Registered Nurse - Long Term Care

RN - Good ShepherdGood Shepherd Home – Bethlehem is for individuals 18 years of age and older requiring residential nursing care. Primary diagnoses served include, but are not limited to, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, quadriplegia, Multiple Sclerosis, traumatic brain injury and spina bifida. Each resident and his or her family are active participants in the development of a care plan.Job SummaryPromotes 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 evaluates care rendered by LPNs and CNAs to meet resident care needs.Essential FunctionsIdentifies resident care requirements:Utilizes the Nursing Process as framework to deliver care by establishing or contributing to a plan of care with the residentEstablishes and contributes to prioritization of goals with the resident and interdisciplinary teamIdentifies nursing diagnosesIdentifies teaching objectives appropriate to care standardsEvaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and resident progress toward goals as resident condition changesContinuously identifies actual and potential problems after implementation of nursing interventionsCommunicates plan of care and residents' progress to interdisciplinary teamDelegates plan of care to other licensed and unlicensed associates within their scope of practiceEstablishes rapport with potential and actual residents and other persons in a position to understand care requirementsProvides holistic care that addresses physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and spiritual needsEstablishes a compassionate environment:Provides emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to residents, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team membersPromotes resident independence:Establishes care goals with residentsEducates residents, family members, and friends to understand condition, medications, and self-care skillsDemonstrates competence in providing care to residentsAssures quality of care:Adheres to therapeutic standardsMeasure health outcomes against resident goals and standardsContinually recommends appropriate adjustments to resident plan of careComplies with organizational and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by State Board of Nursing, State Nurse Practice Act, and other governing agency regulationsParticipates in performance improvement activities by directing and assessing care provided to residents by RNs, LPNs, CNAs, agency personnel, students, and other associatesResolves resident problems & needs:Utilizes interdisciplinary team strategiesUtilized established communication methods to ensure resolution of resident problems and needsCommunicates resident status to interdisciplinary team membersDocuments 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 proceduresEnsures documentation of care rendered by other staff membersReviews, transcribes, communicates, and implements physician ordersMaintains confidentiality:Complies with HIPAAEnsures that all resident and organizational information is kept confidentialMaintains safe & clean working environment:Complies with Infection Control policies, procedures, and regulationsComplies with policies and procedures on storage and disposal of controlled substances, toxic and non-toxic chemicals, and other wastesCoordinates with health care support personnelEnsures resident safety:Demonstrates skills and knowledge in compliance with the policies and procedures on medication and treatment administrationEnsures CNAs and other staff members' compliance on resident appropriate transfers, feeding, and personal hygieneResponds to resident medical and psychological concerns, potential or actual injury and or distressComplies with the policies and procedures on handling resident abuseEnsures 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 repairsParticipates in evaluation and recommendation of new equipmentDemonstrates financial accountability:Ensures availability and inventory of stock suppliesUtilizes equipment and or supplies as needed to accomplish job resultsDemonstrates time management skills through prioritization and delegation of tasksComplies with nurses' roles on reimbursement for resident care servicesMaintains professional & technical knowledge:Identifies professional education needs and opportunitiesAttends educational workshopsCompletes mandatory educational requirementsReview professional publicationsParticipates in professional organizationsShares new knowledge and learned skills with team membersAttends unit meetingsParticipates in committees, projects, and performance improvement activitiesBe willing to support principles and practices that are consistent with high quality nursing care and resident servicesFollows accepted policies and proceduresAdheres to professional code of ethicsMaintains 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 careParticipates in team problem-solving methodsHolds each team member accountable for resident and team outcomesDemonstrates positive conflict resolution skills with all associatesParticipates in team meetings and recommends suggestions for improvementTreats all associates with dignity and respectAccepts and gives shift report in a timely mannerDemonstrates self-awareness and emotional maturityDemonstrates skill and ability to effectively work with persons from diverse cultural and spiritual backgroundsContributes to organizational team effort:Accomplishes related results as neededAttends meetings as requested by organizational leadersRepresents positively, the profession and organization at work and outside the facilityPromotes and participates in organizational goalsBy responding to change in a consistent and positive manner.QualificationsTo 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 requiredBachelor's Degree in Nursing preferredWork Experience:Previous long term care, med-surg, or rehabilitation experience preferredLicenses / Certifications:Registered Nurse license requiredBasic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required