RN - Night Shift: Advanced Inpatient Care & Teamwork

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking an experienced registered nurse for a comprehensive care role at Lehigh Valley Hospital. The position emphasizes assessment, planning, and execution of patient-centered care within a safe, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating care with the medical team, educating patients and families, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety according to ANA guidelines.

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.
• 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. Delegating on the basis of skills and expertise of team member, acuity and specific needs of the patient, and time availability of team members.
• Providing input as requested for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.

Skills

RN License

Education

RN License – PA

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking an experienced registered nurse for a comprehensive care role at Lehigh Valley Hospital. The position emphasizes assessment, planning, and execution of patient-centered care within a safe, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating care with the medical team, educating patients and families, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety according to ANA guidelines.