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SUMMARY OF JOB: The Registered Nurse must be able to perform all aspects of the nursing
process under the Professional Nursing Law. Responsibilities include
facilitation, communication, assessment, intervention, education,
planning and providing comprehensive nursing care for patients, families
and significant others. Provides direct and indirect patient care and
supervises others providing this care. Communicates with
multidisciplinary team members as appropriate about changes in a
condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform
general nursing duties in all departments with adequate direction or
supervision. Acts as a patient/customer advocate and an HRHS
representative meeting the patient/family needs throughout the hospital
experience. As a professional, the RN assists in the development of new
staff nurses and the future development of the nursing profession.RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS:Graduate of an accredited School of NursingRegistered Nurse licensed in the Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaBSN upon hire (within 6 months)Specialty certification preferredIV skillsBLS certification requiredACLS in specialty areas (L&D, ED, ICU, PACU, ACU, CVC – required within
6 months)NRP (NICU, LDR, MIU, Nursery – required within 6 monthsPALS (ED, PACU 0 required within 6 months)Fetal monitor certification preferred for LDR (required within 1 to 2
years based on experience)8 hours annual stroke education and NIH certification for 2 South RNs4 hours annual stroke education for ED and ICCU RNsStroke education per unit protocol annuallyMust be available for alternate shift workMust meet satisfactory completion of orientation and competency
validation within probationary periodLICENSE AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:Registered Nurse licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania