REGISTERED NURSE -6 MAIN- MED-SURG

Description 36 Hours per week - 3 - 12 hour shifts Day/Night Position Responsible for providing direct nursing care to assigned medical/surgical, oncology and renal patients. The Registered Nurse’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, utilization of the nursing process in the provision of care, communicating with all members of the health care team to assure patient goals are being met and coordinated, providing excellent customer service while supporting the patients and families physical and emotional health. Education Minimum: Graduate of a Registered Nurse Program Preferred: Bachelor Degree in Nursing Registration/Credentialing Current PA RN license and Healthcare Provider CPR Experience Minimum: Clinical rotation through educational program. Preferred: Clinical experience evident within the past 3 years or completion of refresher course within the last year. Other Requirements Comprehensive Crisis Management per policy. Status Non-Exempt Physical Requirements The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted: Occasional: (0–1/3 of day, 0–2.5 hrs/day, 1–4 reps/hr) Frequent: (1/3–2/3 of day, 2.5–5.5 hrs/day, 5–24 reps/hr) Constant: (>2/3 of day, >5.5 hrs/day, >24 reps/hr) NOTE: An asterisk (*) indicates that the item is an essential function. Non-Material Handling Standing*: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary - FREQUENT Walking*: Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about - CONSTANT Sitting*: Body remains in a seated position - OCCASIONAL Stooping*: To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - OCCASIONAL Bending*: To flex the upper body forward - FREQUENT Twisting*: To rotate the upper body forward - FREQUENT Climbing*: To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders - OCCASIONAL Stairs*: To ascend and descend stairs - OCCASIONAL Kneeling*: To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - OCCASIONAL Squatting*: To move the body downwards by bending both knees - OCCASIONAL Crouching*: To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs - OCCASIONAL Crawling*: To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees - OCCASIONAL Reaching Horizontal*: To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - CONSTANT Reaching Overhead*: To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height - FREQUENT Grasping*: Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - FREQUENT Finger Manipulation*: To manipulate objects with the use of fingers - CONSTA Seeing*: Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT Hearing*: Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT Repetitive Upper Extremity Use*: Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - CONSTANT Repetitive Lower Extremity Use: Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - N/A Material Handling Pushing*: To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction. Pushing refers to moving an object away from the person. FREQUENT. 20–50 lbs. Pulling*: To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction. Pulling refers to moving an object towards the person. OCCASIONAL 20–50 lbs. Lift (Floor to Waist)*: OCCASIONAL 20–50 lbs. Lift (Waist to Shoulder)*: FREQUENT up to 20 lbs. Lift (Shoulder to overhead)*: FREQUENT up to 20 lbs. Carrying*: To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (>10 feet). FREQUENT up to 20 lbs. Environmental Factors Working alone: N/A Working in cramped quarters: OCCASIONAL Constant interruptions*: FREQUENT Working with hands in water*: FREQUENT Use of power tools: N/A Working on ladders/scaffolding: N Exposure to vibration: N/A Exposure to dust: N/A Exposure to noise (constant): OCCASIONAL Exposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc): N/A Exposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing: N/A Exposure to slippery walking surfaces: OCCASIONAL Exposure to solvents, grease, oils: N/A Exposure to radiant energy, i.e computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift)*: OCCASIONAL Working with bloodborne pathogens*: OCCASIONAL Physical Demand Met Level Examples of similar activity intensity Sedentary to Light: 0–3.5 Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work. Medium: 3.6–6.3 Heavy to Very Heavy: >6.4 As relates to this position: Sedentary to Light: N/A Medium *: FREQUENT Heavy to Very Heavy: N/A Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Independence Health System