REGISTERED NURSE RN - 7 Tower - TELEMETRY

Independence Health System; North Butler (PA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Independence Health System in Pennsylvania is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the 7 Tower Telemetry unit for day/night rotations. The role emphasizes direct patient care, nursing processes, and excellent communication.

Requirements include a PA RN license, CPR, ACLS within one year of hire, and a BSN is preferred. On-site; part-time; Non-Exempt with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Registered Nurse Program.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Telemetry unit.
• Utilize the nursing process to deliver safe, effective care and communicate with patients and families.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and professional growth.

Skills

Nursing

Patient Care

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Graduate of RN Program

Job description

REGISTERED NURSE RN - 7 Tower - TELEMETRY

Job Category: NURSING

Requisition Number: REGIS027019

• Posted : September 8, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

DAY/NIGHT ROTATION Hours: 7a-730p, 7a-330p, 7p-730a, and 11p-730a

Job Summary :

Responsible for providing direct care on 7 Tower, which is a Medical/ Surgical/Cardiovascular Telemetry unit that provides acute nursing care to patients requiring telemetry monitoring. The Registered Nurse's responsibilities include but are not limited to utilization of the nursing process in the provision of care, excellent customer service skills and communication skills, flexibility, quality improvement activities and professional growth for the following patient population:

Education

Graduate of a Registered Nurse Program

Bachelor Degree in Nursing.

Registration/Certification/Licensure:

Current PA RN license, Healthcare Provider CPR, ACLS completed within one year of hire/transfer.

Experience

Clinical rotation through educational program.

Clinical experience evident within the past 3 years or completion of refresher course within the last year.

Other Requirements:

Comprehensive Crisis Management per policy.

Status:

Non-Exempt

Physical Requirements:

The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted:
Occasional:(0-1/3 of day , 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr)
Frequent:(1/3 -2/3 of day , 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr)
Constant: (> 2/3rd of day , > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr)
NOTE: An asterisk (*)indicates that the item is an essential function.

Standing*- Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary - FREQUENT

Walking*- Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about - CONSTANT

Sitting*- Body remains in a seated position - OCCASIONAL

Stooping*- To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - OCCASIONAL

Bending*- To flex the upper body forward - FREQUENT

Twisting*- To rotate the upper body forward - FREQUENT

Climbing*- To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders - OCCASIONAL

Ladders- To ascend and descend ladders - N/A

Stairs*- To ascend and descend stairs - OCCASIONAL

Kneeling*- To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - OCCASIONAL

Squatting*- To move the body downwards by bending both knees - OCCASIONAL

Crouching*- To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs - OCCASIONAL

Crawling*- To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees - OCCASIONAL

Reaching Horizontal*- To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - CONSTANT

Reaching Overhead*- To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height - FREQUENT

Grasping*- Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - FREQUENT

Finger Manipulation*- To manipulate objects with the use of fingers - CONSTANT

Seeing*- Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT

Hearing*- Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT

Repetitive Upper Extremity Use*- Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - CONSTANT

Repetitive Lower Extremity Use*- Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - N/A

Pushing * - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pushing refers to moving an object away from the person

OCCASIONAL

20# - 50#

Pulling *- To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pulling refers to moving an object towards the person

OCCASIONAL

20# - 50#

Lift* - Floor to Waist

OCCASIONAL

20# - 50#

Lift *- Waist to shoulder

FREQUENT

Up to 20#

Lift *- Shoulder to overhead

FREQUENT

Up to 20#

Carrying* - To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet)

FREQUENT

Up to 20#

Working alone- N/A

Constant interruptions *- FREQUENT

Working with hands in water *- FREQUENT

Use of power tools- N/A

Exposure to vibration- N/A

Exposure to dust- N/A

Exposure to noise (constant)- OCCASIONAL

Exposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc)- N/A

Exposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing- N/A

Exposure to slippery walking surfaces- OCCASIONAL

Exposure to solvents, grease, oils- N/A

Exposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift) *- OCCASIONAL

Working with bloodborne pathogens *- OCCASIONAL

Cardiovascular Energy Requirements - Physical Demand

Physical Demand

Examples of similar activity intensity

Sedentary to Light 0 - 3.5 Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work.

Medium 3.6 - 6.3 House work (mopping, scrubbing), health club exercising, treadmill work, stretching, yoga, walk/run-play with children, aerobic class, dancing, carrying bucket/wood, auto body repair, shoveling snow, golf (carrying clubs).

Heavy to Very Heavy > 6.4 Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling coal, bailing hay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood.

As relates to this position:

Sedentary to Light * - CONSTANT

Heavy to Very Heavy - N/A

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