RN, Meade Street Skilled Nursing (Call-In)

Allied Services; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Services in Wilkes-Barre, PA seeks a Registered Nurse to oversee nursing care and administer treatments under the supervision of the Director of Nursing. The ideal candidate possesses a nursing degree and a current PA RN license, with at least one year of experience in geriatric care preferred.

Responsibilities include evaluating nursing care, coordinating treatments, and ensuring compliance with nursing standards and departmental policies. Effective communication skills are essential for interaction with residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of satisfactory experience in a geriatric setting preferred.
• Possession of a current license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nurse Examiners required.
• CPR Certification required or must be obtained and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Administer medically prescribed treatment and coordinate nursing care.
• Monitor performance of acceptable standards of nursing care.
• Assess human responses and evaluate nursing care.

Skills

Management skills

Good verbal communication

Good written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program

Job description

Brief Description

Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Registered Nurse administers medically prescribed treatment, coordinates nursing care, and monitors the performance of acceptable standards of nursing care on his/her assigned nursing unit. The Registered Nurse must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the residents served on his/her unit – adult through geriatric. The Registered Nurse must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. The Registered Nurse assesses human responses and plans, implements and evaluates nursing care for individuals for whom the nurse is responsible. The Registered Nurse provides care needed as described in the Nursing Department’s policies and procedures. Type of supervision exercised: Team Leader. Jobs reporting to this position: none.

EDUCATION

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Minimum of one (1) year of satisfactory experience in geriatric setting preferred.

SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Clearances required: PA State Police criminal history check and PA Department of Aging FBI fingerprint clearance (if applicable). Possession of a current license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nurse Examiners required or eligible for such licensure. CPR Certification required or must be obtained and must be maintained. Must maintain the standards of nursing care and implement the policies and procedures of the Nursing Department and Allied Services. Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills required for effective interaction with staff, residents and visitors.

Requirements

Good management skills required.