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Summary:
Supervises and coordinates activities of nursing personnel in multiple patient care units, plans work of assigned units and coordinates activities with other patient care units and related departments.
Responsibilities:
- Organizing and overseeing patient care delivery during an assigned shift; ensuring proper staffing and smooth operations of a patient care unit
- Supervising individual team members; monitoring and providing feedback on performance and addressing training needs
- Documenting daily staffing and administrative records and maintaining compliance with governmental policies and procedures
- Providing direction and support to nursing staff; assists with communications with patients and families
Utilizes the Nursing Process
- Uses critical thinking skills to assess the basic physical, psychosocial, social, cultural, spiritual, and development needs of patient and families
- Communicates findings to appropriate healthcare team members
- Develops and uses a specific plan of care and modifies it to meet individual patient needs using evidence-based practice. Implements patient care and therapeutic procedures; monitors and documents progression of treatment and teaching goals
- Evaluates the care and treatment(s) provided to the patient and the patient response to the care and treatment(s).
- Performs timely reassessment and documentation
- Must be able to perform unit specific competencies based on the specific patient care need for designated unit's patient population
Patient Throughput & Patient Flow Process
- Anticipates and plans for admission/discharge/transfer needs to facilitate patient flow
- Utilizes appropriate systems of communication and tools to facilitate the discharge process
- Coaches on tools and techniques for checking, cross checking and validating orders to ensure accuracy.
Unit Operations
- Plans, directs, and evaluates the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit during an assigned shift
- Demonstrates good stewardship in proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies
- Assesses departmental staffing needs; actively participates in resourcing efforts.
- Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry.
Safe Practice/Quality Care/Regulations
- Incorporates patient safety practices/guidelines to promote a safe environment resulting in positive patient outcomes
- Demonstrates accountability for nursing research and quality improvement activities
- Provides evidence-based nursing care
- Communicates patient information effectively across the continuum of care
- Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry.
- Knowledge of federal, state and local healthcare-related laws and regulations; ability to comply with these in healthcare practices and activities.
Leadership
- Serves as a leader of patient care
- Leads team meetings to review progress and performance, ensuring follow-up on previous decisions.
- Gives continuing feedback, recognizes achievement, and recommends improvement.
- Allocates team resources responsibly and equitably, delegates appropriate levels of responsibility and authority, and provides oversight and guidance
- Mediates and resolves conflicts among individuals, groups, and departments.
Clinical Policies and Standards
- Follows a specific set of standards and associated clinical procedures
- Analyzes policy and standards documentation and ensures organizational compliance
- Provides feedback for improvement of procedures
- Assists in the development and implementation of specific procedures
- Works with control and monitoring mechanisms, tools and techniques
Health Information Documentation
- Shares experiences with maintaining paper and electronic patient documentation
- Walk through the steps and procedures for receiving, validating and updating patient records
- Describes the flow of information between various stations or units
- Discusses the functions, features and document flow of electronic documentation
- Transcribes verbal orders; explains techniques for ensuring their accuracy
- Explains health information documentation best practices and their rationale across health care practices.
