Registered Nurse- Level 1 Step Down

NorthWest EMS; Dawson (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Valley Beaver in Beaver, PA is seeking a Graduate Nurse to join the Level 1 Step Down department on a full-time basis. You will provide professional nursing care under the supervision of an experienced RN, following the Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies.

You must complete PA licensure and obtain BLS and ACLS within the required timelines; graduates must pass the licensing exam within six months.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited professional school of nursing.
• Current Pennsylvania licensure; other state licensure as required.
• PA temporary practice permit for GN valid.
• Within six months of hire, complete the licensing examination.
• BLS certification required; ACLS within 6-month introductory period.
• Successful completion of clearances per HR-106 within 90 days.
• BSN preferred; telemetry and acute care experience appealing.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care under supervision of an experienced RN.
• Performs nursing responsibilities in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

Patient care

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

BSN preferred

Job description

Heritage Valley Beaver
Beaver, PA 15009, USA

Description

Department: Level 1 Step Down
Work Hours: Full-time, (3) 12hr shifts per week. Days and nights with weekend and holiday rotation

Provides professional nursing care practicing legal nursing responsibilities as indicated by the Nurse Practice Act. For a Graduate Nurse this will be under the supervision of an experienced registered nurse.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited professional school of nursing, current Pennsylvania licensure, other state licensure as required and a valid Pennsylvania temporary practice permit for GN.

Within six months of hire date, the Graduate Nurse must complete the licensing examination.

Basic Cardiac Life Support. ACLS (must obtain within 6-month introductory period).

Successful completion of applicable clearances as outlined in Human Resources policy HR-106 within 90 days of commencing employment.

Preferred

Bachelors of Science Degree in nursing. Two years of acute care nursing experience and two years of Telemetry experience. Certification in this specialty area.

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