Experienced Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU (NICU), Opportunities at Select Campuses

St. Luke's

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. St. Luke's, voted the region's Best Place to Have a Baby, is a leader in perinatal care and high-risk deliveries. The multidisciplinary team at St. Luke's delivers exceptional, evidenced-based, quality care to premature and critically ill neonates. Staffed 24/7 by fellowship-trained, board-certified neonatologists, along with neonatal nurse practitioners and a team of specially trained nurses, lactation consultants, occupational and physical therapists, the NICU offers the very latest in technology and developmental techniques. St. Luke's NICUs are equipped to perform CT scans, echocardiograms, EKGs, EEGs and ultrasound, among others. The healthcare team is committed to providing a nurturing family-centered environment while partnering with the families and community to best meet the needs of the infant.

Hospital Locations - openings may vary by campus availability:

• Allentown Campus, Level III
• Anderson Campus, Easton, Level III
• Upper Bucks Campus, Quakertown, Level II

Additional Unique Opportunity: NICU Network Float Pool. A NICU Float RN will travel to the 4 campuses where NICU services are rendered to ensure appropriate staffing levels which allow our nurses to provide top quality care to our patients. The Float Registered Nurse is a highly skilled professional with a minimum of 2 years of NICU experience. This professional must possess a multi-disciplinary skill set and be flexible with their assignments. Competitive compensation is offered with additional stipends for flexibility of travel.

SHIFT DETAILS:

Apply now to talk to a recruiter about our current openings!

Positions may be available on various shifts including weekend program options and per diem.

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

Per Diem, minimum of 2 shifts/month.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides nursing care for high risk neonates and infants through the nursing process, assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, evaluates and documents the effects of care.
• Works cooperatively with ancillary, nursing and other patient-team personnel to maintain standards for professional nursing practice.
• Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information.
• Demonstrates/models the Network's Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.
• Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of one year NICU nursing experience, Maintain current BLS certification, Successful completion of Neonatal Resuscitation Program within 1 year.

Nurses with less than 1 year of experience please see our internship page

EDUCATION:

Registered Nurse with current license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 8 hours per day; 4 hours at a time. Walk up to 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time. Consistently lift, carry and push objects up to 10 pounds. Frequently lift, carry and push objects up to 75 pounds. Transport patients weighing up to 250 lbs. via wheelchair, bed and/or stretcher with assistance when appropriate. Consistently pull up to 10 lbs. Frequently pull up to 250 lbs. with assistance when appropriate. Frequently stoop and bend, crouch, kneel and climb. Frequently reach above shoulder level. Occasional crawling. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Frequently finger and handle objects. Occasionally firmly grasp, twist, turn objects with hands and fingers. 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, depth perception, and visual monotony (e.g. computer screen).

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.