PACU RN - Day Shift Recovery Specialist

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a registered nurse to provide comprehensive patient care in the PACU setting. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care, coordinating with families and the care team to ensure safe transitions and positive outcomes.

As a Magnet-recognized organization, LVHN emphasizes teamwork, professional development, and evidence-based practice, with a strong commitment to safety and quality in a high-volume acute-care environment.

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.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care for designated patients.
• 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.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Education

Nursing degree

Bachelor’s Degree Nursing

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a registered nurse to provide comprehensive patient care in the PACU setting. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care, coordinating with families and the care team to ensure safe transitions and positive outcomes.

As a Magnet-recognized organization, LVHN emphasizes teamwork, professional development, and evidence-based practice, with a strong commitment to safety and quality in a high-volume acute-care environment.