Registered Nurse, Children’s Emergency Department (Full Time Nights, Per Diem)

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.

Here at St. Luke’s, PCRAFT values are the guiding core principles of our health care team and the qualities we strive for with every encounter. Pride, caring, respect, accountability, flexibility and teamwork are the qualities our team will deliver every time. As a patient or prospective employee, you can count on every member of the St. Luke’s team to display PCRAFT values in every situation.

St. Luke’s has expanded our Emergency Departments to introduce a Children’s ED at the Bethlehem location. By addressing and treating conditions that are unique to children and require specialized care, St. Luke’s combines advanced technology and specialized staff to provide top quality healthcare to the youngest members of our community. Join the team of nursing staff now for our new addition!

St. Luke’s Hospital ERs are SAFE and provide immediate life-saving medical care, including award-winning stroke and heart attack care. St. Luke’s Emergency Rooms (ER), 7 of which are accredited trauma centers, treat thousands of patients annually and is accessible 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week. By choosing any one of our St. Luke’s Emergency Rooms, the community can rest-assured that they will always receive the highest level of care for themselves and their loved ones. As a network, we are able to easily share information and expertise between our hospitals and our physician practices to provide the best emergency care possible.

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Holiday and weekend requirements per unit and company policies 

Ability to complete initial 7 business days of classroom orientation followed by unit orientation. 

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides nursing care through the nursing process, assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, evaluates and documents the effects of care.
• Works cooperatively with ancillary, nursing and other patient-team personnel to maintain standards for professional nursing practice.
• Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information.
• Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).  
• 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.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of one year Children’s Emergency Department Nursing experience preferred. Will also consider candidates with Pediatric/Pediatric ICU, Critical Care, Emergency Department and other related experience. Individualized orientation program for all areas. Maintain current BLS certification.

Nurses with less than 1 year of experience please see our internship page: https://www.slhn.org/nursing-opportunities

EDUCATION:

Registered Nurse with current license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 10 hours per day; 8 hours at a time. Walk 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time. Consistently lift, carry and push objects up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lift, carry and push objects up to 75 lbs. Transports patients weighing up to 500 lbs. via wheelchair, bed and/or stretcher. Frequently stoop and bend. Frequently reach above should level. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation and high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision.

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.