RDMS/RVT - Per Diem

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.


Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.


LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.


Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.


Summary

Performs with latitude for independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative, ultrasound and/or vascular exams of designated anatomy to physician specifications and established protocols. May participate in call rotations, as necessary.

Job Duties

  • Assists in non-routine specialized exams, such as vascular studies and procedures utilizing advanced imaging equipment and techniques.
  • Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures on various vascular systems of the body for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
  • Ensures quality control and quality improvement activities according to guidelines and federal and state regulations.
  • Maintains current level of expertise in topics related to ultrasound and participates in the appropriate level of continuing education required.
  • Coordinates in establishing proper parameters and protocols for imaging equipment in conjunction with radiologists.
  • Assists in revising and reviewing current protocols to ensure the highest quality of diagnostic tests.
  • Ensures that appropriate consents are present and signed before taking patient from waiting room.
  • Produces diagnostic images and processes and prepares images for interpretation by the radiologist.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Specialized Diploma Graduate of approved CAHEA school of diagnostic medical sonography or certification program. In good standing with the ARDMS.
  • Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Ability to assess performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
  • Must be able to deal effectively and ethically with medical and confidential information relating to patients, families, physicians, and nursing personnel.
  • Possess and utilize excellent customer service skills and strong written and verbal communications skills.
  • RDMS - Reg Diagnostic Medical Sonographer ARDMS - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 30 Days
  • RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist ARDMS - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
  • VS - Vascular Sonography ARRT - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
  • RT - Registered Technologist Radiology - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or

Preferred Qualifications
  • Associate’s Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonography or
  • Bachelor’s Degree

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. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing 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.

Influenza vaccination and COVID-19 Vaccination is required for all colleagues unless medically contraindicated or due to a bona fide religious belief or practice. Applicants possessing a medical marijuana card will not be considered for safety sensitive positions.


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 will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUY

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<wd:jobDescription>&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;Imagine a career at one of the nation&amp;#39;s most advanced health networks.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;LVHN has been ranked among the &amp;#34;Best Hospitals&amp;#34; by U.S. News &amp;amp; World Report for 23 consecutive years. We&amp;#39;re a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center&amp;#39;s prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an &amp;#39;A&amp;#39; grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN&amp;#39;s commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Whether you&amp;#39;re considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Summary&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;Performs with latitude for independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative, ultrasound and/or vascular exams of designated anatomy to physician specifications and established protocols. May participate in call rotations, as necessary.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Duties&lt;/b&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Assists in non-routine specialized exams, such as vascular studies and procedures utilizing advanced imaging equipment and techniques.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures on various vascular systems of the body for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ensures quality control and quality improvement activities according to guidelines and federal and state regulations.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Maintains current level of expertise in topics related to ultrasound and participates in the appropriate level of continuing education required.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Coordinates in establishing proper parameters and protocols for imaging equipment in conjunction with radiologists.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Assists in revising and reviewing current protocols to ensure the highest quality of diagnostic tests.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ensures that appropriate consents are present and signed before taking patient from waiting room.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Produces diagnostic images and processes and prepares images for interpretation by the radiologist.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Minimum Qualifications&lt;/b&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Specialized Diploma Graduate of approved CAHEA school of diagnostic medical sonography or certification program. In good standing with the ARDMS. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ability to assess performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Must be able to deal effectively and ethically with medical and confidential information relating to patients, families, physicians, and nursing personnel. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Possess and utilize excellent customer service skills and strong written and verbal communications skills. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;RDMS - Reg Diagnostic Medical Sonographer ARDMS - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 30 Days &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist ARDMS - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;VS - Vascular Sonography ARRT - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;RT - Registered Technologist Radiology - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Preferred Qualifications&lt;/b&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Associate’s Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonography or &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Bachelor’s Degree &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Physical Demands&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;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. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Influenza vaccination and COVID-19 Vaccination is required for all colleagues unless medically contraindicated or due to a bona fide religious belief or practice. Applicants possessing a medical marijuana card will not be considered for safety sensitive positions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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 will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUY" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUY&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Work Shift:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;Day Shift&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Address:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;6900 Hamilton Blvd&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Primary Location: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;Health Center at Trexlertown&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Position Type:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;Onsite&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Union:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;Not Applicable&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Work Schedule:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;variable&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Department:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;1004-09097 Diagnostic Radiology - Trexlertown</wd:jobDescription>
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Registered Nurse - Agency Alternative

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.


Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.


LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.


Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.


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. Assists in maintaining a safe work environment and 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/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. Additional precepting, as assigned. - Delegating on the basis of skills and expertise of team member, acuity and specific needs of the patient, and time availability of team members. - Providing input as requested for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Graduate of 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 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. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing 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.

Influenza vaccination and COVID-19 Vaccination is required for all colleagues unless medically contraindicated or due to a bona fide religious belief or practice. Applicants possessing a medical marijuana card will not be considered for safety sensitive positions.


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 will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUY

Job ID
wd-JR106116
Job Category
Posted
Employment Type
job_healthcareercenter_disciplineid
16
External Source Data
<wd:Report_Entry>
<wd:startDate>2024-04-30</wd:startDate>
<wd:jobRequisitionId>JR106116</wd:jobRequisitionId>
<wd:title>Registered Nurse - Agency Alternative</wd:title>
<wd:jobDescription>&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;Imagine a career at one of the nation&amp;#39;s most advanced health networks.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;LVHN has been ranked among the &amp;#34;Best Hospitals&amp;#34; by U.S. News &amp;amp; World Report for 23 consecutive years. We&amp;#39;re a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center&amp;#39;s prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an &amp;#39;A&amp;#39; grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN&amp;#39;s commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Whether you&amp;#39;re considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Summary&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;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. Assists in maintaining a safe work environment and maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the population of patients served.&#13;
&#13;
&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Duties&lt;/b&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;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.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;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.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Uses effective and appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication styles with patients, significant others, visitors, staff, and professional colleagues.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Coordinates and provides patient and family education throughout treatment course to facilitate an effective transition of care.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;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.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Performs validated technical skills based upon clinical specialty and unit practice.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Utilizes technology and incorporates technology to optimize alternative modes of care delivery.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Demonstrates leadership and team building skills including: &#13;
- Teaching and mentoring new colleagues and department interns. Additional precepting, as assigned. &#13;
- Delegating on the basis of skills and expertise of team member, acuity and specific needs of the patient, and time availability of team members.&#13;
- Providing input as requested for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Minimum Qualifications&lt;/b&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Graduate of accredited Nursing program. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ability to organize and prioritize assignments in the delivery of patient care. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Successful completion of additional orientation programs related to specialty. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Attainment and maintenance of unit-specific competencies. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Basic computer skills. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Preferred Qualifications&lt;/b&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bachelor’s Degree Nursing &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Physical Demands&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;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. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Influenza vaccination and COVID-19 Vaccination is required for all colleagues unless medically contraindicated or due to a bona fide religious belief or practice. Applicants possessing a medical marijuana card will not be considered for safety sensitive positions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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 will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUY" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUY&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Work Shift:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;Night Shift&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Address:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;206 E Brown St&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Primary Location: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;Lehigh Valley Hospital- Pocono&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Position Type:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;Onsite&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Union:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;LVH-P JNESO&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Work Schedule:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;7p-7:30a 3 shifts per week, every other weekend and holiday rotation&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Department:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;1029-00007 4B (4N)</wd:jobDescription>
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Night Shift, 7p-7:30a 3 shifts per week, every other weekend and holiday rotation
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Allied Health

Registered Nurse

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.


Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.


LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.


Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.


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. Assists in maintaining a safe work environment and 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/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. Additional precepting, as assigned. - Delegating on the basis of skills and expertise of team member, acuity and specific needs of the patient, and time availability of team members. - Providing input as requested for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Graduate of 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 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. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing 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.

Influenza vaccination and COVID-19 Vaccination is required for all colleagues unless medically contraindicated or due to a bona fide religious belief or practice. Applicants possessing a medical marijuana card will not be considered for safety sensitive positions.


