Professional Staff Nurse - Med​/Surg​/Pediatrics

Location

Seneca, PA

Medical / Surgical / Pediatric Unit (3

West)

Rotating day and evening shifts with a commitment to every other weekend/holiday

Full Time (typical 36 hours/week)

• Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, and cultural awareness
• Promotes healthy work relationships, work‑life balance, and safe practices
• Identifies and communicates safety concerns promptly

• Applies adult learning principles to educate patients, families, students, and staff
• Supports onboarding, mentoring, and ongoing development; may serve as preceptor
• Seeks feedback and continuously improves practice

• Applies the nursing process and Relationship Based Care principles
• Develops patient‑centered plans of care and daily goals
• Uses critical thinking to address clinical, psychosocial, safety, and spiritual needs
• Communicates effectively with the interdisciplinary team
• Maintains clear, thorough documentation to support care continuity
  
  Delivers compassionate, patient‑focused care

• Participates in shared governance, unit initiatives, and practice improvement
• Adapts to change and supports quality and workflow improvements
• Engages in quality improvement and patient satisfaction efforts
• Uses evidence‑based practice and research to enhance clinical outcomes

• Demonstrates age‑appropriate care using growth and development principles across the lifespan
• Assesses patient needs and delivers care per departmental policies and procedures
• 0–2 years of RN experience required
• Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills

• Requires mobility, visual acuity, and manual dexterity
• Physical stamina for frequent standing, walking, lifting, and patient positioning

• Current RN license or Temporary Practice Permit in applicable state or compact state
• BLS/CPR required per AHA standards within 30 days of hire
• PALS required within 1 year of hire or transfer

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