RN Full-time
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation

Registered Nurse Weekends - LTC

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Bethlehem, PA
To learn more text "RN - Good Shepherd" to 484-894-1659 Good 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 SUMMARY Promotes and restores residents' health by completing the nursing process. Collaborates with physicians, RNs, and interdisciplinary team members. Provides physical and psychological support to residents, friends, and families. Delegates and evaluate care assigned CNAs to meet resident care needs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IDENTIFIES RESIDENT CARE REQUIREMENTS Utilizes the Nursing Process as framework to deliver care by establishing or contributing to a plan of care with the resident Establishes and contributes to prioritization of goals with the resident and interdisciplinary team Identifies nursing diagnoses Identifies teaching objectives appropriate to care standards Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and resident progress toward goals as resident condition changes Continuously identifies actual and potential problems after implementation of nursing interventions Communicates plan of care and residents’ progress to interdisciplinary team Delegates plan of care to other licensed and unlicensed associates within their scope of practice Establishes rapport with potential and actual residents and other persons in a position to understand care requirements Assures CNAs comply with resident care policies and procedures ESTABLISHES A COMPASSIONATE ENVIRONMENT Provides emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to residents and families PROMOTES RESIDENT INDEPENDENCE Establishes care goals with residents Educates residents, family members, and friends to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills ASSURES QUALITY OF CARE Adheres to therapeutic standards Measure health outcomes against resident goals and standards Continually recommends appropriate adjustments to resident plan of care Complies with organizational and nursing division’s philosophies and standards of care set by State Board of Nursing, State Nurse Practice Act, an other governing agency regulations Participates in performance improvement activities by directing and assessing care provided to residents by CNAs, students, and other associates RESOLVES RESIDENT PROBLEMS & NEEDS Utilizes interdisciplinary team strategies Utilized established communication methods to ensure resolution of resident problems and needs Communicates resident status to interdisciplinary team members Receives and records physician orders DOCUMENTS 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 procedures Ensures documentation of care rendered by other staff members MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY Maintains all aspects of HIPAA requirements Ensures that all organizational information is kept confidential MAINTAINS SAFE & CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT Complies with Infection Control policies, procedures, and regulations Complies with policies and procedures on storage and disposal of controlled substances, toxic and non-toxic chemicals, and other wastes Coordinates with health care support personnel as deemed appropriate ENSURES RESIDENT SAFETY Demonstrates skills and knowledge in compliance with the policies and procedures on medication and treatment administration Ensures CNAs and other staff members’ compliance on resident appropriate transfers, feeding, and personal hygiene Responds to resident medical and psychological concerns, potential or actual injury and or distress Complies with the policies and procedures on handling resident abuse ENSURES 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 repairs Participates in evaluation and recommendation of new equipment DEMONSTRATES FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY Ensures availability and inventory of stock supplies Utilizes equipment and or supplies as needed to accomplish job results Demonstrates time management skills through prioritization and delegation of tasks Complies with nurses’ roles on reimbursement for resident care services MAINTAINS PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE Identifies professional education needs and opportunities Attends educational workshops Completes mandatory educational requirements Review professional publications Participates in professional organizations Shares new knowledge and learned skills with team members Attends unit meetings Participates in committees, projects, and performance improvement activities Adheres to professional code of ethics MAINTAINS COOERPATIVE 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 care Participates in team problem- solving methods Holds each team member accountable for resident and team outcomes Demonstrates positive conflict resolution skills with all associates Participates in team meetings and recommends suggestions for improvement Treats all associates with dignity and respect Reviews and provides end of shift report in a timely manner Demonstrates the ability to effectively work with persons from diverse cultural and spiritual backgrounds Demonstrates self awareness and emotional maturity CONTRIBUTES TO ORGANIZATIONAL TEAM EFFORT Accomplishes relates results as needed Attends meetings as requested by organizational leaders Represents positively, the profession and organization at work and outside the facility Promotes and participates in organizational goals By responding to change in a consistent 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 1 year of clinical experience required 2-4 years of LTC or rehabilitation experience preferred Licenses / Certifications Registered Nurse license required Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required NAPNES certification required
RN Full-time
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation

