JOB LOCATION: Wilkes-Barre General Hospital - Med/Surg (Night Shift - Per Diem) POSITION PURPOSE The Medical Surgical Registered Nurse consistently performs his/her duties demonstrating an understanding of the essential job functions as reflected in the Medical Surgical Registered Nurse job description, department and hospital policies, and regulatory guidelines. Provide direct professional nursing care for assigned patients while maintaining a safe patient care environment. Responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care based on established clinical nursing practices. Promote the health and well-being of the patient and significant other through the care continuum utilizing the nursing process. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Experience/Specialized Skills/Aptitudes • Organizational skills, clinical expertise, teaching/instructing, clerical accuracy, communication skills, listening abilities • Independent thinking/sound judgment • Ability to deal with stress, able to react to emergency and crisis situations, committed to quality of care. Licenses/Certificates: • Current PA Practice Permit/ Registered Nurse license • BLS required, must be completed prior to end of orientation period