RN Pool Nurse-1 Med Surg Per Diem FCCC

Temple Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health is a dynamic network of hospitals, centers, and physician practices affiliated with Temple University. This RN role involves assessing, implementing and evaluating patient care under physician direction, using the nursing process and collaborating with patients, families and the care team.

The position requires a graduate of an accredited nursing program and a bachelor’s degree, plus PA RN licensure and BLS.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing is required.
• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 2 years experience in area of clinical specialty preferred.
• PA RN license is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
• Multi State Compact RN License is required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, implements, and evaluates care for assigned patients under the direction of the licensed physician.
• Utilizes the nursing process and collaborates with patient, family, peers and health care team to individualize care.
• Directs nursing support staff in provision of patient care according to standards and policies.
• Professional education, training or additional certifications may be required by specialty area.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Nursing process

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing school

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Assesses, implements, and evaluates care needed by assigned patients under the direction of the licensed physician. The RN is knowledgeable about principles, theories, current methods and techniques of nursing practice. Using the nursing process, the RN collaborates with the patient, patient's family member(s)/significant others, professional peers and other members of the health care team to individualize patient care. Directs nursing support staff in the provision of patient care according to the standards of nursing practice, administrative and departmental policies and procedures. Professional education, training or additional certifications may be required by specialty area.

Education

• Other Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Required
• Bachelor's Degree Required

Experience

• 2 years experience in area of clinical specialty Preferred

Licenses

• PA Registered Nurse License Required
• Basic Life Support Required
• Multi State Compact RN License Required

Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

As one of the first cancer hospitals in the country, Fox Chase Cancer Center has been a national leader in cancer treatment, research, and prevention for more than 100 years. Fox Chase Cancer Center, part of the Temple University Health System, is committed to providing the best treatment options for our patients, and delivering that care with compassion.

At Fox Chase, we consider defeating cancer to be our calling. Our unique culture allows employees to work collaboratively with a single, shared focus, regardless of which department they’re in.