RN - CVICU

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJOB LOCATION:Wilkes-Barre General Hospital / CVICUSHIFT : Full Time DaysPOSITION PURPOSEThe CVICU Registered Nurse consistently performs his/her duties demonstrating an understanding of the essential job functions as reflected in the CVICU 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 QUALIFICATIONSExperience/Specialized Skills/AptitudesOrganizational skills, clinical expertise, teaching/instructing, clerical accuracy, communication skills, listening abilitiesIndependent thinking/sound judgmentAbility to deal with stress, able to react to emergency and crisis situations, committed to quality of care.Licenses/Certificates:Current PA Practice Permit/ Registered Nurse licenseBLS required, must be completed prior to end of orientation period