To learn more text "RN - Good Shepherd" to 484-894-1659
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network has opened a state-of-the-art, 76-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital that will revolutionize treatment and recovery options for people with complex medical conditions, such as stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury and other serious injuries or illnesses. The four-story, 123,000-square-foot facility on Center Valley Parkway features all private rooms and offers world-class physical rehabilitation care to patients who are recovering from complex and catastrophic conditions.
One of the most novel and exciting spaces to spur innovation in Good Shepherd’s new hospital is Empower+. This first-of-its-kind space will give people with disabilities and other mobility challenges an environment where they can explore the latest advancements, like 3D printing, robotics, wearables, artificial intelligence and smart home and personal assistance devices, designed to promote healing and independence and make people’s lives better.
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; delegating and evaluating 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 the state board of nursing, the 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.
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 your 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 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
Prior experience 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
Certification in Rehabilitation Nursing preferred (must be acquired with 3 years of employment)
Tour of the Specialty Hospital!! SIGN-ON BONUS! To learn more text "RN - Good Shepherd" to 484-894-1659 The Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital has been helping patients recover from complex medical conditions and injuries since 2000. The first long-term acute-care hospital (LTACH) in the region, we help patients who are too medically fragile to transfer to a skilled nursing facility, acute rehabilitation hospital or their home after a hospital stay. In addition to general rehabilitation, our team is renowned for their expertise in ventilator weaning and respiratory care. Job summary Promotes and restores patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; supervising assigned team members. Essential functions Uses nursing process as a framework to deliver care: By assessing patient condition on admission and at regular intervals during assigned shift coordinating, prioritizing and integrating patient information from all aspects of clinical care delegating basic patient care needs to assistive personnel setting goals to organize assignments collaborating with patients and their families on the patient’s desired goals acting on physician’s orders in a timely manner developing independent nursing interventions appropriate to the patient’s response to care documenting interventions and their resultant responses and auditing aggregate performance in order to improve systems that support patient care. Establishes a compassionate environment By providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families. Promotes patient's independence Teaching patients, friends, and family to understand conditions, medications, safety, and self-care skills answering questions. 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 the State Nurse Practice Act, and other governing agencies. Maintains safe and clean working environment By complying with procedures, rules, and regulations for safety and infection control keeping patient rooms in a neat and orderly fashion, cleaning assigned equipment or areas according to procedure and adhering to medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations. Respects patients and the organization By recognizing patient rights, patient privacy keeping information confidential and responding to requests using tact and diplomacy. Ensures operation of equipment By completing preventive maintenance requirements following manufacturer's instructions troubleshooting malfunctions processing requisitions for repair maintaining equipment inventories evaluating new equipment and techniques. Maintains professional and technical knowledge By attending educational workshops reviewing professional publications establishing personal networks participating in professional societies. Maintaining current BLS and ACLS affirmations, attending required annual in-services, attending staff meetings regularly, documenting professional development on associate education records, conducts annual learning sessions in collaboration with the patient care specialist, identifies learning needs and seeks professional improvement. Demonstrates financial accountability Checking stock to determine inventory level anticipating needed supplies placing and expediting orders for supplies verifying receipt of supplies using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. Contributes to organizational team effort By communicating information responding to requests building rapport participating in team problem-solving methods participating in at least one performance improvement team or project, completing assignments by a specified deadline, assists in evaluating improvements and aggregate performance according to standards. Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams By accomplishing related results as needed, following through on delegated tasks, responding to co-workers' requests for assistance, demonstrating behaviors as defined by the GSSH code of conduct, acting as a resource and/or leader when the need arises. By documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs. Promotes the development of Good Shepherd as a system By promoting the positive image of Good Shepherd acting as a preceptor for new associates or students communicating performance outcomes and results responding to change in a constructive 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 acute care experience preferred Licenses / Certifications Registered Nurse license required Certification in Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) preferred (must be acquired within 2 years of employment, 1750 hours in direct care of acutely/ critically ill patients, with 875 of those hours accrued in the most recent year preceding application). Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required Must obtain ACLS within six months of employment and then maintain certification throughout employment.
