Graduate Nurse

Imagine a career at one of the nations 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 Were a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Centers 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 LVHNs commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day

Whether youre considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network This position represents multiple openings Recruiters may contact you regarding this or other roles that match your qualifications, experience, and education Summary Performs nursing activities that are validated within the nursing graduate functions

Works professionally under the direct supervision of a registered nurse while waiting to take the NCLEX-RN Manages individualized, evidence-based nursing care through the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing per departmental and Hospital policies and procedures

Provides other support services dictated by patient needs as a care delivery team member Utilizes effective and appropriate communication styles Job Duties Delivers patient care based on the medical plan of treatment and protocols using a patient family centered approach

Delivers direct and indirect nursing care to all age-group patients; assists and supports nursing personnel in providing patient care with compassion Prepares, distributes, and provides medications prescribed by physicians under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses

Administers blood and blood products following hospital policy and procedures Performs admission assessment within 8 hours of admission, checks patients routinely to ensure that their personal care needs are being met, cleans trays and instruments, and obtains supplies required

Reports, where appropriate, and records any changes observed in the condition or behavior of patients Supports discharge planning as well as patient and family education throughout hospitalization course

Helps with evaluating and diagnosing patient and family needs to provide quality care to assigned patients Participates in conducting hourly rounds to assigned patients, anticipates patients needs, and answers/responds to patient call lights or pages

Delivers assistance with complex treatment procedures and implements best practices, as required Adheres to the established quality standards of nursing graduate functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Nursing program. Less than 1 year of nursing experience in acute care obtained through student clinicals. Registered to take NCLEX-RN exam within one year of employment. Receives documentation from exam provider to prove exam eligibility. Possesses strong clinical assessment skills with an ability to manage multiple patients. Ability to perform assessments and nursing functions as acquired in the basic nursing preparation program. Knowledge and ability to care for patients based on the population served.
• Knowledge of patient rights and laws relative to those rights, such as HIPAA. American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year or NLC Compact State RN License - Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators 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 patients 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

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Work Shift: Night Shift Address: 1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest Position Type: Onsite Union: Not Applicable Work Schedule: Multiple Shifts; Variable Hours Department: