Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Bethlehem, PA

1d•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 care for designated patients, communicates effectively, supports a safe work environment, and maintains clinical and professional competency appropriate to the population served. This is an onsite Behavioral Health position at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg, with a day-shift schedule of 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. on a part-time basis.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Knowledge and competence reflecting current nursing practice.
Ability to organize and prioritize assignments in delivering 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.
Pennsylvania licensed Registered Nurse credential, 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 proactively act 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.
Demonstrate commitment to quality and safety by following established policies and procedures and using 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 facilitate an effective transition of care.
Contribute as a department team member in support of unit and hospital goals, and participate in performance improvement, including patient experience goals.
Perform validated technical skills appropriate to the 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 when assigned, delegating appropriately, and providing requested input for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.
Work every third weekend and two rotating holidays annually.