jobs in Lower Paxton Township, PA

Nursing Jobs in Lower Paxton Township, PA

Registered Nurse (RN)

Pleasant Acres Nursing & Rehabilitation Center East York, PA

PLEASANT ACRES OFFERS A $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR QUALIFIED RN's! Registered Nurse (RN) ALL SHIFTS The Registered Nurse is responsible for the management of an assigned unit on a specific tour of duty. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must currently be licensed as a Registered Nurse by the PA State Board of Nurse Examiners. Must be knowledgeable of nursing, medical practices and procedures. Must be knowledgeable of State and Federal Regulations for Long Term Care. Employment is contingent on completion of all pre-employment checks inclusive of a criminal background check and Medicaid Exclusion Screening, both indicating negative results. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Know and support the philosophy, goal and objectives of the Nursing Department. Supervise Nursing Assistants and Staff Assistants. Assign resident care responsibilities to nursing personnel based on residents' needs, available staff and unit needs. Collaborate, communicate and cooperate as appropriate with other health care providers to insure quality care, including transcribing physician's orders according to facility procedures. Continually observe/monitor and evaluate quality, quantity and timeliness of nursing care. Deliver treatment modalities according to physicians orders Implement and update care plans as appropriate Ensure documentation is appropriate and accurate at all times Assess need for modification of medical regimen and/or nursing care plan and ensure the clinical records are properly maintained. Direct the delivery of care using sound good judgement while applying the highest standards of care and within the nurse practice act. Provides for and assesses the most complex resident needs to ensure appropriate care Teaches appropriate nursing techniques to residents, staff and/or family. Administer medications and treatments according to physician’s orders and established policy and procedures. Report falls, unusual occurrences and significant changes in resident's condition to the supervisor, physician, caseworker and responsible party according to facility policy and procedures. Initiates and when appropriate completes investigations of resident grievances, incidents, elopements, falls, abuse allegations, and any other unusual incidents that require an investigation. Document according to requirements of facility and maintain strict confidentiality. Give appropriate report in a professional manner to the nurses on next shift according to requirements of facility. Ensure established inventory standards and proper maintenance of equipment is complete. Seek consultation as needed from supervisor. Assist the Unit Manager in conducting team conferences to assist in planning nursing care, problem-solving techniques for unit problems and evaluating staff's involvement and attitude. Attend continuing educational programs relating to responsibilities of the position and professional growth. Act as role model for nursing assistants, licensed staff and other personnel. Maintain and enforce department and facility procedures, fire prevention and safety standards Must be an active participant in the facility’s Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI) program and Performance Improvement Project (PIP) and carry out roles and responsibilities as assigned. Must attend trainings for QAPI, follow policies and procedures in support of QAPI efforts, and support QAPI initiatives and findings. Must also report potential or actual non-compliance issues to the facility’s QAPI committee. Comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations. Responsible for evaluating work performance evaluations of nursing assistants and those in a direct subordinate role. Responsible for disciplinary action including suspension and termination of nursing assistants when appropriate. · Will possibly be subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses. Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by supervisor.

