Telemetry RN

Commonwealth Health; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth Health is seeking a Telemetry Registered Nurse for part-time work at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. The role involves providing direct professional nursing care for patients and maintaining a safe care environment while following established clinical practices.

Candidates must have a current PA Practice Permit and possess BLS and ACLS certifications completed by the end of orientation. Strong communication, managerial, and clinical skills are essential for effective patient care.

Qualifications

• Ability to react to emergency and crisis situations.
• Commitment to quality of care.
• Independent thinker with sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct professional nursing care for assigned patients.
• Maintain a safe patient care environment.
• Direct and coordinate all nursing care based on established clinical practices.

Skills

Managerial skills

Clinical expertise

Teaching skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Current PA Practice Permit/Registered Nurse license

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

JOB LOCATION - Wilkes-Barre General Hospital - Part Time

POSITION PURPOSE

The Telemetry Registered Nurse consistently performs his/her duties demonstrating an understanding of the essential job functions as reflected in the Telemetry Registered Nurse job description, department and hospital policies, and regulatory guidelines. Provide direct professional nursing care for assigned patients while maintaining a safe patient care environment. Responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care based on established clinical nursing practices. Promote the health and well-being of the patient and significant other through the care continuum utilizing the nursing process.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Experience/Specialized Skills/Aptitudes

Managerial skills, clinical expertise, teach./instruct, clerical accuracy, communication skills, listening abilities, independent thinking/sound judgment; ability to deal with stress, able to react to emergency and crisis situations, committed to quality of care. Clinical, managerial, communication, problem-solving, teaching skills. Independent thinker, ability to make sound judgments, ability to handle stress, ability to react to emergency and crisis situations, commitment to quality care.

Licenses/Certificates:

Current PA Practice Permit/ Registered Nurse license

BLS & ACLS required, must be completed prior to the end of orientation period.