RN, Meade Street Skilled Nursing (Weekend - Day shift hours)

Allied Services; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Services is seeking a Registered Nurse to administer prescribed treatments, coordinate nursing care, and monitor standards on an assigned unit for residents from adult to geriatric ages.

The RN must hold a Pennsylvania nursing license (or be eligible) and maintain CPR certification, with at least one year of geriatric experience preferred; required PA State Police and FBI clearances will be completed as part of employment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program.
• Minimum of one (1) year of satisfactory experience in geriatric setting preferred.
• 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 maintained.

Responsibilities

• Administers medically prescribed treatment and monitors the performance of nursing care on the assigned unit.
• Coordinates nursing care and ensures standards of nursing care are met.
• Assess residents across the adult to geriatric age range and implement care plans per Nursing Department policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication with staff, residents, and visitors.

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.

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.