Medical Equipment
- Describes experience with basic medical equipment used in own unit or facility
- Uses standard diagnostic tools and techniques to resolves common equipment problems
- Educates patients about the appropriate use of home medical equipment
- Ensures that all equipment and related supplies are in proper working order prior to use to ensure patient safety
- Inspects, troubleshoots and evaluates incoming equipment
Medical Order Processing
- Shares experiences with processing medical orders for one or more groups of patients or conditions
- Describes functions and features of the system used to enter, validate, update and forward medical orders
- Discusses common errors, their sources and procedures for correcting
- Explains considerations for entering and following standing orders
- Differentiates between standing orders and preprinted orders and considerations for each
Patient Chart Reading and Interpretation
- Describes experiences in reading and interpreting patient charts for patients on unit and under own care
- Reviews patients' charts for completion and accuracy; identifies and alerts to mistakes or omissions
- Recognizes unexpected readings and alerts nursing or medical staff
- Relates examples of mis-readings or misinterpretations and lessons learned
- Reviews, discusses and validates own interpretation with others
Patient Safety
- Shares experiences with ensuring safety for one or more patient groups or settings
- Explains key features of safety guidelines and procedures for those groups and settings
- Listens and responds to safety inquiries from patients and family members
- Recognizes and addresses physiological and psychological signs of problems
- Describes considerations for patients who can cause to harm to self, versus harm to others
- Utilizes appropriate systems to document misses and near misses, participates in immediate investigating, analysis and reporting in real time
Requirements:
Education/Skills
- Graduate of a Registered Nursing program, Bachelor Degree preferred or actively pursuing with completion within 2 years
- Minimum of 1-3 years' of clinical patient care experience in a relevant setting
- Incumbents grandfathered based on experience
Experience
- Minimum of 1-3 years' of clinical patient care experience in a relevant setting
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- RN Licensure in state(s) of employment
- ACLS
- BLS
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Work Schedule:
PRN
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
Responsibilities:
* Organizing and overseeing patient care delivery during an assigned shift; ensuring proper staffing and smooth operations of a patient care unit
* Supervising individual team members; monitoring and providing feedback on performance and addressing training needs
* Documenting daily staffing and administrative records and maintaining compliance with governmental policies and procedures
* Providing direction and support to nursing staff; assists with communications with patients and familiesUtilizes the Nursing Process
* Uses critical thinking skills to assess the basic physical, psychosocial, social, cultural, spiritual, and development needs of patient and families
* Communicates findings to appropriate healthcare team members
* Develops and uses a specific plan of care and modifies it to meet individual patient needs using evidence-based practice.
Implements patient care and therapeutic procedures; monitors and documents progression of treatment and teaching goals
* Evaluates the care and treatment(s) provided to the patient and the patient response to the care and treatment(s).
* Performs timely reassessment and documentation
* Must be able to perform unit specific competencies based on the specific patient care need for designated unit's patient populationPatient Throughput & Patient Flow Process
* Anticipates and plans for admission/discharge/transfer needs to facilitate patient flow
* Utilizes appropriate systems of communication and tools to facilitate the discharge process
* Coaches on tools and techniques for checking, cross checking and validating orders to ensure accuracy.Unit Operations
* Plans, directs, and evaluates the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit during an assigned shift
* Demonstrates good stewardship in proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies
* Assesses departmental staffing needs; actively participates in resourcing efforts.
* Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry.Safe Practice/Quality Care/Regulations
* Incorporates patient safety practices/guidelines to promote a safe environment resulting in positive patient outcomes
* Demonstrates accountability for nursing research and quality improvement activities
* Provides evidence-based nursing care
* Communicates patient information effectively across the continuum of care
* Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry.
* Knowledge of federal, state and local healthcare-related laws and regulations; ability to comply with these in healthcare practices and activities.Leadership
* Serves as a leader of patient care
* Leads team meetings to review progress and performance, ensuring follow-up on previous decisions.
* Gives continuing feedback, recognizes achievement, and recommends improvement.
