Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Dept. FT Days - Pocono Creek

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Pocono Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with facility or department policies and procedures. Directs and manages the care of designated patients, communicates effectively, helps maintain a safe work environment, and maintains clinical and professional competency appropriate to the patient population served. The RN works in the Emergency Room at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono Creek. The position is onsite, full-time, and scheduled for day shifts from 0900 to 2130, three 12-hour shifts per week, with every third weekend and every other holiday.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Knowledge and competence reflecting current nursing practice.
Ability to organize and prioritize assignments in the delivery of patient care.
Successful completion of additional orientation programs related to the specialty.
Attainment and maintenance of unit-specific competencies.
Basic computer skills.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification for Pennsylvania, required upon hire.
Registered Nurse license for Pennsylvania, required upon hire.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 lbs.; examples include pushing or pulling patients on beds or stretchers and performing lateral transfers.
Frequent to continuous standing and walking; patient transporters may walk 8–10 miles per shift.
May be required to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR, depending on role.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for designated patients.
Recognize when collaboration or communication with physicians and interdisciplinary team members is needed, and proactively take action to resolve patient needs.
Synthesize relevant data, information, and knowledge to make decisions that optimize patient outcomes in accordance with ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics.
Promote quality and safety in accordance with policies and procedures and evidence-based practice; participate in evidence-based practice and research projects as applicable.
Communicate effectively with patients, significant others, visitors, staff, and professional colleagues.
Coordinate and provide patient and family education throughout treatment to support an effective transition of care.
Contribute as a department team member in support of unit and hospital goals, including participation in performance improvement and patient experience initiatives.
Perform validated technical skills relevant to the clinical specialty and unit practice.
Use technology to optimize alternative modes of care delivery.
Demonstrate leadership and team-building skills by teaching and mentoring new colleagues and department interns, precepting as assigned, delegating appropriately, and providing requested input for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.
Maintain a safe work environment and clinical and professional competency appropriate to the patient population served.