Weekend Med/Surg RN - Impactful Patient Care

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care in a busy Med/Surg setting at Muhlenberg Campus. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care while collaborating with physicians and the care team.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program, PA RN licensure, and BLS. Strong prioritization, communication, and patient education are essential for delivering safe, high-quality care on weekends.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing program.
• Knowledge and competence reflecting current nursing practice.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assignments in patient care.
• Completion of orientation programs related to specialty.
• Attainment and maintenance of unit-specific competencies.
• Basic computer skills.
• BLS certification - PA state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Directs and manages care of designated patients with clear communication across teams.
• Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team to address patient needs.
• Participates in quality and safety initiatives and evidence-based practices.
• Coordinates patient and family education throughout treatment.
• Demonstrates leadership within the unit and supports performance improvement.

Skills

Graduate of accredited Nursing program

Current nursing practice knowledge

Organize and prioritize patient care

Orientation for specialty areas

Unit-specific competencies

Basic computer skills

BLS - Pennsylvania

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care in a busy Med/Surg setting at Muhlenberg Campus. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care while collaborating with physicians and the care team.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program, PA RN licensure, and BLS. Strong prioritization, communication, and patient education are essential for delivering safe, high-quality care on weekends.