Emergency Room Nurse - Impactful Day Shift

1017 Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton. The role covers day shifts with a focus on direct patient care, coordination with physicians and the care team, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

The position requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, current PA RN licensure, and BLS certification.

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 RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care for designated patients.
• Recognizes the need for and initiates collaboration/communication with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Synthesizes data to optimize patient outcomes based on ethical standards.
• Demonstrates commitment to quality and safety per policy and procedures.
• Provides patient and family education throughout treatment to facilitate transition of care.
• Functions as a department team member to support unit and hospital goals.
• Participates in performance improvement processes and patient experience goals.
• Performs validated technical skills based on clinical specialty and unit practice.
• Utilizes technology to optimize care delivery.
• Demonstrates leadership and mentoring of new colleagues and interns.

Skills

Nursing practice

Patient care prioritization

Team communication

BLS certified

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Nursing

Graduate of accredited Nursing program

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton. The role covers day shifts with a focus on direct patient care, coordination with physicians and the care team, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

The position requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, current PA RN licensure, and BLS certification.