NURSE EXTERN SUMMARY Assists the Professional Nurse and the Practical Nurse with the daily routine and functions of the Nursing Units by the completion of both indirect and direct patient care activities. MINIMUM EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED High School diploma or equivalent. Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program. Strong interpersonal communication skills. Knowledge of medical terminology. Current BLS Healthcare Provider card.
SUMMARY Gives resident care and reports pertinent observations, changes, and reactions regarding resident to the appropriate person. JOB DUTIES Gives resident care under the supervision of Professional Nurse and/or LPN. Assist with restorative nursing procedures: good body alignment bed positioning, range-of-motion exercises, transferring residents with the use of appropriate adaptive devices such as: splints, walkers, etc. as needed. Will follow functional maintenance programs established by therapy, including but not limited to special feedings designed by speech therapist. Obtains vital signs, weight, height, intake, output and specimens. Demonstrates knowledge of and implements policies and procedures of the hospital and T.C.U. Makes regular rounds to all residents and provide necessary care. Performs errands when asked to do so. Demonstrates cost-conscious use of supplies; maintains equipment in a clean and safe manner. Performs other duties as directed by the charge nurse or nurse manager. Answer call lights promptly, courteously, and provides necessary care. Obtain/perform EKG's as ordered. Demonstrates knowledge of the proper use of the Hover Matt, Faarborg lift, Hoyer lift, and proper place of bad/chair alarms. Performs duties relevant to therapies such as responsible for transporting to and from the therapy departments, as often as needed. Participates in the orientation of new staff. Assumes personal responsibility for professional development and continuing education. Uses appropriate measures of infection control to include use of personal protective equipment and hand hygiene specifically. Chooses the correct form for reporting staff safety incidents and incidents involving Appropriately handles hazardous chemicals in the department utilizing the labels, MSDS's and personal protective equipment. AGE/DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES Recognizes and reports findings outside the normal range for this age group. Ability to communicate and serves as a liaison between resident's family and services needed. Knowledgeable of importance of resident safety assessment. Demonstrates the ability to provide age specific dietary considerations. SPECIFIC JOB DEMANDS Strength: Medium Work - Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling 20 - 50 Lbs. occasionally, 10 - 25 Lbs. frequently or up to 10 Lbs. constantly. Stooping: Occasionally - Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles. Reaching: Frequently - Extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Handling: Frequently - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands. Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the hand, such as to turn a switch or shift automobile gears. Fingering: Frequently - Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling. Feeling: Frequently - Noting attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture, by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. Talking: Frequently - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or to the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. Hearing: Frequently - Perceiving the nature of sounds by ear. Near Acuity: Frequently - Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Accommodation: Occasionally - Adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus. This factor is required when doing near point work at varying distances from the eye. Color Vision: Frequently - Ability to identify and distinguish colors. MINIMUM EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice at a level normally acquired through completion of training. Specialty units may have additional requirements according to their policy. Must maintain current state certification as a nursing assistant. BLS required. WORKING CONDITIONS Normal resident care environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, and temperature changes. A large part of work time is standing or walking. Subject to certain distasteful resident care activities and exposure to communicable diseases. May be scheduled overtime, weekend and/or holiday hours. May be exposed to potential hazards such as chemical wastes, body wastes, fluids and other possible infectious material. DISCLOSURE MMC commits to review, under the intent of this standard, and in coordination with medical professional opinions and physical demands job analysis performed by certified professionals, an individual’s ability to be reasonably accommodated within the role they are responsible and qualified to perform. MMC is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and providing equal opportunity employment for qualified persons with disabilities. All employment practices and activities are conducted on a nondiscriminatory basis. Meadville Medical Center will follow any state or local law that provides individuals with disabilities greater protection that the ADA. Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, this in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific tasks does not exclude them from the position if the task is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position, or is imperative for patient care and to meet emergency situations.
