Emergency Department RN – Advanced Care & Team Leadership

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a dedicated professional nurse to provide comprehensive patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation in line with facility policies.

You will collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members, educate patients and families, promote safety and quality, and contribute to performance improvement in an acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Nursing program.
• Knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assignments in the delivery of patient care.
• Successful completion of additional orientation programs related to specialty.
• Attainment and maintenance of unit-specific competencies.
• Basic computer skills.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care for designated patients.
• Recognizes the need for and initiates collaboration/communication with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, and takes actions to proactively resolve patients needs.
• Synthesizes available data, information, and knowledge relevant to the situation to make decisions which optimize patient outcomes based on ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics.
• Demonstrates commitment to quality and safety, in accordance with established policies and procedures, utilizing evidence-based practice.
• Participates in evidence-based practice and research projects as applicable.
• Uses effective and appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication styles with patients, significant others, visitors, staff, and professional colleagues.
• Coordinates and provides patient and family education throughout treatment course to facilitate an effective transition of care.

Skills

RN License

BLS

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree Nursing

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a dedicated professional nurse to provide comprehensive patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation in line with facility policies.

You will collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members, educate patients and families, promote safety and quality, and contribute to performance improvement in an acute care setting.