Registered Nurse, Med Surge/Tele

Schuylkill•East Stroudsburg, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides professional nursing care through skilled 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, supports a safe work environment, and maintains clinical and professional competency appropriate to the patients served. The nurse works with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to proactively address patient needs, uses evidence and available information to guide decisions, and contributes to quality, safety, research, and performance improvement activities. The role includes patient and family education, coordination of care transitions, use of technology, and participation in unit and hospital goals. The position is onsite at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono, 206 E Brown St. The schedule is 0700–0730pm, with every-other-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 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.

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 action to proactively 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.
Coordinate and provide patient and family education throughout treatment to support an effective transition of care.
Support department, unit, and hospital goals and objectives as a department team member.
Participate in organizational and unit-based performance improvement processes, including patient experience goals.
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.