Registered Nurse - Lehigh Valley Health Network

Overview Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant, and diverse workforce. Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking, and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work. Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. LVHN has been ranked among the “Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We are a Magnet hospital, honored five times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, and our regional facilities received “A” grades on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology. Summary Provides professional nursing care through skillful assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with facility or department policies and procedures. Directs and manages the care of designated patients, utilizes effective and appropriate communication styles, and assists in maintaining a safe work environment. Maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the population of patients served. Job Duties Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care for designated patients. Recognizes the need for and initiates collaboration and 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 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: teaching and mentoring new colleagues and department interns; additional precepting as assigned; delegating on the basis of skills and expertise of team members, acuity, and specific needs of patients; providing input for performance appraisals of care delivery team members. Minimum Qualifications Graduate of an 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). Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Physical Demands Lift and carry 40‑50 lbs. Examples: push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29‑lbs push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient’s weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8‑10 miles per shift. May be required to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR. Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties, responsibilities, requirements, and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require. Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal‑opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state, and local employment regulations, LVHN will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or other protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr