Registered Nurse (RN) PT Nights - Pocono Creek $6000 Sign on Bonus

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Pocono Township, PA

1d•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 care for designated patients, communicates effectively, helps maintain a safe work environment, and maintains clinical and professional competency appropriate to the patient population. This is a part-time, onsite night-shift position in the Emergency Room at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Pocono Creek. The schedule is two 12-hour shifts per week, 1900–0730, with every third weekend and every other holiday. A $6,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

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.
Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license, required upon hire.

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 proactively act to resolve patient needs.
Synthesize 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 and 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 transitions of care.
Contribute as a department team member to unit and hospital goals and objectives, and participate in performance improvement, including patient experience goals.
Perform validated technical skills appropriate to the 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 when assigned, delegating appropriately, and providing requested input for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.
Help maintain a safe work environment and maintain clinical and professional competency appropriate to the patient population served.