To learn more text "RN Float - Good Shepherd" to 484-894-1659 JOB SUMMARY Promotes and restores patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; delegate and evaluate care assigned to LPNs and CNAs to meet patient care needs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IDENTIFIES PATIENT/RESIDENT CARE REQUIREMENTS By establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients/residents and other persons in a position to understand care requirements. Uses the nursing process as a framework to deliver care by establishing or contributing to a plan of care with the patient/resident including a teaching plan, within 24 hours of admission; establishing or contributing to prioritization of goals appropriate to the patient’s/resident's age and ability to learn; estimated length of stay, medical diagnoses and discharge plan; identifying nursing care needs, writing nursing interventions and identifying educational objectives appropriate to care standards; by reassessing and documenting the effectiveness of nursing actions and the patients/residents progress toward goals as the patient’s/resident's condition changes; by communicating the plan and patient/resident progress to the interdisciplinary team. delegating the plan of care to other licensed and unlicensed associates within their scope of practice ESTABLISHES A COMPASSIONATE ENVIRONMENT By providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients/residents, friends, and families. PROMOTES PATIENT'S/RESIDENT'S INDEPENDENCE By establishing patient/resident care goals; educating patient/resident, friends, and family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills; answering questions by applying rehabilitation principles to patients/residents served; by demonstrating competence in providing age specific care to pediatric patients/residents, adult patients and geriatric patients/residents. ASSURES QUALITY OF CARE By adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient/resident care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, State Nurse Practice Act, and other governing agency regulations; by participating in performance improvement activities; by assessing care provided to assigned patients/residents by LPNs, Nursing Assistants, agency personnel, and other associates. RESOLVES PATIENT/RESIDENT PROBLEMS AND NEEDS By utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies; by utilizing established communication methods to ensure resolution of patient/resident problems and needs by communicating patient/resident status to the interdisciplinary team DOCUMENTS PATIENT/RESIDENT CARE SERVICES By documenting delivery of services, changes in patient/resident condition and the patients/residents response to nursing interventions in the medical record according to policies and procedures. MAINTAINS PATIENT/RESIDENT CONFIDENCE AND ORGANIZATIONAL CONFIDENTIALITY By keeping information confidential. MAINTAINS SAFE AND CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT By complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel; by maintaining a clean and safe unit environment; keeping patient/resident rooms, supply rooms and hallways free from clutter; by complying with procedures, rules and regulations; by adhering to infection control policies and procedures, medication administration and storage procedures and controlled substance regulations. By maintaining compliance with professional, regulatory and governmental standards of care. By demonstrating knowledge of responsibilities in an emergency situation ENSURES OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; entering work orders for equipment repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques. DEMONSTRATES FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY Checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. By minimizing overtime by work prioritization and delegation; recognizes and complies with RN’s role in reimbursement for patient/resident care services. By identifying and providing input to nursing leadership on work methods that reduce the cost and/or time required to deliver patient/resident care. By maintaining awareness of unit budget. MAINTAINS PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE By identifying personal educational needs and opportunities; attending educational workshops; completing mandatory educational requirements; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional organizations; sharing new knowledge with teams; attending unit meetings; reading unit memos; participating in committees, projects and PI activities. By maintaining responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs MAINTAINS A COOPERATIVE RELATIONSHIP AMONG HEALTH CARE TEAMS By communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods; by communicating patient/resident care or team issues to the nursing leadership; holding each team member accountable for patient/resident and team outcomes; participate in team meetings; offering suggestions for improvement to leadership; utilizing the chain of command to present issues or concerns; demonstrate positive conflict resolution skills with all associates; treat all associates with dignity and respect. CONTRIBUTES TO ORGANIZATIONAL TEAM EFFORT By arriving on duty as scheduled, maintaining attendance, punching in and out as per Good Shepherd policy and maintaining time sheet. By demonstrating flexibility in response to change by offering to assist team members with patient care needs and unit activities that arise throughout the shift; participating in orienting new employees; meeting dress code requirements. By attending meetings as requested by organizational leaders; by positively representing the profession and organization at work and away from work; promoting and participating in organizational goals. By mentoring channels of communication among nursing shifts, disciplines, departments, and external customers. By utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies, to assure resolution of patient problems and needs. 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 Previous med-surg experience or rehabilitation experience preferred 1-2 years of intensive care or telemetry experience preferred Licenses / Certifications Registered Nurse license required Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required Advanced Cardiac Life Support/ACLS (must be acquired within the first 6 months of employment). PALS certification preferred for all staff (must be acquired within the first 6 months of employment).
