Asepsis, Clinical Nursing, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Communication Skills, Documentation, Hospital, Nursing, Patient Care, Pharmacology, Problem Solving Skills, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Telemetry, Telemetry Nursing, Training/Teaching
JOB LOCATION - Wilkes-Barre General Hospital - Day Shift
POSITION PURPOSE
The Telemetry Registered Nurse/Graduate Nurse consistently performs his/her duties demonstrating an understanding of the essential job functions as reflected in the Telemetry Registered Nurse/Graduate Nurse job description, department and hospital policies, and regulatory guidelines. Provide direct professional nursing care for assigned patients while maintaining a safe patient care environment. Responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care based on established clinical nursing practices. Promote the health and well-being of the patient and significant other through the care continuum utilizing the nursing process.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Experience/Specialized Skills/Aptitudes
- Managerial skills, clinical expertise, teach./instruct, clerical accuracy, communication skills, listening abilities, independent thinking/sound judgment;
- Clinical, managerial, communication, problem-solving, teaching skills.
- Independent thinker, ability to make sound judgments, ability to handle stress, ability to react to emergency and crisis situations, commitment to quality care.
- Pharmacology, aseptic technique, teaching skills, documentation
Licenses/Certificates:
- Current PA Practice Permit/ Registered Nurse license
- BLS & ACLS required, must be completed prior to the end of orientation period.