RN Med/Surg

JOB LOCATION

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital - Day Shift- Per Diem

POSITION PURPOSE

The Medical Surgical Registered Nurse consistently performs his/her duties demonstrating an understanding of the essential job functions as reflected in the Medical Surgical Registered 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

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE / SPECIALIZED SKILLS / APTITUDES

Organizational skills Clinical expertise Teaching/instructing Clerical accuracy Communication skills Listening abilities Independent thinking/sound judgment Ability to deal with stress Ability to react to emergency and crisis situations Committed to quality of care

LICENSES / CERTIFICATES

Current PA Registered Nurse license BLS required, must be completed prior to end of orientation period #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth Health