RN Care Specialist at Bethesda Health
Swansea, IL
About the Job
Bethesda Brings out the Best in Talented, Caring People!
At Bethesda, more than 1,200 employees dedicate their careers to improving the lives of others.
As a team member at Bethesda, you'll enjoy great benefits such as: 403b, daily pay, bonuses, career advancement opportunities, and holiday pay.
Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance available for regular status full and part time employees.
Summary
Accurately assesses residents' health status as well as their educational and environmental needs on admission and on an ongoing basis
Remains aware about and communicates to the appropriate interdisciplinary team (IDT) member any significant change in condition
Accurately documents all assessments
Develops dynamic care plans based upon the identified needs of the residents through an interdisciplinary approach that includes physicians, residents, families, and other IDT members
Reviews and revises the care plan as the resident's needs, problems, and goals change
Communicates the plan to the appropriate IDT members along with the residents and families
Accurately documents the care plan on admission, cognition change, or regulatory requirements for care planning
Identifies necessary nursing interventions relevant to the plan of care which includes nursing orders, physician orders, residents/families educational and environmental needs
Interventions such as medication administration, treatments, and IV fluid administrations are accomplished in a safe and timely manner
Documents all interventions accurately and timely
Uses critical thinking skills when dealing with residents' change in condition
Notifies the physician timely using the SBARR as the communication tool
Maintains composure during and handles any crisis situation such as family dissatisfaction, staff disputes, or inclement weather in a calm and professional manner
Monitors the care of the residents closely to see that the care plan is being delivered effectively
Identifies problem areas and uses the QAPI process to actively address the situation for immediate problem resolution
Remains knowledgeable about the status of the resident to quickly identify behavioral changes or other untoward signs or symptoms
Assists in answering call lights and assists with resident care such as ADLs
Completes twelve hours, at a minimum, of offerings related to nursing
Upholds commitment to remaining current in best nursing practices through knowledge of Bethesda's policies and self-study
May be assigned other duties as appropriate.
Job Qualifications
Category: RN
At Bethesda, more than 1,200 employees dedicate their careers to improving the lives of others.
As a team member at Bethesda, you'll enjoy great benefits such as: 403b, daily pay, bonuses, career advancement opportunities, and holiday pay.
Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance available for regular status full and part time employees.
Summary
Accurately assesses residents' health status as well as their educational and environmental needs on admission and on an ongoing basis
Remains aware about and communicates to the appropriate interdisciplinary team (IDT) member any significant change in condition
Accurately documents all assessments
Develops dynamic care plans based upon the identified needs of the residents through an interdisciplinary approach that includes physicians, residents, families, and other IDT members
Reviews and revises the care plan as the resident's needs, problems, and goals change
Communicates the plan to the appropriate IDT members along with the residents and families
Accurately documents the care plan on admission, cognition change, or regulatory requirements for care planning
Identifies necessary nursing interventions relevant to the plan of care which includes nursing orders, physician orders, residents/families educational and environmental needs
Interventions such as medication administration, treatments, and IV fluid administrations are accomplished in a safe and timely manner
Documents all interventions accurately and timely
Uses critical thinking skills when dealing with residents' change in condition
Notifies the physician timely using the SBARR as the communication tool
Maintains composure during and handles any crisis situation such as family dissatisfaction, staff disputes, or inclement weather in a calm and professional manner
Monitors the care of the residents closely to see that the care plan is being delivered effectively
Identifies problem areas and uses the QAPI process to actively address the situation for immediate problem resolution
Remains knowledgeable about the status of the resident to quickly identify behavioral changes or other untoward signs or symptoms
Assists in answering call lights and assists with resident care such as ADLs
Completes twelve hours, at a minimum, of offerings related to nursing
Upholds commitment to remaining current in best nursing practices through knowledge of Bethesda's policies and self-study
May be assigned other duties as appropriate.
Job Qualifications
- Education from an accredited school of nursing that results in becoming a registered nurse
- Current RN license in the state you will be working
- CPR/AED certification required, or willing to obtain within six months of employment
- Long-term care experience preferred
- Must possess critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication skills to interact verbally with patients, visitors, and staff
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
- Ability to lift heavy objects using proper lifting techniques and with assistance as necessary
- Ability to transfer and move patients who vary with ability to assist weighing 200+lbs using proper lifting techniques and with assistance when necessary
- Ability to push and pull equipment weighing in excess of 40lbs using proper techniques and with assistance when necessary
- Manual dexterity, coordination and skillful use of hands when working with patients and equipment
- Visual acuity with the ability to distinguish color
- Ability to physically perform necessary documentation electronically and in writing
Category: RN
