What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (Graduate Nurse) Virtual Hiring Event position at Lehigh Valley Health Network?
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is your best choice for an entry-level nursing job.
You’re about to begin your nursing career, and big decisions are on the horizon. You must be excited to begin your nursing career, and we’re excited too. As your professional partner, LVHN prepares you to be successful in your transition from nursing student to registered nurse.
What you can expect as an LVHN graduate nurse at LVHN
As a graduate nurse at LVHN, you will work alongside highly experienced and committed colleagues and enjoy the latest innovations in health care technology.
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.
Minimum Requirements:
- Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing
- Demonstrates effective communication skills
- All graduates are required to obtain their BSN within four years of their potential start date
Preferred Requirements:
- BSN from an accredited school of nursing
- A minimum GPA of 3.0
- Prior experience in a healthcare setting
- Completion of clinical rotation at Lehigh Valley Health Network is preferred
Licensure and Certifications:
- Valid PA Temporary Practice Permit or
- Registered Nurse State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
Education - Required
- Graduate of accredited Nursing program
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Required
- Knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice
- Ability to organize and prioritize assignments in the delivery of patient care
- Successful completion of additional orientation programs related to specialty
- Attainment and maintenance of unit-specific competencies
- Basic computer skills
Certifications - Required
- BLS - Basic Life Support Upon completion of orientation Upon Hire
Certifications - Preferred
- As per Clinical specialty within 2 years
Additional Qualifications
- Successful completion of Registered Nurse orientation.
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification, as per unit requirement
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification, as per unit requirement
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification, as per unit requirement
What to prepare
- Be prepared to discuss your background and interests
- Complete our online application
- Review your resume
Preferred dress code
Business casual (dress pants/skirt, button down/blouse, optional tie)
About Lehigh Valley Health Network
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is comprised of eight hospital campuses plus numerous health centers, physician practices, rehabilitation locations, ExpressCARE sites and other outpatient care locations in seven eastern Pennsylvania counties. Our health care professionals provide amazing care every day.
At Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), we continually go the extra mile to further our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community. Each one of our 19,000 colleagues contributes to this mission and helps make all communities we serve healthier – and better – places to live.
What is a virtual interview?
Virtual interviews help employers connect with job seekers when they are not in the same physical location. Since hiring is a human process, employers would like to talk with you online (chat, video or phone) to see if you meet the requirements for the job.