To learn more text "RN IP Peds- Good Shepherd" to 484-894-1659 Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital Emily Howatt Pliskatt Pediatric Unit is a specialized inpatient pediatric rehabilitation leader with programs designed specifically to treat children with complex medical and congenital conditions. 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; delegating and evaluating care assigned to LPNs and CNAs to meet patient care needs. Essential functions Identifies patient care requirements By establishing personal rapport with potential and current 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 patients, 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 the state board of nursing, the 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 a 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. 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 the 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-service 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 Previous 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 PALS certification preferred for all staff (must be acquired within first 6 months of employment) Certification in Rehabilitation Nursing preferred (must be acquired with 2 years of employment)
Tour of the Specialty Hospital!! To learn more text "RN - Good Shepherd" to 484-894-1659 The Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital has been helping patients recover from complex medical conditions and injuries since 2000. The first long-term acute-care hospital (LTACH) in the region, we help patients who are too medically fragile to transfer to a skilled nursing facility, acute rehabilitation hospital or their home after a hospital stay. In addition to general rehabilitation, our team is renowned for their expertise in ventilator weaning and respiratory care. JOB SUMMARY Promotes and restores patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; supervising assigned team members. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS USES NURSING PROCESS AS A FRAMEWORK TO DELIVER CARE: By assessing the patient's condition on admission and at regular intervals during the assigned shift coordinating, prioritizing and integrating patient information from all aspects of clinical care delegating basic patient care needs to assistive personnel setting goals to organize assignment collaborating with patients and their families on the patient’s desired goals acting on physician’s orders in a timely manner developing independent nursing interventions appropriate to the patient’s response to care documenting interventions and their resultant responses and auditing aggregate performance in order to improve systems that support patient care. ESTABLISHES A COMPASSIONATE ENVIRONMENT By providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families. PROMOTES PATIENT'S INDEPENDENCE Teaching patients, friends, and family to understand conditions, medications, safety, and self-care skills answering questions. 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 Nurse Practice Act, and other governing agencies. MAINTAINS SAFE AND CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT By complying with procedures, rules, and regulations for safety and infection control keeping patient rooms in a neat and orderly fashion, cleaning assigned equipment or areas according to procedure and adhering to medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations. RESPECTS PATIENTS AND THE ORGANIZATION By recognizing patient rights, patient privacy keeping information confidential and responding to requests using tact and diplomacy. ENSURES OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT By completing preventive maintenance requirements following manufacturer's instructions troubleshooting malfunctions processing requisitions for repair maintaining equipment inventories evaluating new equipment and techniques. MAINTAINS PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE By attending educational workshops reviewing professional publications establishing personal networks participating in professional societies. Maintaining current BLS and ACLS affirmations, attending required annual in-services, attends staff meetings regularly, documents professional development on associate education record, conducts annual learning sessions in collaboration with the patient care specialist, identifies learning needs and seeks professional improvement. DEMONSTRATES FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY Checking stock to determine inventory level anticipating needed supplies placing and expediting orders for supplies verifying receipt of supplies using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. CONTRIBUTES TO ORGANIZATIONAL TEAM EFFORT By communicating information responding to requests building rapport participating in team problem-solving methods participating in at least one performance improvement team or project, completing assignments by specified deadline, assists in evaluating improvements and aggregate performance according to standards. MAINTAINS A COOPERATIVE RELATIONSHIP AMONG HEALTH CARE TEAMS By accomplishing related results as needed, following through on delegated tasks, responding to co-workers requests for assistance, demonstrating behaviors as defined by the GSSH code of conduct, acting as a resource and/or leader when the need arises. By documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs. PROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT OF GOOD SHEPHERD AS A SYSTEM By promoting the positive image of Good Shepherd acting as a preceptor for new associates or students communicating performance outcomes and results responding to change in a constructive 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 acute care experience preferred Licenses / Certifications Registered Nurse license required Certification in Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) preferred (must be acquired within 2 years of employment, 1750 hours in direct care of acutely/ critically ill patients, with 875 of those hours accrued in the most recent year preceding application). Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required Must obtain ACLS within six months of employment and then maintain certification throughout employment.
JOB SUMMARY Coordinates all state and federal requirements for completion of resident assessment, care planning, data submission, and reimbursement requirements. