Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Day Shift, Impactful Care

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a leading health system delivering advanced patient care in the Lehigh Valley region. This nursing role provides comprehensive assessment, planning, and evaluation of care for designated patients, coordinating with physicians and the care team to meet needs and improve outcomes.

You will apply evidence-based practice, maintain competency, and contribute to unit goals while mentoring new staff and participating in performance improvement initiatives.

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 - 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 with physicians and the inter-disciplinary team.
• Synthesizes available data to make decisions that optimize patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates commitment to quality and safety per policy and evidence-based practice.
• Coordinates patient and family education throughout treatment.
• Functions as a department team member to support unit and hospital goals.
• Participates in performance improvement processes and patient experience goals.
• Performs validated technical skills based on clinical specialty and unit practice.
• Uses technology to optimize care delivery and mentors new colleagues.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Organization & prioritization

Basic computer skills

AHA BLS PA

Communication with patients

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a leading health system delivering advanced patient care in the Lehigh Valley region. This nursing role provides comprehensive assessment, planning, and evaluation of care for designated patients, coordinating with physicians and the care team to meet needs and improve outcomes.

You will apply evidence-based practice, maintain competency, and contribute to unit goals while mentoring new staff and participating in performance improvement initiatives.