Emergency Department RN — Night Shift, Magnet Hospital

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care through comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with policies. You will direct and manage care for designated patients and maintain competencies while delivering high-quality patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes teamwork, evidence-based practice, and leadership within the Emergency Department.

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

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.
• Functions as a department team member to support unit and hospital goals and objectives.
• Participates in all phases of the performance improvement process, including organizational and unit-based patient experience goals.
• Performs validated technical skills based upon clinical specialty and unit practice.
• Utilizes technology and incorporates technology to optimize alternative modes of care delivery.
• Demonstrates leadership and team building skills including Teaching and mentoring new colleagues and department interns.

Skills

RN licensure

BLS Certification

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care through comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with policies. You will direct and manage care for designated patients and maintain competencies while delivering high-quality patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes teamwork, evidence-based practice, and leadership within the Emergency Department.