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 will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUY

Job ID
wd-JR106072
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Employment Type
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&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Duties&lt;/b&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;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.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;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.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Uses effective and appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication styles with patients, significant others, visitors, staff, and professional colleagues.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Coordinates and provides patient and family education throughout treatment course to facilitate an effective transition of care.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;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.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Performs validated technical skills based upon clinical specialty and unit practice.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Utilizes technology and incorporates technology to optimize alternative modes of care delivery.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Demonstrates leadership and team building skills including: &#13;
- Teaching and mentoring new colleagues and department interns. Additional precepting, as assigned. &#13;
- Delegating on the basis of skills and expertise of team member, acuity and specific needs of the patient, and time availability of team members.&#13;
- Providing input as requested for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Minimum Qualifications&lt;/b&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Graduate of accredited Nursing program. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ability to organize and prioritize assignments in the delivery of patient care. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Successful completion of additional orientation programs related to specialty. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Attainment and maintenance of unit-specific competencies. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Basic computer skills. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Preferred Qualifications&lt;/b&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bachelor’s Degree Nursing &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Physical Demands&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;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. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Influenza vaccination and COVID-19 Vaccination is required for all colleagues unless medically contraindicated or due to a bona fide religious belief or practice. Applicants possessing a medical marijuana card will not be considered for safety sensitive positions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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 will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUY" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUY&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Work Shift:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;Day Shift&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Address:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Primary Location: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Position Type:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;Onsite&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Union:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;Not Applicable&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Work Schedule:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;Sunday-Saturday 0700-1930&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Department:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;1004-09369 MICU/SICU - CC</wd:jobDescription>
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Registered Nurse

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.


Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.


LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.


Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.


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. Assists in maintaining a safe work environment and 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/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. Additional precepting, as assigned. - Delegating on the basis of skills and expertise of team member, acuity and specific needs of the patient, and time availability of team members. - Providing input as requested for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Graduate of 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 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. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing 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.

Influenza vaccination and COVID-19 Vaccination is required for all colleagues unless medically contraindicated or due to a bona fide religious belief or practice. Applicants possessing a medical marijuana card will not be considered for safety sensitive positions.


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 will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUY

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<wd:jobDescription>&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;Imagine a career at one of the nation&amp;#39;s most advanced health networks.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;LVHN has been ranked among the &amp;#34;Best Hospitals&amp;#34; by U.S. News &amp;amp; World Report for 23 consecutive years. We&amp;#39;re a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center&amp;#39;s prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an &amp;#39;A&amp;#39; grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN&amp;#39;s commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Whether you&amp;#39;re considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Summary&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;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. Assists in maintaining a safe work environment and maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the population of patients served.&#13;
&#13;
&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Duties&lt;/b&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;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.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;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.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Uses effective and appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication styles with patients, significant others, visitors, staff, and professional colleagues.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Coordinates and provides patient and family education throughout treatment course to facilitate an effective transition of care.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;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.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Performs validated technical skills based upon clinical specialty and unit practice.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Utilizes technology and incorporates technology to optimize alternative modes of care delivery.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Demonstrates leadership and team building skills including: &#13;
- Teaching and mentoring new colleagues and department interns. Additional precepting, as assigned. &#13;
- Delegating on the basis of skills and expertise of team member, acuity and specific needs of the patient, and time availability of team members.&#13;
- Providing input as requested for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Minimum Qualifications&lt;/b&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Graduate of accredited Nursing program. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ability to organize and prioritize assignments in the delivery of patient care. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Successful completion of additional orientation programs related to specialty. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Attainment and maintenance of unit-specific competencies. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Basic computer skills. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Preferred Qualifications&lt;/b&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bachelor’s Degree Nursing &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Physical Demands&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;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. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Influenza vaccination and COVID-19 Vaccination is required for all colleagues unless medically contraindicated or due to a bona fide religious belief or practice. Applicants possessing a medical marijuana card will not be considered for safety sensitive positions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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 will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUY" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUY&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Work Shift:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;Day Shift&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Address:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;700 E Norwegian St&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Primary Location: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;Lehigh Valley Hospital- Schuykill&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Position Type:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;Onsite&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Union:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;Not Applicable&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Work Schedule:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;7a-730p 3- 12 hour shifts per week&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Department:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;1024-00004 6 North</wd:jobDescription>
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Allied Health

Registered Nurse

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.


Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.


LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.


Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.


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. Assists in maintaining a safe work environment and 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/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. Additional precepting, as assigned. - Delegating on the basis of skills and expertise of team member, acuity and specific needs of the patient, and time availability of team members. - Providing input as requested for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Graduate of 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 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. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing 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.

