Registered Nurse - Flex

Schuylkill•Dickson City, PA

2d•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, maintains a safe work environment, and maintains clinical and professional competency appropriate to the patient population. This is an onsite position at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Dickson City, in the DC - 4th Floor Med Surg department, with a 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. work schedule.

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.
Attain and maintain unit-specific competencies.
Basic computer skills.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.
Registered Nurse license in 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 action to proactively resolve patient needs.
Synthesize relevant data, information, and knowledge to make decisions that optimize patient outcomes, consistent with ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics.
Demonstrate commitment to quality and safety in accordance with established policies and procedures, 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.
Support unit and hospital goals and objectives as a department team member.
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.
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’ available time.
Provide input on performance appraisals of care delivery team members when requested.