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

Allied Services; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Services in Scranton, PA seeks a Registered Nurse to administer prescribed treatments, coordinate comprehensive nursing care, and monitor quality standards on the assigned unit.

The RN must provide age-appropriate care for adults to geriatrics, assess patient needs, and implement care plans per Nursing Department policies. Graduation from an accredited program and PA RN licensure are required; CPR is also required or must be maintained.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program.
• Minimum of one year of geriatric nursing experience preferred.
• CPR certification required or must be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Administers medically prescribed treatment under supervision.
• Coordinates nursing care and monitors quality standards.
• Assesses residents and plans, implements and evaluates nursing care.
• Provides care per Nursing Department policies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Geriatric care

Education

Registered Nurse license

Accredited nursing program

Job 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.

Brief Description

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 RN must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the lifespan. The RN assesses human responses and plans, implements and evaluates nursing care for individuals for whom the nurse is responsible. The RN provides care needed as described in the Nursing Department’s policies and procedures.

Supervision

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 a 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.