Registered Nurse, Mental Health Nursing

Schuylkill•East Stroudsburg, PA

5d•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, helps maintain a safe work environment, and maintains clinical and professional competency appropriate to the patient population. This role is in Mental Health Nursing at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono.

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.
BLS – Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, upon hire.
Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license, upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
One year of acute care experience and/or experience congruent with the role in the service line.

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 act to address patient needs.
Use 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.
Support quality and safety through established 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 using appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication.
Coordinate and provide patient and family education throughout treatment to support an effective transition of care.
Support unit and hospital goals and objectives as a department team member.
Participate in organizational and unit-based performance improvement activities, including patient experience goals.
Perform validated technical skills applicable to the clinical specialty and unit practice.
Use technology to optimize alternative modes of care delivery.
Teach and mentor new colleagues and department interns; provide additional precepting as assigned.
Delegate based on team members’ skills and expertise, patient acuity and needs, and team members’ availability.
Provide input as requested for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.