Registered Nurse - Procedure Suite

Lehigh Valley Health Network • Allentown, PA

5d • 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 Manages patients associated with procedures and provides direct patient care by consulting with physicians and other nurses. Assists provider with fluoroscopic procedures/injections and administers infusions. Applies nursing theory to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses to health and illness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• 2 years recent hospital and/or previous nursing practice experience.
• Ability to perform assessments and nursing functions as acquired in a basic nursing preparation program.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of patient rights and laws relative such as HIPAA.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• 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

• Administers infusions and performs appropriate patient monitoring pre, during, and post-infusion.
• Assists the physician with fluoroscopic procedures such as patient positioning, prepping, c-arm positioning, and post-procedure care.
• Develops, coordinates, and implements transfer/discharge planning throughout episode of care.
• Develops patient care plan based on patient condition, age, and psychological, educational, and socioeconomic conditions that prescribe interventions to attain expected outcomes.
• Assesses, plans, provides, and evaluates patient care in a holistic and systematic way.
• Coordinates and implements transfer/discharge planning post surgery.
• Collaborates and integrates contributions of patients and families into multidisciplinary patient care plan for patient support and recovery.
• Implements patient care plans according to patient priorities such as interventions identified through nursing diagnoses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level