Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Dept. FT Night Float - Pocono Creek

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Pocono Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides professional nursing care through 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, communicates effectively, helps maintain a safe work environment, and maintains clinical and professional competency for the patient population served. The nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care; collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members; and uses available data and evidence-based practice to support decisions and optimize patient outcomes. The role includes patient and family education, participation in quality and safety activities, performance improvement, technical skills appropriate to the clinical specialty, and use of technology to support care delivery. As a department team member, the nurse supports unit and hospital goals, helps teach and mentor colleagues and interns, delegates appropriately, and provides input on care team performance when requested. This is a full-time, onsite night-shift position serving the Pocono Creek Emergency Department float pool, with floating between neighborhood hospital sites as needed.

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.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification for Pennsylvania, required upon hire.
Registered Nurse license for Pennsylvania, required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for designated patients.
Collaborate and communicate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members, and take proactive action to address patient needs.
Use 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.
Support quality and patient safety using established policies, procedures, and evidence-based practice; participate in applicable evidence-based practice and research projects.
Communicate effectively 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 participate in organizational and unit-based performance improvement and patient experience initiatives.
Perform validated technical skills appropriate to the 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 on performance appraisals of care delivery team members when requested.
Float between neighborhood hospital sites based on operational need.