* Allocates team resources responsibly and equitably, delegates appropriate levels of responsibility and authority, and provides oversight and guidance
* Mediates and resolves conflicts among individuals, groups, and departments.Clinical Policies and Standards
* Follows a specific set of standards and associated clinical procedures
* Analyzes policy and standards documentation and ensures organizational compliance
* Provides feedback for improvement of procedures
* Assists in the development and implementation of specific procedures
* Works with control and monitoring mechanisms, tools and techniquesHealth Information Documentation
* Shares experiences with maintaining paper and electronic patient documentation
* Walk through the steps and procedures for receiving, validating and updating patient records
* Describes the flow of information between various stations or units
* Discusses the functions, features and document flow of electronic documentation
* Transcribes verbal orders; explains techniques forensuring their accuracy
* Explains health information documentation best practices and their rationale across health care practices.Medical Equipment
* Describes experience with basic medical equipment used in own unit or facility
* Uses standard diagnostic tools and techniques to resolves common equipment problems
* Educates patients about the appropriate use of home medical equipment
* Ensures that all equipment and related supplies are in proper working order prior to use to ensure patient safety
* Inspects, troubleshoots and evaluates incoming equipmentMedical Order Processing
* Shares experiences with processing medical orders for one or more groups of patients or conditions
* Describes functions and features of the system used to enter, validate, update and forward medical orders
* Discusses common errors, their sources and procedures for correcting
* Explains considerations for entering and following standing orders
* Differentiates between standing orders and preprinted orders and considerations for eachPatient Chart Reading and Interpretation
* Describes experiences in reading and interpreting patient charts for patients on unit and under own care
* Reviews patients' charts for completion and accuracy; identifies and alerts to mistakes or omissions
* Recognizes unexpected readings and alerts nursing or medical staff
* Relates examples of mis-readings or misinterpretations and lessons learned
* Reviews, discusses and validates own interpretation with othersPatient Safety
* Shares experiences with ensuring safety for one or more patient groups or settings
* Explains key features of safety guidelines and procedures for those groups and settings
* Listens and responds to safety inquiries from patients and family members
* Recognizes and addresses physiological and psychological signs of problems
* Describes considerations for patients who can cause to harm to self, versus harm to others
* Utilizes appropriate systems to document misses and near misses, participates in immediate investigating, analysis and reporting in real timeRequirements: Education/Skills
* Graduate of a Registered Nursing program, Bachelor Degree preferred or actively pursuing with completion within 2 years
* Minimum of 1-3 years' of clinical patient care experience in a relevant setting
* Incumbents grandfathered based on experienceExperience
* Minimum of 1-3 years' of clinical patient care experience in a relevant settingLicenses, Registrations, or Certifications
* RN Licensure in state(s) of employment
* ACLS
* BLSIn accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Work Schedule:PRN Work Type: Per Diem As Needed
We are actively looking to grow our team as the busy season is upon us. Why our employees love working with us:
-- LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE JUNE 2016
-- EARN $15-$25/Hour, TIPS AND BONUSES PAID OUT DAILY/WEEKLY/MONTHLY Company OverviewTo live our four core values of: Building Leaders, Always Branding, Listen, Fulfill, and Delight, and Creating a Fun Enthusiastic Team Environment.
To always provide our brand promise of a stress-free moving or hauling experience, and always provide our clients with H.U.N.K.S.
(which stands for Honest, Uniformed, Nice, Knowledgeable, Service). Job SummaryTo be a professional moving company captain that helps people by providing hands-on labor, moving, and junk removal service.
We serve residential and commercial businesses/services. Responsibilities Go out of your way to be friendly (smile, eye contact, small-talk) to everyone whom you come in contact with throughout the day – especially your clients.Look, act and become a friendly college hunk – starting with the uniform (shirt tucked in, hat straight, pants at the waist), and continuing with your attitude (smiles and eye contact).Educate clients about pricing and services and the benefit to them prior to giving an estimate, ensuring 110% satisfaction.SAFELY operate at all times.Make sure all daily truck inspections are performed (tire pressure, oil, equipment, etc).Make sure the truck has enough receipts, safety equipment, and marketing material.Price jobs aggressively, meeting and surpassing benchmarks.Be able to make logistical decisions (when to dispose of, what to donate or recycle, how to best complete a job, how to package items and load a truck, how to market during downtime).Lead your team by relevant examples, showing them what the core values of the company are all about.Help to train new hires about the day to day operations and core values.Complete Daily Checklists.Prevent careless and costly mistakes, including damage, injury, unhappy clients, lost equipment, etc.Check-in regularly throughout the day with direct supervisor for additional assignments and troubleshooting guidance QualificationsWho we're looking to hire: If you love customer service and helping others, you've come to the right place.
No experience necessary! We provide hands-on training to all HUNKS to ensure you succeed.
Must meet the following qualifications:Must be able to lift 50 pounds with a team.Reliable transportation to and from work.Valid/Active Driver's License.Eligible to work in the United States.Drug and alcohol-free.Must be able to pass a federal background check. Benefits: Giving back to the community by donating two meals to Feeding Children Everywhere for every job we complete.Being a part of a team with great attitudes and work ethic.Flexibility with scheduling.Open-Door Environment; Dynamic cultureWe Stand By Our ServicesAnd much more….. PandoLogic.
