Clinical Resource Specialist

Schuylkill • Allentown, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. Summary Coaches, mentors, and, facilitates effective patient care utilizing professional evidenced-based standards and practices. Serves as a clinical resource on the off shifts by providing clinical, consultative, technical, or informational services as needed to clinical staff, patients, and/or families. Utilizes effective and appropriate communication styles. Collaborates with Nursing Supervisors, Patient Care Specialists, and unit leadership to ensure quality patient outcomes, staff development, and global education. Supports unit and hospital goals and objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing
• 3 years of experience as a registered nurse in an acute care setting.
• Knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice.
• Identify clinical problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions/quality care interventions.
• Basic computer skills.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• Promotes ongoing clinical development of Patient Care Services employees on the off shift by providing education, coaching, support, and guidance.
• Provides clinical, consultative, technical, or informational services to patients, families, and clinical staff.
• Demonstrates the problem solving process in the identification and resolution of patient care or other problems referring them, as appropriate, utilizing the accepted chain of command.
• Demonstrates commitment to quality and safety, in accordance with established policies and procedures, utilizing evidence-based practice.
• Fosters staff development and empowerment by promoting teamwork, collegiality, and professional practice.
• Assists in the continuum of orientation requirements and global education in collaboration with Patient Care Specialists and unit leadership teams.
• Uses effective and appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication styles with patients, significant others, visitors, staff, and professional colleagues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees