RN, Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center (PT, Nights, 56 hours per pay)

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

Job summary

Allied Services is seeking a Registered Nurse to administer treatments and coordinate nursing care under the supervision of the Director of Nursing. The role requires the ability to demonstrate knowledge necessary for providing age-appropriate care to residents, from adult to geriatric.

Responsibilities include monitoring nursing standards, assessing human responses, and implementing nursing care plans. A current RN license from the Pennsylvania State Board is mandatory, along with CPR Certification. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in geriatric settings.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nurse Examiners.
• CPR Certification required or must be obtained and maintained.
• Minimum of one (1) year of satisfactory experience in geriatric setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers medically prescribed treatment and coordinates nursing care.
• Monitors performance of acceptable standards of nursing care.
• Assesses human responses and evaluates nursing care for individuals.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

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.

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.