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Job Summary:Contributes data to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Promotes adaptive responses of patient/family to achieve the highest level of patient care, promote safety, and maximize patient satisfaction. Exhibits compassionate care during patient-nurse interactions. Coordinates patient care and interaction of staff. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in their assigned unit.Job Duties:Contributes data to assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards.Addresses physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patient and family throughout the continuum of care.Reinforces patient and family education, family needs and discharge planning throughout hospitalization.Provides direct patient care including, treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policy and procedure.Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and plan of care based upon patient response to (link removed)itiates collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members and takes action to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs.Participates in unit-based decision-making regarding the utilization of evidence based practice.Provides input to the manager for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.Precepts and mentors new staff and students in a professional, positive manner as assigned.Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.Position Details:Education:Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)Experience:Certification(s) and License(s):Basic Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA), Licensed Practical Nurse - Default Issuing BodySkills:Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Customer Service Skills, Multi-Tasking Skills, Team PlayerOUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family

Shift: 36 hrs- NIGHTS 7p-7a

Specialty Type: Nursing

Sub Specialties: LPN, Med-surg Adult, Telemetry Med / Surg

I'd love to tell you more about it and hear more about you. Please feel free to contact me if you need any further information. You may contact me at Mahesh.T@vtechhealthcare.com. or call at 202-765-3618