Experienced Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Procedures Unit (APU), Opportunities at Select Campuses

St. Luke’s University Health Network

Easton, Pennsylvania
21 days ago

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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.

Nurses are pivotal to providing the care that is needed and demanded in our communities. At St. Luke's, we are proud to be the forerunners of that higher quality standard. Our philosophy and professional practice model are our commitment to safe, compassionate and quality patient centered care. Nursing uniquely leaves a lasting impression on patients and families who rely on these skills. 

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.  

The multidisciplinary team in the Ambulatory Procedures Unit (APU) or Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) specializes in and provides quality care for a broad range of surgical procedures. Procedure acuity is also broad and can include patients going home the same day to patients needing to stay inpatient for a recovery period. The patient population ranges from pediatric to geriatric. In APU/ASC strong relationships with the patients and their families are built through compassion, empathy and extensive teaching. The nursing approach is a team approach, and all entities work together to care for the patient in this area. This is a fast paced, dynamic unit. Come join the team that is high functioning and gain growth and knowledge within the surgical arena.

HOSPITAL LOCATIONS - openings may vary by campus availability (some
campuses have cross-functioning requirements):

Allentown Campus
Anderson Campus, Easton (cross train to PACU)
Bethlehem Campus
Carbon Campus, Lehighton
Easton Campus (cross train to cover Endoscopy and PACU)
Geisinger St. Luke’s Campus (cross train to PACU)
Grand View Campus, Sellersville (cross train to Endoscopy/GI)
Miners Campus, Coaldale
Monroe Campus, Stroudsburg
Sacred Heart Campus, Allentown
Upper Bucks Campus, Quakertown (cross train to Endoscopy)
Warren Campus, Phillipsburg NJ (cross train to Endoscopy) - to be considered for the Warren Campus, please apply hereRN All Specialties, Warren Campus

SHIFT DETAILS:

Monday through Friday schedule. Days with hours varying based on the needs of the department. Apply now to talk to a recruiter about our current openings! 

Full time, 36 or 40 hours per week 

Part time, less than 36 hours per week 

Per Diem (if available), minimum of 2 shifts/month

**On-Call responsibilities may be required based on department needs

Holiday and weekend requirements per unit and company policies

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs in-depth, systematic assessment of all surgery patients who are to be seen before surgery. Formulates and collaborates plan of care and identifies expected patient outcomes. Completes Admission Data Base, Preanesthesia Checklist and those forms specific to procedures.
Initiates patient teaching and clinical pathways regarding surgery and/or procedures. Works collaboratively with Care Management. Implements, evaluates and documents patient care.
Ensures that appropriate lab test results are obtained prior to surgery; reports abnormal to anesthesiologist and/or surgeon. Performs various tests, obtains results and forwards to appropriate department.
Functions as a professional role model and resource person providing guidance to co-workers. Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).   
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 attendance and dress code.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

One year medical/surgical experience preferred.  Individualized orientation program for all areas.  Evidence of successful completion of BLS.Some campuses may have cross-functioning requirements.

Nurses with less than 1 year of experience please see our internship page Nurse Internships

EDUCATION:

Registered Nurse with current license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania or New Jersey (Warren Campus).

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 pounds. Frequently lift and carry objects up to 25 pounds; frequently push objects up to 100+ pounds (i.e. stretchers and patients). Frequently stoop and bend. Frequently reach above shoulder level. Must have the ability to move quickly. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. 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 necessary. Ability to tolerate visual monotony.

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.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Easton, Pennsylvania
Industry	Healthcare Services
Company Size	5,000 to 9,999 employees
Website	slhn.org/EOE

About Company

St. Luke's University Health Network is a regional network of hospitals, physicians and other related organizations providing care primarily in Lehigh, Northampton, Monroe, Carbon, Schuylkill, Bucks, Montgomery and Berks counties in Pennsylvania and Warren County in New Jersey.

The Network provides services at more than 150 sites. St. Luke's University Health Network is comprised of six hospital sites. The Network includes:

More than 80 owned physician-practice sites
300 employed primary care/specialist physicians
Various outpatient testing and service facilities
Home health
Hospice services (inpatient and outpatient)
Largest ambulance provider in Bucks County and second largest in Lehigh County
Other related organizations
57,500+ annual admissions
195,000 annual emergency room visits
1,325 physicians on the Medical Staff (96 percent board-certified)
8,600+ employees
More than 1,350 volunteers

Areas of exceptional medical expertise include:

Level 1 Adult Trauma Center: fully accredited by Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation; 2,400+ annual trauma cases; St. Luke's 1.75 percent mortality rate represents top decile performance, significantly better than peer group as measured by National Trauma Data Bank of the American College of Surgeons; aeromedical transport services
Oncology: first and only cancer program in Pennsylvania to receive American College of Surgeons' highest quality recognition for three consecutive years; only Pennsylvania program to receive award in 2010; region's only fellowship-trained surgical oncologists; advanced programs for melanoma (internationally recognized melanoma investigator), lung, breast, prostate, gynecologic and gastrointestinal cancers and tumors of the brain and spine
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery: multiple-year recipient of highest rating for cardiac bypass surgery, represents top decile performance achieved by only 10 percent of U.S. hospitals (Society for Thoracic Surgery); region's first Joint Commission certified Heart Failure Program; comprehensive surgical services excluding heart transplants
Neuroscience: accredited Stroke Center; additional Centers of Excellence include: Balance Center, Headache Center, Memory Disorders Center, Multiple Sclerosis Center, Sleep Disorders Center
Orthopaedics: advanced expertise in total joint replacement and reconstruction, computer-assisted minimally invasive surgery, primary and reconstructive surgery of the spine, sports injuries, diseases and conditions of the hand and elbow, traumatic injuries
Women's/Children's Health: high-risk pregnancy; the region’s busiest obstetrical service; two neonatal intensive care units; pediatric specialty care provided by St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.
Robotic/Minimally Invasive Surgery: one of the nation's most experienced robotic surgical teams
Radiology: designated international General Electric Healthcare Show Site for imaging technology; designated Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by American College of Radiology
Bariatric Surgery: designated Center of Excellence by American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and Surgical Review Corporation

St. Luke's offers an exceptional benefit plan for employees. Our values are reflected in all we do for patients, each other and the community:

Pride - We take pride in our accomplishments and in our organization.

Caring - We show consideration for others and their feelings. We treat others as we want to be treated.

Respect - We recognize the value, diversity and importance of each other, those we serve and the organization.

Accountability - We are responsible to make decisions and solve problems in a timely and effective manner.

Flexibility - We adapt to the changing needs and expectations of those we serve.

Teamwork - We work together to improve quality.

The mission of St. Luke's University Health Network 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.

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