Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit

Schuylkill•East Stroudsburg, PA

3d•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. The position is in the Critical Care Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono, onsite in Pennsylvania, with a night schedule of 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., every other 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.
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.
Collaborate and communicate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members, taking proactive action to 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.
Promote 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 support effective transitions of care.
Contribute as a department team member in support of unit and hospital goals and objectives.
Participate in all phases of performance improvement, including organizational and unit-based patient experience goals.
Perform validated technical skills appropriate to the clinical specialty and unit practice.
Use 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' time availability.
Provide input, as requested, for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.