Location: Scranton,PA, USA
Nurses are required to interpret telemetry. Provides professional nursing care through skillful assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with facility or department policies and procedures. Directs and manages the care of designated patients. Utilizes effective and appropriate communication styles. Assists in maintaining a safe work environment and maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the population of patients served. Certifications - Required • AHA BLS - Basic Life Support Certificate • NIHSS Certificate Education - Required • Graduate of accredited Nursing program Experience - Required • 2 years Acute Care Experience and/or experience congruent with role in service line Licenses - Required • Registered Nurse State of Pennsylvania Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Required • Successful completion of Registered Nurse orientation. • Knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice. • Ability to organize and prioritize assignments in the delivery of patient care. • Successful completion of additional orientation programs related to specialty. • Attainment and maintenance of unit-specific competencies. • Basic computer skills.