Registered Nurse: Patient Care Leader & Innovator

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Part time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a qualified registered nurse to provide professional care across the care continuum. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in alignment with policy, procedures, and evidence-based practice, while collaborating with physicians and the interprofessional team.

This role emphasizes patient education, safe transitions of care, and leadership within the unit, with opportunities to mentor new staff and contribute to performance improvement

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Education

Graduate of accredited Nursing program.

American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania.

Upon Hire RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania.

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a qualified registered nurse to provide professional care across the care continuum. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in alignment with policy, procedures, and evidence-based practice, while collaborating with physicians and the interprofessional team.

This role emphasizes patient education, safe transitions of care, and leadership within the unit, with opportunities to mentor new staff and contribute to performance improvement