Registered Nurse - Med Surge Unit

Schuylkill•East Stroudsburg, PA

2d•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, uses effective and appropriate communication, helps maintain a safe work environment, and maintains clinical and professional competency appropriate to the patient population. This onsite role is based at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono in the Med Surge Unit and works a 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. schedule, with every-other-weekend and holiday rotation.

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.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, required upon hire.
Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license, required 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 resolve patient needs.
Use available 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 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 styles.
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 and objectives.
Participate in all phases of performance improvement, including organizational and unit-based 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 by teaching and mentoring new colleagues and department interns, and precepting when assigned.
Delegate according to team members’ skills and expertise, patient acuity and needs, and team members’ available time.
Provide input as requested for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.