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS UTILIZES STATE & FEDERAL REGULATORY GUIDELINES AS A FRAMEWORK FOR RESIDENT ASSESSMENT , CARE PLANNING, AND FINANCIAL REIMBURSEMENT Established rapport with interdisciplinary team members and potential/actual residents and their families to understand the process of assessment and care planning Assures the timely completion of initial assessment upon admission and development of initial care plan Assures timely completion of on-going assessment and management of care plan on a quarterly and annual basis as well as when changing resident condition warrants. Assures timely submission of MDS data to the federal database Maintains MDS calendars for purpose of MDS completion and care plan scheduling Audits completed MDS’s for accuracy to support case mix reimbursement, prior to submission Maintains listing of resident eligibility for Medicare SNF coverage as per regulation Works in coordination with Director, LTC Rehabilitative Service to prepare proposed CMI reports for future fiscal years and submits same to Finance Department Works in concert with corporate Reimbursement Manger to prepare reports for DWP MAINTAINS NURSING OPERATIONS Assists DON in the coordination of all aspects of the LTC Nursing program, acting in her absence and/or as directed Maintains all aspects of HIPAA requirements Participates as an active member of the LTC Nursing Management Team Assists nurses in identifying changing resident condition and implanting appropriate follow through Participates in setting Best Practice standards to assure quality of care Supports clinical practices that adhere to the organization’s philosophy, goal, standards of care, and required governing regulations ASSURES QUALITY OF CARE By developing and interpreting LTC and nursing division philosophies and standards of care Enforces adherence to state board of nursing, nurse state practices, and all requirements and other governing agency regulations, such as DOH, Joint Commission, and DPW Demonstrates skill in understanding the range of treatment and knowledge of the principles of growth-development for the age of the residents served Monitors the quality. Indicator report on at least a quarterly basis to indicate areas of needed improvement and helps develop strategies for same with nursing management and interdisciplinary team MAINTAINS PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE Attends educational workshops, receiving and reviewing professional publications, establishing professionel networks and participating in professional societies. ESTABLISHES A COMPASSOINATE ENVIRONMENT Provides emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to residents, families, caregivers, friends, and other associates. PROVIDES INFORMATION TO RESIDENTS AND HEALTH CARE TEAM Informs interdisciplinary team of changes in regulations and in RAI manual Attends nurse management meetings, staff meetings, interdisciplinary team rounds, resident spirit meetings, family council (as invited), and other informal means. RESOLVES RESIDENT NEEDS Uses interdisciplinary team strategies,communicating to families, residents, caregivers as needed. MONITORS DOCUMENTATION OF RESIDENT CARE SERVICES Routinely monitors completion of forms by licensed and unlicensed staff and interdisciplinary team members to assure complete and competent results Assists with development of forms to adequately meet LTC regulations and the facility’s needs DEMONSTRATES LEADERSHIP SKILLS Acts as a role modeling and meeting facility objectives in personnel management Effectively adapts and adjusts to new or changing conditions, work pressures, or difficult situations. PROTECTS RESIDENTS AND STAFF Monitors infection control practices to determine that appropriate measures are identified implemented and documented. CONTRIBUTES TO organizational TEAM EFFORT By accomplishing related results as needed. 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 Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred Work Experience 3-5 years of LTC experience preferred 1 year RNAC experience required Licenses / Certifications Registered Nurse license required Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required
Looking for a new career that offers excellent benefits, tuition reimbursement, and endless opportunities for career growth? Then join the Good Shepherd family! The Raker Center at Good Shepherd is a 99-bed long-term care facility that offers intermediate, heavy, or skilled nursing care for persons with physical disabilities ages 12 years and older. We are looking for a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to join our family! JOB SUMMARY Plan, direct, or coordinate the daily patient/resident care activities in a clinical environment. Ensure adherence to established clinical policies, protocols, regulations, and standards. The Nurse Manager has the 24-hour responsibility and is accountable for nursing practice in his/her patient care/resident unit. This position reports to the Director of Nursing of the site, The Nurse Manager will foster the mission and core values of the GSRN in their daily practice. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS MANAGEMENT SKILLS Leads unit operations to achieve organizational and departmental goals and objectives in area of responsibility Leads nursing staff including hiring, transitioning and encouraging professional development of each member within their scope of practice Supports and schedules the nursing staffing requirements based upon acuity, specialty, volumes including budgeted NHPPD. Facilitates staff growth & development via Promotes a Just Culture Communicates through effective written and verbal communication skills Implements plans & strategies to maximize delivery of safe patient care Leads action to achieve departmental goals and objectives in area of responsibility Develops leadership skills Routinely communicates GSRN, site specific information to associates FACILITATES PATIENT CARE Acts a clinical resource to RNs, LPNs and NAs Develops and implements nursing policies and procedures utilizing evidence based practice to standardize care ESTABLISHES DEPARTMENTAL STRATEGIC GOALS Gathers pertinent business, financial, service, and operations information Identifies and evaluates operational trends and options; Selects a course of action Defines objectives Evaluates outcomes. CONTRIBUTES AND WORKS TOWARDS FINANCIAL OBJECTIVES Analyzes operational variances and adjusts accordingly Exercises fiscal responsibility for expenditures; understands trends and variances Controls expenses DELIVERS QUALITY CARE Ensures competency- based care is provided through ongoing management and evaluation of staff. Recognizes and responds to actual or potential events to ensure patient/resident safety. Recommends system improvements Demonstrates evidence-based decision making when addressing practice changes DEVELOPS AND ENHANCES PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Demonstrates a willingness to learn, grow and seeks new and innovative opportunities Coordinates and/or provides learning experiences for professional development of staff Reviews professional publications Participates in professional societies / organizations CONTRIBUTES TO TEAM EFFORT Embraces change and promotes positive work environment Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to achieve organizational goals. PROTECTS PATIENT INFORMATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY Oversees and follows compliance of confidentiality policies PROMOTES HEALTHY WORKING ENVIRONMENT Promotes Patient/Resident safety through a Just Culture in the workplace Complies with policies and procedures, rules and regulations governing environment of care and patient safety Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity, culture and inclusion are valued Ensure that each staff member is properly certified and abides by the standards for care established by our organization and state and federal laws COMPLIES WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS Ensures that all regulations, and standards are followed at the federal, state and local levels 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 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or other healthcare area preferred. Work Experience 4 - 6 years of nursing experience is required 1-2 years of prior supervision preferred Licenses / Certifications Must have an active registered nurse (RN) license in PA. Certified NE-BC or CNEL within 3 years of hire Certified in area of specialty is preferred BLS / CPR for a health care provider, as per the American Heart Association
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