Schuylkill-posted 2 days ago
Entry Level
Onsite • Allentown, PA
5,001-10,000 employees

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. Summary The outpatient or ambulatory care nurse provides professional nursing care to designated patients in an outpatient facility, clinic, or virtual setting, as well as care coordination across the continuum. Assists in maintaining a safe work environment and maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the population of patients served.

  • Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care to ensure optimal patient satisfaction.
  • Delivers skilled practical nursing care using various validated technical skills based upon relevant areas of practice including medication administration and procedures.
  • Provides patient and family education, evaluates effectiveness of patient education, and ensures that education materials are current and appropriate.
  • Intervenes to prevent, minimize, or correct actual or potential patient risks based upon observation of physiological, behavioral, and environmental factors.
  • Acts as a resource for patient and family members, listens effectively, and gives and receives constructive feedback.
  • Maintain accurate and up to date patient records ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.
  • Demonstrates commitment to quality and safety, in accordance with established policies and procedures, utilizing evidence-based practice.
  • Ability to initiate, accept, and adapt to change within a healthcare setting.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Excellent computer skills including EMR, word processing, and Excel.
  • Participates in clinical meetings and other multi-disciplinary quality service improvement initiatives.
  • Knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice.
  • Successful completion of additional orientation programs related to specialty.
  • Attainment and maintenance of unit-specific competencies.
  • Graduate of accredited Nursing program.
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
  • RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
  • Bachelor’s Degree Nursing
  • 1 year Experience as a registered nurse and/or experience congruent with role in service line.
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