Department: Level 3
Work Hours
One 12 hr and one 8 hr shift per week, primarily rotate days and evenings, weekends and holidays.
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
- Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing.
- Two years of acute care nursing experience and two years of telemetry experience.
- Certification in this specialty area.