Registered Nurse Weekends - LTC

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Allentown, PA
JOB SUMMARY Promotes and restores residents' health by completing the nursing process. Collaborates with physicians, RNs, and interdisciplinary team members. Provides physical and psychological support to residents, friends, and families. Delegates and evaluate care assigned CNAs to meet resident care needs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IDENTIFIES RESIDENT CARE REQUIREMENTS Utilizes the Nursing Process as framework to deliver care by establishing or contributing to a plan of care with the resident Establishes and contributes to prioritization of goals with the resident and interdisciplinary team Identifies nursing diagnoses Identifies teaching objectives appropriate to care standards Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and resident progress toward goals as resident condition changes Continuously identifies actual and potential problems after implementation of nursing interventions Communicates plan of care and residents’ progress to interdisciplinary team Delegates plan of care to other licensed and unlicensed associates within their scope of practice Establishes rapport with potential and actual residents and other persons in a position to understand care requirements Assures CNAs comply with resident care policies and procedures ESTABLISHES A COMPASSIONATE ENVIRONMENT Provides emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to residents and families PROMOTES RESIDENT INDEPENDENCE Establishes care goals with residents Educates residents, family members, and friends to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills ASSURES QUALITY OF CARE Adheres to therapeutic standards Measure health outcomes against resident goals and standards Continually recommends appropriate adjustments to resident plan of care Complies with organizational and nursing division’s philosophies and standards of care set by State Board of Nursing, State Nurse Practice Act, an other governing agency regulations Participates in performance improvement activities by directing and assessing care provided to residents by CNAs, students, and other associates RESOLVES RESIDENT PROBLEMS & NEEDS Utilizes interdisciplinary team strategies Utilized established communication methods to ensure resolution of resident problems and needs Communicates resident status to interdisciplinary team members Receives and records physician orders DOCUMENTS 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 procedures Ensures documentation of care rendered by other staff members MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY Maintains all aspects of HIPAA requirements Ensures that all organizational information is kept confidential MAINTAINS SAFE & CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT Complies with Infection Control policies, procedures, and regulations Complies with policies and procedures on storage and disposal of controlled substances, toxic and non-toxic chemicals, and other wastes Coordinates with health care support personnel as deemed appropriate ENSURES RESIDENT SAFETY Demonstrates skills and knowledge in compliance with the policies and procedures on medication and treatment administration Ensures CNAs and other staff members’ compliance on resident appropriate transfers, feeding, and personal hygiene Responds to resident medical and psychological concerns, potential or actual injury and or distress Complies with the policies and procedures on handling resident abuse ENSURES 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 repairs Participates in evaluation and recommendation of new equipment DEMONSTRATES FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY Ensures availability and inventory of stock supplies Utilizes equipment and or supplies as needed to accomplish job results Demonstrates time management skills through prioritization and delegation of tasks Complies with nurses’ roles on reimbursement for resident care services MAINTAINS PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE Identifies professional education needs and opportunities Attends educational workshops Completes mandatory educational requirements Review professional publications Participates in professional organizations Shares new knowledge and learned skills with team members Attends unit meetings Participates in committees, projects, and performance improvement activities Adheres to professional code of ethics MAINTAINS COOERPATIVE 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 care Participates in team problem- solving methods Holds each team member accountable for resident and team outcomes Demonstrates positive conflict resolution skills with all associates Participates in team meetings and recommends suggestions for improvement Treats all associates with dignity and respect Reviews and provides end of shift report in a timely manner Demonstrates the ability to effectively work with persons from diverse cultural and spiritual backgrounds Demonstrates self awareness and emotional maturity CONTRIBUTES TO ORGANIZATIONAL TEAM EFFORT Accomplishes relates results as needed Attends meetings as requested by organizational leaders Represents positively, the profession and organization at work and outside the facility Promotes and participates in organizational goals By responding to change in a consistent 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 1 year of clinical experience required 2-4 years of LTC or rehabilitation experience preferred Licenses / Certifications Registered Nurse license required Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required NAPNES certification required
RN Full-time
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation

Registered Nurse - Long Term Care + Sign-on Bonus!

