RN Med/Surg

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

Job summary

Commonwealth Health is seeking a Medical Surgical Registered Nurse at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital for day shifts on a per diem basis. The role involves delivering direct nursing care, coordinating patient care, and ensuring a safe environment according to hospital policies.

Qualifications include a current PA RN license, BLS certification, and strong skills in clinical practice, communication, and independent judgment. The position promotes the health and well-being of patients through effective nursing processes.

Qualifications

• Current PA Registered Nurse license is mandatory.
• BLS certification must be completed before the end of the orientation period.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct professional nursing care for assigned patients.
• Maintain a safe patient care environment.
• Direct and coordinate nursing care based on clinical practices.
• Promote the health and well-being of patients.

Skills

Organizational skills

Clinical expertise

Teaching/instructing

Clerical accuracy

Communication skills

Listening abilities

Independent thinking/sound judgment

Ability to deal with stress

Ability to react to emergency and crisis situations

Committed to quality of care

Education

Current PA Registered Nurse license

Job description

JOB LOCATION

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital - Day Shift- Per Diem

POSITION PURPOSE

The Medical Surgical Registered Nurse consistently performs his/her duties demonstrating an understanding of the essential job functions as reflected in the Medical Surgical Registered 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.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE / SPECIALIZED SKILLS / APTITUDES

• Organizational skills
• Clinical expertise
• Teaching/instructing
• Clerical accuracy
• Communication skills
• Listening abilities
• Independent thinking/sound judgment
• Ability to deal with stress
• Ability to react to emergency and crisis situations
• Committed to quality of care

LICENSES / CERTIFICATES

• Current PA Registered Nurse license
• BLS required, must be completed prior to end of orientation period