Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit

Lehigh Valley Health Network•East Stroudsburg, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides professional nursing care to designated patients through assessment, diagnosis, identification of outcomes, planning, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with facility or department policies and procedures. The nurse directs and manages patient care, communicates effectively, supports a safe work environment, and maintains clinical and professional competency appropriate to the patient population. This role is in the Progressive Care Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono. The position is onsite and works the night shift, with a work schedule of 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

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.
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
Registered Nurse license in the State of Pennsylvania 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 action 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 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 support an effective transition of care.
Support unit and hospital goals and objectives as a department team member, and participate in performance improvement activities, including patient experience goals.
Perform validated technical skills based on clinical specialty and unit practice.
Use technology to optimize alternative modes of care delivery.
Demonstrate leadership and team-building skills, including teaching and mentoring new colleagues and department interns, and precepting when assigned.
Delegate based on team members’ skills and expertise, patient acuity and needs, and team members’ time availability.
Provide input on performance appraisals of care delivery team members when requested.