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Registered Nurse (RN) - Nursing

Job Details

Messiah Lifeways - Mechanicsburg, PA
Full Time
RN License
Night
Nurse

Description

Up to a $6,000 sign-on bonus

 

Job Summary:

Assure quality and continuity of resident care and responsible for supervising the performance of all members of the nursing care team on a designated Neighborhood and shift.

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:

  • Display and promote a professional manner and serves as a role model to their staff

  • Supervise, in collaboration with the Clinical Manager and RN nursing supervisors, the health care delivered by the Nursing CNA

  • Maintain accurate resident care records

  • Complete 24 hour report sheet each shift

  • 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

  • Actively participates in orientation and training of new team members

  • 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 promote guest relations

  • Arrange for scheduling of appointments and transportation of residents to other departments or outside appointments

  • Coordinate all aspects of admissions, transfers and discharges

  • Make accurate clinical assessments and observations in emergency medical situations

  • 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 Resident's Bill of Rights and seeks to promote its intent

  • Follow emergency procedures and responds rapidly and appropriately to emergencies ensuring the safety of the residents and staff

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

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

  • Willingness to work under direction and supervision

  • 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

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

  • Ability to learn and chart appropriately on a computerized health record/EMAR

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

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

 

Education/Experience:

  • RN licensed in Pennsylvania

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

  • One (1) year of clinical experience preferred

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