Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg PT Nights - Macungie

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Macungie, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a Part-Time Night shift position at the LVH - Macungie Neighborhood Hospital. LVHN is a nationally recognized, forward-thinking health network committed to teamwork, compassion, and technology, focusing on delivering the best possible healthcare. The RN will provide professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role involves directing and managing patient care, utilizing effective communication, and maintaining a safe work environment and clinical competency.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited Nursing program.
Knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice.
Ability to organize and prioritize assignments in the delivery of patient care.
Successful completion of additional orientation programs related to specialty.
Attainment and maintenance of unit-specific competencies.
Basic computer skills.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree Nursing

Responsibilities

Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care for designated patients.
Recognizes the need for and initiates collaboration/communication with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to proactively resolve patient needs.
Synthesizes available data, information, and knowledge to make decisions that optimize patient outcomes.
Demonstrates commitment to quality and safety in accordance with established policies and procedures, utilizing evidence-based practice.
Participates in evidence-based practice and research projects as applicable.
Uses effective and appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication styles with patients, significant others, visitors, staff, and professional colleagues.
Coordinates and provides patient and family education throughout the treatment course to facilitate an effective transition of care.
Functions as a department team member to support unit and hospital goals and objectives.
Participates in all phases of the performance improvement process, including organizational and unit-based patient experience goals.
Performs validated technical skills based upon clinical specialty and unit practice.
Utilizes technology and incorporates technology to optimize alternative modes of care delivery.
Demonstrates leadership and team building skills including teaching and mentoring new colleagues and department interns, delegating based on skills and expertise, and providing input for performance appraisals.