**Registered Nurse - Med/Surg

Lower Bucks Hospital; Bristol Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 62,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Bucks Hospital, a community hospital in Bristol, PA, seeks a per diem Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in the Med/Surg/Telemetry units during Night shifts. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and family teaching as part of a high-quality care team.

The ideal candidate will hold an active RN license, current BLS, and preferably ACLS certification, with BSN preferred and prior acute care hospital experience. Ventilator management is preferred for this position.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN license.
• Current BLS certification.
• ACLS certification preferred.
• BSN degree preferred.
• Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
• Ventilator management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care within the Med/Surg/Telemetry units.
• Follow the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to the physician and team.
• Educate patients and families on care plans and treatments.

Skills

Acute care experience

Ventilator management

Education

RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

BSN degree

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Lower Bucks Hospital , a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Lower Bucks Hospital , a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.
Lower Bucks Hospital is a community hospital, serving the Lower Bucks County region with medical, surgical, and emergency care. Located in historic Bristol, Pennsylvania, the Hospital is well‑known for its knowledgeable medical staff, including cardiology, orthopedics, radiology, wound care, and general surgery. The hospital has more than 200 physicians on staff, as well as another 700 employees.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. The Registered Nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of care in the Med/Surg/Telemetry Unit. The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her assigned patients. He / She communicates with physician about changes in the patient’s clinical condition including cardiac monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Current and valid state RN License.


• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.


• Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred.


• Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.


• Ventilator Management experience preferred.


• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf