REGISTERED NURSE -New Life Unit- PER DIEM

MMC #1; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 2,068,000 - 2,946,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Nurse for the New Life Unit in Meadville, PA. This per diem role involves total patient care, leadership responsibilities, and coordinating nursing practices according to established standards. Applicants must have a current PA RN license and preferably a BSN. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for effective patient management and collaboration with healthcare teams. Commitment to ongoing education and patient safety is also required.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of acute care nursing experience preferred.
• Must demonstrate accurate judgment and decision-making ability.
• Must effectively provide instruction and explanations to patients and team.
• NRP certified within one year.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate total nursing care for patients using nursing standards.
• Participate in patient and family teaching.
• Supervise other RNs, LPNs, and OB Technicians.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Leadership ability

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing

Current State of Pennsylvania Registered Nurse Licensure

BSN preferred

Tools

BLS Healthcare Provider card

ACLS certification

Job description

REGISTERED NURSE - New Life Unit - PER DIEM

Job Category: NURSING

Requisition Number: REGIS002755

• Posted: November 5, 2025
• Part‑Time

Locations

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LIBERTY STREET HOSPITAL
MEADVILLE, PA 16335, USA

Description

SUMMARY

Coordinate total nursing care for patients using nursing standards and the nursing process; participate in patient and family teaching; provide leadership working cooperatively with other health care providers. The RN is responsible for providing, coordinating and directing individualized, comprehensive nursing care to the obstetrical patient based upon the nursing process and in adherence to Meadville Medical Centers Mission and Vision Statement. The RN is accountable for her/his own actions, and is directly responsible to the New Life Unit Manager. In the absence of the New Life Manager, the RN is responsible to the House Supervisor. The NLU RN is also responsible for supervising other RN’s, LPN’s and OB Technician.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing; Current State of Pennsylvania Registered Nurse Licensure; Prefer one year of acute care nursing experience; Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certified within one year; Satisfactory meets departments’ unit specific annual competencies.

Demonstrate accurate judgment/decision making ability consistent with nursing knowledge and skills. When in the charge nurse role, demonstrates leadership ability that promotes optimal unit functioning and Patient care.

Current State Nursing License.

BSN preferred.

Communication skills necessary to effectively: a. Provide instruction to the surgeon, anesthesia, surgical staff, patient and/or significant other b. Provide explanations to the patient and/or significant other c. Explain nursing intervention d. Communicate with other members of the health team.

Analytical skills necessary to develop and implement a plan for nursing care appropriate to the patient, and to solve problems concerning patient’s mental or physical well-being.

Ability to concentrate and prioritize, plan and perform professional nursing care, resolve patient care problems, and interact with patients, families, and other team members - often during stressful situations.

Ability to manage patient care unit. Must be able to use the following Management Accountabilities/ Competencies: conflict resolution, staff counseling, problem solving, disciplinary process, policy and procedure implementation, teamwork, staff scheduling, support of management peers, interviewing, budgeting process, cost containment skills.

Current BLS Healthcare Provider card. Must have current ACLS certification or obtain within six months of assignment.

• Work Hour Limitation
  Leadership acknowledges that Per Diem (PD) employees are not permitted to work in excess of 1,820 hours per calendar year.
• Scheduling Requirements for Applicants Seeking Extended Hours
  PD applicants requesting to work more than 24 hours per week shall be required to fulfill one weekend per month or two weekend shifts per month, as determined by the operational needs of the unit. Additionally, such employees will be scheduled for two holidays per year, rotating between winter and summer assignments.
• Traditional Per Diem Commitment
  Applicants seeking a traditional PD schedule (approximately 16 hours per month) must commit to a minimum of 4 hours per week, or an equivalent of 16 hours per month. Final approval of this arrangement will be at the discretion of the hiring manager.
• Experience Preference
  A minimum of two years of nursing experience is preferred but not required. The hiring manager will determine eligibility based on the applicant’s interview performance and relevant professional experience.

Behaviors

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Growth Opportunities

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Work-Life Balance

Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

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