Registered Nurse; RN

Overview

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a nationally recognized, forward‑thinking organization that delivers excellence in health care. It is a Magnet Hospital, has received multiple awards for nursing excellence, and has been ranked among the Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years.

Provides professional nursing care through skillful assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with facility and department policies. Directs and manages the care of designated patients, maintains a safe work environment, and upholds clinical and professional competency appropriate to the patient population served.

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care for designated patients.
• Initiates collaboration and communication with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, and takes actions to proactively resolve patient needs.
• Synthesizes available data and knowledge to make decisions that optimize patient outcomes based on ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics.
• Demonstrates commitment to quality and safety, utilizing evidence‑based practice.
• Participates in evidence‑based practice and research projects as applicable.
• Uses effective verbal and non‑verbal communication styles with patients, families, visitors, staff, and professional colleagues.
• Coordinates and provides patient and family education throughout the treatment course 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, including teaching and mentoring new colleagues, delegating based on skill level and acuity, and providing input for performance appraisals.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assignments in patient care delivery.
• 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).
• RN – Licensed Registered Nurse, PA (State of Pennsylvania).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred).

Lift and carry 40–50 lbs. Perform frequent to continuous standing, walking, and patient transport, including pushing/pulling patients on beds or stretchers, lateral transfers up to 50 lbs, and activities such as kneeling, bending, squatting, and CPR. Patient transporters may walk 8–10 miles per shift.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal‑opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other protected class.

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