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JOB LOCATION: Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
POSITION PURPOSE
The Emergency Services Registered Nurse/Graduate Nurse consistently performs his/her duties demonstrating an understanding of the essential job functions as reflected in the Emergency Services Registered Nurse/Graduate 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.
The Graduate Nurse will work providing patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse at all times. The Graduate Nurse will not assume charge responsibilities.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Experience/Specialized Skills/Aptitudes
Managerial skills, clinical expertise, clerical accuracy, communication skills, listening abilities, independent thinking/sound judgment; ability to deal with stress, able to react to emergency and crisis situations. Clinical, managerial, problem-solving and teaching skills. Independent thinker, ability to make sound judgments and commitment to quality care.
Pharmacology, asceptic technique, teaching skills, documentation
Licenses/Certificates:
Current PA Practice Permit/ Registered Nurse license
BLS, ACLS and PALS are required and must be completed by end of orientation period.
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