Registered Nurse, Central Staffing Network Float Pool, Acute Care/ Critical Care/ Emergency Departme

Job Description

Job Description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

 

 

 

Nurses are pivotal to providing the care that is needed and demanded in our communities. At St. Luke's, we are proud to be the forerunners of that higher quality standard. Our philosophy and professional practice model are our commitment to safe, compassionate and quality patient centered care. Nursing uniquely leaves a lasting impression on patients and families who rely on these skills. 

Here at St. Luke’s, PCRAFT values are the guiding core principles of our health care team and the qualities we strive for with every encounter. Pride, caring, respect, accountability, flexibility and teamwork are the qualities our team will deliver every time.  As a patient or prospective employee, you can count on every member of the St. Luke’s team to display PCRAFT values in every situation.  

The St. Luke’s Central Staffing Department provides support to the Network Campuses as necessary to ensure appropriate staffing levels which allow our nurses to provide top quality care to our patients. The Central Staffing Registered Nurse is a highly skilled professional motivated by the challenge of providing care to patients in nursing settings across the network. This professional must posses a multi-disciplinary skill set and be flexible with their assignments. Works cooperatively with ancillary, nursing and other patient-team personnel to maintain standards for professional nursing practice.

- The Central Staffing RN will travel to multiple campuses based on
assignment at time of hire.
- Competitive Compensation with additional stipends for flexibility of travel
- Flexible Scheduling
- Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending Account, Retirement
Plans, Tuition Assistance and More (for qualifying full time and part time
positions).

Central Staffing Float Pool opportunities include the following areas and assignment structure as outlined below:  

• Acute Care (Med Surg) – Nights/Weekend Nights; Hired by Region 

• Critical Care (ICU) – Nights/Weekend Nights; Hired by Region 

• Emergency Department (ED)– Nights/Weekend Nights; Hired by Region 

• Neonatal ICU (NICU) - Nights;Allentown Campus, Anderson Campus, Upper Bucks Campus (and Bethlehem Campus for surgery only)

• Operating Room (OR) – Days; support necessary campus locations based on network needs.  

Regions:

• North Region – Allentown, Bethlehem, Coaldale, Lehighton, Orwigsburg, Stroudsburg 

• West Region – Allentown, Bethlehem, Coaldale, Lehighton, Orwigsburg 

• Central Region – Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton,Quakertown, Sellersville 

• East Region – Easton, Quakertown, Phillipsburg NJ, Sellersville, Stroudsburg  

​​Hospital Locations - openings may vary by campus availability: 

• Allentown Campus 

• Anderson Campus, Easton, Level 2 Trauma Center 

• Bethlehem Campus, Level 1 Trauma Center 

• Carbon Campus, Lehighton, Level 4 Trauma Center 

• Easton Campus 

• Geisinger St. Luke’s Campus, Orwigsburg, Level 4 Trauma Center 

• Grand View Campus, Sellersville, Level 2 Trauma Center

• Miners Campus, Coaldale, Level 4 Trauma Center 

• Monroe Campus, Stroudsburg, Level 4 Trauma Center 

• Sacred Heart Campus, Allentown 

• Upper Bucks Campus, Quakertown, Level 4 Trauma Center 

• Warren Campus, Phillipsburg NJ 

• West End Orthopedic Hospital, Allentown

 

SHIFT DETAILS:   

Apply now to talk to a recruiter about full time, part time or weekend program opportunities!  

• Full time, 36 or 40 hours per week   

• Part time, less than 36 hours per week  

• Holiday and weekend requirements per unit and company policies    

• On- Call requirements per unit and company policies (Operating Room only) 

• Per Diem (if available) 24 hours per month, weekend and holiday requirements  

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Performs in depth, systematic assessment of all assigned patients. 

• Formulates collaborative and individualized plan of care and identifies expected patient outcomes, using the nursing processand prioritizes patient care consistently utilizing available resources cooperatively with ancillary, nursing and other patient-team personnel to maintain standards for professional nursing practice. 

• Functions as a professional role model and resource person providing guidance to co- workers.Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).    

• Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information. 

• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.   

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:  

 

Minimum of 2 years registered nurse experience in area of specialty required. Specialties may require further certificate(s)/ training courses. Individualized orientation program for all areas. Current BLS certification. 

 

EDUCATION:  

Registered Nurse with current license to practice in the State of Pennsylvaniaand/or New Jersey (Warren Campus) as applicable.  

 

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:  

 

Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 10 hours per day; 8 hours at a time. Walk 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time. Consistently lift, carry and push objects up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lift, carry and push objects up to 75 lbs. Transports patients weighing up to 500 lbs. via wheelchair, bed and/or stretcher. Frequently stoop and bend. Frequently reach above shoulder level. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation and high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision. 

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.  Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.  Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.  It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.  Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.