NICU Nurse - Night Shift, Per Diem

1029 Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono; Pocono Township (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network's Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono NICU is seeking an experienced RN to provide professional nursing care, including assessment, planning, and evaluation, during night shifts. The role requires collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality care for designated patients.

You will demonstrate effective communication with patients and families, participate in performance improvement, and maintain unit competencies on an ongoing

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program.
• Current knowledge and competence reflecting modern nursing practice.
• Ability to organize and prioritize patient care assignments.
• Completion of specialty orientation programs as required.
• Maintenance of unit-specific competencies.
• Basic computer skills.
• AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers (PA) Upon Hire.
• RN—Licensed Registered Nurse (PA) Upon Hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for designated patients.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team to proactively address patient needs.
• Uphold quality and safety standards with evidence-based practice.
• Participate in performance improvement and patient experience goals.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff.
• Educate patients and families throughout treatment to support transitions.
• Support unit and hospital goals as a team member.
• Perform validated clinical skills and utilize technology to optimize care delivery.

Skills

RN licensure

BLS

Patient care

Team coordination

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse license (PA)

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network's Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono NICU is seeking an experienced RN to provide professional nursing care, including assessment, planning, and evaluation, during night shifts. The role requires collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality care for designated patients.

You will demonstrate effective communication with patients and families, participate in performance improvement, and maintain unit competencies on an ongoing