Infusion

Part-time

3 days ago

Home Infusion Nurse - Part Time - Johnstown

Option Care Health York, PA

$38.84 - $64.72 / hour

Extraordinary Careers. Endless Possibilities. With the nation’s largest home infusion provider, there is no limit to the growth of your career. Option Care Health, Inc. is the largest independent home and alternate site infusion services provider in the United States. With over 8,000 team members including 5,000 clinicians, we work compassionately to elevate standards of care for patients with acute and chronic conditions in all 50 states. Through our clinical leadership, expertise and national scale, Option Care Health is re-imagining the infusion care experience for patients, customers and team members. Join a company that is taking action to develop an inclusive, respectful, engaging and rewarding culture for all team members. At Option Care Health your voice is heard, your work is valued, and you’re empowered to grow. Cultivating a team with a variety of talents, backgrounds and perspectives makes us stronger, innovative, and more impactful. Our organization requires extraordinary people to provide extraordinary care, so we are investing in a culture that attracts, hires and retains the best and brightest talent in healthcare. Job Description Summary: An Infusion Nurse II is a licensed registered nurse who coordinates and provides intermediate direct patient care to patients in the home, or in an alternate infusion suite, to ensure patient safety with continuity and compliance under a physician’s plan of care. Works under structured supervision of the designated supervisor. Job Description: Job Responsibilities (listed in order of importance and/or time spent) Initiates, develops, and implements intermediate nursing plan of care treatments, evaluating patient progress towards goals. Organizes and participates in the provision of direct patient care, performs treatments, administers medications, and educates patients and families/caregivers. Modifies plan of treatment in response to changing patient status or physician orders to achieve established or revised patient care goals. Assesses patient needs and physical status at each skilled visit through health data access and patient interview. Re-evaluates patient needs through physical reassessment, response to therapy, and supplemental physician orders. Obtains and clarifies physician orders for plan of treatment revisions, informs physician promptly of significant changes in patient's condition, and provides written summary to physician within supplemental order. Provides training and mentorship to Infusion Nurse I’s as needed to ensure patient safety and compliance. Provides effective and safe teaching using patient-centered care approach for patient and family to achieve independence with prescribed therapy and care needs through active participation per plan of treatment goals. Effectively and timely communicates with Option Care’s Clinical team, medical providers, patients, and families/caregivers to facilitate continuity of care. Prepares clinical documentation in real-time during visits and submits to the nursing department to comply with established timelines for billing optimization. Completes all documentation legibly and applies approved abbreviations and documentation error correction practices per Option Care’s policy. Coordinates discharge planning and prepares discharge summaries with patient instructions and thoroughly reports patient care needs, progress and goals when transferring care. Demonstrates compliance with agency operations, Option Care’s policies and procedures, professional standards, local, state, federal regulations/guidelines, and accreditation standards. Maximizes work efficiency through the use of computers and other automation technologies to validate plan of treatment orders, communicates patient care provided, and follows assigned visit schedule. Responds promptly and appropriately to patient requests. Initiates emergency procedures as necessary. Accepts accountability for own practice through ethical and professional conduct. Follows established programs and practice within policies and procedures reflective of Option Care’s mission, values, and objectives. Observes legal and ethical guidelines for safeguarding the confidentiality of patient and proprietary Option Care information including adherence to HIPAA regulations. Speaks knowledgeably about Option Care’s scope of services and effectively instructs patients about related financial obligations for care and service charges. Attends and completes required training modules, in-services, and continuing education to maintain competency and professional licensure for demonstrated knowledge regarding the care and management of patients in the home and/or alternate care settings. Effectively provides oversight and coordination of paraprofessionals in the home setting and may act as the Supervisor in the absence of the Supervisor or Nurse Manager as applicable in accordance with state and federal regulations. Participates in multidisciplinary team conferences and provides precepting, training, and mentoring to other nurses for orientation, and onboarding and supervisory activities as assigned. Participates in nursing department on-call responsibilities. Performs other related duties as directed by supervisor. If applicable: Inserts PICC/Midlines per physician order. Troubleshoots/declots obstructed central line catheters. Monitors PICC/Midline and educates on prevention of line infection and routine care. Supervisory Responsibilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? (i.e. hiring, recommending/approving promotions and pay increases, scheduling, performance reviews, discipline, etc.) No - X Yes Basic Education and/or Experience Active and unrestricted RN license in the state of practice. Minimum of 1 years of nursing experience. Current CPR certification required. Basic Qualifications Demonstrated competency in patient care standards required for safe delivery of services and infusion skill sets applicable to agency programs and service needs. Advanced certification and training as applicable. Required licensure to operate a motor vehicle in the state of practice with access to a vehicle for business travel with proof of liability insurance. Basic knowledge of computer operating systems and software applications with the abilityn self-evaluation for annual appraisal and jointly sets professional growth goals with nurse manager. to apply knowledge in the effective use of nursing technology tools to communicate and document care provided. Physical Demand Requirements Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with a maximum lifting of 75 pounds. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Physical demands may involve walking, standing, crouching, kneeling, turning, pivoting, balancing, stooping, reaching overhead, grasping, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying. Fine motor skills and visual acuity required by this job include ability to see up close and from a distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Team members in this job classification have the likelihood of occupational exposure to blood, body fluids and other potentially infectious materials. Possible exposure to hazardous substances with possible effect on reproduction, injury from needles, other sharps, fumes, chemicals, humidity, cold, heat, adverse weather elements, animals, secondhand smoke/vape and unpredictable home environments. Safety requirements include closed toe-shoes, facemask, goggles, gown and/or gloves and functioning device for communication in both routine and emergency situations. Travel Requirements: (if required) Willing to travel up to 100 % of the time for business purposes. Preferred Qualifications & Interests (PQIs) Bachelor of Science in Nursing as granted by an accredited school of nursing preferred. 1-2 years of previous infusion nursing experience preferred. Due to state pay transparency laws, the full range for the position is below: Salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Pay Range is $38.84-$64.72 Benefits: -401k Retirement Savings With Company Match -Paid Time off -Flexible Spending Accounts -Mental Health Services -Award/Recognition Programs -myFlexPay Option Care Health subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, making employment available without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status according to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.