Graduate Nurse

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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.

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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
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 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.

Influenza vaccination and COVID-19 Vaccination is required for all colleagues unless medically contraindicated or due to a bona fide religious belief or practice. Applicants possessing a medical marijuana card will not be considered for safety sensitive positions.

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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About LVHN

LVHN hospitals in the Lehigh Valley are the only hospitals in the region to have received Magnet® recognition five consecutive times since 2002. This prestigious recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center demonstrates our commitment to nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes. LVHN is home to five clinical institutes. Each serve as a hub for innovation, collaboration and education. Our institutes include Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute, Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute, Lehigh Valley Institute for Surgical Excellence, Lehigh Valley Fleming Neuroscience Institute and Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute. LVHN is also home to Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital, which is the only children's hospital in the region. This hospital gives our community access to more than 30 pediatric specialties, Children's ExpressCARE locations and a dedicated Children's ER.

We've been consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the top hospital in the region and among the best in the state. We're also Great Place to Work-Certified™, which means an overwhelming majority of our colleagues have a positive experience at LVHN.

These designations tell you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN's core values - Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.

Vaccination Requirements

Individuals are required to adhere to all LVHN vaccination policies in effect at the time of hire. Employees will be subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. Please note that safety sensitive positions cannot test positive for marijuana or its metabolites, medical or otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.