To learn more text "RN Float - Good Shepherd" to 484-894-1659 JOB SUMMARY Promotes and restores patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; delegate and evaluate care assigned to LPNs and CNAs to meet patient care needs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IDENTIFIES PATIENT/RESIDENT CARE REQUIREMENTS By establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients/residents and other persons in a position to understand care requirements. Uses the nursing process as a framework to deliver care by establishing or contributing to a plan of care with the patient/resident including a teaching plan, within 24 hours of admission; establishing or contributing to prioritization of goals appropriate to the patient’s/resident's age and ability to learn; estimated length of stay, medical diagnoses and discharge plan; identifying nursing care needs, writing nursing interventions and identifying educational objectives appropriate to care standards; by reassessing and documenting the effectiveness of nursing actions and the patients/residents progress toward goals as the patient’s/resident's condition changes; by communicating the plan and patient/resident progress to the interdisciplinary team. delegating the plan of care to other licensed and unlicensed associates within their scope of practice ESTABLISHES A COMPASSIONATE ENVIRONMENT By providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients/residents, friends, and families. PROMOTES PATIENT'S/RESIDENT'S INDEPENDENCE By establishing patient/resident care goals; educating patient/resident, friends, and family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills; answering questions by applying rehabilitation principles to patients/residents served; by demonstrating competence in providing age specific care to pediatric patients/residents, adult patients and geriatric patients/residents. ASSURES QUALITY OF CARE By adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient/resident care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, State Nurse Practice Act, and other governing agency regulations; by participating in performance improvement activities; by assessing care provided to assigned patients/residents by LPNs, Nursing Assistants, agency personnel, and other associates. RESOLVES PATIENT/RESIDENT PROBLEMS AND NEEDS By utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies; by utilizing established communication methods to ensure resolution of patient/resident problems and needs by communicating patient/resident status to the interdisciplinary team DOCUMENTS PATIENT/RESIDENT CARE SERVICES By documenting delivery of services, changes in patient/resident condition and the patients/residents response to nursing interventions in the medical record according to policies and procedures. MAINTAINS PATIENT/RESIDENT CONFIDENCE AND ORGANIZATIONAL CONFIDENTIALITY By keeping information confidential. MAINTAINS SAFE AND CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT By complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel; by maintaining a clean and safe unit environment; keeping patient/resident rooms, supply rooms and hallways free from clutter; by complying with procedures, rules and regulations; by adhering to infection control policies and procedures, medication administration and storage procedures and controlled substance regulations. By maintaining compliance with professional, regulatory and governmental standards of care. By demonstrating knowledge of responsibilities in an emergency situation ENSURES OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; entering work orders for equipment repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques. DEMONSTRATES FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY Checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. By minimizing overtime by work prioritization and delegation; recognizes and complies with RN’s role in reimbursement for patient/resident care services. By identifying and providing input to nursing leadership on work methods that reduce the cost and/or time required to deliver patient/resident care. By maintaining awareness of unit budget. MAINTAINS PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE By identifying personal educational needs and opportunities; attending educational workshops; completing mandatory educational requirements; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional organizations; sharing new knowledge with teams; attending unit meetings; reading unit memos; participating in committees, projects and PI activities. By maintaining responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs MAINTAINS A COOPERATIVE RELATIONSHIP AMONG HEALTH CARE TEAMS By communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods; by communicating patient/resident care or team issues to the nursing leadership; holding each team member accountable for patient/resident and team outcomes; participate in team meetings; offering suggestions for improvement to leadership; utilizing the chain of command to present issues or concerns; demonstrate positive conflict resolution skills with all associates; treat all associates with dignity and respect. CONTRIBUTES TO ORGANIZATIONAL TEAM EFFORT By arriving on duty as scheduled, maintaining attendance, punching in and out as per Good Shepherd policy and maintaining time sheet. By demonstrating flexibility in response to change by offering to assist team members with patient care needs and unit activities that arise throughout the shift; participating in orienting new employees; meeting dress code requirements. By attending meetings as requested by organizational leaders; by positively representing the profession and organization at work and away from work; promoting and participating in organizational goals. By mentoring channels of communication among nursing shifts, disciplines, departments, and external customers. By utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies, to assure resolution of patient problems and needs. 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 Previous med-surg experience or rehabilitation experience preferred 1-2 years of intensive care or telemetry experience preferred Licenses / Certifications Registered Nurse license required Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required Advanced Cardiac Life Support/ACLS (must be acquired within the first 6 months of employment). PALS certification preferred for all staff (must be acquired within the first 6 months of employment).
