RN CVICU

Commonwealth Health; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Health offers a Critical Care Registered Nurse/Graduate Nurse position at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, focusing on night shifts. The role involves direct professional nursing care, ensuring patient safety, and coordinating nursing care aligned with clinical practices.

Applicants must possess a current PA RN license and certifications in BLS and ACLS. Strong managerial, clinical, and communication skills are essential. The Graduate Nurse provides care under direct supervision without charge responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Clinical, managerial, problem-solving, and teaching skills required.
• Pharmacology knowledge and aseptic technique are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct professional nursing care for assigned patients.
• Maintain a safe patient care environment.
• Assist with patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Skills

Managerial skills

Clinical expertise

Communication skills

Independent thinking

Problem-solving skills

Education

Current PA Practice Permit/Registered Nurse license

BLS and ACLS certification

Job description

JOB LOCATION: Wilkes-Barre General Hospital - Night Shift

POSITION PURPOSE

The Critical Care Registered Nurse/Graduate Nurse consistently performs his/her duties demonstrating an understanding of the essential job functions as reflected in the Critical Care Registered Nurse/Graduate Nurse job description, department and hospital policies, and regulatory guidelines. Provide direct professional nursing care for assigned patients while maintaining a safe patient care environment. Responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care based on established clinical nursing practices. Promote the health and well-being of the patient and significant others through the care continuum utilizing the nursing process.

The Graduate Nurse will work providing patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse at all times. The Graduate Nurse will not assume charge responsibilities.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Experience/Specialized Skills/Aptitudes

• Managerial skills, clinical expertise, clerical accuracy, communication skills, listening abilities, independent thinking/sound judgment; ability to deal with stress, able to react to emergency and crisis situations.
• Clinical, managerial, problem‑solving and teaching skills.
• Independent thinker, ability to make sound judgments and commitment to quality care.

Pharmacology, aseptic technique, teaching skills, documentation.

Licenses/Certificates

• Current PA Practice Permit/Registered Nurse license
• BLS and ACLS required, must be completed prior to the end of orientation period.