Influenza vaccination and COVID-19 Vaccination is required for all colleagues unless medically contraindicated or due to a bona fide religious belief or practice. Applicants possessing a medical marijuana card will not be considered for safety sensitive positions.


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 will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUY

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&lt;li&gt;Coordinates and provides patient and family education throughout treatment course to facilitate an effective transition of care.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;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.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Performs validated technical skills based upon clinical specialty and unit practice.&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;Successful completion of additional orientation programs related to specialty. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Attainment and maintenance of unit-specific competencies. &lt;/li&gt;
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Allied Health

Registered Nurse

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.


Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.


LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.


Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.


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. Assists in maintaining a safe work environment and 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/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. Additional precepting, as assigned. - Delegating on the basis of skills and expertise of team member, acuity and specific needs of the patient, and time availability of team members. - Providing input as requested for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Graduate of 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 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. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing 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.

Influenza vaccination and COVID-19 Vaccination is required for all colleagues unless medically contraindicated or due to a bona fide religious belief or practice. Applicants possessing a medical marijuana card will not be considered for safety sensitive positions.


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 will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUY

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&lt;li&gt;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.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Uses effective and appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication styles with patients, significant others, visitors, staff, and professional colleagues.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Coordinates and provides patient and family education throughout treatment course to facilitate an effective transition of care.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;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.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Performs validated technical skills based upon clinical specialty and unit practice.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Utilizes technology and incorporates technology to optimize alternative modes of care delivery.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Demonstrates leadership and team building skills including: &#13;
- Teaching and mentoring new colleagues and department interns. Additional precepting, as assigned. &#13;
- Delegating on the basis of skills and expertise of team member, acuity and specific needs of the patient, and time availability of team members.&#13;
- Providing input as requested for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Minimum Qualifications&lt;/b&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Graduate of accredited Nursing program. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ability to organize and prioritize assignments in the delivery of patient care. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Successful completion of additional orientation programs related to specialty. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Attainment and maintenance of unit-specific competencies. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Basic computer skills. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Preferred Qualifications&lt;/b&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bachelor’s Degree Nursing &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Physical Demands&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;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. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Influenza vaccination and COVID-19 Vaccination is required for all colleagues unless medically contraindicated or due to a bona fide religious belief or practice. Applicants possessing a medical marijuana card will not be considered for safety sensitive positions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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 will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUY" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUY&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Work Shift:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;Day Shift&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Address:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Primary Location: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Position Type:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;Onsite&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Union:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;Not Applicable&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Work Schedule:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;Sunday-Saturday; 0700-1930; rotating weekends &amp;amp; holidays&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Department:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;1004-09370 Cardiac ICU - CC</wd:jobDescription>
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Registered Nurse

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.


Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.


LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.


Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.


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. Assists in maintaining a safe work environment and 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/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. Additional precepting, as assigned. - Delegating on the basis of skills and expertise of team member, acuity and specific needs of the patient, and time availability of team members. - Providing input as requested for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Graduate of 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 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. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing 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.

Influenza vaccination and COVID-19 Vaccination is required for all colleagues unless medically contraindicated or due to a bona fide religious belief or practice. Applicants possessing a medical marijuana card will not be considered for safety sensitive positions.


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 will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUY

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&lt;li&gt;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.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Uses effective and appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication styles with patients, significant others, visitors, staff, and professional colleagues.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Coordinates and provides patient and family education throughout treatment course to facilitate an effective transition of care.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;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.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Performs validated technical skills based upon clinical specialty and unit practice.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Utilizes technology and incorporates technology to optimize alternative modes of care delivery.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Demonstrates leadership and team building skills including: &#13;
- Teaching and mentoring new colleagues and department interns. Additional precepting, as assigned. &#13;
- Delegating on the basis of skills and expertise of team member, acuity and specific needs of the patient, and time availability of team members.&#13;
- Providing input as requested for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Minimum Qualifications&lt;/b&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Graduate of accredited Nursing program. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ability to organize and prioritize assignments in the delivery of patient care. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Successful completion of additional orientation programs related to specialty. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Attainment and maintenance of unit-specific competencies. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Basic computer skills. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire &lt;/li&gt;
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Allied Health

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.


Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.


LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.


Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.


Summary

Directs and manages the care of designated operative patients and performs an ongoing patient assessment, creates and maintains a safe environment, and implements and enforces all policies and procedures. Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. Develops a plan of perioperative nursing care based on patient assessment including physical, psychosocial, cultural, growth, and development dimensions.

Job Duties

  • Assists operating physician with surgical tasks such as homeostasis, suturing and wound exposure as well as patient positioning.
  • Contributes to the overall care of the patient before, during and after surgery by using technical and mechanical functions.
  • Performs circulating functions such as monitoring, recording, and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of the patient before, during, and after the procedure.
  • Performs scrub functions such as the selection and handling of instruments and supplies used during procedure.
  • Recognizes the need for and initiates collaboration/communication with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, and takes actions to proactively resolve patient needs.
  • Inspects sterile items for integrity before opening or delivery to the sterile field and verifies the presence and appropriate color change of chemical indicators in all loads.
  • Collects data pertinent to the healthcare consumer's health or the situation and analyzes the assessment data to determine actual or potential diagnoses, problems, and issues.
  • Controls environment including temperature, provision of warm blankets, use of warm irrigation fluids, monitoring of the sensory environment, control traffic flow, and adheres to safety and sanitation policies.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Specialized Diploma Nursing
  • Less than 1 year Current operating room experience or completion of perioperative internship program.
  • Ability to perform assessments and nursing functions as acquired in the basic nursing preparation program.
  • Ability to plan, review, supervise, and inspect the work of others.
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Minimum ability to circulate surgical procedures
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania
  • RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania

Preferred Qualifications
  • Ability to scrub surgical procedures
  • CNOR - Certified Nurse Operating Room CCICBPN - State of Pennsylvania

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. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing 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.

Influenza vaccination and COVID-19 Vaccination is required for all colleagues unless medically contraindicated or due to a bona fide religious belief or practice. Applicants possessing a medical marijuana card will not be considered for safety sensitive positions.


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 will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUY

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<wd:jobDescription>&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;Imagine a career at one of the nation&amp;#39;s most advanced health networks.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;LVHN has been ranked among the &amp;#34;Best Hospitals&amp;#34; by U.S. News &amp;amp; World Report for 23 consecutive years. We&amp;#39;re a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center&amp;#39;s prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an &amp;#39;A&amp;#39; grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN&amp;#39;s commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Whether you&amp;#39;re considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Summary&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;Directs and manages the care of designated operative patients and performs an ongoing patient assessment, creates and maintains a safe environment, and implements and enforces all policies and procedures. Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. Develops a plan of perioperative nursing care based on patient assessment including physical, psychosocial, cultural, growth, and development dimensions. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Duties&lt;/b&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Assists operating physician with surgical tasks such as homeostasis, suturing and wound exposure as well as patient positioning.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Contributes to the overall care of the patient before, during and after surgery by using technical and mechanical functions.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Performs circulating functions such as monitoring, recording, and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of the patient before, during, and after the procedure.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Performs scrub functions such as the selection and handling of instruments and supplies used during procedure.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Recognizes the need for and initiates collaboration/communication with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, and takes actions to proactively resolve patient needs.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Inspects sterile items for integrity before opening or delivery to the sterile field and verifies the presence and appropriate color change of chemical indicators in all loads.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Collects data pertinent to the healthcare consumer's health or the situation and analyzes the assessment data to determine actual or potential diagnoses, problems, and issues.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Controls environment including temperature, provision of warm blankets, use of warm irrigation fluids, monitoring of the sensory environment, control traffic flow, and adheres to safety and sanitation policies.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Minimum Qualifications&lt;/b&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Specialized Diploma Nursing &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Less than 1 year Current operating room experience or completion of perioperative internship program. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ability to perform assessments and nursing functions as acquired in the basic nursing preparation program. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ability to plan, review, supervise, and inspect the work of others. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Minimum ability to circulate surgical procedures &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Preferred Qualifications&lt;/b&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ability to scrub surgical procedures &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;CNOR - Certified Nurse Operating Room CCICBPN - State of Pennsylvania &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Physical Demands&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;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. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Influenza vaccination and COVID-19 Vaccination is required for all colleagues unless medically contraindicated or due to a bona fide religious belief or practice. Applicants possessing a medical marijuana card will not be considered for safety sensitive positions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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 will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUY" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUY&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Work Shift:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;Day Shift&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Address:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Primary Location: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Position Type:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;Onsite&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Union:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;Not Applicable&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Work Schedule:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;1100-2330 PART TIME, weekend and holiday rotation&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Department:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;1004-09081 Operating Room - CC</wd:jobDescription>
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Registered Nurse

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.


Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.


LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.


Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.


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. Assists in maintaining a safe work environment and 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/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. Additional precepting, as assigned. - Delegating on the basis of skills and expertise of team member, acuity and specific needs of the patient, and time availability of team members. - Providing input as requested for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Graduate of 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 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. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing 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.

Influenza vaccination and COVID-19 Vaccination is required for all colleagues unless medically contraindicated or due to a bona fide religious belief or practice. Applicants possessing a medical marijuana card will not be considered for safety sensitive positions.


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 will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUY

Job ID
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- 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.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;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.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Uses effective and appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication styles with patients, significant others, visitors, staff, and professional colleagues.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Coordinates and provides patient and family education throughout treatment course to facilitate an effective transition of care.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;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.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Performs validated technical skills based upon clinical specialty and unit practice.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Utilizes technology and incorporates technology to optimize alternative modes of care delivery.&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;Ability to organize and prioritize assignments in the delivery of patient care. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Successful completion of additional orientation programs related to specialty. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Attainment and maintenance of unit-specific competencies. &lt;/li&gt;
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Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.


Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.


LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.


Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.


Summary

Directs and manages the care of designated operative patients and performs an ongoing patient assessment, creates and maintains a safe environment, and implements and enforces all policies and procedures. Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. Develops a plan of perioperative nursing care based on patient assessment including physical, psychosocial, cultural, growth, and development dimensions.

Job Duties

  • Assists operating physician with surgical tasks such as homeostasis, suturing and wound exposure as well as patient positioning.
  • Contributes to the overall care of the patient before, during and after surgery by using technical and mechanical functions.
  • Performs circulating functions such as monitoring, recording, and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of the patient before, during, and after the procedure.
  • Performs scrub functions such as the selection and handling of instruments and supplies used during procedure.
  • Recognizes the need for and initiates collaboration/communication with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, and takes actions to proactively resolve patient needs.
  • Inspects sterile items for integrity before opening or delivery to the sterile field and verifies the presence and appropriate color change of chemical indicators in all loads.
  • Collects data pertinent to the healthcare consumer's health or the situation and analyzes the assessment data to determine actual or potential diagnoses, problems, and issues.
  • Controls environment including temperature, provision of warm blankets, use of warm irrigation fluids, monitoring of the sensory environment, control traffic flow, and adheres to safety and sanitation policies.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Specialized Diploma Nursing
  • Less than 1 year Current operating room experience or completion of perioperative internship program.
  • Ability to perform assessments and nursing functions as acquired in the basic nursing preparation program.
  • Ability to plan, review, supervise, and inspect the work of others.
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Minimum ability to circulate surgical procedures
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania
  • RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania

Preferred Qualifications
  • Ability to scrub surgical procedures
  • CNOR - Certified Nurse Operating Room CCICBPN - State of Pennsylvania

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. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing 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.

Influenza vaccination and COVID-19 Vaccination is required for all colleagues unless medically contraindicated or due to a bona fide religious belief or practice. Applicants possessing a medical marijuana card will not be considered for safety sensitive positions.


