3 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital setting
Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively
Proficient in clinical practice protocols for medical procedures and patient care
Skilled in performance monitoring and assessment
American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification upon hire
Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania upon hire
Responsibilities
Oversee administrative and operational issues for the care delivery team
Lead the department to support unit and hospital goals
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff
Promote a Culture of Safety by adhering to policies and reporting safety events
Ensure adequate staffing to meet patient care needs
Foster staff accountability for policies and professional practices
Coach and mentor unit personnel
Benefits
Day shift schedule from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Onsite work environment
Opportunity to participate in ongoing research studies
Support for professional development through continuing education offerings
Engagement in a collaborative team environment
Full Job Description
LV HOME CARE AND HOSPICE
PATIENT CARE MANAGER - HOSPICE
Summary Ensures and/or provides patient care in accordance with the RN job description. Assumes 24-hour accountability for the direction and management of patient care within assigned area. Manages material, financial, and human resources within the assigned unit.
Job Duties
Oversees administrative and operational issues for the designated care delivery team.
Functions as a department team leader to support unit and hospital goals and objectives.
Uses effective and appropriate communication styles with patients, significant others, visitors, staff, and professional colleagues.
Supports the Culture of Safety by following established policies and procedures which include identification and timely patient safety event reporting.
Ensures staffing to meet patient care needs and operational guidelines.
Fosters accountability of staff for adherence to policies/procedures/professional practice.
Participates in coaching, counseling, and mentoring of unit personnel.
Supports the Professional Practice Model and participates in efforts related to the key components.
Assumes unit, clinical, and administrative responsibilities in the absence of the Director and under the supervision of the Patient Care Services management staff.
Ensures and/or provides patient care in accordance with all responsibilities in the RN job description.
Ensures completion of the unit's schedule in a timely and equitable manner.
Utilizes evidence based research findings within patient care delivery, communicates research findings to co-workers and/or the professional community, attends research continuing education offerings, assists with data collections, and serves as a participant in ongoing research studies.
Provides clinical, consultative, technical, or informational services as needed to staff, other disciplines, patients, and/or families.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree Nursing
3 years Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital setting.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
Proficient in clinical practice protocols for medical procedures and patient care.
Skilled in monitoring/assessing the performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree Nursing
Physical Demands Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *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.
Work Shift: Day Shift
Address: 2024 Lehigh St
Primary Location: Allentown - 2024 Lehigh Street
Position Type: Onsite
Union: Not Applicable
Work Schedule: Monday- Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm
Department:
About Lehigh Valley Health Network
Lehigh Valley Health Network is a healthcare network based in the Allentown, Pennsylvania in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. The healthcare network serves eastern and northeastern Pennsylvania. Its flagship hospital is Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest, located on Cedar Crest Boulevard in Allentown.
