Registered Nurse - Med Surgical Unit
About The Position
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a nationally recognized, forward-thinking health network offering significant opportunities for professional growth. LVHN has been consistently ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report and is a Magnet(tm) Hospital, recognized for nursing excellence. Several LVHN hospitals have received 'A' grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group. This role contributes to LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology, focusing on delivering the best possible health care. The Registered Nurse in the Med Surgical Unit provides professional nursing care through comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role involves directing and managing patient care, utilizing effective communication, maintaining a safe work environment, and ensuring clinical and professional competency relevant to the patient population served.
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.
- BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association Upon Hire
- RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree Nursing
- 1 year Acute Care Experience and/or experience congruent with role in service line.
Responsibilities
- Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care for designated patients.
- Recognizes the need for and initiates collaboration/communication with physicians and interdisciplinary team members, taking proactive actions to resolve patient needs.
- Synthesizes available data, information, and knowledge to make decisions that 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 the 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, precepting as assigned.
- Delegates based on skills and expertise of team members, patient acuity, specific patient needs, and team member availability.
- Provides input as requested for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
