Night-Shift RN – Emergency Department Leader

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network seeks a registered nurse to provide professional care via assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in line with policies. You will direct and manage care for designated patients and communicate with the care team to maintain clinical competency in a fast-paced hospital setting.

This role emphasizes teamwork, quality outcomes, and ongoing professional development within a Magnet-designated network that values education and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Nursing program.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assignments in patient care.
• Completion of required orientation for specialty areas.
• Attainment and maintenance of unit-specific competencies.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with health IT systems.
• American Heart Association BLS certification (PA) upon hire.
• RN license in State of Pennsylvania upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for designated patients.
• Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team to resolve patient needs.
• Synthesizes data and knowledge to optimize patient outcomes per ANA standards.
• Demonstrates commitment to quality and safety through evidence-based practice.
• Participates in evidence-based practice and research projects as applicable.
• Communicates effectively with patients, family, and staff.
• Coordinates and provides patient and family education throughout treatment.
• Functions as a department team member supporting 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 delivery of care.

Skills

Nursing license

Clinical assessment

Organization skills

Orientation programs

Unit competencies

Basic computer skills

BLS (PA)

Education

Graduate of accredited Nursing program

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network seeks a registered nurse to provide professional care via assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in line with policies. You will direct and manage care for designated patients and communicate with the care team to maintain clinical competency in a fast-paced hospital setting.

This role emphasizes teamwork, quality outcomes, and ongoing professional development within a Magnet-designated network that values education and patient safety.