Registered Nurse

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Allentown, PA

6d•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. The position is onsite at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest in the 5C Medical/Surgical Unit. The schedule consists of three 12-hour day shifts (0700–1930), including every third weekend and 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.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification for Pennsylvania, required upon hire.
Registered Nurse license for Pennsylvania, required upon hire.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds; duties may include pushing or pulling patients on beds or stretchers and lateral transfers.
Frequent to continuous standing and walking; patient transporters may walk 8–10 miles per shift.
Ability to perform role-specific activities such as kneeling, bending, squatting, and CPR.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for designated patients.
Collaborate and communicate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members, and proactively 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.
Promote quality and safety in accordance with 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.
Support unit and hospital goals as a department team member and participate in performance improvement activities, 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 requested input for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.