Registered Nurse - Mother-Baby/GYN Unit

Schuylkill•East Stroudsburg, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Mother-Baby/GYN Unit. LVHN is a nationally recognized health network known for its advanced care, commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology. This role involves providing professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse will manage patient care, communicate effectively, and maintain a safe work environment. LVHN offers opportunities for professional growth and is recognized for its nursing excellence and patient safety.

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.
Initiates collaboration and communication with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to proactively resolve patient needs.
Synthesizes available data and information 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, additional precepting as assigned.
Delegates based on skills and expertise of team members, patient acuity, and specific patient needs, and time availability.
Provides input as requested for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.