Orthopedic Nursing Provider
Company: Lehigh Valley Health Network
Location: Allentown
Posted on: April 21, 2024
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Job Description:
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.
Qualified candidates eligible for 30,000 SIGN ON BONUS!
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
- 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.
- 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
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.
Keywords: Lehigh Valley Health Network, Bethlehem , Orthopedic Nursing Provider, Other , Allentown, Pennsylvania
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