Registered Nurse

Schuylkill•Allentown, 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 onsite position is based at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest in the 6K Medical/Surgical Unit. The work shift is days, scheduled 0700–1930, with every-third-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 specialty.
Attainment and maintenance of unit-specific competencies.
Basic computer skills.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification, required upon hire.
Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license, required upon hire.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds; examples include pushing or pulling patients on beds or stretchers (29 pounds of push force) and lateral transfers involving up to 50 pounds of the patient's weight.
Frequent to continuous standing and walking.
May be required to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR as appropriate to the role.

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 act proactively 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 and use evidence-based practice in accordance with established policies and procedures.
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.
Work 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 and incorporate technology to optimize alternative modes of care delivery.
Demonstrate leadership and team-building skills, including teaching and mentoring new colleagues and department interns, and providing additional precepting as assigned.
Delegate based on team members' skills and expertise, patient acuity and specific needs, and team members' time availability.
Provide input as requested for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.
Help maintain a safe work environment and maintain clinical and professional competency appropriate to the patient population served.