JOB LOCATION: Wilkes-Barre General Hospital - Telemetry (Night Shift) POSITION PURPOSE The Telemetry Registered Nurse/Graduate Nurse consistently performs his/her duties demonstrating an understanding of the essential job functions as reflected in the Telemetry Registered Nurse/Graduate 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 • Managerial skills, clinical expertise, teach./instruct, clerical accuracy, communication skills, listening abilities, independent thinking/sound judgment; • Clinical, managerial, communication, problem-solving, teaching skills. • Independent thinker, ability to make sound judgments, ability to handle stress, ability to react to emergency and crisis situations, commitment to quality care. • Pharmacology, aseptic technique, teaching skills, documentation Licenses/Certificates: • Current PA Practice Permit/ Registered Nurse license • BLS & ACLS required, must be completed prior to the end of orientation period.