Registered Nurse - Med Surge Unit

Schuylkill•East Stroudsburg, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with facility or department policies and procedures. The nurse directs and manages care for designated patients, uses effective communication, helps maintain a safe work environment, and maintains clinical and professional competency appropriate to the patient population. This role is based in the Med Surge Unit at Lehigh Valley Health Network’s East Stroudsburg location. The work schedule is three 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends, on the day shift. The position is onsite.

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.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds, including pushing or pulling patients on beds or stretchers and assisting with lateral transfers.
Ability to stand and walk frequently to continuously; role-related activities may include kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR.

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 action to 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 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.
Coordinate and provide patient and family education throughout treatment to support 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, and 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.