors and adverse reactions and reports them in a timely manner.
• Functions according to the State Nurse Practice Act and delivers care that is consistent with the policies, procedures and standards of Conemaugh Nason Medical Center.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment and places call bell within patients reach at all times.
• Utilizes effective communication skills in interpersonal relationships with patients, family members and other members of the health care team to maintain an environment in which staff work together.
• Communicates pertinent patient care information at the change of shift via BSSR.
• Communicates significant changes in patient's condition to the team leader, physician and supervisor in a timely manner.
• Makes patient rounds hourly and as needed to assess patient needs.
• Maintains patient care equipment, reports malfunctions and requisitions service appropriately.
• Utilizes supplies efficiently and with regard to both effectiveness and cost.
• Maintains an orderly and therapeutic environment by keeping patient rooms and nurses' station clean, safe, uncluttered, and free of unneeded supplies/equipment.
• Maintains current knowledge in area/s of present nursing practice, appropriate certification and completion of competencies for assigned unit.
• Demonstrates understanding of emergency and internal/external disaster plans as evidenced by appropriate response to these situations.
• Possesses leadership abilities and assumes leadership role.
• Directs, supervises and evaluates care delivered by ancillary staff members.
• Serves as a professional role model for staff and a preceptor for new personnel.
• Manages conflict and frustration in a positive and constructive manner and accepts constructive criticism regarding own nursing judgments or actions.
• Utilizes appropriate lines of authority within the organizational structure.
• Demonstrates competence in assessing patient care needs and utilizing appropriate staff to provide for patient care.
• Uses supplies efficiently and with regard to both effectiveness and cost.
• Maintains an orderly and therapeutic environment by keeping patient rooms and nurses' station clean, safe, uncluttered, and free of unneeded supplies/equipment.
• Maintains current knowledge in area/s of present nursing practice, appropriate certification and completion of competencies for assigned unit.
• Demonstrates understanding of emergency and internal/external disaster plans as evidenced by appropriate response to these situations.

Qualifications

• Graduates of an RN program.
• Current nurse's license in the state of Pennsylvania or a current multistate license (MSL) from compact member states/territories.
• Associate's degree is required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• BLS within 30 days of hire required.
• ACLS within 30 days of hire required.
• PALS preferred.
• Basic Trauma Nurse Course (BTNC) or equivalent training (ATCN, TCRN, TNCC) obtained within 1 year of hire is required.

Skills

• Effective utilization of nursing process.
• Development of individualized care plans.
• Planning nursing interventions.
• Discharge planning.
• Medication administration and monitoring.
• Education of patients.
• Recognition and reporting of adverse events.
• Compliance with state nurse practice act.
• Communication with patients, families, and healthcare team.
• Coordination of care and referrals.
• Leadership and supervision of staff.
• Assessment and evaluation of patient care needs.
• Use of supplies efficiently.
• Maintenance of a clean and safe environment.
• Understanding of emergency and disaster plans.

Benefits

Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Pay

Up to $20,000 bonus for eligible candidates.

Schedule

3x12/3x12 & 1-8 + Days (7a-7p or 7a-3p) + rotating weekends/holidays.