Registered Nurse

Lehigh Valley Health Network • Allentown, PA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The outpatient or ambulatory care nurse provides professional nursing care to designated patients in an outpatient facility, clinic, or virtual setting and coordinates care across the continuum. The nurse helps maintain a safe work environment and clinical and professional competency appropriate to the population served.

The role assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care to support optimal patient satisfaction. It delivers skilled nursing care using validated technical skills, including medication administration and procedures; provides patient and family education and evaluates its effectiveness; and intervenes to prevent, minimize, or correct actual or potential patient risks. The nurse also serves as a resource for patients and families, communicates effectively, and maintains accurate, current patient records in compliance with legal and ethical standards.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality and safety in accordance with established policies and procedures, using evidence-based practice.
• Ability to initiate, accept, and adapt to change in a healthcare setting.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including EMR, word processing, and Excel.
• Knowledge and competence reflecting current nursing practice.
• Successful completion of additional orientation programs related to the specialty.
• Attainment and maintenance of unit-specific competencies.
• 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.
• One year of experience as a registered nurse and/or experience congruent with the role in the service line.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care to ensure optimal patient satisfaction.
• Deliver skilled practical nursing care using validated technical skills, including medication administration and procedures.
• Provide patient and family education, evaluate its effectiveness, and ensure education materials are current and appropriate.
• Intervene to prevent, minimize, or correct actual or potential patient risks based on physiological, behavioral, and environmental factors.
• Serve as a resource for patients and family members, listen effectively, and give and receive constructive feedback.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Participate in clinical meetings and multidisciplinary quality service improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a safe work environment and clinical and professional competency appropriate to the population served.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed