Registered Nurse - (Observation Unit)
Heritage Valley Sewickley
Job Description
Department: Observation Unit Work Hours: Full-Time, 2 X 12 hour & 2 X 8 hour shifts/week, rotating days and evenings. Weekends and holidays as assigned. Provides professional nursing care practicing legal nursing responsibilities as indicated by the Nurse Practice Act.
For a Graduate Nurse this will be under the supervision of an experienced registered nurse. Requirements Graduate of an accredited professional school of nursing, current Pennsylvania licensure, other state licensure as required and a valid Pennsylvania temporary practice permit for GN. Within six months of hire date, the Graduate Nurse must complete the licensing examination.
Basic Cardiac Life Support. ACLS (must obtain within 6-month introductory period). Successful completion of applicable clearances as outlined in Human Resources policy HR-106 within 90 days of commencing employment.
Preferred Bachelors of Science Degree in nursing. Two years of acute care nursing experience and two years of Telemetry experience. Certification in this specialty area.
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