JOB SUMMARY Promotes and restores patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and intermultidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; delegate and evaluate care assigned to LPNs and CNAs to meet patient care needs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IDENTIFIES PATIENT CARE REQUIREMENTS By establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand care requirements. Uses the nursing process as a framework to deliver care by establishing or contributing to a plan of care with the patient including a teaching plan, within 24 hours of admission establishing or contributing to prioritization of goals appropriate to the patient’s age and ability to learn estimated length of stay, medical diagnoses and discharge plan Identifying nursing care needs, writing nursing interventions and identifying educational objectives appropriate to care standards by reassessing and documenting the effectiveness of nursing actions and the patients progress toward goals as the patient’s condition changes by communicating the plan and patient progress to the interdisciplinary team delegating the plan of care to other licensed and unlicensed associates within their scope of practice. ESTABLISHES A COMPASSIONATE ENVIRONMENT By providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families. PROMOTES PATIENT'S INDEPENDENCE By establishing patient care goals educating patient, friends, and family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills answering questions by applying rehabilitation principles to patients served by demonstrating competence in providing age specific care to pediatric patients, adult patients and geriatric patients. ASSURES QUALITY OF CARE By adhering to therapeutic standards measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards making or recommending necessary adjustments following hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, State Nurse Practice Act, and other governing agency regulations by participating in performance improvement activities by directing and assessing care provided to assigned patients by LPNs, Nursing Assistants, agency personnel, students and other associates. RESOLVES PATIENT PROBLEMS AND NEEDS By utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies by utilizing established communication methods to ensure resolution of patient problems and needs by communicating patient status to the interdisciplinary team. DOCUMENTS PATIENT CARE SERVICES By documenting delivery of services, changes in the patient’s condition and the patient’s response to nursing interventions in the medical record according to policies and procedures. MAINTAINS PATIENT CONFIDENCE AND ORGANIZATIONAL CONFIDENTIALITY By keeping information confidential. MAINTAINS SAFE AND CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT By complying with procedures, rules, and regulations calling for assistance from health care support personnel by maintaining a clean and safe unit environment keeping patient rooms, supply rooms and hallways free from clutter by complying with procedures, rules and regulations by adhering to infection control policies and procedures, medication administration and storage procedures and controlled substance regulations. By maintaining compliance with professional, regulatory and governmental standards of care. By demonstrating knowledge of responsibilities in an emergency situation (i.e., code blue, Dr. Wintergreen, etc.). ENSURES OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT By following manufacturer's instructions troubleshooting malfunctions entering work orders for equipment repairs evaluating new equipment and techniques. DEMONSTRATES FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY By checking stock to determine inventory level anticipating needed supplies using equipment/supplies as needed to accomplish job results By minimizing overtime by work prioritization and delegation recognizes and complies with RN’s role in reimbursement for patient care services. By identifying and providing input to Nurse Managers on work methods that reduce the cost and/or time required to deliver patient care. By maintaining awareness of unit budget. MAINTAINS PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE By identifying personal educational needs and opportunities attending educational workshops completing mandatory educational requirements reviewing professional publications establishing personal networks participating in professional organizations sharing new knowledge with teams attending unit meetings reading unit memos participating in committees, projects and PI activities. By maintaining responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs. MAINTAINS A COOPERATIVE RELATIONSHIP AMONG HEALTH CARE TEAMS By communicating information responding to requests building rapport participating in team problem-solving methods by communicating patient care or team issues to the nurse manager or supervisor holding each team member accountable for patient and team outcomes participate in team meetings offering suggestions for improvement to the program director utilizing the chain of command to present issues or concerns demonstrate positive conflict resolution skills with all associates treat all associates with dignity and respect. CONTRIBUTES TO ORGANIZATIONAL TEAM EFFORT By arriving on duty as scheduled, maintaining attendance, punching in and out as per Good Shepherd policy and maintaining etime sheet. By demonstrating flexibility in response to change by offering to assist team members with patient care needs and unit activities that arise throughout the shift participating in orienting new employees meeting dress code requirements. By attending meetings as requested by organizational leaders by positively representing the profession and organization at work and away from work promoting and participating in organizational goals. By mentoring channels of communication among nursing shifts, disciplines, departments, and external customers. By utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies, to assure resolution of patient problems and needs. 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 Prior med-surg experience or rehabilitation experience preferred Licenses / Certifications Registered Nurse license required Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required Certification in Rehabilitation Nursing preferred (must be acquired with 3 years of employment)