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Allentown, PA
To learn more text "RN LTC- Good Shepherd" to 484-894-1659 A 99-bed facility, Raker Center is open to residents ages 18 and older with primary diagnoses including, but not limited to, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, quadriplegia or multiple sclerosis. An interdisciplinary team seeks to help residents maintain as much independence as possible for the longest amount of time. The team consists of attending physicians, neurologists, psychiatrists and psychologists, RNs and LPNs, social workers, chaplains, and physical, speech, occupational and recreational therapists. JOB SUMMARY Promotes 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 evaluate care rendered by LPNs and CNAs to meet resident care needs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IDENTIFIES RESIDENT CARE REQUIREMENTS Utilizes the Nursing Process as framework to deliver care by establishing or contributing to a plan of care with the resident Establishes and contributes to prioritization of goals with the resident and interdisciplinary team Identifies nursing diagnoses Identifies teaching objectives appropriate to care standards Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and resident progress toward goals as resident condition changes Continuously identifies actual and potential problems after implementation of nursing interventions Communicates plan of care and residents’ progress to interdisciplinary team Delegates plan of care to other licensed and unlicensed associates within their scope of practice Establishes rapport with potential and actual residents and other persons in a position to understand care requirements Provide holistic care that addresses physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and spiritual needs ESTABLISHES A COMPASSIONATE ENVIRONMENT Provides emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to residents, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members PROMOTES RESIDENT INDEPENDENCE Establishes care goals with residents Educates residents, family members, and friends to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills Demonstrates competence in providing care to residents ASSURES QUALITY OF CARE Adheres to therapeutic standards Measure health outcomes against resident goals and standards Continually recommends appropriate adjustments to resident plan of care Complies with organizational and nursing division’s philosophies and standards of care set by State Board of Nursing, State Nurse Practice Act, an other governing agency regulations Participates in performance improvement activities by directing and assessing care provided to residents by RNs, LPNs, CNAs, agency personnel, students, and other associates RESOLVES RESIDENT PROBLEMS & NEEDS Utilizes interdisciplinary team strategies Utilized established communication methods to ensure resolution of resident problems and needs Communicates resident status to interdisciplinary team members DOCUMENTS 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 procedures Ensures documentation of care rendered by other staff members Reviews, transcribes, communicates, and implements physician orders MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY Complies with HIPAA Ensures that all resident and organizational information is kept confidential MAINTAINS SAFE & CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT Complies with Infection Control policies, procedures, and regulations Complies with policies and procedures on storage and disposal of controlled substances, toxic and non-toxic chemicals, and other wastes Coordinates with health care support personnel ENSURES RESIDENT SAFETY Demonstrates skills and knowledge in compliance with the policies and procedures on medication and treatment administration Ensures CNAs and other staff members’ compliance on resident appropriate transfers, feeding, and personal hygiene Responds to resident medical and psychological concerns, potential or actual injury and or distress Complies with the policies and procedures on handling resident abuse ENSURES 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 repairs Participates in evaluation and recommendation of new equipment DEMONSTRATES FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY Ensures availability and inventory of stock supplies Utilizes equipment and or supplies as needed to accomplish job results Demonstrates time management skills through prioritization and delegation of tasks Complies with nurses’ roles on reimbursement for resident care services MAINTAINS PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE Identifies professional education needs and opportunities Attends educational workshops Completes mandatory educational requirements Review professional publications Participates in professional organizations Shares new knowledge and learned skills with team members Attends unit meetings Participates in committees, projects, and performance improvement activities Be willing to support principles and practices that are consistent with high quality nursing care and resident services Follows accepted policies and procedures Adheres to professional code of ethics MAINTAINS 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 care Participates in team problem-solving methods Holds each team member accountable for resident and team outcomes Demonstrates positive conflict resolution skills with all associates Participates in team meetings and recommends suggestions for improvement Treats all associates with dignity and respect Accepts and gives shift report in a timely manner Demonstrates self-awareness and emotional maturity Demonstrates skill and ability to effectively work with persons from diverse cultural and spiritual backgrounds CONTRIBUTES TO ORGANIZATIONAL TEAM EFFORT Accomplishes relates results as needed Attends meetings as requested by organizational leaders Represents positively, the profession and organization at work and outside the facility Promotes and participates in organizational goals By responding to change in a consistent 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 long term care, med-surg, or rehabilitation experience preferred Licenses / Certifications Registered Nurse license required Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required
LPN Full-time
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation

Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN --> RN Students

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Allentown, PA
This position is ideal for an LPN currently pursuing their RN degree who is seeking continued professional development and advancement opportunities within Long-Term Care (LTC). Good Shepherd LTC residents are young adults with often complex neurological disabilities who typically live with us for their whole lives. We are a home where people come to live their best lives regardless of their level of disability. We are not a geriatric nursing home and have many opportunities for nursing staff to improve their clinical and professional growth through the residents we serve. To learn more text "LPN - RN - Good Shepherd" to 484-894-1659 JOB SUMMARY Promotes and restores residents' health by completing the nursing process. Collaborates with physicians, RNs, and interdisciplinary team members. Provides physical and psychological support to residents, friends, and families. Delegates and evaluate care assigned CNAs to meet resident care needs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IDENTIFIES RESIDENT CARE REQUIREMENTS Utilizes the Nursing Process as framework to deliver care by establishing or contributing to a plan of care with the resident Establishes and contributes to prioritization of goals with the resident and interdisciplinary team Identifies nursing diagnoses Identifies teaching objectives appropriate to care standards Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and resident progress toward goals as resident condition changes Continuously identifies actual and potential problems after implementation of nursing interventions Communicates plan of care and residents’ progress to interdisciplinary team Delegates plan of care to other licensed and unlicensed associates within their scope of practice Establishes rapport with potential and actual residents and other persons in a position to understand care requirements Assures CNAs comply with resident care policies and procedures ESTABLISHES A COMPASSIONATE ENVIRONMENT Provides emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to residents and families PROMOTES RESIDENT INDEPENDENCE Establishes care goals with residents Educates residents, family members, and friends to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills ASSURES QUALITY OF CARE Adheres to therapeutic standards Measure health outcomes against resident goals and standards Continually recommends appropriate adjustments to resident plan of care Complies with organizational and nursing division’s philosophies and standards of care set by State Board of Nursing, State Nurse Practice Act, an other governing agency regulations Participates in performance improvement activities by directing and assessing care provided to residents by CNAs, students, and other associates RESOLVES RESIDENT PROBGLEMS & NEEDS Utilizes interdisciplinary team strategies Utilized established communication methods to ensure resolution of resident problems and needs Communicates resident status to interdisciplinary team members Receives and records physician orders DOCUMENTS 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 procedures Ensures documentation of care rendered by other staff members MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY Maintains all aspects of HIPAA requirements Ensures that all organizational information is kept confidential MAINTAINS SAFE & CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT Complies with Infection Control policies, procedures, and regulations Complies with policies and procedures on storage and disposal of controlled substances, toxic and non-toxic chemicals, and other wastes Coordinates with health care support personnel as deemed appropriate ENSURES RESIDENT SAFETY Demonstrates skills and knowledge in compliance with the policies and procedures on medication and treatment administration Ensures CNAs and other staff members’ compliance on resident appropriate transfers, feeding, and personal hygiene Responds to resident medical and psychological concerns, potential or actual injury and or distress Complies with the policies and procedures on handling resident abuse ENSURES 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 repairs Participates in evaluation and recommendation of new equipment DEMONSTRATES FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY Ensures availability and inventory of stock supplies Utilizes equipment and or supplies as needed to accomplish job results Demonstrates time management skills through prioritization and delegation of tasks Complies with nurses’ roles on reimbursement for resident care services MAINTAINS PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE Identifies professional education needs and opportunities Attends educational workshops Completes mandatory educational requirements Review professional publications Participates in professional organizations Shares new knowledge and learned skills with team members Attends unit meetings Participates in committees, projects, and performance improvement activities Adheres to professional code of ethics MAINTAINS COOERPATIVE 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 care Participates in team problem- solving methods Holds each team member accountable for resident and team outcomes Demonstrates positive conflict resolution skills with all associates Participates in team meetings and recommends suggestions for improvement Treats all associates with dignity and respect Reviews and provides end of shift report in a timely manner Demonstrates the ability to effectively work with persons from diverse cultural and spiritual backgrounds Demonstrates self awareness and emotional maturity CONTRIBUTES TO ORGANIZATIONAL TEAM EFFORT Accomplishes relates results as needed Attends meetings as requested by organizational leaders Represents positively, the profession and organization at work and outside the facility Promotes and participates in organizational goals By responding to change in a consistent 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 Graduate of an accredited program required Work Experience 2-4 years of LTC or Rehab experience preferred Licenses / Certifications LPN license required Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required NAPNES certification preferred.
RN Manager/Supervisor Full-time
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation

Supervisor RN Weekends - LTC + Increased Rates!

