Manager Patient Care Services

1017 Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton; Hazleton Station (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking an experienced registered nurse to ensure patient care within the RN role across the designated unit. The position requires leadership of the care delivery team and accountability for clinical outcomes in a dynamic hospital setting.

The role emphasizes staffing oversight, adherence to safety practices, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to uphold LVHN's standards of care.

Qualifications

• RN must hold Pennsylvania RN license and BLS certification.
• Minimum 3 years of RN experience in acute care.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize patient care.

Responsibilities

• Oversees administrative and operational issues for the designated care delivery team.
• Assists with coaching, counseling, and mentoring of unit personnel.
• Ensures staffing to meet patient care needs and adheres to policies/procedures.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Prioritization

Clinical protocols

BLS - American Heart Association

PA RN Licensure

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Ensures and/or provides patient care in accordance with the RN job description. Assumes 24-hour accountability for the direction and management of patient care within assigned area. Manages material, financial, and human resources within the assigned unit.

Job Duties

Oversees administrative and operational issues for the designated care delivery team. Functions as a department team leader to support unit and hospital goals and objectives. Uses effective and appropriate communication styles with patients, significant others, visitors, staff, and professional colleagues. Supports the Culture of Safety by following established policies and procedures which include identification and timely patient safety event reporting. Ensures staffing to meet patient care needs and operational guidelines. Fosters accountability of staff for adherence to policies/procedures/professional practice. Participates in coaching, counseling, and mentoring of unit personnel. Supports the Professional Practice Model and participates in efforts related to the key components. Assumes unit, clinical, and administrative responsibilities in the absence of the Director and under the supervision of the Patient Care Services management staff. Ensures and/or provides patient care in accordance with all responsibilities in the RN job description. Ensures completion of the unit's schedule in a timely and equitable manner. Utilizes evidence based research findings within patient care delivery, communicates research findings to co-workers and/or the professional community, attends research continuing education offerings, assists with data collections, and serves as a participant in ongoing research studies. Provides clinical, consultative, technical, or informational services as needed to staff, other disciplines, patients, and/or families.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree Nursing 3 years Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital setting. Ability to multi-task and prioritize work. Proficient in clinical practice protocols for medical procedures and patient care. Skilled in monitoring/assessing the performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree Nursing

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Agency Policy

Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Work Shift

Day Shift

Address

700 E Broad St

Primary Location

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton

Position Type

Onsite

Union

Not Applicable

Work Schedule

M-F 0700-1530

Department

1017-00052 Rehab Unit

Company Culture

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community.

Great Place to Work

LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work®. LVHN’s culture of trust – and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune – align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire.

Values

If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values – Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.

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