NICU Night Shift RN - Per Diem

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Pocono (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in the Pocono region seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to provide expert care in the NICU. The position is Onsite with Night Shift and Per Diem - variable shifts, offering flexibility within a leading health system.

You will perform nursing assessments, plan and implement care, collaborate with physicians and the care team, and maintain patient safety and quality outcomes in accordance with policies. A PA RN license and BLS are required upon hire.

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 pro actively resolve patients needs.
• 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

Nursing assessment

Patient care planning

Team collaboration

Communication

Clinical documentation

CPR/BLS

Education

RN License - PA

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network in the Pocono region seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to provide expert care in the NICU. The position is Onsite with Night Shift and Per Diem - variable shifts, offering flexibility within a leading health system.

You will perform nursing assessments, plan and implement care, collaborate with physicians and the care team, and maintain patient safety and quality outcomes in accordance with policies. A PA RN license and BLS are required upon hire.