What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Orthopedics position at AHN?
Department: Orthopedics
Work Hours: Full time 12 hour Day/Night Shifts, including weekends and holidays as required.
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.
Successful completion of applicable clearances as outlined in Human Resources policy HR-106 within 90 days of commencing employment.
Preferred: Two years of acute care nursing experience. Certification in this specialty area.