Registered Nurse

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a nationally recognized health care organization dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care. This role supports the delivery of professional nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with facility and department policies.

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care for designated patients.
• Recognizes the need for and initiates collaboration/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 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 and department interns.
• Delegates on the basis of skills and expertise of team member, acuity and specific needs of the patient, and time availability of team members.
• Provides input as requested for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.

• 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.
• Licensed Registered  – State of Pennsylvania.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.

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 may walk 8–10 miles per shift. Activities may include kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR.

Night Shift: 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. with rotating weekends & holidays.

700 E Norwegian St, Lehigh Valley Hospital – Schuylkill, Primary Location.

Onsite

Not Applicable

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, Lehigh Valley Health Network shall provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other protected class as defined by law.