Emergency Dept RN - Night Shift Float

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Gilbertsville (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Gilbertsville hospital, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Emergency Department. This full-time night float position supports patient care across the neighborhood hospital network, providing assessment, planning, and delivery of care with a focus on safety and quality.

The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, PA RN licensure, BLS, and ongoing competency development.

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.

Education

Graduate of accredited Nursing program.

RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Bachelor’s Degree Nursing

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Gilbertsville hospital, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Emergency Department. This full-time night float position supports patient care across the neighborhood hospital network, providing assessment, planning, and delivery of care with a focus on safety and quality.

The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, PA RN licensure, BLS, and ongoing competency development.