Registered Nurse

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Allentown, PA

3d•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 care for designated patients, communicates effectively, helps maintain a safe work environment, and maintains clinical and professional competency for the patient population served. The Registered Nurse works on the 5C Medical/Surgical Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest. This is an onsite position with three 12-hour day shifts per week, scheduled 0700–1930, including every third weekend and rotating holidays.

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.
Recognize when collaboration or communication with physicians and interdisciplinary team members is needed, and proactively take 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 in accordance with established policies and procedures, using evidence-based practice and participating 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.
Coordinate and provide patient and family education throughout treatment to support effective transitions of care.
Support unit and hospital goals and objectives as a department team member, and participate in all phases of performance improvement, including 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, precepting as assigned, delegating appropriately, and providing requested input for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.