Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit

Lehigh Valley Health Network•East Stroudsburg, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides professional nursing care in the Critical Care Unit through assessment, diagnosis, identification of outcomes, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with facility or department policies and procedures. Directs and manages care for designated patients, communicates effectively, maintains a safe work environment, and sustains clinical and professional competency appropriate to the patient population. The position is onsite at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono and works the night shift from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., every other weekend, with rotating holidays.

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.
Recognize when collaboration or communication with physicians and interdisciplinary team members is needed, and take proactive steps to resolve patient needs.
Synthesize relevant data, information, and knowledge to make decisions that optimize patient outcomes, following ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics.
Promote quality and safety in accordance with policies and procedures and use evidence-based practice; participate in evidence-based practice and research projects as applicable.
Communicate effectively with patients, significant others, visitors, staff, and professional colleagues using appropriate verbal and non-verbal styles.
Coordinate and provide patient and family education throughout treatment to support an effective transition of care.
Support unit and hospital goals as a department team member and participate in performance improvement, including patient experience goals.
Perform validated technical skills based on clinical specialty and unit practice.
Use technology to optimize alternative modes of care delivery.
Demonstrate leadership and team-building skills, including teaching and mentoring new colleagues and department interns, precepting as assigned, delegating appropriately, and providing input for performance appraisals when requested.