Experienced Registered Nurse - Critical Care

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.

In the Critical Care Units (Intensive Care /ICUs) found throughout the network, care is provided to patients by a comprehensive multidisciplinary team utilizing a patient-centered approach. Clinical excellence and patient safety are our highest priorities. The Registered Nurse in the ICU is responsible for providing high levels of care and assessment as well as coordinating the team efforts to provide nursing care for the critically ill patients across their life span, and through the nursing process.

HOSPITAL LOCATIONS - openings may vary by campus availability: 

• Allentown Campus
• Anderson Campus, Easton, Level 1 Trauma Center (ICU and Cardio ICU/CVICU)
• Bethlehem Campus, Level 1 Trauma Center  (Neuro Trauma ICU, Medical ICU/MICU, Complex Surgical ICU, Surgical Trauma)
• Carbon Campus, Lehighton, Level 4 Trauma Center
• Geisinger St. Luke’s Campus, Orwigsburg, Level 4 Trauma Center
• Grand View Campus, Sellersville, Level 2 Trauma Center
• Miners Campus, Coaldale, Level 4 Trauma Center
• Monroe Campus, Stroudsburg, Level 4 Trauma Center
• Upper Bucks Campus, Quakertown, Level 4 Trauma Center
• Warren Campus, Phillipsburg NJ- to be considered for the Warren Campus, please apply here RN All Specialties, Warren Campus

SHIFT DETAILS:

Positions may be available on various shifts including weekend program options and per diem.

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 

Holiday and weekend requirements per unit and company policies   

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides nursing care to critically ill patients 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 Critical Care Nursing experience required. Individualized orientation program for all areas. Maintain current BLS certification.

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 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.