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 will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Job ID
wd-JR105659
Job Category
Posted
Employment Type
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<wd:startDate>2024-04-30</wd:startDate>
<wd:jobRequisitionId>JR105659</wd:jobRequisitionId>
<wd:title>Registered Nurse - Operating Room</wd:title>
<wd:jobDescription>&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;Imagine a career at one of the nation&amp;#39;s most advanced health networks.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;LVHN has been ranked among the &amp;#34;Best Hospitals&amp;#34; by U.S. News &amp;amp; World Report for 23 consecutive years. We&amp;#39;re a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center&amp;#39;s prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an &amp;#39;A&amp;#39; grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN&amp;#39;s commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Whether you&amp;#39;re considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Summary&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;Directs and manages the care of designated operative patients and performs an ongoing patient assessment, creates and maintains a safe environment, and implements and enforces all policies and procedures. Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. Develops a plan of perioperative nursing care based on patient assessment including physical, psychosocial, cultural, growth, and development dimensions. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Duties&lt;/b&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Assists operating physician with surgical tasks such as homeostasis, suturing and wound exposure as well as patient positioning.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Contributes to the overall care of the patient before, during and after surgery by using technical and mechanical functions.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Performs circulating functions such as monitoring, recording, and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of the patient before, during, and after the procedure.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Performs scrub functions such as the selection and handling of instruments and supplies used during procedure.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Recognizes the need for and initiates collaboration/communication with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, and takes actions to proactively resolve patient needs.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Inspects sterile items for integrity before opening or delivery to the sterile field and verifies the presence and appropriate color change of chemical indicators in all loads.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Collects data pertinent to the healthcare consumer's health or the situation and analyzes the assessment data to determine actual or potential diagnoses, problems, and issues.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Controls environment including temperature, provision of warm blankets, use of warm irrigation fluids, monitoring of the sensory environment, control traffic flow, and adheres to safety and sanitation policies.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Minimum Qualifications&lt;/b&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Specialized Diploma Nursing &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Less than 1 year Current operating room experience or completion of perioperative internship program. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ability to perform assessments and nursing functions as acquired in the basic nursing preparation program. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ability to plan, review, supervise, and inspect the work of others. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Minimum ability to circulate surgical procedures &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Preferred Qualifications&lt;/b&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ability to scrub surgical procedures &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;CNOR - Certified Nurse Operating Room CCICBPN - State of Pennsylvania &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Physical Demands&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;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. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Influenza vaccination and COVID-19 Vaccination is required for all colleagues unless medically contraindicated or due to a bona fide religious belief or practice. Applicants possessing a medical marijuana card will not be considered for safety sensitive positions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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 will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUY" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUY&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Work Shift:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;Day Shift&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Address:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;4825 W Tilghman St&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Primary Location: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;Tilghman Medical Center&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Position Type:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;Onsite&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Union:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;Not Applicable&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Work Schedule:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;Monday- Friday with flex&lt;p style="text-align:inherit"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Department:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;1004-09235 Surgery Center - Til</wd:jobDescription>
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<wd:timeType>Part time</wd:timeType>
<wd:Company>1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital</wd:Company>
<wd:Job_Category>Nurses - RN</wd:Job_Category>
<wd:Job_Family_Group>Nursing</wd:Job_Family_Group>
<wd:Job_Family>Perioperative Services</wd:Job_Family>
<wd:workerSubType>Per Diem</wd:workerSubType>
<wd:Country>United States of America</wd:Country>
<wd:Job_Requisition_Primary_Location>Tilghman Medical Center</wd:Job_Requisition_Primary_Location>
<wd:Location>Allentown, PA</wd:Location>
<wd:Work_Shift>Day Shift</wd:Work_Shift>
<wd:Position_Type>Onsite</wd:Position_Type>
<wd:Union>Not Applicable</wd:Union>
<wd:Work_Schedule>Monday- Friday with flex</wd:Work_Schedule>
<wd:Cost_Center>1004-09235 Surgery Center - Til</wd:Cost_Center>
<wd:CF_REC_LRV_Job_Requisition_State>Pennsylvania</wd:CF_REC_LRV_Job_Requisition_State>
<wd:CF_REC_LRV_Job_Requisition_City>Allentown</wd:CF_REC_LRV_Job_Requisition_City>
<wd:CF_REC_LRV_Job_Requisition_Address>4825 W Tilghman St</wd:CF_REC_LRV_Job_Requisition_Address>
<wd:CF_REC_LRV_Job_Requisition_Zip_Code>18104</wd:CF_REC_LRV_Job_Requisition_Zip_Code>
<wd:State>Pennsylvania</wd:State>
<wd:City>Allentown</wd:City>
<wd:Address>707 Hamilton St</wd:Address>
<wd:Zip_Code>18101</wd:Zip_Code>
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Work Hours
Day Shift, Monday- Friday with flex
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Surgery
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Allied Health