Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular/Telemetry (Innovation Unit)

Schuylkill•East Stroudsburg, PA

2d•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 for the patient population served. This role is in the Cardiovascular/Telemetry Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono. The position is onsite and works the night shift. The schedule includes one winter holiday and one summer holiday.

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.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds, including pushing and pulling patients on beds or stretchers and assisting with lateral transfers.
Frequent to continuous standing and walking; patient transport may involve walking 8–10 miles per shift.
Ability to perform role-specific physical activities, which may include kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR.

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 take action to 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.
Demonstrate commitment to quality and safety by following established policies and procedures and using 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 and objectives as a department team member.
Participate in all phases of performance improvement, including organizational and unit-based patient experience goals.
Perform validated technical skills required by the clinical specialty and unit practice.
Use and incorporate technology to optimize alternative modes of care delivery.
Teach and mentor new colleagues and department interns; provide additional precepting as assigned.
Delegate according to team members’ skills and expertise, patient acuity and needs, and team members’ availability.
Provide input as requested for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.