RN - Emergency Department

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

Job summary

Commonwealth Health is hiring an Emergency Services Registered Nurse for the night shift at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital's Emergency Department. The role involves providing direct patient care and ensuring a safe care environment under nursing practice guidelines.

Successful candidates will have a current PA Registered Nurse license and will be required to complete BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications. Communication and managerial skills are essential to support decision-making in emergency situations.

Qualifications

• Experience in handling emergency and crisis situations.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation.
• Strong abilities in pharmacology and aseptic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct professional nursing care for assigned patients.
• Coordinate all nursing care based on established clinical practices.
• Promote patient health and well-being through the nursing process.

Skills

Managerial skills

Clinical expertise

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Current PA Practice Permit/ Registered Nurse license

Job description

JOB LOCATION

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital - Emergency Department - Night Shift

POSITION PURPOSE

The Emergency Services Registered Nurse/Graduate Nurse consistently performs his/her duties demonstrating an understanding of the essential job functions as reflected in the Emergency Services 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 other 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, ACLS, and PALS are required and must be completed by end of orientation period.