What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Specialty Hospital position at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network?
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JOB SUMMARY
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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.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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USES NURSING PROCESS AS A FRAMEWORK TO DELIVER CARE:
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By assessing patient condition on admission and at regular intervals during assigned shift
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coordinating, prioritizing and integrating patient information from all aspects of clinical care
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delegating basic patient care needs to assistive personnel
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setting goals to organize assignment
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collaborating with patients and their families on the patient’s desired goals
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acting on physician’s orders in a timely manner
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developing independent nursing interventions appropriate to the patient’s response to care
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documenting interventions and their resultant responses and auditing aggregate performance in order to improve systems that support patient care.
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ESTABLISHES A COMPASSIONATE ENVIRONMENT
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By providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
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PROMOTES PATIENT'S INDEPENDENCE
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Teaching patient, friends, and family to understand condition, medications, safety, and self-care skills
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answering questions.
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ASSURES QUALITY OF CARE
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By adhering to therapeutic standards
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measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards
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making or recommending necessary adjustments
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following hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by State Nurse Practice Act, and other governing agencies.
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MAINTAINS SAFE AND CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT
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By complying with procedures, rules, and regulations for safety and infection control
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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.
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RESPECTS PATIENTS AND THE ORGANIZATION
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By recognizing patient rights, patient privacy
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keeping information confidential and responding to requests using tact and diplomacy.
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ENSURES OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT
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By completing preventive maintenance requirements
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following manufacturer's instructions
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troubleshooting malfunctions
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processing requisitions for repair
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maintaining equipment inventories
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evaluating new equipment and techniques.
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MAINTAINS PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
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By attending educational workshops
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reviewing professional publications
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establishing personal networks
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participating in professional societies.
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Maintaining current BLS and ACLS affirmations, attending required annual in-services, attending staff meetings regularly, documenting professional development on associate education record, conducts annual learning session in collaboration with the patient care specialist, identifies learning needs and seeks professional improvement.
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DEMONSTRATES FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY
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Checking stock to determine inventory level
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anticipating needed supplies
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placing and expediting orders for supplies
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verifying receipt of supplies
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using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
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CONTRIBUTES TO ORGANIZATIONAL TEAM EFFORT
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By communicating information
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responding to requests
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building rapport
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participating in team problem-solving methods
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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.
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MAINTAINS A COOPERATIVE RELATIONSHIP AMONG HEALTH CARE TEAMS
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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.
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By documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
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PROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT OF GOOD SHEPHERD AS A SYSTEM
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By promoting the positive image of Good Shepherd
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acting as a preceptor for new associates or students
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communicating performance outcomes and results
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responding to change in a constructive and positive manner.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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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.
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Education
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Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma required
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Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
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Work Experience
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Previous acute care experience preferred
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Licenses / Certifications
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Registered Nurse license required
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Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required
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ACLS required; must obtain ACLS within eighteen months of employment and then maintain certification throughout employment.
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Registered Nurse
1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital -
Allentown, PA
