Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Lehigh Valley Health Network•East Stroudsburg, PA

7d•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, supports a safe work environment, and maintains clinical and professional competency appropriate to the patient population. This role is in the Emergency Room at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono, with an onsite night shift schedule of 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

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.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) 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 the need for collaboration and communication with physicians and interdisciplinary team members, and proactively address 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.
Demonstrate commitment to quality and safety in accordance with established policies and procedures, using evidence-based practice; participate in evidence-based practice and research projects as applicable.
Communicate effectively and appropriately 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 unit and hospital goals and objectives as a department team member, and participate in all phases of 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 when assigned, delegating appropriately, and providing input for performance appraisals when requested.