Part-Time RN Staff: Unit Care & Leadership

County of Berks; Leesport (Berks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Berks is seeking a Registered Nurse who is fully licensed in Pennsylvania to provide high-quality nursing care on a designated unit. The Staff Nurse role supports the unit and may serve as Charge Nurse in the absence of the unit leader.

The successful candidate will assess residents, participate in care planning, administer medications, document care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safety, comfort, and quality outcomes for residents.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must hold a current Pennsylvania nursing license.
• Ability to speak, read, write and understand English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Assists Charge Nurse in care and management of unit.
• Assists in maintaining a therapeutic regimen for all residents on the unit.
• Assists in assessing residents, reviewing and revising nursing care plans and goals for each resident.
• Implements IV therapy as ordered according to policy/procedure.
• Receives and transcribes physicians’ telephone orders as necessary.
• Assigns and advises personnel assigned to unit in Charge Nurse’s absence.
• Assists in guidance and orientation of new personnel.
• Promotes continuity of care through good communication and cooperation with other departments.
• Makes unit rounds in Charge Nurse’s absence to ensure that every resident is receiving quality care.
• Assists in keeping adequate inventory of supplies on the unit.
• Does quality assurance (QA) monitoring and reporting.
• Participates in in-service programs on a regular basis.
• Assigns unit staff to attend in Charge’s Nurse’s absence.
• Admits, transfers, and discharges residents.
• Administers medications and treatments.
• Gives emergency care if needed; notify Supervisor promptly.
• Maintains nursing records in a proper and timely manner.
• Maintains a professional attitude toward residents, families, and visitors.
• Notifies families of change in resident’s condition.
• Awareness of safety, environmental services and maintenance needs on the unit.
• Relieves unit Charge Nurse as needed.
• Overtime may be mandated per PA MOT Act 102.

Skills

Leadership ability

Communication skills

English fluency

Stress management

Team collaboration

On-site presence

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Current Pennsylvania nursing license

Job description

The County of Berks is seeking a Registered Nurse who is fully licensed in Pennsylvania to provide high-quality nursing care on a designated unit. The Staff Nurse role supports the unit and may serve as Charge Nurse in the absence of the unit leader.

The successful candidate will assess residents, participate in care planning, administer medications, document care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safety, comfort, and quality outcomes for residents.