RN - Elevating Patient Care & Team Leadership

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Bethlehem is seeking a dedicated registered nurse to provide professional nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.

You will lead care teams, collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary staff, and participate in quality and safety initiatives to improve patient outcomes. A PA RN license and BLS are required, with opportunities for advanced education.

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.

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.
• Synthesizes available data, information, and knowledge relevant to the situation to make decisions which optimize patient outcomes based on ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics.
• 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. Additional precepting, as assigned.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Patient education

Education

RN license

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Bethlehem is seeking a dedicated registered nurse to provide professional nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.

You will lead care teams, collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary staff, and participate in quality and safety initiatives to improve patient outcomes. A PA RN license and BLS are required, with opportunities for advanced education.