Registered Nurse - Med Surge Unit
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. This role is in the Med Surge Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono. The nurse collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members, uses evidence-based practice and clinical judgment to support patient outcomes, and coordinates patient and family education to facilitate transitions of care. The position also supports unit and hospital goals, participates in performance improvement, uses relevant technology, and contributes to team development through teaching, mentoring, delegation, and assigned precepting.
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.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
- Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license 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.
- Collaborate and communicate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members, and proactively resolve patient needs.
- Use 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 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 objectives, and participate in performance improvement activities, including patient experience goals.
- Perform validated technical skills relevant to the clinical specialty and unit.
- Use technology to optimize alternative modes of care delivery.
- Teach and mentor new colleagues and department interns; provide additional precepting as assigned.
- Delegate based on team members’ skills and expertise, patient acuity and needs, and team members’ time availability.
- Provide input for performance appraisals of care delivery team members as requested.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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