Med/Surg Telemetry RN
State College, PA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Med/Tele, Nights)

Location: State College, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Responsible for overall nursing practice on the unit during assigned shifts, reporting to Unit Manager or designated nursing leadership.
• Provide professional nursing care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Participate in patient care coordination, quality improvement activities, and professional development.
• Engage in ethical nursing practice, patient advocacy, and collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
• Participate in out-of-facility patient transport as needed.

Essential Functions

• Collect and analyze patient health data to determine nursing diagnoses.
• Develop individualized, measurable patient care plans with expected outcomes.
• Implement nursing interventions consistent with care plans.
• Evaluate patient progress and revise care plans accordingly.
• Participate in quality assurance and improvement initiatives.
• Maintain current nursing knowledge and clinical competencies, including Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (HCP BLS) certification.
• Contribute to the professional development of peers and support clinical education.
• Practice nursing ethically, maintaining patient confidentiality and advocating for patient rights.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Use research findings to inform nursing practice and policy development.
• Consider safety, effectiveness, and cost in patient care planning and delivery.
• Demonstrate leadership by prioritizing and delegating patient care activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with EPIC patient charting system is preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in Pennsylvania.
• Specialty: Medical/Surgical and Telemetry nursing.
• Minimum years of specialty experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN competency.
• Prior travel experience: Not required.

Work Schedule

• Night shift: 7 PM to 7 AM

Additional Notes

• Must complete and maintain Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (HCP BLS) certification within four months of probation end.
• Ability to work in a dynamic healthcare environment with flexibility and leadership skills.