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Allentown, PA
To learn more text "RN LTC- Good Shepherd" to 484-894-1659 A 99-bed facility, Raker Center is open to residents ages 18 and older with primary diagnoses including, but not limited to, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, quadriplegia or multiple sclerosis. An interdisciplinary team seeks to help residents maintain as much independence as possible for the longest amount of time. The team consists of attending physicians, neurologists, psychiatrists and psychologists, RNs and LPNs, social workers, chaplains, and physical, speech, occupational and recreational therapists. JOB SUMMARY Is accountable for the delivery of nursing and patient care services; acts as a clinical and administrative resource during off-hour, weekend and holiday shifts. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS MONITOR QUALITY CLINICAL PRACTICE AND PATIENT CARE SERVICE DELIVERY By assessing patient status, identifying unstable medical conditions and taking appropriate action. By directing the delivery of competent age specific nursing care to pediatric, adult and geriatric patients. By validating that care is consistent with the medical regimen, rehabilitation team goals, the nursing plan of care and age of the patient. By maintaining a safe physical environment conducive to the delivery of health care services. By conducting rounds on all units to assess patient care needs. By maintaining a patient focused care environment within the philosophy of Good Shepherd and the Patients Bill of Rights. By representing GOOD SHEPHERD services, philosophy and quality to external customers. Supervises respiratory staff and assigns work as indicated during off-hour, weekend and holiday shifts. DEMONSTRATES FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY By effectively assigning staff to meet the needs of patients. By providing supplies, equipment, medication, and transport services for patients as needed. By identifying and providing input to Nurse Managers on work methods that reduce the cost and/or time required to deliver patient care. By developing an environment conducive to effective time management for all nursing staff. By monitoring budget variances in collaboration with Nurse Managers and assisting with implementing corrective actions and employs conflict resolution techniques. DIRECT STAFF TO ACCOMPLISH STAFF JOB RESULTS By translating institutional goals, values and objectives to staff and others. By establishing and supporting the attainment of hospital and departmental goals. By assisting the Nurse Managers and Program Directors in effective communication among team members. By identifying areas for performance improvement, measuring data, instituting corrective action plans and evaluating results. By assuring that non-licensed personnel have achieved competency to carry out their delegated roles and responsibilities. By effectively counseling and educating individuals whose performance does not meet standards. By acknowledging performance excellence. By coaching and mentoring licensed personnel to develop skills and perform expertly in their roles. By providing a supportive environment for affiliating students’ learning experiences. By assuring compliance with orientation and continuing education requirements of the nursing department and institution. By monitoring and managing group dynamics to facilitate team building. By objectively assessing the performance of designated associates on an annual basis. By orienting and evaluating the competency of agency, float, resource pool and/or per diem associates or delegating the responsibility to an appropriate individual. MAINTAINS SAFE AND HEALTHY WORK ENVIRONMENT By maintaining compliance with professional, regulatory and governmental standards of care. By applying quality improvement techniques to improve deficiencies. By reviewing and revising policies, procedures and standards of care including appropriate references. By demonstrating knowledge of responsibilities in an emergency situation and conducting drills (Code Blue, Fire, Internal Disaster, Bomb Threat, Priority Alert). By responding to visitor injuries if the Employee Health Nurse is unavailable. CONTRIBUTES TO TEAM EFFORT By developing channels of communication which will enhance working relations and service delivery between nursing shifts, units and hospitals. By establishing cooperative, collaborative relationships among disciplines and departments. By communicating effectively with the Nursing Management Team. Attends leadership meetings. ASSURES COMMUNICATION OF SHIFT EVENTS By preparing a clinical and management report at the end of each shift. By completing a Supervisor’s Shift Report for the Administrator/Nurse Executive. By analyzing and routing IIRs and MITs per policy. DEMONSTRATES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT By remaining current in nursing and management knowledge and skills. By maintaining active membership in professional organizations. 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 required Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred Work Experience 2-4 years as a rehab staff nurse required Prior supervisory experience preferred Licenses / Certifications Registered Nurse license required Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required ACLS required, depending on location Certification in Rehabilitation Nursing preferred (must be acquired within 3 years of supervision)
CNA Full-time
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation

Certified Nursing Assistant - Float Pool - Sign-On Bonus & Float Pool Incentive!

