RN, Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center (Call-In, All Shifts Available)
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Registered Nurse under the supervision of the Director of Nursing or appropriate shift supervisor administers medically prescribed treatment, coordinates nursing care, and monitors the performance of acceptable standards of nursing care on his/her assigned nursing unit. The Registered Nurse must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the residents served on his/her unit – adult through geriatric. The Registered Nurse must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. The Registered Nurse assesses human responses and plans, implements and evaluates nursing care for individuals for whom the nurse is responsible.
EDUCATION
Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Minimum of one (1) year of satisfactory experience in geriatric setting preferred.
SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Cleared by PA State Police criminal history check.
- Possession of a current license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nurse Examiners required OR eligible for such licensure.
- CPR Certification required or must be obtained and must be maintained.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Heavy Work: duties require exerting 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally (approx 33-66% of the time), and/or 25-50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or 10-25 lbs. of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects.
- Works in resident living areas.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Accompanied by a colleague if necessary.