JOB SUMMARY The certified nursing assistant is an integral member of the health care team who delivers quality care through collaboration and communication with team members. They work under the direct supervision of the registered nurse to support and assist the nurse in the delivery of quality care to patients and families. Some of the major responsibilities will include collection and reporting of patient data, incorporating organizational competencies of superior quality care and assuming responsibility and accountability for their role performance outcomes while supporting GSPP's Standards of Excellence. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PATIENT / CUSTOMER Essential Accountabilities Report Receives written/verbal report at the beginning of each shift from the registered nurse (RN) regarding the care that is to be delivered to the assigned group of patients, or for patient needing constant observation. Gives report when leaving unit, and at the completion of the shift regarding the care that was delivered; any abnormalities that occur during the shift are to be reported as they occur to the RN as well as to the oncoming CNA. Assists in Assessment Identifies the patient per hospital policy before carrying out functions. Assists with data collection for nursing history and physical e.g. vital signs, ht. wt, blood sugar results, functional status and communicates changes to the RN in a timely fashion. Participates in respectful communication with patients, families and coworkers. Provides patient and family information to the registered nurse for coordination of care and discharge planning. Observes skin changes and reports discoloration, abrasions, infestations or skin breakdown. Planning Assists in setting mutually agreed upon realistic individual patient goals. Integrates the RN’s directions re: the patient’s plan of care into the care given to the patient. Gives RN report before the end of the shift regarding the patient’s response to the plan of care issues, and at various times during the shift to report unusual findings e.g. abnormal blood sugar results, vital sign changes, pain etc. Intervention Promotes infection control by using the appropriate hand washing techniques. Follows standard precautions and any other isolation precautions as dictated by the patient’s condition. Maintains a safe environment and protects the patient from injury by observing the patient who may be at risk for falls, confusion, disorientation, wandering or suicidal behaviors; follows Constant Observation Policy. Applies and monitors patients in restraints per policy and per medical order. Observes or monitors behavior/health state and responses to therapy. Temperature, Pulse, Respiration Blood Pressure Neurological Checks Vascular Checks Height and Weight Intake and Output Bowel and Bladder Function Checks Pain Communicates pertinent observations to appropriate members of the health care team in a timely fashion. Participates in multidisciplinary rounds on the patient care unit. Performs patient care rounds per unit policy. Participates in staff and unit council meetings. Works in collaboration with all members of the healthcare team. Reports findings to nurse concerning the patient and or family which may impact patient care. Performs or assists the patient with activities of daily living such as bathing, (bed, tub, shower) grooming, eating, feeding, range of motion, ambulating, transferring and oral hygiene. Participates in the prevention and treatment of skin breakdown. Applies current accepted methods of heat and cold therapy as directed by the nurse. Provides for the patient’s oral dietary needs using currently accepted methods. Provides for the elimination needs by giving a bed pan, urinal, emptying urinary and or bowel appliances or implementing the bowel program under the direction of the RN. Assists with colostomy irrigations. Assists with vaginal irrigations. Applies urosheath/condom catheter. Removes foley catheter as directed by the nurse and monitors urinary output as directed. Administers cleansing enemas as ordered. Performs post mortem care. Assists the physician to perform physical exams. Assists with oxygen therapy only and does not regulate the flow of oxygen. Encourage the use of the pulmonary toilet by using the incentive spirometer, coughing, turning and deep breathing. Utilizes the appropriate equipment for patient lifting. Reinforces health care instruction to patients according to the directions of the nurse. Displays competence in using the following equipment and reports findings to the registered nurse: Pulse oximeter Bladder scanner 12 Lead ECG Data Scope Electric Fetal Monitor (as applicable) Glucometer Foley removal Lift and transfer devices Performs continuous bladder irrigations per direction of RN Performs or assists the patient with activities of daily living such as bathing, (bed, tub, shower) grooming, eating, feeding, range of motion, ambulating, transferring and oral hygiene. Participates in the prevention and treatment of skin breakdown. Applies current accepted methods of heat and cold therapy as directed by the nurse. Provides for the patient’s oral dietary needs using currently accepted methods. Provides for the elimination needs by giving a bed pan, urinal, emptying urinary and or bowel appliances or implementing the bowel program under the direction of the RN. Assists with colostomy irrigations. Assists with vaginal irrigations. Applies urosheath/condom catheter. Removes foley catheter as directed by the nurse and Monitors urinary output as directed. Administers cleansing enemas as ordered. Performs post mortem care. Assists the physician to perform physical exams. nurse: Pulse oximeter Assists with oxygen therapy only and does not regulate the flow of oxygen. Encourage the use of the pulmonary toilet by using the incentive spirometer, coughing, turning and deep breathing. Utilizes the appropriate equipment for patient lifting. Reinforces health care instruction to patients according to the directions of the nurse. Displays competence in using the following equipment and reports findings to the registered nurse: Pulse oximeter Bladder