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Allentown, PA
Looking for a new career that offers excellent benefits, tuition reimbursement, low CNA to resident ratios, and endless opportunities for career growth? Then join the Good Shepherd family! Now offering an additional $5/hour for float pool CNA's + shift differential for evening & night shift! Now offering up to $20k sign-on bonus!! Earn a $10k sign-on bonus for a 1-year commitment, and $20k sign-on bonus for a 2-year commitment. JOB SUMMARY Enhances the effectiveness of the clinical team by collecting patient/resident data, responding to patient/resident requests, providing personal care, and maintaining the clinical environment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PROVIDES PATIENT/RESIDENT CARE By prioritizing, planning and completing patient/resident care as assigned Attending to personal care needs. Assisting with patient/resident transfers and ambulation Obtaining accurate vital signs and other clinical parameters and and specimens including: blood sugar readings (site specific), EKG’s and drawing blood samples responding to patient/resident requests requesting RN or LPN supervision with new or unfamiliar tasks. Reviews Policy and Procedures prior to performing tasks that are unfamiliar. ESTABLISHES A COMPASIONATE ENVIRONMENT By providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients/residents and families and other associates. PROMOTES CUSTOMER SERVICE By greeting patients/residents, visitors, and associates in person and on the telephone answering questions within the scope of practice relaying calls to patients/residents giving directions and referring inquires to clinical staff and physicians. COMMUNICATES INFORMATION By collecting and documenting in the patient/resident record providing clinical reports at regular intervals to fellow nursing assistants and nurses notifying RNs/LPNs of significant findings or change in patient/resident condition. DOCUMENTS PATIENT/RESIDENT CARE SERVICES By recording information in the chart as soon as possible after collection recording intake/output totals at the end of shift or specified times records patient/resident activity and care on the chart. MAINTAINS PATIENT/RESIDENT CONFIDENCE AND ORGANIZATIONAL CONFIDENTIALITY By keeping information confidential responding to patient/resident requests using Tact and diplomacy. COLLECTS PATIENT/RESIDENT INFORMATION By operating patient/resident care equipment, including blood glucose monitor (site specific), blood pressure cuffs, lifts and scales according to policy and procedure observing patient/resident response to care engaging patient/resident in conversation and acting upon responses or requests. PROVIDES A SAFE AND CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT By completing environmental rounds keeping patient/resident rooms, supply rooms and hallways free from clutter applying infection control policies and procedures to daily practice and other unit specific equipment checks and maintenance duties meeting dress code requirements and maintaining adequate personal hygiene. SUPPORTS UNIT EFFICIENCY By cleaning and restocking patient/resident equipment assisting with cleaning and monitoring of equipment contribute to PI activities using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results reporting maintenance and equipment issues per policy reporting to assigned unit on time, ready to meet the responsibilities of the position and Punching in and out as per Good Shepherd policy and maintaining time sheet as necessary. MAINTAINS TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE By identifying own learning needs attending educational workshops by seeking resources to meet learning needs attending unit meetings reading unit memos and meeting minutes and meeting ongoing mandatory education requirements. CONTRIBUTES TO ORGANIZATIONAL TEAM EFFORT By arriving on duty as scheduled maintaining attendance demonstrating flexibility in response to change acting as support personnel and perform assigned duties independently to allow licensed associates to complete their responsibilities by offering to assist other associates with patient/resident care and unit activities that arise throughout the shift. Participate in orienting new employees 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 High School Diploma required Work Experience Previous acute care or LTC experience preferred Licenses / Certifications Certified Nursing Assistant certification required Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required within 30 days of employment. Certification must be maintained throughout employment.
RN Full-time
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation

