Nursing Jobs in Old City, PA

LPN Unit Manager, Monday-Friday

St John Neuman Center for Rehab and Healthcare Philadelphia, PA

QUALIFICATIONS: Graduated of an accredited school of nursing and licensed by the state of PA as a LPN. Current CPR or certified within 90 days of hire Other certifications may be required for other areas of the organization POSITION SUMMARY: The LPN assumes responsibility for a specific unit or area within the organization to include assessment (under the supervision of the DON/ADON), medication distribution, treatment clinical documentation, and supervision of CNA’s and other staff. Prefered LTC experiance. PART I: JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND STANDARDS 1. Uses dual identifiers to confirm resident/guest identify prior to medication administration and treatments. 2. Practices SBAR (situation, background, assessment, recommendation), the preferred method of communication when interacting with members of healthcare community. 3. Encourages resident/guest to be involved in their own care when possible. 4. Receives full and detailed report from the outgoing nurses to ensure proper communication and necessary follow-up of resident’s/guest’s care. 5. Recognizes and responds competently to changes in resident’s condition and documents appropriately. 6. Initiates Plan of Care on admission. Reviews, evaluates & updates plan & interventions as needed. 7. Interacts and partners with all multidisciplinary service teams, internal and external, to assure continuum of care. 8. Practices Standard Precautions and adheres to infection prevention strategies. 9. Demonstrates compliance to Resident’s Rights. 10. Refers to Nursing/Administration/IV/Emergency Management Policy and Procedures (Public Folders, Hard Copy manual) to assure standard of care. 11. Transcribes physician orders correctly on MAR & TAR. 12. Faxes POS to Pharmacy provider to ensure timely delivery and administration. 13. Maintains a safe environment for residents/guests and reports unsafe situation for resolution. 14. Follows chain of command. 15. Adheres to proper hand washing technique. 16. Administers medications according to policy and procedure. 17. Notifies responsible party of changes in patient’s condition. 18. Works closely with Social Worker in trying to resolve residents’/guests/ needs. 19. Checks syringes, and counts narcotics at end of shift. 20. Orders stock medications and prescription medications; as needed. 21. Admits and discharges residents/guests according to facility procedure. 22. Reviews report with CNAs prior to their assignment activation. 23. Performs assessments related to: 1. Skin 2. Cardiac 3. Respiratory 4. GI 5. Neurological 6. Muscular Skeletal 7. Renal 8. Pain 24.Accurately documents on the following forms: 1. Ambulation/Restorative care 2. Pyschotropic Monitoring 3. Pain Management 4. Pressure Ulcer Management/skin assessment 5. Fall Prevention Strategies 6. Antibiotic documentation 7. Incidents/accident 8. Nurses Note day 1-5 and day 6 -Discharge Documentation. 25. Accurate and timely completion of Nursing assessment and data collection upon admission: 1. Fall Risk assessment 2. Side Rail screen 3. Braden Scale 4. Bowel and Bladder 5. Elopement Risk Profile 6. Pain Evaluation 7. Smoking Evaluation 8. Data collection 9. Immunization Record Sheet 26. Contacts physician for admission orders: 1. Reconciles medications 2. Documents legibly onto POS 3. Read back and verifies Telephone Orders 4. Make appropriate referrals 5. Transcribes all orders. 6. Fax back (new admissions) PART II. FACILITY –WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES & STANDARDS EMPLOYEE IS REQUIRED TO: 1. Speak English in patient care areas. 2. Attend mandatory and scheduled in-services/meetings. 3. Arrive to work on time as scheduled 4. Demonstrate ability to work with others cooperatively. 5. Demonstrate flexibility in assignment to meet resident/family needs. 6. Wear ID at all times appropriately when working. 7. Position is Monday-Friday with occasionally "on-call weekends". #IND123

Operating Room RN Per Diem

Jefferson Health Ogontz Campus, PA

Job Details Registered Nurse - Per Diem Weekend Plan With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, the professional nurse uses the nursing process in ways that values the uniqueness of each individual and addresses the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of the diversity of patients served by Jefferson Health. Develops nursing plans of care with the patient and their designated care partner(s) to effectively address the individualized needs and priorities of patients and are consistent with their cultural beliefs and values. Job Description Summary With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, the professional nurse uses the nursing process in ways that values the uniqueness of each individual and addresses the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of the diversity of patients served by Jefferson Health. Develops nursing plans of care with the patient and their designated care partner(s) to effectively address the individualized needs and priorities of patients and are consistent with their cultural beliefs and values. Job Duties Interacts with co-workers, patients, their family/designated care partner(s), and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. Integrates Evidence-Based Practice, clinical expertise, patients, their family/designated care partner(s) preferences and cultural beliefs and values for delivery of optimal healthcare. Partners with patients, their family/designated care partner(s)) in identifying learning needs and priorities and provides education in ways that are useful, understandable, and affirming. Minimizes risk of harm to patients and others by following established nursing practices and protocols and individual performance. Uses information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision making. Uses data to monitor the outcomes of care processes and uses improvement methods to design and test changes to continuously improve the quality and safety of patient care. Functions effectively within nursing and inter-professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient care. Recognizes the patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in providing safe, compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values. Creates an environment of belonging and inclusion, demonstrating skills in problem solving and conflict resolution. Demonstrates a commitment to learning and seeks opportunities for continued professional growth and development and acts in primary preceptor role to appropriate staff members Actively participates in hospital- and practice setting-based committees, including safety and quality improvement. Demonstrates willingness to give and receive feedback and integrates appropriate changes into practice. Minimum Qualifications Specialized Diploma Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required Patient-and Family-Centered Practice Knowledge of how to convey respect and collaborate with each patient, family and/or designated care partner in care and care planning. Cultural Awareness Knowledge of people with diverse backgrounds and the ability to convey respect and connect effectively. Effective Communication Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques, ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Uses the language of partnership with patients and families, engaging them in their health and health care. Appropriately and respectfully delegates to other team members. Patient Assessment and Care Knowledge of and ability to assess ailments and injuries of patients and implement a treatment plan. Patient and Designated Care Partner Education Knowledge of child and adult education techniques and the ability to elicit learning priorities and needs and educate patients and their designated care partners on the patient's condition, the treatment and medications suggested and given, and the next steps in the patient's recovery. Medication Administration and Prescription Knowledge of various medications used to treat patients, ability to apply this knowledge to the administration of medications and to the prescription of drugs for continuing treatment outside of the hospital. Discharge Planning Knowledge of the patient's post-discharge needs and the ability to partner with the patient and family/designated care partner(s) in developing a discharge plan and arranging for follow-up care. Assessment and Diagnosis Knowledge of various tools and techniques for patient assessment and nursing diagnosis or clinical judgement, ability to explore and analyze reasons behind symptoms and generate resolutions according to available drugs, facilities and techniques. Health Information Documentation Knowledge of the relevance of health information and appropriate documentation methods, ability to record medical histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and medical results in written or electronic form. BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_NJ - State of New Jersey Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree BSN or completion of BSN or appropriate advanced degree within 3 years of hire strongly preferred 1 year Previous experience as an RN in an acute care setting strongly preferred Physical Demands Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR. Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require. Work Shift Weekend Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Employee Entity Abington Memorial Hospital Primary Location Address 1200 Old York Road, Abington, Pennsylvania, United States of America Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. Benefits Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance. For more benefits information, please click here