RN OR - Internal Traveler - Full Time

Guthrie; Sayre (Bradford County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Sayre is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver comprehensive nursing care in an acute care setting. Responsibilities include patient assessment, care planning, ethical advocacy, and fostering a supportive learning environment. Preferred qualifications include a BSN in Nursing, BLS certification, and strong interpersonal skills. This role emphasizes critical judgment and teamwork within an interdisciplinary setting. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are offered in this vital healthcare position.

Qualifications

• BSN in Nursing preferred for enhanced patient care.
• Registered Nurse license required in the practicing state.
• BLS and specialty certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Advocate for ethical and holistic care.
• Monitor and communicate patient conditions effectively.
• Engage in professional development.
• Participate in educational program planning.

Skills

Compassionate care

Critical judgment

Interpersonal skills

Information Technology proficiency

Education

BSN in Nursing preferred

Registered Nurse in the State of Practice

Specialty Certification preferred

BLS certification

ACLS certification is unit dependent

Job description

Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional, comprehensive nursing care for patients in an acute care environment. Accountable for the delivery of coordinated, safe, compassionate, therapeutic, evidence‑based quality care to patients and families, based on individual physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, and appropriate care strategies throughout the lifespan. Practices in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the state of employment, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the ANA scope and standards of practice. Essential functions and specific skills for the job are found in the unit specific onboarding checklist and in standards that are applicable to the specialty.

Education, License & Certification

• Registered Nurse in the State of Practice.
• BSN in Nursing preferred.
• Any previously agreed upon effective date for obtaining a Bachelor's degree in nursing between individuals and facilities will remain in effect, including those who transition to their position from the NLRN Program.
• Any contract with specific time frames for obtaining a bachelor’s degree in nursing will supersede the above point and will remain in effect.
• Specialty Certification is preferred.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS is unit dependent.

Essential Functions

1. Employs Nursing Professional Practice: Assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patients' care. Develops updates and coordinates the patients' plan of care to achieve patient goals and to optimize outcomes and transitions across the continuum. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Performs and maintains the currency of essential competencies as required by a specific area of hire and population served.
2. Advocates: Effectively advocates for ethical and holistic care by partnering in care planning to promote the autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and beliefs of those we serve.
3. Facilitates Learning: Fosters a learning environment for patients/families, nursing, and other members of the healthcare team, including student; Facilities formal and informal learning for patients/families, nursing, other members of the healthcare team, and community.
4. Aligns Practice with Safety and Quality: Accountable for safety, identifies and corrects problems, and integrates evidence and best practice into nursing care; uses data and evidence to improve patient outcomes. Aligns patient safety, self‑safety, and environmental safety as equally important for best outcomes.
5. Engages in Professional Development: Engages in ongoing professional development; practices at the top of license within the legal parameters of the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, and specialty standards. Promotes a culture of inquiry that explores, integrates, and disseminates research and evidence‑based practice.
6. Leader in Practice Setting & Community: demonstrates leadership as change agents using the collaborative leadership skills of advocacy, influence and innovation. In partnering with colleagues appropriately delegates, coordinates care, and collaborates with others as equal members of the inter‑professional care team to integrate nursing knowledge. Models professional behaviors as a representative of the nursing profession.
7. Participates in the planning and presentation of educational programs.
8. It is understood that this description is not intended to be all‑inclusive and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of the position.

Other Duties

1. Proficiency in Information Technology, such as electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the position.
2. Skilled to work with a wide range of staff as part of an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff.
3. Ability to use independent, critical judgment in all aspects of patient care delivery.
4. Demonstrated interpersonal skills that convey a positive and supportive attitude.
5. To effectively manage multiple responsibilities, urgent responses, and challenging situations.