Registered Nurse - Flex

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Allentown, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides professional nursing care through skillful 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, supports a safe work environment, and maintains clinical and professional competency appropriate to the patients served. This position is in the Neuroscience Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest and is onsite on the night shift, with a 7 p.m.–7:30 a.m. schedule and weekend and holiday requirements.

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.

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 take proactive action to resolve patient needs.
Synthesize relevant data, information, and knowledge to make decisions that optimize patient outcomes, following ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics.
Support quality and safety in accordance with established policies and procedures, use evidence-based practice, and participate in applicable evidence-based practice and research projects.
Communicate effectively with patients, significant others, visitors, staff, and professional colleagues using appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication.
Coordinate and provide patient and family education throughout treatment to support effective transitions of care.
Contribute as a department team member to unit and hospital goals and objectives, and participate in performance improvement activities, including patient experience goals.
Perform validated technical skills based on clinical specialty and unit practice.
Use technology to optimize alternative modes of care delivery.
Demonstrate leadership and team-building skills, including teaching and mentoring new colleagues and department interns, precepting as assigned, delegating appropriately, and providing input for performance appraisals when requested.