Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Schuylkill•East Stroudsburg, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, identification of outcomes, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with facility or department policies and procedures. The role directs and manages the care of designated patients, communicates effectively and appropriately, helps maintain a safe work environment, and maintains clinical and professional competency for the patients served. The position is in the Emergency Room at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono and works onsite on the night shift, with a stated schedule of 7 p.m. to 7 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.
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 proactive action to address 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.
Support 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 and appropriately 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.
Contribute as a department team member to unit and hospital goals and objectives.
Participate in all phases of performance improvement, including organizational and unit-based patient experience goals.
Perform validated technical skills relevant 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 according to team members’ skills and expertise, patient acuity and needs, and team members’ time availability.
Provide input as requested for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.
Help maintain a safe work environment and maintain clinical and professional competency appropriate to the patient population served.