Registered Nurse - Recovery
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.
Requirements
- Specialized Diploma in nursing
- 1 year of clinical experience.
- Ability to adapt to rapidly changing situations and events.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skill to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served.
- Demonstrates commitment to professional image and behavior.
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Responsibilities
- Assesses the physical, psycho/social health, and spiritual needs of the patient scheduled for surgery.
- Documents the patient response to nursing/medical interventions.
- Documents the initial and ongoing education needs of the patient/family as appropriate.
- Provides and ensures age-appropriate, direct patient care utilizing skills, knowledge, and established standards of care.
- Compiles data, tracks outcomes, and makes recommendations for process improvement.
- Performs therapeutic nursing interventions.
- Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
- Administers medications to patients and monitors patients for reactions or side effects.
- Recognizes adverse signs and symptoms and quickly reacts.
- Identifies and documents educational needs of patients and family; reinforces pre and post procedural teaching.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
