Registered Nurse - IP Rehab Facility

Schuylkill•East Stroudsburg, 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 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 position is onsite at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono in the IP Rehab Facility, working a day shift schedule of three 12-hour shifts per week, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., including every other weekend and rotating holidays.

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 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 take proactive steps 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 and appropriately with patients, significant others, visitors, staff, and professional colleagues, using verbal and non-verbal communication styles.
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 and incorporate 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, as requested, for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.