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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 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 patient, friends, and family to understand condition, 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, 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.
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 (6) months of employment and then maintain certification throughout employment.
Description Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? 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Performs accurate and timely documentation consistent with departmental policies • f. Consistently meets department productivity standards, while performing all duties. • 2. Ensures completion/receipt of required preadmission items prior to the day of surgery/procedure. • a. Reviews pre-admission testing results, consults, history and physicals. • b. Assesses clinical information and identifies abnormalities and clinical concerns. Then brings to attention of appropriate individuals. Follows up to ensure completion. • c. Consistently follows established guidelines • d. Implements physician protocols when appropriate • e. Will assist with coordination of additional testing if required. • 3. Effectively communicates with patients/significant others, providers, office staffs, Associates and other healthcare providers • a. Utilizes effective interpersonal skills • b. Recognizes interdepartmental relationships and interacts effectively. • c. Effectively communicates pertinent patient information in a timely manner in both written and verbal context, while adhering to HIPPA policies. • d. Communicates with physicians, office staff, other healthcare providers, third party payers and vendors as needed • e. Demonstrates communication skills that and creates a cohesive, productive team environment. • 4. Demonstrates ongoing competence in nursing assessment and decision-making skills. • a. Recognizes legal responsibilities and functions within limitations as specified by the Nurse Practice Act. • b. Maintains competence through practice and ongoing participation in in-services and formalized professional conferences. • c. Demonstrates the ability to perform with clinical proficiency in crises and medical emergencies • d. Demonstrates professionalism and adherence to ethical standards while performing duties. • e. Demonstrates initiative and self-direction in completion of tasks • f. 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Assesses, plans, implements, documents, coordinates, and manages patient care according to department and hospital standards and giving consideration to age-specific accommodations. • Utilizes the nursing process for all patients assigned to his/her care • Implements nursing/physician orders that result in achievement of organizational, nursing and physician goals. • Utilizes analytical skills to provide efficient patient care and be able to handle critical situations in a timely and safe manner. • Able to provide care to the critical of patients including those requiring airway and/or ventilatory support and hemodynamic monitoring and intervention. • Develops, implements and documents care plan based on nursing/physician orders, evidence-based practice and according to department standards. • Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of normal physiology and disease • pathophysiology, appropriate nursing and medical interventions and a knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan. • Demonstrates appropriate skill in utilization of the EMR. • Documents assessments, patient treatment, response and effectiveness of care according to department guidelines. • Provides teaching and discharge planning based on assessment of self-care knowledge/ability on an ongoing basis. • Ensures appropriate completion of chart and other documentation including transcription of physician orders, charge entry and medication reconciliation. • Appropriately delegates all Associates under his/her supervision according to their skill level. • Demonstrates initiative and self-direction in completion of assigned responsibilities in accordance with department needs. • Performs selected therapeutic interventions and diagnostic procedures according to department standards as ordered to include but not limited to: ◦ medication administration according to hospital policy ◦ point of care testing ◦ cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring ◦ initiation and maintenance of oxygen therapy ◦ specimen collection utilizing mobile lab when appropriate ◦ phlebotomy (venipuncture) ◦ Adheres to Moderate Sedation Guidelines pre, intra and post procedurally. ◦ Thoroughly completes the GI Monitoring Record for all sedation cases. ◦ Successfully performs and records a “Time Out” before each procedure. ◦ GI Chart checks to be done daily, the day prior to the scheduled procedure. • Assists patients physically by providing physical support through pushing, pulling, lifting, reaching, turning, kneeling, standing, sitting and balancing, and psychologically by providing emotional intervention. • Demonstrates ability to perform with clinical proficiency in crises and medical emergencies. • Demonstrates ability to be technically competent in all psychomotor interventions when administering physical and psychosocial care to patients. • Implements decontamination, cleaning and reprocessing of endoscopic equipment and accessories according to policy and procedure. 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Actively participates in and supports departmental and organizational quality initiatives and goals. • Attends and participates in meetings according to department standards. • Participates in unit/hospital committees • Participates in hospital and unit quality and safety initiatives • Assumes additional duties and responsibilities as assigned. • 5. Demonstrates and maintains competency in the care of patients during all procedures including proper handling, use and cleaning of all equipment • Demonstrates and maintains technological competency in skills required for participation in advanced procedures such as Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), Endoscopic Bronchial Ultrasound (EBUS), Diagnostic Bronchoscopy, Colon/Rectal Ultrasound, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangial-pancreatography (ERCP), genetic testing, and GI procedures. 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