Registered Nurse- PICU - *Up to $15,000 Sign On Bonus*
Company: St. Lukes Hospital
Location: Bethlehem
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of
its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable
asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to
satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering
commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured;
educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and
improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a
patient's ability to pay for health care.We are currently seeking
talented Nursing professionals to join our new state of the art 8
bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. The department specializes in
the care of pediatric patients who require GI, Endocrine, Trauma,
Renal, Cardiac, Developmental, Neurology, Dermatology, and other
services. The ideal Nursing candidate must be able to provide
specialized care for the pediatric patient. Care is provided to
patients by a comprehensive multidisciplinary team. Utilizing a
patient(family)-centered approach, clinical excellence and patient
safety are our highest priorities. Continue your nursing career by
joining a nationally recognized teaching hospital with proven
success indicators. St. Luke's is a Level 1 Trauma Center, Stroke
Center and Tertiary Care teaching hospital. St. Luke's is the only
hospital in the Lehigh Valley and, in fact, in Pennsylvania, named
one of IBM Watson Health (formerly Truven Health Analytics) 100 Top
Hospitals in the nation six times total & 5 years in a row.** Up to
$15,000.00 Sign On Bonus Available***Registered Nurse Pediatric
ICUProvides care to the critically ill pediatric patient requiring
specialized care in the Pediatric Intensive Care unit.Provides
specialized care to pediatric patients transitioning from PICU who
require intermediate care.Maintains responsibility for own
professional development through active participation in inservices
and/or continuing education programs.Maintains confidentiality of
all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the
proper release of information.Complies with Network and
departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and
environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting
requirementsDemonstrates/models the Network's Service Excellence
Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers
(internal and external). Demonstrates Performance Improvement in
the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes,
Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and
Safety.Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability
through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily
procedures, processes and practices.Complies with Network and
departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.
Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment,
knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate
to the age of the patient treated.OTHER FUNCTIONS:Other related
duties as assigned.PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:Sit up to 2
hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 8 hours per day; 4
hours at a time. Walk up to 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time.
Consistently lift, carry and push objects up to 10 pounds.
Frequently lift, carry and push objects up to 75 pounds. Transport
patients weighing up to 250 lbs. via wheelchair, bed and/or
stretcher with assistance when appropriate. Consistently pull up to
10 lbs. Frequently pull up to 250 lbs. with assistance when
appropriate. Frequently stoop, bend, crouch, kneel and climb.
Frequently reach above shoulder level. Occasional crawling. Must be
able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Frequently
finger and handle objects. Occasionally firmly grasp, twist, turn
objects with hands and fingers. Must be able to hear as it relates
to normal conversation, high and low frequencies. Must be able to
see as it relates to general, near, far color, and peripheral
vision, depth perception, and visual monotony (e.g. computer
screen).QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION: Registered Nurse with current
license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania or seeking
Pennsylvania licensure through reciprocity.TRAINING AND
EXPERIENCE:Successful completion of an approved Pediatric Critical
Care Course within completion of orientation period. Minimum of 2
years experience on a pediatric unit, and 1 year PICU experience
preferred. Evidence of successful completion of Pediatric Advanced
Life Support (PALS) within six months of hire. Individualized
orientation program. Evidence of successful completion of BLS upon
completion of orientation. Basic computer skills preferred.
Successful completion of Trauma Nurse Course within one year of
hire.Please complete your application using your full legal name
and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for
the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.
Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume,
including all work history, education, and/or certifications and
licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a
profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.
Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!St. Luke's University
Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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