Registered Nurse

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Allentown, PA

2d•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 appropriate to the patient population. The role is based in the Endoscopy GI Lab at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest and is onsite.

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, taking proactive steps to address patient needs and optimize outcomes.
Apply ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics when synthesizing information and making care decisions.
Promote quality and safety through established policies, procedures, and 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 facilitate effective transitions of care.
Support department, unit, and hospital goals and participate in performance improvement, including patient experience initiatives.
Perform validated technical skills specific to the clinical specialty and unit.
Use technology to optimize care delivery, including alternative modes of care delivery.
Teach and mentor new colleagues and department interns; provide additional precepting when assigned.
Delegate care based on team members’ skills and expertise, patient acuity and needs, and team members’ availability.
Provide input, as requested, for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.