Lehigh Valley Health Network

Registered Nurse - Recovery

Lehigh Valley Health Network  •  United States (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

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.



Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care of surgical patients.

Job Duties

  • Assesses the physical, psycho/social health, and spiritual needs of the patient scheduled for surgery.
  • Documents the patient response to nursing/medical interventions.
  • Documents the initial and ongoing education needs of the patient/family as appropriate.
  • Provides and ensures age-appropriate, direct patient care utilizing skills, knowledge, and established standards of care.
  • Compiles data, tracks outcomes, and makes recommendations for process improvement.
  • Performs therapeutic nursing interventions.
  • Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
  • Administers medications to patients and monitors patients for reactions or side effects.
  • Recognizes adverse signs and symptoms and quickly reacts.
  • Identifies and documents educational needs of patients and family; reinforces pre and post procedural teaching.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Specialized Diploma in nursing
  • 1 year of clinical experience.
  • Ability to adapt to rapidly changing situations and events.
  • Demonstrates the knowledge and skill to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served.
  • Demonstrates commitment to professional image and behavior.
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
  • RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire


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.

Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.


Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, 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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Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

700 E Norwegian St

Primary Location:

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Schuylkill

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

Dayshift hours, M-F alternating between 8 and 12 hr shifts. On call requirement on weekends and some holidays on a rotational pattern.

Department:

1024-00059 Recovery Room - Norwegian

Lehigh Valley Health Network

About Lehigh Valley Health Network

Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health, is proud to be part of a leading integrated academic health care delivery system.

Together, we’re among the top 15 not-for-profit health systems in the U.S., with 65,000 colleagues, 32 hospitals and more than 700 sites of care across eastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey.

We’re committed to putting people first and pursuing excellence in over 95 clinical specialties, supported by a national doctoral research university and an expanded not-for-profit health plan.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
lvhn.org
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