Registered Nurse - Acute Care Orthopedic Telemetry Unit

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking an Inpatient Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive patient care in our clinical setting. You will focus on assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing interventions for a diverse patient population.

Day shifts with some weekend and holiday rotations; onsite therapy services and 24/7 hospitalist coverage support patient care. You will collaborate with physicians and interprofessional teams, participate in safety

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Specialty Training Program in Nursing (required).
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Commitment to patient-centered, compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments addressing physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families.
• Develop and coordinate individualized care plans, including patient education and discharge planning.
• Provide direct care such as treatments, medications, and diagnostic procedures per policies.
• Evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and adjust plans accordingly.
• Collaborate with physicians, ancillary staff, and interdisciplinary teams to meet patient needs.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and participate in evidence-based practice decisions.
• Contribute to quality and safety initiatives and uphold unit and organizational metrics.

Skills

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

Specialty Nursing program graduate

Job description

Role: Inpatient Registered Nurse responsible for delivering comprehensive patient care in a clinical setting, focusing on assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete assessments and address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families.
• Develop and coordinate individualized care plans, including patient education and discharge planning.
• Provide direct care such as treatments, medications, and diagnostic procedures according to policies.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions and adjust plans accordingly.
• Collaborate proactively with physicians, ancillary staff, and interdisciplinary teams to meet patient needs.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and participate in evidence-based practice decision-making.
• Contribute to quality and safety initiatives and uphold unit and organizational metrics.

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate of a Specialty Training Program in Nursing (required).
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Commitment to patient-centered, compassionate care.

Additional Details: The role involves working in a primarily private and semi-private room environment, serving a diverse patient population with acute and chronic conditions, including surgical orthopedic cases. Onsite therapy services and 24/7 hospitalist coverage support patient care. The position requires working day shifts with some weekend and holiday rotations. The organization emphasizes excellence, safety, continuous learning, and community engagement, offering comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities.