Registered Nurse - Expert Patient Care & Team Leader

Independence Health System; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for a designated group of patients. The RN will coordinate with the interdisciplinary health care team to promote positive patient outcomes and maintain high standards of care.

The role requires a nursing degree, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills, with potential local travel between system locations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.
• Nursing refresher course may be required if hasn’t worked in an acute care setting for three consecutive years.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking.
• Strong ability to communicate complex topics to a wide audience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for a designated patient group.
• Coordinate and participate as a team member to promote positive patient outcomes.
• Maintain professional knowledge by attending workshops and reviewing publications.
• Document patient care in records and communicate actions with care teams.
• Maintain infection control practices and medication administration standards.
• Ensure operation of equipment and manage supplies as needed.
• Travel may be required between System locations.

Education

RN degree (accredited program)

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Independence Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for a designated group of patients. The RN will coordinate with the interdisciplinary health care team to promote positive patient outcomes and maintain high standards of care.

The role requires a nursing degree, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills, with potential local travel between system locations.