REGISTERED NURSE RN - 6T MED/SURG

Description

24 hours per week. Night Shift. Hours: 7p-730a

Benefit eligible

Responsible for providing direct nursing care to assigned medical/surgical, orthopedic, pediatric, bariatric, urology and neurosurgical 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.EducationMinimum:Graduate of a Registered Nurse ProgramPreferred:Bachelor Degree in NursingRegistration/Certification/Licensure:Current PA RN license, Healthcare Provider CPR, Act 33/73 Clearances, and PEARS required within one year of hire/transferExperienceMinimum: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-ExemptPhysical Requirements:The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted: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 HandlingStanding- Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary - FREQUENTWalking*- Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about - FREQUENTSitting*- Body remains in a seated position - OCCASIONALxxxxxStooping*- To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - OCCASIONALBending*- To flex the upper body forward - OCCASIONALTwisting*- To rotate the upper body forward - OCCASIONALClimbing*- To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders - OCCASIONALLadders*- To ascend and descend ladders - N/AStairs*- To ascend and descend stairs - OCCASIONALKneeling*- To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - OCCASIONALSquatting*- To move the body downwards by bending both knees - OCCASIONALCrouching*- To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs - OCCASIONALCrawling*- To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees - OCCASIONALReaching Horizontal*- To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - OCCASIONALReaching Overhead*- To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height - OCCASIONALGrasping*- Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - OCCASIONALFinger Manipulation*- To manipulate objects with the use of fingers - OCCASIONALSeeing*- Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - OCCASIONALHearing*- Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - OCCASIONALRepetitive Upper Extremity Use*- Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - CONSTANTRepetitive Lower Extremity Use*- Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - N/AMaterial HandlingPushing*- To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pushing refers to moving an object away from thepersonOCCASIONAL20# - 50#Pulling*- To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pulling refers to moving an object towards the personOCCASIONAL20# - 50#Lift - Floor to WaistOCCASIONAL20# - 50#Lift- Waist to shoulderOCCASIONAL20# - 50#Lift*- Shoulder to overheadOCCASIONALUp to 20#Carrying*- To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet)OCCASIONALUp to 20#Environmental FactorsWorking alone *- OCCASIONALWorking in cramped quarters- OCCASIONALConstant interruptions *- OCCASIONALWorking with hands in water *- OCCASIONALUse of power tools- N/AWorking on ladders/scaffolding- N/AExposure to vibration- N/AExposure to dust- N/AExposure to noise (constant)- OCCASIONALExposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc)- N/AExposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing- N/AExposure to slippery walking surfaces- OCCASIONALExposure to solvents, grease, oils- OCCASIONALExposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift)- OCCASIONALWorking with bloodborne pathogens - OCCASIONALCardiovascular Energy Requirements - Physical DemandPhysicalDemandMetLevelExamples of similar activity intensitySedentary toLight0 - 3.5Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work.Medium3.6 - 6.3House work (mopping, scrubbing), health club exercising, treadmill work, stretching, yoga, walk/run-playwith children, aerobic class, dancing, carrying bucket/wood, auto body repair, shoveling snow, golf(carrying clubs).Heavy to VeryHeavy> 6.4Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling coal, bailinghay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood.As relates to this position:Sedentary to Light - CONSTANTMedium - OCCASIONALHeavy to Very Heavy - N/A

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