RN, Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center (PT, Days, 64 hours per pay)

Allied Services; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Services in Scranton, PA seeks a Registered Nurse to administer prescribed treatment, coordinate nursing care, and monitor standards on the assigned unit under the Director of Nursing. The RN will provide age-appropriate care from adult to geriatric residents and ensure adherence to Nursing Department policies.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited nursing program, PA RN license eligibility, CPR certification, and strong verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited nursing program.
• PA RN licensure required or eligible.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administers medically prescribed treatment.
• Coordinates nursing care on assigned unit.
• Monitors and enforces standards of nursing care.
• Assesses residents and plans/intervenes as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

CPR certification

Education

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program

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.

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. 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.