Registered Nurse - Mother-Baby/Gyn Unit

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Mother-Baby/Gyn Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono. This full-time day shift position provides professional nursing care to patients in the obstetric and gynecological specialty, delivering comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care in accordance with facility policies and evidence-based practice standards.

Clinical Setting

The Mother-Baby/Gyn Unit serves obstetric and gynecological patients. Lehigh Valley Health Network is a nationally recognized health system that has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years and holds Magnet Hospital status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Schedule

• Full-time position
• Day shift: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
• Every other weekend and holiday rotation required

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for designated patients
• Recognize the need for and initiate collaboration and communication with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to proactively resolve patient needs
• Synthesize available data, information, and knowledge to make decisions that optimize patient outcomes based on ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics
• Demonstrate commitment to quality and safety through evidence-based practice; participate in evidence-based practice and research projects as applicable
• Use effective verbal and non-verbal communication with patients, families, visitors, staff, and professional colleagues
• Coordinate and provide patient and family education throughout the treatment course to facilitate effective transition of care
• Function as a department team member to support unit and hospital goals; participate in all phases of the performance improvement process and patient experience initiatives
• Perform validated technical skills based on clinical specialty and unit practice
• Utilize technology to optimize alternative modes of care delivery
• Demonstrate leadership and team building skills including teaching and mentoring new colleagues and interns, delegating based on team member skills and patient needs, and providing input for performance appraisals

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Knowledge and competence reflecting 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
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association, required upon hire
• Active RN license in the State of Pennsylvania, required upon hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• One year of acute care experience and/or experience congruent with the role in the service line

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry 40-50 lbs, including pushing/pulling patients on beds or stretchers (requires 29 lbs push force) and lateral transfers up to 50 lbs of patient weight
• Frequent to continuous standing and walking
• May be required to perform kneeling, bending, squatting, and CPR as specific to the role