Emergency Department RN — Part-Time + $6K Sign-On

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; Gilbertsville (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus $6000

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Gilbertsville, PA seeks a part-time Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department to provide professional nursing care across assessment, planning, and evaluation steps in line with policies. A $6000 sign-on bonus is offered.

You will collaborate with physicians and the care team to ensure safe, effective patient care and transitions. Ideal candidates are graduates of an accredited nursing program with current PA RN licensure and BLS.

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.
• 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. Additional precepting, as assigned.
• Delegating on the basis of skills and expertise of team member, acuity and specific needs of the patient, and time availability of team members.
• Providing input as requested for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.

Skills

RN License

BLS Certification

Organization & Prioritization

Basic Computer Skills

Orientation Completion

PA RN License

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate Degree in Nursing (RN)

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Gilbertsville, PA seeks a part-time Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department to provide professional nursing care across assessment, planning, and evaluation steps in line with policies. A $6000 sign-on bonus is offered.

You will collaborate with physicians and the care team to ensure safe, effective patient care and transitions. Ideal candidates are graduates of an accredited nursing program with current PA RN licensure and BLS.