Registered Nurse - Advanced Acute Care Orthopedic Telemetry Unit

Seacrest Behavioral Health; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Seacrest Behavioral Health in the United States seeks an Inpatient Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive patient care, assessments, and care planning within an interdisciplinary team. The role includes overnight shifts, with every other weekend and holidays, across private or semi-private rooms serving orthopedic and surgical patients.

Responsibilities include administering treatments, developing care plans, patient education, and discharge planning while ensuring safety and quality in care

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Specialty Training Program in Nursing; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong assessment, communication, and collaborative skills.
• Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care in a clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement personalized care plans, including patient education and discharge planning.
• Administer treatments, medications, and diagnostic tests following policies and procedures.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Collaborate proactively with physicians and team members to meet patient needs.
• Troubleshoot equipment and participate in evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Contribute to quality improvement and safety programs, working toward organizational goals.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Nursing degree or equivalent

Specialty nursing program graduate

Job description

Role: Inpatient Registered Nurse responsible for comprehensive patient care, assessments, care planning, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement personalized care plans, including patient education and discharge planning.
• Administer treatments, medications, and diagnostic tests following policies and procedures.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Collaborate proactively with physicians and team members to meet patient needs.
• Troubleshoot equipment and participate in evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Contribute to quality improvement and safety programs, working toward organizational goals.

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate of a Specialty Training Program in Nursing; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong assessment, communication, and collaborative skills.
• Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care in a clinical environment.

Additional Information: The role involves working in private or semi-private rooms with a diverse patient population, including orthopedic and surgical cases. The position requires working overnight shifts, every other weekend, and holidays. The organization emphasizes safety, excellence, innovation, and diversity in its values, fostering a collaborative environment focused on high-quality patient care.