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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.

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Summary
Coordinates total nursing care for patients, participates in patient and family teaching, and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other members of the interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal clinical and resource outcomes.

Job Duties

• Administers medications and immunizations and performs treatments to patients according to established policies and standards.
• Receives, interprets, and clarifies physician orders accurately; consults appropriate resources to clarify unfamiliar or questionable orders. Reads back verbal orders.
• Documents all patient-related information including health history, weights, medications, and vital signs accurately in the EMR.
• Identifies problems that require immediate intervention, initiates appropriate action, and records observations accurately and concisely in the medical record.
• Coordinates/prioritizes complex patient assignment.
• Develops and implements an individualized teaching plan that includes the patient/family as evidenced by documentation on the medical record.
• Maintains the standards of nursing care the policies and procedures of the hospital and Nursing Department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree Nursing
• 2 years Acute care setting.
• Basic computer skills and data entry.
• OCN - Oncology Certified Nurse ONCC - State of Pennsylvania within 3 Years
• 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
• Epic EMR.

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.

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:

206 E Brown St

Primary Location:

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Pocono

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

LVH-P JNESO

Work Schedule:

Variable Monday-Friday

Department:

1029-00118 Cancer Center Infusion