About this opportunity
Independence Health System Inc. lists this REGISTERED NURSE -6 MAIN- MED-SURG opportunity in north butler, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Responsible for providing direct nursing care to assigned medical/surgical, oncology and renal patients. The Registered Nurse’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, utilization of the nursing process in the provision of care, communicating with all members of the health care team to assure patient goals are being met and coordinated, providing excellent customer service while supporting the patients and families physical and emotional health.
Education
Minimum: Graduate of a Registered Nurse Program
Preferred: Bachelor Degree in Nursing
Registration/Certification/Licensur: Current PA RN license and Healthcare Provider CPR
Experience
Minimum: Clinical rotation through educational program.
Preferred: Clinical experience evident within the past 3 years or completion of refresher course within the last year.
Other Requirements
Comprehensive Crisis Management per policy.
Status
Non-Exempt
Physical Requirements
The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise note
Occasional: (0-1/3 of day , 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr)
Frequent: (1/3 -2/3 of day , 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr)
Constant: (> 2/3rd of day , > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr)
NOTE: An asterisk (*) indicates that the item is an essential function.
Non-Material Handling
Standing* - Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary - FREQUENT
Walking* - Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about - CONSTANT
Sitting* - Body remains in a seated position - OCCASIONAL
Stooping* - To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - OCCASIONAL
Bending* - To flex the upper body forward - FREQUE
Twisting* - To rotate the upper body forward - FREQUENT
Climbing* - To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders - OCCASIONAL
Ladders - To ascend and descend ladders - N/A
Stairs* - To ascend and descend stairs - OCCASIONAL
Kneeling* - To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - OCCASIONAL
Squatting* - To move the body downwards by bending both knees - OCCASIONAL
Crouching* - To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs - OCCASIONAL
Crawling* - To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees - OCCASIONAL
Reaching Horizontal* - To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - CONSTANT
Reaching Overhead* - To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height - FREQUENT
Grasping* - Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - FREQUENT
Finger Manipulation* - To manipulate objects with the use of fingers - CONSTA
Seeing* - Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT
Hearing* - Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT
Repetitive Upper Extremity Use* - Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - CONSTANT
Repetitive Lower Extremity Use - Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - N/A
Material Handling
Push* - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction. Pushing refers to moving an object away from the person.
FREQUENT
20# - 50#
Pull* - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pulling refers to moving an object towards the person.
OCCASIONAL
20# - 50#
Lift* - Floor to Waist
OCCASIONAL
20# - 50#
Lift* - Waist to shoulder
FREQUENT
Up to 20#
Lift* - Shoulder to overhead
FREQUENT
Up to 20#
Carrying* - To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet)
FREQUENT
Up to 20#
Environmental Factors
Working alone - N/A
Working in cramped quarters - OCCASIONAL
Constant interruptions* - FREQUENT
Working with hands in water* - FREQUENT
Use of power tools - N/A
Working on ladders/scaffolding - N
Exposure to vibration - N/A
Exposure to dust - N/A
Exposure to noise (constant) - OCCASIONAL
Exposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc) - N/A
Exposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing - N/A
Exposure to slippery walking surfaces - OCCASIONAL
Exposure to solvents, grease, oils - N/A
Exposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift) * - OCCASIONAL
Working with bloodborne pathogens * - OCCASIONAL
Cardiovascular Energy Requirements - Physical Demand
Physical Demand Met Level Examples of similar activity intensity
Sedentary to Light 0 - 3.5 Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work.
Medium 3.6 - 6.3 House work (mopping, scrubbing), health club exercising, treadmill work, stretching, yoga, walk/run-play with children, aerobic class, dancing, carrying bucket/wood, auto body repair, shoveling snow, golf (carrying clubs).
Heavy to Very Heavy > 6.4 Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling, bailing hay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting w
As relates to this position:
Sedentary to Light - N/A
Medium * - FREQUENT
Heavy to Very Heavy - N/A
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.