Registered Nurse - Agency Alternative - NICU Unit

Lehigh Valley Health Network•East Stroudsburg, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a nationally recognized, forward-thinking health network offering opportunities for professional growth. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years and is a Magnet™ Hospital, recognized for nursing excellence. Several LVHN facilities have received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. This role contributes to LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology in delivering excellent health care.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited Nursing program.
Knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice.
Ability to organize and prioritize assignments in the delivery of patient care.
Successful completion of additional orientation programs related to specialty.
Attainment and maintenance of unit-specific competencies.
Basic computer skills.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree Nursing

Responsibilities

Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care for designated patients.
Recognizes the need for and initiates collaboration/communication with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, and takes actions to proactively resolve patients needs.
Synthesizes available data, information, and knowledge relevant to the situation to make decisions which optimize patient outcomes based on ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics.
Demonstrates commitment to quality and safety, in accordance with established policies and procedures, utilizing evidence-based practice.
Participates in evidence-based practice and research projects as applicable.
Uses effective and appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication styles with patients, significant others, visitors, staff, and professional colleagues.
Coordinates and provides patient and family education throughout treatment course to facilitate an effective transition of care.
Functions as a department team member to support unit and hospital goals and objectives.
Participates in all phases of the performance improvement process, including organizational and unit-based patient experience goals.
Performs validated technical skills based upon clinical specialty and unit practice.
Utilizes technology and incorporates technology to optimize alternative modes of care delivery.
Demonstrates leadership and team building skills including: Teaching and mentoring new colleagues and department interns. Additional precepting, as assigned.
Delegating on the basis of skills and expertise of team member, acuity and specific needs of the patient, and time availability of team members.
Providing input as requested for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.