Experienced Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, Opportunities at Multiple Campuses (Full Ti[...]

St. Luke's University Health Network - Nurse; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated nurses to join their team in providing exceptional patient-centered care. This role emphasizes the importance of compassion and expertise in emergency nursing, ensuring that patients receive the highest quality of care. With various shifts available, including full-time and part-time options, this position offers flexibility while meeting the demands of a busy emergency department. Join a network that values teamwork, accountability, and excellence, and make a significant impact in the lives of patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year Emergency Department nursing experience required.
• Registered Nurse with current license to practice in Pennsylvania or New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care through assessment, planning, and implementation.
• Works cooperatively with other healthcare personnel to maintain standards.
• Maintains confidentiality and complies with policies.

Skills

Emergency Department Nursing

Patient Care

BLS Certification

Confidentiality Maintenance

Assessment and Treatment

Education

Registered Nurse License in Pennsylvania

Current BLS Certification

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience, and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization, which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for healthcare.

Nurses are pivotal to providing the care that is needed and demanded in our communities. At St. Luke's, we are proud to be the forerunners of that higher quality standard. Our philosophy and professional practice model are our commitment to safe, compassionate, and quality patient-centered care. Nursing uniquely leaves a lasting impression on patients and families who rely on these skills.

Here at St. Luke’s, PCRAFT values are the guiding core principles of our healthcare team and the qualities we strive for with every encounter. Pride, caring, respect, accountability, flexibility, and teamwork are the qualities our team will deliver every time. As a patient or prospective employee, you can count on every member of the St. Luke’s team to display PCRAFT values in every situation.

St. Luke’s Hospital ERs are SAFE and provide immediate life-saving medical care, including award-winning stroke and heart attack care. St. Luke’s Emergency Rooms (ER), 7 of which are accredited trauma centers, treat thousands of patients annually and are accessible 24/7. The staff offers life-saving expertise for conditions such as chest pain, abdominal pain, shortness of breath, lacerations, broken bones, high fever, dizziness, fainting, seizures, poisonings, and other life-threatening ailments. By choosing any of our twelve St. Luke’s Emergency Rooms, the community can rest assured they will always receive the highest level of care for themselves and their loved ones. As a network, we share information and expertise between our hospitals and physician practices to provide the best emergency care possible.

Available Campuses:

• Allentown Campus
• Anderson Campus, Easton, Level 2 Trauma Center
• Bethlehem Campus, Level 1 Trauma Center
• Carbon Campus, Lehighton, Level 4 Trauma Center
• Easton Campus
• Geisinger St. Luke’s Campus, Orwigsburg, Level 4 Trauma Center
• Miners Campus, Coaldale, Level 4 Trauma Center
• Monroe Campus, Stroudsburg, Level 4 Trauma Center
• Sacred Heart Campus, Allentown
• Upper Bucks Campus, Quakertown, Level 4 Trauma Center
• Warren Campus, Phillipsburg NJ

Shift Details:

Positions may be available on various shifts, including weekend options and per diem. Apply now to speak with a recruiter about current openings!

• Full-time, 36 or 40 hours per week
• Part-time, less than 36 hours per week
• Holiday and weekend requirements per unit and company policies
• Per Diem, minimum of 2 shifts/month
• Ability to complete initial 7 business days of classroom orientation followed by unit orientation

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides nursing care through the nursing process: assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, evaluates, and documents the effects of care.
• Works cooperatively with ancillary, nursing, and other patient-team personnel to maintain standards for professional nursing practice.
• Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/Entity and the proper release of information.
• Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.
• Demonstrates competency in assessment, treatment range, knowledge of growth and development, and communication appropriate to the patient's age.

Training and Experience:

Minimum of one year Emergency Department nursing experience required. Individualized orientation program for all areas. Maintain current BLS certification.

Nurses with less than 1 year of experience are encouraged to see our internship page: https://www.slhn.org/nursing-opportunities

Education:

Registered Nurse with current license to practice in Pennsylvania or New Jersey (Warren Campus).

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 10 hours per day; 8 hours at a time. Walk 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time. Lift, carry, and push objects up to 10 lbs frequently. Occasionally lift, carry, and push objects up to 75 lbs. Transport patients weighing up to 500 lbs. via wheelchair, bed, or stretcher. Frequently stoop and bend. Reach above shoulder level frequently. Must perceive attributes of objects through touch. Must hear as it relates to normal conversation and high/low frequencies. Must see for general, near, far, color, and peripheral vision.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Include employment history for the past 7 years, including your current employer. Upload a current resume including work history, education, certifications, and licenses if applicable. It is highly recommended to create a profile after submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.