Registered Nurse - $30,000 sign on bonus eligible

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Hazleton, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides professional nursing care through skillful 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 and appropriately, helps maintain a safe work environment, and maintains clinical and professional competency appropriate to the population served. This onsite position is in the Rehab Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hazleton. The schedule is 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with every other weekend and rotating holidays. The position is currently eligible for a $30,000 sign-on bonus.

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 specialty.
Attainment and maintenance of unit-specific competencies.
Basic computer skills.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification for Pennsylvania.
Registered Nurse license in Pennsylvania.

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 take action to proactively resolve patient needs.
Use available data, information, and knowledge to make decisions that optimize patient outcomes, consistent with ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics.
Support 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.
Coordinate and provide patient and family education throughout treatment to facilitate an effective transition of care.
Support unit and hospital goals as a department team member and participate in performance improvement, including organizational and unit-based patient experience goals.
Perform validated technical skills based on 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’ time availability.
Provide input as requested for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.