Registered Nurse - Float Pool - Raker Center + GS Home - LTC

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Allentown, PA
Now offering an additional $10/hour for float pool + shift differential! To learn more text "RN LTC" to 484-894-1659 Gain experience within: GS Home - Long Term Care (LTC) and Raker Center Good 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. A 99-bed facility, Raker Center is open to residents ages 18 and older with primary diagnoses including, but not limited to, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, quadriplegia or multiple sclerosis. An interdisciplinary team seeks to help residents maintain as much independence as possible for the longest amount of time. The team consists of attending physicians, neurologists, psychiatrists and psychologists, RNs and LPNs, social workers, chaplains, and physical, speech, occupational and recreational therapists. Job Summary Promotes and restores patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; delegate and evaluate care assigned to LPNs and CNAs to meet patient care needs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IDENTIFIES PATIENT/RESIDENT CARE REQUIREMENTS By establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients/residents and other persons in a position to understand care requirements. Uses the nursing process as a framework to deliver care by establishing or contributing to a plan of care with the patient/resident including a teaching plan, within 24 hours of admission; establishing or contributing to prioritization of goals appropriate to the patient’s/resident's age and ability to learn; estimated length of stay, medical diagnoses and discharge plan; identifying nursing care needs, writing nursing interventions and identifying educational objectives appropriate to care standards; by reassessing and documenting the effectiveness of nursing actions and the patients/residents progress toward goals as the patient’s/resident's condition changes; by communicating the plan and patient/resident progress to the interdisciplinary team. delegating the plan of care to other licensed and unlicensed associates within their scope of practice ESTABLISHES A COMPASSIONATE ENVIRONMENT By providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients/residents, friends, and families. PROMOTES PATIENT'S/RESIDENT'S INDEPENDENCE By establishing patient/resident care goals; educating patient/resident, friends, and family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills; answering questions by applying rehabilitation principles to patients/residents served; by demonstrating competence in providing age specific care to pediatric patients/residents, adult patients and geriatric patients/residents. ASSURES QUALITY OF CARE By adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient/resident care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, State Nurse Practice Act, and other governing agency regulations; by participating in performance improvement activities; by assessing care provided to assigned patients/residents by LPNs, Nursing Assistants, agency personnel, and other associates. RESOLVES PATIENT/RESIDENT PROBLEMS AND NEEDS By utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies; by utilizing established communication methods to ensure resolution of patient/resident problems and needs by communicating patient/resident status to the interdisciplinary team DOCUMENTS PATIENT/RESIDENT CARE SERVICES By documenting delivery of services, changes in patient/resident condition and the patients/residents response to nursing interventions in the medical record according to policies and procedures. MAINTAINS PATIENT/RESIDENT CONFIDENCE AND ORGANIZATIONAL CONFIDENTIALITY By keeping information confidential. MAINTAINS SAFE AND CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT By complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel; by maintaining a clean and safe unit environment; keeping patient/resident rooms, supply rooms and hallways free from clutter; by complying with procedures, rules and regulations; by adhering to infection control policies and procedures, medication administration and storage procedures and controlled substance regulations. By maintaining compliance with professional, regulatory and governmental standards of care. By demonstrating knowledge of responsibilities in an emergency situation ENSURES OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; entering work orders for equipment repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques. DEMONSTRATES FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY Checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. By minimizing overtime by work prioritization and delegation; recognizes and complies with RN’s role in reimbursement for patient/resident care services. By identifying and providing input to nursing leadership on work methods that reduce the cost and/or time required to deliver patient/resident care. By maintaining awareness of unit budget. MAINTAINS PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE By identifying personal educational needs and opportunities; attending educational workshops; completing mandatory educational requirements; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional organizations; sharing new knowledge with teams; attending unit meetings; reading unit memos; participating in committees, projects and PI activities. By maintaining responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs MAINTAINS A COOPERATIVE RELATIONSHIP AMONG HEALTH CARE TEAMS By communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods; by communicating patient/resident care or team issues to the nursing leadership; holding each team member accountable for patient/resident and team outcomes; participate in team meetings; offering suggestions for improvement to leadership; utilizing the chain of command to present issues or concerns; demonstrate positive conflict resolution skills with all associates; treat all associates with dignity and respect. CONTRIBUTES TO ORGANIZATIONAL TEAM EFFORT By arriving on duty as scheduled, maintaining attendance, punching in and out as per Good Shepherd policy and maintaining time sheet. By demonstrating flexibility in response to change by offering to assist team members with patient care needs and unit activities that arise throughout the shift; participating in orienting new employees; meeting dress code requirements. By attending meetings as requested by organizational leaders; by positively representing the profession and organization at work and away from work; promoting and participating in organizational goals. By mentoring channels of communication among nursing shifts, disciplines, departments, and external customers. By utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies, to assure resolution of patient problems and needs. 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 med-surg experience or rehabilitation experience preferred 1-2 years of intensive care or telemetry experience preferred Licenses / Certifications Registered Nurse license required Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required Advanced Cardiac Life Support/ACLS (must be acquired within the first 6 months of employment). PALS certification preferred for all staff (must be acquired within the first 6 months of employment).