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Penn State Health Community Medical Group

Location: US:PA:Wyomissing
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: rotating start times for day shift
Recruitment Contact:  Melinda Anderson-Hawes at mandersonhawes@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

JOB SUMMARY:

The Outpatient RN provides direct patient care, administers medications, educates, collaborates, and counsels patients and families. The Outpatient Registered Nurse assesses physical, psychosocial, and learning needs of patients and families. The nurse will maintain accurate, detailed reports and records and record patient' medical information and vital signs. The RN will consult and coordinator with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

Associate's degree in Nursing

Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact

Basic Life Support (BLS)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

 One (1) year of RN experience preferred 

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: 

Excellent written and oral communication skills 

Ability to lift 25 pounds Occasional kneeling, pushing/pulling and reaching 

Ability to operate a personal computer and general office equipment 

Ability to deal courteously with patients 

Ability to maintain effective working relationship with other employees 

Assists patients to achieve the maximum level of functioning by coordinating resources on the multidisciplinary team such as the dietitian, social worker, navigator, and outreach coordinator

Ability to communicate with members of the multidisciplinary team with written and verbal proficiency 

Ability to coordinate patient care with other interdisciplinary staff 

Proficiency in clinical management of complex patients 

Flexibility and multitasking skills 

Strong ability to use data, computer systems, and electronic health records in support of patient care delivery 

Understanding of the latest evidence-based oncology, immunology, pharmacology, community health, and cultural sensitivity information

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

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