Registered Nurse Medical Telemetry - Full time Night with rotation in Altory, KS

POSITION SUMMARYResponsible to the Unit Manager for the overall nursing practice of the unit during the shift assigned. In the absence of the Unit Manager, the RN is responsible to the Nursing Supervisor, Charge Nurse or the Nursing House Supervisor of the shift.Provides professional nursing care based on current nursing knowledge through use of the nursing process. This includes the responsibility for assessment of the patient's needs, development of the plan of care to meet those needs, implementation of nursing measures and evaluation of the effectiveness of the nursing care and other treatment measures.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation:Completion of an accredited registered nurse program required; BSN preferred.Experience:Previous RN experience preferred.Charge qualified preferred.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:Effectively functions as a team member and as a liaison between patient and staff.Supports and encourages harmonious communication skills.Job requires strong verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills.Communicates in highly professional manner at all times.Demonstrates a high level of mental and emotional tolerance and even temperament when dealing with ill people; uses tact, sensitivity, sound judgment and a professional attitude when relating with patients, families, and co-workers at all times.License/Certification/Registration:Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania.Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.Oncology Nurse Certification preferred.SUPERVISION RECEIVEDReceives minimal supervision from the Unit Manager/Nursing Supervisor.SUPERVISION GIVENThe Registered Nurse will only have supervision of others while serving as Charge Nurse. Why Mount Nittany Health? At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical professionals. We are committed to improving both the quality and availability of healthcare in our region and seek to hire only the best to support the communities we serve.