Registered Nurse - ICU

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc.; Dickson City (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a nationally recognized health care organization as a Registered Nurse, where you will provide professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, and planning. In this dynamic role, you will manage patient care, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and utilize evidence-based practices to ensure quality and safety. This position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values teamwork and professional growth while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives. If you are passionate about nursing and eager to contribute to a forward-thinking health network, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with current nursing practice knowledge.
• Ability to organize and prioritize patient care assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for designated patients.
• Coordinate patient and family education throughout treatment.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Communication Skills

Evidence-Based Practice

Technical Nursing Skills

Leadership Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Graduate of accredited Nursing program

Bachelor’s Degree Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

What type of appointment are you looking for?

Night Shift, 7:00PM-7:30AM, every other holiday & weekend required

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.

Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Summary

Provides professional nursing care through skillful assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with facility or department policies and procedures. Directs and manages the care of designated patients. Utilizes effective and appropriate communication styles. Assists in maintaining a safe work environment and maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the population of patients served.

Job Duties

• 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 proactively 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.

Minimum 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Nursing.

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Location

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Dickson City, 330 Main St, 18519, Dickson City, United States.

Job Category: RN - Registered Nurse

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Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer.