RN licenseCurrent Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
Term
Permanent
Do you qualify?
License
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
Certification
Current CPR certification.
Experience
1+ years of experience as Registered Nurse (RN).
Also asks
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as required by the healthcare facility.
Also asks
Strong clinical skills and the ability to perform a range of nursing procedures with precision.
Also asks
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
Also asks
Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Also asks
Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and regulatory guidelines.
Preferred
Experience
Experience with electronic medical record systems and documentation preferred.
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing high-quality, patient-centered nursing care to individuals in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. The RN will assess patients' needs, develop and implement care plans, administer treatments and medications, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Schedule
Full-Time, Weekdays, Weekends
12 Hour Shifts, Every 3rd Weekend, Rotating Every other Holiday
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
Assess patients' health conditions, including physical, emotional, and social needs, and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
Administer medications, treatments, and procedures according to physician orders and established nursing protocols.
Monitor patients' vital signs and response to treatments, reporting significant changes or concerns to the healthcare team.
Provide emotional support and patient education on health conditions, treatment plans, and self-care strategies.
Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
Supervise and delegate tasks to nursing assistants and other support staff as needed.
Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance nursing practice and patient outcomes.
Respond to patient needs and emergencies promptly and effectively, providing appropriate interventions and support.
Adhere to infection control and safety procedures to protect patients and staff.
Perform all other duties assigned by the Nursing Supervisor or designated manager.
Requirements
Job
Qualifications
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
1+ years of experience as Registered Nurse (RN).
Strong clinical skills and the ability to perform a range of nursing procedures with precision.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and regulatory guidelines.
Current CPR certification.
Experience with electronic medical record systems and documentation preferred.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as required by the healthcare facility.
Physical
Requirements
Ability to lift and transfer patients, with or without assistance, up to 50lbs.
Capability to perform physical tasks such as bending, standing, walking, and climbing stairs for extended periods.
Strength to handle medical equipment and assist patients with mobility and physical activities.
Visual acuity and dexterity for performing tasks such as reading medical records, administering injections, and handling medical instruments.
Ability to respond swiftly and efficiently to emergency situations.
Capacity to work in various home environments which may include navigating stairs, tight spaces, or uneven surfaces.
Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager.
Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
Neighborhoods+Within Allentown, West Allentown offers established residential pockets near tree-lined streets, while the revitalized Downtown core around Hamilton Street caters to apartment dwellers seeking immediate proximity to entertainment venues. Healthcare professionals seeking quieter settings or newer construction frequently look immediately outside municipal borders to western and southern suburbs such as Dorneyville, Trexlertown, Breinigsville, and Emmaus. Surrounding northern boroughs like Catasauqua and Northampton, along with East Allentown, provide modest residential options with convenient road access across the Lehigh Valley.
Within Allentown, West Allentown offers established residential pockets near tree-lined streets, while the revitalized Downtown core around Hamilton Street caters to apartment dwellers seeking immediate proximity to entertainment venues. Healthcare professionals seeking quieter settings or newer construction frequently look immediately outside municipal borders to western and southern suburbs such as Dorneyville, Trexlertown, Breinigsville, and Emmaus.
Surrounding northern boroughs like Catasauqua and Northampton, along with East Allentown, provide modest residential options with convenient road access across the Lehigh Valley.
Getting around+Most residents rely on personal vehicles for daily travel, with local commutes averaging around twenty-one minutes. Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest sits conveniently positioned on the southwestern edge of town, allowing direct access via major regional arteries like Interstate 78 and Route 309 without requiring travel through congested downtown surface streets. Congestion along main commuter corridors can surge during peak rush hours, though suburban links to nearby communities remain straightforward.
Most residents rely on personal vehicles for daily travel, with local commutes averaging around twenty-one minutes. Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest sits conveniently positioned on the southwestern edge of town, allowing direct access via major regional arteries like Interstate 78 and Route 309 without requiring travel through congested downtown surface streets.
Congestion along main commuter corridors can surge during peak rush hours, though suburban links to nearby communities remain straightforward.
Outdoors+Lehigh Parkway serves as the premier greenway along the Little Lehigh Creek, known for wooded trails, stone bridges, waterfall views, and the Li'l-Le-Hi Trout Nursery. Trexler Memorial Park provides a tranquil paved loop around a central pond popular for walking and cycling, while Cedar Beach Park features recreational facilities, athletic courts, and playgrounds. Floral walking paths and a historic gazebo define the Malcolm Gross Rose Garden, and thrill-seekers head to Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom on the western edge of the city.
Lehigh Parkway serves as the premier greenway along the Little Lehigh Creek, known for wooded trails, stone bridges, waterfall views, and the Li'l-Le-Hi Trout Nursery. Trexler Memorial Park provides a tranquil paved loop around a central pond popular for walking and cycling, while Cedar Beach Park features recreational facilities, athletic courts, and playgrounds.
Floral walking paths and a historic gazebo define the Malcolm Gross Rose Garden, and thrill-seekers head to Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom on the western edge of the city.
As Pennsylvania's third-largest city, Allentown blends commercial energy, rich cultural diversity, and scenic creek-side parklands. Anchored by major regional healthcare employer Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest, the city serves as the employment nexus of the Lehigh Valley. Downtown showcases significant redevelopment around Hamilton Street and the PPL Center arena, where professional Phantoms hockey games and concerts draw energetic crowds, while baseball fans gather at Coca-Cola Park for IronPigs games. For outdoor recovery between clinical shifts, Lehigh Parkway offers stone bridges and shaded trails along the Little Lehigh Creek, alongside manicured paths at Trexler Memorial Park. Relocating nurses often face a choice of lifestyle setting: central Allentown offers urban density, rowhouses, and eclectic dining, while surrounding suburban townships like Dorneyville, Trexlertown, and Emmaus offer quieter subdivisions and access to Parkland and East Penn school districts. With easy access to Interstate 78, clinicians enjoy straightforward work commutes along with direct weekend routes into Philadelphia, the Pocono Mountains, and New York City.