Geisinger
Location
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Provide direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies, while contributing data to patient assessments. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to resolve patient needs and mentor new staff and students.
Must be a graduate of a Specialty Training Program in Nursing and hold a valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also required.
Contributes data to assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards. Addresses physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patient and family throughout the continuum of care. Reinforces patient and family education, family needs and discharge planning throughout hospitalization. Provides direct patient care including, treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policy and procedure. Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and plan of care based upon patient response to interventions. Initiates collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members and takes action to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs. Participates in unit-based decision-making regarding the utilization of evidence based practice. Provides input to the manager for performance appraisals of care delivery team members. Precepts and mentors new staff and students in a professional, positive manner as assigned. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position. Contributes data to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Promotes adaptive responses of patient/family to achieve the highest level of patient care, promote safety, and maximize patient satisfaction. Exhibits compassionate care during patient-nurse interactions. Coordinates patient care and interaction of staff. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in their assigned unit.
Hours include: 7a-7:30p; Every other weekend and holiday requirements. Geisinger South Wilkes Barre is proud to receive ANCC Magnet Recognition®, the highest and most prestigious distinction a health care organization can receive for nursing practice and quality patient care. Geisinger South Wilkes Barre is a small community hospital focused on high reliability with exceptional care, collaborative teamwork and community commitment.
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