Keywords: Van Driver, Location: Milwaukee, WI
- 53226
Clinical Risk Management- Level 2 - Working experience Shares experiences with cases where a patient is judged to be more vulnerable because of risk factors.Reviews specific preventive measures in own area.Identifies key steps of a unit-specific clinical risk management process and associated procedures.Makes use of organizational resources for risk avoidance and management.Reviews and interprets risk assessments and clinical incident reports.
Nursing Code of Ethics- Level 2 - Working experience Describes experiences with situations involving ethical issues and associated resolutions.Discusses the obligations, duties and responsibility of nurses to patients and society at large.Identifies and communicates when medical or nursing ethics violations or unsafe conditions are observed.Cites examples of unusual ethical concerns for patients, families and healthcare providers.Reviews previous solutions and outcomes for ethical conflicts in own area or specialty. Health Teaching and Health Promotion- Level 2 - Working experienceDescribes experiences working with patients on specific conditions, diseases and associated treatments.Provides first-level response to patient and care giver questions and concerns.Demonstrates self-care skills for patients and care givers to use once the patient is discharged.Validates that patients and care givers understand treatments and medications.Supplies the patient with tools and resources to improve health or prevent deterioration and disease.
Clinical Decision Making and Judgment- Level 2 - Working experience Shares experiences with own nursing judgement and lessons learned.Identifies, obtains, and organizes clinical and patient information needed for assessment.Reviews major tools, techniques and evidence used to identify alternatives.Describes when and how to utilize the Emergency Severity Index to determine the urgency of care.Discusses common patient's preferences and their impact on decision making.
Nursing Resource Management- Level 2 - Working experience Describes experiences with managing resources for own team and self.Reviews common resource constraints and how they are dealt with.Delegates, monitors and follows up on simple tasks.Demonstrates the ability to apportion resources to different components of a task.Seeks help if necessary;initiates requests or mobilizes the necessary resources.
FOUNDATIONAL COMPETENCIESAccuracy and Attention to Detail- Level 2 - Working experience Processes limited amounts of detailed information with good accuracy.Utilizes specific approaches and tools for checking and cross-checking outputs.Develops and uses checklists to insure that information goes out error-free.Accurately gauges the impact and cost of errors, omissions, and oversights.Learns from mistakes and applies lessons learned.
Planning and Organizing- Level 2 - Working experience Creates action plans that ensure the accomplishment of responsibilities.Breaks tasks into manageable steps that can be incorporated into a personal work plan.Raises awareness of potential bottlenecks and disruptions to the schedule.Monitors progress continuously and adjusts tactics for handling situations on a case by case basis.Escalates concerns over competing or conflicting priorities.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIESClinical Policies and Standards- Level 2 - Working experience Follows a specific set of standards and associated clinical procedures.Analyzes policy and standards documentation and ensures organizational compliance.Provides feedback for improvement of procedures.Assists in the development and implementation of specific procedures.Works with control and monitoring mechanisms, tools and techniques.
Requirements:Education/SkillsGraduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program, Bachelor Degree requiredMaster's Degree preferredExcellent customer service, negotiation and communication skillsExperienceMinimum of 3 years clinical patient care experience in a relevant settingMinimum of 1 years of healthcare management experience, preferredLicenses, Registrations, or CertificationsRN Licensure in state(s) of employmentRegistered Nurse (RN) requiredBLS and ACLSENPC or PALS preferredWork Schedule:
10:30PM - 7AMWork Type:Full Time
We are currently seeking applicants for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) positions. Danbury does not require employees to be vaccinated. The pay rate for this position starts at $26.00.
Openings:
PT 6p-6a
Some Shifts have a $3/hr Shift Differential!
We offer a great FULL TIME benefits and perks package!
Company Paid Benefits:
Short Term Disability (Guardian)-for employee only, benefit percentage 60% of salary!
Long Term Disability (Guardian)-for employee only, benefit percentage 60% of salary!
