Registered Nurse Weekends - LTC - Increased Rate + Increased Shift Differential - Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network
Allentown, PA 18101
About the Job
Sign On-bonus + Increased Rates + Increased Shift Differential!
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A 99-bed facility, Raker Center is open to residents ages 12 and older with primary diagnoses including, but not limited to, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, quadriplegia or multiple sclerosis. An interdisciplinary team seeks to help residents maintain as much independence as possible for the longest amount of time. The team consists of attending physicians, neurologists, psychiatrists and psychologists, RNs and LPNs, social workers, chaplains, and physical, speech, occupational and recreational therapists.
JOB SUMMARY
Promotes and restores residents' health by completing the nursing process. Collaborates with physicians, RNs, and interdisciplinary team members. Provides physical and psychological support to residents, friends, and families. Delegates and evaluate care assigned CNAs to meet resident care needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
IDENTIFIES RESIDENT CARE REQUIREMENTS
Utilizes the Nursing Process as framework to deliver care by establishing or contributing to a plan of care with the resident
Establishes and contributes to prioritization of goals with the resident and interdisciplinary team
Identifies nursing diagnoses
Identifies teaching objectives appropriate to care standards
Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and resident progress toward goals as resident condition changes
Continuously identifies actual and potential problems after implementation of nursing interventions
Communicates plan of care and residents’ progress to interdisciplinary team
Delegates plan of care to other licensed and unlicensed associates within their scope of practice
Establishes rapport with potential and actual residents and other persons in a position to understand care requirements
Assures CNAs comply with resident care policies and procedures
ESTABLISHES A COMPASSIONATE ENVIRONMENT
Provides emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to residents and families
PROMOTES RESIDENT INDEPENDENCE
Establishes care goals with residents
Educates residents, family members, and friends to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills
ASSURES QUALITY OF CARE
Adheres to therapeutic standards
Measure health outcomes against resident goals and standards
Continually recommends appropriate adjustments to resident plan of care
Complies with organizational and nursing division’s philosophies and standards of care set by State Board of Nursing, State Nurse Practice Act, an other governing agency regulations
Participates in performance improvement activities by directing and assessing care provided to residents by CNAs, students, and other associates
RESOLVES RESIDENT PROBLEMS & NEEDS
Utilizes interdisciplinary team strategies
Utilized established communication methods to ensure resolution of resident problems and needs
Communicates resident status to interdisciplinary team members
Receives and records physician orders
DOCUMENTS RESIDENTS CARE SERVICES
Documents delivery of service, changes in resident condition, and resident response to nursing interventions in the resident medical record and other departmental records according to policies and procedures
Ensures documentation of care rendered by other staff members
MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY
Maintains all aspects of HIPAA requirements
Ensures that all organizational information is kept confidential
MAINTAINS SAFE & CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Complies with Infection Control policies, procedures, and regulations
Complies with policies and procedures on storage and disposal of controlled substances, toxic and non-toxic chemicals, and other wastes
Coordinates with health care support personnel as deemed appropriate
ENSURES RESIDENT SAFETY
Demonstrates skills and knowledge in compliance with the policies and procedures on medication and treatment administration
Ensures CNAs and other staff members’ compliance on resident appropriate transfers, feeding, and personal hygiene
Responds to resident medical and psychological concerns, potential or actual injury and or distress
Complies with the policies and procedures on handling resident abuse
ENSURES OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT
Demonstrates knowledge and skills on appropriate usage of equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions necessary in the delivery of care to residents.
This includes troubleshooting malfunctions and requesting maintenance orders for repairs
Participates in evaluation and recommendation of new equipment
DEMONSTRATES FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Ensures availability and inventory of stock supplies
Utilizes equipment and or supplies as needed to accomplish job results
Demonstrates time management skills through prioritization and delegation of tasks
Complies with nurses’ roles on reimbursement for resident care services
MAINTAINS PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
Identifies professional education needs and opportunities
Attends educational workshops
Completes mandatory educational requirements
Review professional publications
Participates in professional organizations
Shares new knowledge and learned skills with team members
Attends unit meetings
Participates in committees, projects, and performance improvement activities
Adheres to professional code of ethics
MAINTAINS COOERPATIVE RELATIONSHIPS AMONG HEALTH CARE TEAMS
Demonstrates knowledge in the organizational structure through compliance with the chain of command to present issues and concerns regarding resident care
Participates in team problem- solving methods
Holds each team member accountable for resident and team outcomes
Demonstrates positive conflict resolution skills with all associates
Participates in team meetings and recommends suggestions for improvement
Treats all associates with dignity and respect
Reviews and provides end of shift report in a timely manner
Demonstrates the ability to effectively work with persons from diverse cultural and spiritual backgrounds
Demonstrates self awareness and emotional maturity
CONTRIBUTES TO ORGANIZATIONAL TEAM EFFORT
Accomplishes relates results as needed
Attends meetings as requested by organizational leaders
Represents positively, the profession and organization at work and outside the facility
Promotes and participates in organizational goals
By responding to change in a consistent and positive manner
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
- Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma required
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
Work Experience
1 year of clinical experience required
2-4 years of LTC or rehabilitation experience preferred
Licenses / Certifications
Registered Nurse license required
Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required
NAPNES certification required
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