Registered Nurse - Innovation Unit - Cardiovascular Telemetry
About The Position
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 Monitors the overall health of the patient, maintains their records, and provides medicines in a timely manner. Coordinates total nursing care for patients, participates in patient and family teaching, and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other members of the interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal clinical and resource outcomes.
Requirements
- Graduate of accredited Nursing program.
- Less than 1 year Nursing experience or nursing coursework
- Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
- Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Skill in monitoring/assessing the performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support
- State of Pennsylvania RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree Nursing
Responsibilities
- Successfully completes orientation.
- Works with case manager to develop and implement discharge plan.
- Maintains confidentiality of all patient-hospital or physician-related information.
- Identifies problems that require immediate intervention, initiates appropriate action, and records observations accurately and concisely in the medical record.
- Communicates pertinent patient information at shift report and when leaving unit.
- Participates in staff meetings, patient conferences, and in-services and acts as a resource to nursing units as appropriate.
- Administers medications and immunizations and performs treatments to patients according to established policies and standards.
- Ensures that medical equipment is a clean, safe and functioning properly.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