$5,000 Sign on bonus (external applicants) REGISTERED NURSE - EMERGENCY SUMMARY Coordinate total nursing care for patients using Emergency Nursing standards and the nursing process; participate in patient and family teaching; provide leadership working cooperatively with other health care providers. MINIMUM EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice at a level normally acquired through completion of an accredited School of Nursing. Current BLS Healthcare Provider card. Must have current ACLS and PALS certification or obtain within six months of assignment in ED. Six months previous Med-Surg or ED experience recommended. CEN, BTLS, TNCC are recommended but not required. Current State Nursing License in Pennsylvania.
RNDISCG-3130 JOB DUTIES Participation in coordination of care for patients that are admitted or in observation status at MMC. Provides leadership for other team members. This Clinical Liaison would be expected to meaningfully impact length of stay, quality of care, and discharge experience by working to develop a multi-disciplinary plan for successful transition to the next level of care and determining appropriate discharge disposition while also driving the elimination of barriers Round with hospitalists- Complete daily review of length of stay and discharge probability based on clinical presentation and post-acute care needs. Clinical liaison for discharge planning with direct communication and involvement with patients/families, providers, social service discharge planners, Utilization Management team, and clinical services This position involves strong clinical skills, communication, database analysis, trending and tracking performance measures, as well as independent pursuit, and performing high quality work on a deadline. This person must work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, agencies, administration, patients and families. Prioritizes caseload based on length of stay, acuity level, and identified patient needs. Evaluates and modifies plan of care based on patient responses and attainment of expected outcomes. Evaluates comprehension of clinical information presented in regards to discharge planning needs and provides additional education as needed. Ensures timely and accurate documentation and communication of the next steps in the continuum of care to the patient, family, and agencies involved in care. Provide privacy for interviews/consultations for patients/families whenever possible, and is sensitive to surroundings when identifying and discussing additional support needed to foster self-management of medical needs. Provides list of available agencies for referrals, as well as information on DNR and advanced directives when appropriate, and facilities discussion with patient/ family and community agency accepting referral as needed. Is aware of psychosocial status and cognitive abilities of patient, and facilitates follow up with family members or next of kin as needed for discharge planning. Uses appropriate communication skills for specific ages, education, and cognitive level and is aware of psychosocial status and cognitive abilities of patient when facilitating discussions regarding discharge-planning needs. Is aware of child and elderly abuse issues and domestic violence, and makes the appropriate referrals. Identifies potential safety hazards in the home environment and provides contact information for identified community resources in the discharge instructions that may assist in the elimination of such hazards. Promotes decreased lengths of observation stays or inpatient stays when appropriate. Identifies appropriate alternative resources and demonstrate creativity in managing each case to fully utilize all available resources. Performs other duties as assigned. SPECIFIC JOB DEMANDS Strength: Sedentary Work - Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling 10 Lbs. occasionally. Mostly sitting, may involve standing or walking for brief periods of time. Reaching: Occasionally - Extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Handling: Occasionally - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands. Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the hand. Fingering: Occasionally - Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling. Talking: Frequently - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or to the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. Hearing: Frequently - Perceiving the nature of sounds by ear. Near Acuity: Frequently - Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Accommodation: Occasionally - Adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus. This factor is required when doing near point work at varying distances from the eye. Color Vision: Frequently - Ability to identify and distinguish colors. MINIMUM EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED Proof of successful completion of education requirements for registered nurse as defined by the state in which the employee is to practice as well as proof of such licensure in good standing. Preferred have at least 5 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse. Advanced clinical expertise and extensive knowledge of complex disease processes with a broad clinical experience in an inpatient setting required Ability to read analyze and interpret documents, reports, technical procedures, governmental regulations and correspondence BLS required. WORKING CONDITIONS Generally, works in a well-lit, clean, temperature regulated office environment. May be required to be in various hospital departments. DISCLOSURE MMC commits to review, under the intent of this standard, and in coordination with medical professional opinion’s and physical demands job analysis performed by certified professionals, an individual’s ability to be reasonably accommodated within the role they are responsible and qualified to perform. MMC is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and providing equal opportunity employment for qualified persons with disabilities. All employment practices and activities are conducted on a nondiscriminatory basis. Meadville Medical Center will follow any state or local law that provides individuals with disabilities greater protection that the ADA. Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, this in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific tasks does not exclude them from the position if the task is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position, or is imperative for patient care and to meet emergency situations.