Life and AD&D (Guardian)
Health Advocate (Employee Assistance Program)-for Employee, Spouse, Dependents, Parents, and Parents in Law.
Examples that are available for help: Emotional Support-Stress, Realtionships, Addictions, Mental Illness, Anger, Loss, Depression, Time Management.
Work and Life Balance Specialists
Employee Optional Benefits:
Medical (BCBS)-for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.
HSA (Health Savings Account) is optional if Medical is selected. Great tax benefit!
Dental (Guardian)-for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.
Vision (Guardian VSP)-for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.
Additional Voluntary Life (Guardian)-for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.
Additional Voluntary AD&D (Guardian)
Critical Illness (Guardian)-for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.
Hospital Indemnity (Guardian)-for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.
Accident (Guardian)
Metlife Legal (Legal Shield)-for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.
Assistance with Adoption, Lawyers, Wills and Trusts and much more!
No waiting periods, no claim forms, no deductibles!
Metlife Pet Insurance
Wide range of coverages for your fur babies!
All dog and cat breeds are covered.
I dentity Theft (All State)
401(k) with Matching (TransAmerica)
Tuition Reimbursement
Perks :
Vacation from 90th Day of Employment
Worked Holidays Paid @ Double Time !
On Demand Pay Option
Bonuses :
Employee Referral Bonus Opportunities
Shift Pick Up Bonuses
Training Bonuses
We offer a great PART TIME perks package too!
Perks:
Worked H olidays Paid @ D ouble Time !
On Demand Pay Option
Opportunity for Advancement within the Company!
Benefits:
401(k) with Matching (TransAmerica)
Bonuses:
Employee Referral Bonus Opportunities
Shift Pick Up Bonuses
Training Bonuses
What do you do as an LPN at Danbury?
Our Licensed Practical Nurses provide direct nursing care to residents, prepare and administer medications, perform routine charting and documentation duties, and perform other duties necessary to ensure that our residents' total regimens of care are maintained.
What experience or skills do you need to be a Licensed Practical Nurse at Danbury?
We are looking for applicants who are licensed by the State of Ohio.
Experience in a nursing capacity in a senior living setting is helpful, but not required .
We are seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) who are outstanding in their profession and would work well with our team.
If you're a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and want to make our residents' days better then apply now for immediate consideration!
Danbury Senior Living provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Join a team that delivers excellence.
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.
Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.
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
Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure and performs sponging, suturing, suctioning, holding retractors, and homeostasis. Monitors the patient and equipment during surgery and prepares patients for transport to and from surgery.
Job Duties
- Anticipates the needs of the surgeon during routine and complex assignments in the scrub role.
- Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure.
- Intervenes to correct, minimize, or prevent actual or potential risks, based upon observation of physiological and/or behavioral data.
- Solves problems, troubleshoots, and takes corrective measures in care and handling of equipment.
- Serves as the preceptor for new employees, transfers, and/or affiliating students.
Minimum Qualifications
- Technical School Diploma Surgical technician program
- 4 years experience in an operating room.
- Accepts and recognizes differences among people.
- Demonstrates knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the procedure and for maintenance of the sterile field.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the problem solving process in the identification and resolution of patient care or other problems.
- Demonstrates the capacity to become competent and perform a variety of required technical skills.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist NBSTSA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
- CFA - Certified Surgical First Assistant NBSTSA - 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.
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.
Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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Join a team that delivers excellence.
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.
Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.
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 direct and indirect patient care including assisting the physician in diagnostic and/or invasive cardiac, electrophysiology, structural heart, and peripheral procedures. Provides cross campus coverage as needed. Cross trains for the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Electrophysiology Lab, and the Invasive Cardiology Holding and Recovery Area to meet department and patient needs.
Job Duties
- Prepares room in a timely manner with all anticipated supplies and equipment. Assists in positioning, prepping, and draping of the patient. Maintains medical/surgical asepsis.
- Performs hemodynamic and physiologic monitoring during routine and complex cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedures; assesses changes and appropriately treats.
- Observes behavioral and physiologic changes due to medications; documents and takes appropriate actions.
