RN, Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center (FT, Days)

Allied Services; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Services is seeking a Registered Nurse in Scranton, PA. Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, the nurse will administer prescribed treatments, coordinate care, and monitor nursing standards on their assigned unit.

The ideal candidate must possess a current RN license and demonstrate adequate nursing skills and communication abilities. A minimum of one year of experience in a geriatric setting is preferred. CPR Certification is essential and must be maintained.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of satisfactory experience in a geriatric setting preferred.
• Must be cleared by PA State Police criminal history check.
• CPR Certification required or must be obtained and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Administers medically prescribed treatment and coordinates nursing care.
• Monitors standards of nursing care on assigned unit.
• Assesses human responses and implements nursing care.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Nursing skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program

Current license as a Registered Nurse

Job description

General Summary

Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing or appropriate shift supervisor, 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.

Brief Description

Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing or appropriate shift supervisor, 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

Must be cleared by PA State Police criminal history check.

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.