Nursing GPN

Job Summary:

Plan and provide professional nursing care for residents in accordance with the medical and nursing plans of care and established policies and procedures. Provide nursing services to residents in accordance with the scope of the Graduate Nurse as defined by the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing; under the direct supervision of a Licensed Nurse with a Registered Nurse overseeing the unit.

Job Standards:

• Follow/adhere to the Code of Conduct

• Follow/adhere to organization, federal/state regulations and guidelines, including Resident Rights

• Maintain neatness, cleanliness, good personal hygiene, and a well-groomed appearance, adhering to dress code of the department

• Perform duties of job without posing a threat to the health and safety of themselves or others

• Maintain sound mental and physical health and strength

• Must be free of communicable diseases

• Exhibit the Core Values of Messiah Lifeways

• Ability to operate medical equipment

• Assume accountability for compliance with federal, state and local regulations within the assigned duties and within his or her span of control

• Will assume responsibility to ensure secure handling of information, and will adhere to HIPAA Privacy and Security standards

• Recognize your role as part of the QAPI efforts of your organization and attend training to build understanding and capacity to undertake QAPI work

• Carry out QAPI roles and responsibilities as assigned

• Look for and share with leadership ideas for improvement in the organization

• Work from home ability: never

Job Duties/Responsibilities: *Under the Direct Supervision of an RN*

• Maintain accurate resident care records

• Administer medication and treatment as ordered by physician. Receive, review, and transcribe physician's orders.

• Communicate and act as liaison between staff and the Clinical Manager or Nursing Supervisor and communicates staff concerns/suggestions to Nursing Supervisor

• Responsible for proper utilization of supplies and equipment by staff

• Cooperate in providing a safe and pleasant environment and maintaining a high level of morale for residents and nursing personnel

• Initiate disciplinary procedures as needed for staff

• Establish and maintain effective interdepartmental working relationships and promotes guest relations

• Performs admissions, transfers and discharges (within scope of practice)

• Make accurate clinical assessments and observations in emergency medical situations and promptly calls for assistance as needed and follows emergency procedures and responds rapidly and appropriately to emergencies ensuring the safety of the residents and staff

• Observe and evaluate symptoms and conditions of residents and assure that families and physician are updated and physician orders are followed

• Plan, implement, and see to completion the resident's plan of care. This plan is written on admission with continuous revisions.

• Fully aware of the implications of the Residents Bill of Rights and seeks to promote its intent

• Follow proper procedures and promotes safe work practices in order to maintain a safe working environment

• Willingness to work under direction and supervision

• Follows direction, accepts constructive feedback from others

• Maintain confidentiality regarding resident information must be maintained in strict confidence, as well as other information pertaining to the business of Messiah Lifeways

• Provide effective and thorough shift report to next shift

• Complete timely and thorough incident and accident reports when required

• Report any allegation of resident abuse or neglect and missing narcotics promptly to the RN supervisor and assists with the investigation as required

• If holding an active CNA certificate, can assist with care tasks in the CNA scope of practice. Otherwise, will complete feeding and lift spotter training to support resident care. 

• Additional duties and tasks as assigned by the Clinical Manager and/or Nursing Supervisor

• Assesses patient/family needs in relation to presenting complaint, care condition and education and reassess periodically

• Cooperates with co-workers, peers in a courteous manner assisting when needed and interacts with customers/guests in a considerate, courteous manner

• Identifies and responds to customer/guests wants and/or needs in a timely manner

• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to use proper channels of communication

• Proper telephone etiquette at all times

• Adheres to department/organizational policies and procedures

• Evaluates resident’s response to specific interventions and revises the plan of care accordingly or notifies the appropriate member of the interdisciplinary team

• Follows established safety practices

• Works effectively under stress/pressure expresses frustrations in appropriate manner and place

• Participates in performance improvement opportunities in relation to the communities served (patients, families, physicians, mission, and organizational strategies)

• Attends all mandatory in-services and completes mandatory training timely

• Promote effective working relationships and work cooperatively as part of the department team to facilitate the department's ability to meet its goals and objectives

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Desire to work with individuals who may be frail and aged

• Work cooperatively and productively with others, including residents, families, and other employees

Education/Experience:

• One (1) year of clinical experience or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or similar preferred

• Certified in CPR by an approved program that meets state and federal regulation

• Graduation from a Nursing Diploma program or an accredited BSN or Associate's Degree in Nursing Program

• Temporary Practice Permit