- Demonstrates knowledge and ability to scrub, monitor, and circulate for all diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, peripheral, or structural heart procedures. Assists and anticipates the needs of the physician.
- Demonstrates effective arterial and venous sheath removal skills, including proper use of mechanical closure devices and manual compression.
- Utilizes standard work to maintain efficiency. Promotes cost-effective care through maintaining and monitoring appropriate use of inventory and par levels.
- Knows the location, operation, and care of equipment. Problem solves, trouble shoots, and takes corrective measures in the care and handling of equipment.
Minimum Qualifications
- Specialized Diploma from an accredited school of cardiovascular science or
- Specialized Diploma from an accredited school of radiation technology with cardiovascular experience.
- Decisive decision making in critical situations. Exhibits critical-thinking.
- Knowledge of current medical practice as it relates to diagnostic and interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, peripheral, and structural heart procedures.
- Initiates, accepts, and adapts to change.
- RCIS-Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Spec CCI - State of Pennsylvania within 180 Days or
- RCES -Reg Cardiac Electrophysiology Spec CCI - State of Pennsylvania within 180 Days or
- RT - Registered Technologist Radiology - State of Pennsylvania within 180 Days or
- CCT - Certified Cardiographic Technician CCI - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 90 Days
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 90 Days
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree from an accredited school of cardiovascular science or
- Associate’s Degree from an accredited school of radiation technology with cardiovascular experience.
- RCIS-Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Spec CCI - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
- RCES -Reg Cardiac Electrophysiology Spec CCI - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
- RT - Registered Technologist Radiology - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire and
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support - 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.
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.
Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.
By applying, you consent to your information being transmitted to the Employer by SonicJobs.
See SonicJobs Privacy Policy at and Terms of Use at
Join a team that delivers excellence.
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.
Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.
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 pro actively 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.
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.
Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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Join a team that delivers excellence.
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.
Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.
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.
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.
Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.
By applying, you consent to your information being transmitted to the Employer by SonicJobs.
See SonicJobs Privacy Policy at and Terms of Use at
Join a team that delivers excellence.
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.
Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.
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.
LV HOME CARE AND HOSPICE
REGISTERED NURSE - HOME CARE VISIT NURSE FULL TIME DAYS
Territory: Slatington - Walnutport - Palmerton
$25,000 SIGN ON BONUS, APPLY TODAY!
Summary
Delivers patient care based on the medical plan of treatment established by the physician and protocols using a patient family centered approach. Performs skilled treatments and interventions as ordered by the physician. Provides patient and caregiver education aimed at achieving patient goals and outcomes under the direction of the RN Case Manager and in collaboration with the Home Health Care Navigator.
Job Duties
- Delivers patient care based on the medical plan of treatment established by the physician and protocols using a patient family centered approach. Performs comprehensive subjective and objective ongoing assessments of patient's status that includes physical, psychosocial and environmental parameters. Relays significant changes in patient status to the physician, RN Case Manager, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team as appropriate in a time period consistent with patient needs.
- Reviews, evaluates, and as appropriate, revises the established plan of care to reflect progress toward achieving patient outcomes/goals in collaboration with the RN Case Manager and Home Health Care Navigator.
- Provides educational opportunities for patients, families, and clinical staff focusing on end-of-life issues, palliative care, advance directives, chronic disease management, pain management, symptom control, home care, hospice, and discharge planning. Promotes patient/caregiver autonomy. Evaluates effectiveness of teaching and modifies education based on patient needs and goals.
Minimum Qualifications
- Specialized Diploma Nursing or
- Associate’s Degree Nursing
- 1 year recent experience providing direct care in a healthcare setting
- Knowledge of patient education techniques and principles
- Ability to take initiative and function independently without direct supervision and as a member of the care team
- Ability to travel to patient care assignments
- Knowledge of Home Health Conditions of Participation
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 30 Days
- RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
- DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree Nursing
- 1 year Home Health experience
- Knowledge of and skill in completing OASIS data set collection with a high level of accuracy
- AMB-BC- Ambulatory Care Nursing ANCC - State of Pennsylvania within 3 Years
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.
Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.
By applying, you consent to your information being transmitted to the Employer by SonicJobs.
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