scanner 12 Lead ECG Data Scope Electric Fetal Monitor (as applicable) Glucometer Foley removal Lift and transfer devices Glucometer iStat Point of Care blood analyzer. Performs POCT for only those assays for which authorized based on training and competency validation. Follows all Lab procedures related to specimen handling, processing, test analysis and results reporting. Follows all relevant safety protocols Performs proficiency testing in the same manner as patient testing Adheres to all quality control policies, instrument maintenance and associated documentation requirements Recognizes test problems that may affect test results and notifies appropriate supervisor As appropriate, follows lab’s corrective action policies when test system performance does not meet specification. Performs continuous bladder irrigations per direction of RN Performs Phlebotomy as per protocols (after required training is completed) General Ensures communication and collaboration with supervisors and fellow co-workers to serve patients and other customers to the best of his/her ability. Is professional in all actions and appearance Anticipates patients’/customers’ needs and acts accordingly. Works to enhance patient satisfaction Analyzes problems from the customers’ point of view. Honors patient/customer/employee confidentiality. Seeks feedback on how to improve performance and offers constructive feedback, as well. Assist patients and families Applies learning for improved performance. Demonstrates understanding and ownership of how his/her role contributes to achieving the success of the Department and the Health System. Demonstrates a personal commitment to ensuring a clean and safe working environment. Uses resources wisely – as if they were one’s own. Documentation Documents findings, interventions and patient outcome results on patient documents. This may include I&O, VS, Bladder scanner results, pulse ox results, glucometer results or other findings. Documents using complete signature, status “CNA” and date and time on all charted entries. Evaluation Assists in evaluating nursing care given by comparing the patient's functional status from day to day and discussing this with the nurse. PATIENT/ EMPLOYEE SAFETY ACCOUNTABILITIES Non-Patient Care Participates in Entity and Department wide initiatives for Patient /Employee safety Demonstrates an awareness of patient/ employee safety when carrying out daily responsibilities of their position. Patient Care Providers Participates in Entity and Department wide initiatives for Patient /Employee safety Demonstrates an awareness of patient/ employee safety when carrying out daily responsibilities of their position. Validation of annual competencies required for the position Identifies the patient per policy i.e. uses two identifiers. Aware of the Safe Medical Devise Act. Aware of the Material Safety Data Sheet. Carries out fire and safety regulation. Identifies where the oxygen safety valve is located. Makes occupied or unoccupied bed. Cleans and restocks equipment as needed. Observes radiation precautions. Observes chemotherapy precautions Demonstrates proper body mechanics when moving and lifting. Alerts the nurse to the sounding of alarms. Does not change settings or rates on equipment. Follows HIPAA policies in regard to the use of disclosure of an amendment to Protect Health Information (PHI). Knows limits of responsibilities and seeks guidance as appropriate. Identifies emergency equipment on the unit. Accepts reassignments to other units as directed by the OPERATIONS Essential Accountabilities Avoids wasting of supplies Keeps work area and patient rooms neat and organized Reports to work on time and leaves work on time (15 minute grace period prior to after the scheduled reporting and departing times) Uses the time clock to accurately punch in for work and punch out when leaving Observes break time and lunch time policies 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 High school diploma required Certified nursing assistant program completion required Work Experience Previous healthcare experience preferred Licenses / Certifications BLS / CPR for a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required Certified Nursing Assistant designation required
JOB SUMMARY Promotes and restores residents' health by completing the nursing process. Collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary team members. Provides physical and psychological support to residents\ and families. Delegates and evaluate care rendered by LPNs and 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 Provide holistic care that addresses physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and spiritual needs ESTABLISHES A COMPASSIONATE ENVIRONMENT Provides emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to residents, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members PROMOTES RESIDENT INDEPENDENCE Establishes care goals with residents Educates residents, family members, and friends to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills Demonstrates competence in providing care to residents 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 RNs, LPNs, CNAs, agency personnel, 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 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 Reviews, transcribes, communicates, and implements physician orders MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY Complies with HIPAA Ensures that all resident and 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 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 Be willing to support principles and practices that are consistent with high quality nursing care and resident services Follows accepted policies and procedures Adheres to professional code of ethics MAINTAINS COOPERATIVE 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 Accepts and gives shift report in a timely manner Demonstrates self-awareness and emotional maturity Demonstrates skill and ability to effectively work with persons from diverse cultural and spiritual backgrounds 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 Previous long term care, med-surg, or rehabilitation experience preferred Licenses / Certifications Registered Nurse license required Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required
