Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital
Bethlehem, PA

Registered Nurse - Specialty Hospital Increased Rates & Shift Differential

SIGN-ON BONUS! To learn more text "RN - Good Shepherd" to 484-894-1659 The Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital has been helping patients recover from complex medical conditions and injuries since 2000. The first long-term acute-care hospital (LTACH) in the region, we help patients who are too medically fragile to transfer to a skilled nursing facility, acute rehabilitation hospital or their home after a hospital stay. In addition to general rehabilitation, our team is renowned for their expertise in ventilator weaning and respiratory care. * JOB SUMMARY * Promotes and restores patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; supervising assigned team members. * ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * USES NURSING PROCESS AS A FRAMEWORK TO DELIVER CARE: * By assessing patient condition on admission and at regular intervals during assigned shift * coordinating, prioritizing and integrating patient information from all aspects of clinical care * delegating basic patient care needs to assistive personnel * setting goals to organize assignment * collaborating with patients and their families on the patient's desired goals * acting on physician's orders in a timely manner * developing independent nursing interventions appropriate to the patient's response to care * documenting interventions and their resultant responses and auditing aggregate performance in order to improve systems that support patient care. * ESTABLISHES A COMPASSIONATE ENVIRONMENT * By providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families. * PROMOTES PATIENT'S INDEPENDENCE * Teaching patient, friends, and family to understand condition, medications, safety, and self-care skills * answering questions. * ASSURES QUALITY OF CARE * By adhering to therapeutic standards * measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards * making or recommending necessary adjustments * following hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by State Nurse Practice Act, and other governing agencies. * MAINTAINS SAFE AND CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT * By complying with procedures, rules, and regulations for safety and infection control * keeping patient rooms in a neat and orderly fashion, cleaning assigned equipment or areas according to procedure and adhering to medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations. * RESPECTS PATIENTS AND THE ORGANIZATION * By recognizing patient rights, patient privacy * keeping information confidential and responding to requests using tact and diplomacy. * ENSURES OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT * By completing preventive maintenance requirements * following manufacturer's instructions * troubleshooting malfunctions * processing requisitions for repair * maintaining equipment inventories * evaluating new equipment and techniques. * MAINTAINS PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE * By attending educational workshops * reviewing professional publications * establishing personal networks * participating in professional societies. * Maintaining current BLS and ACLS affirmations, attending required annual in-services, attending staff meetings regularly, documenting professional development on associate education record, conducts annual learning session in collaboration with the patient care specialist, identifies learning needs and seeks professional improvement. * DEMONSTRATES FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY * Checking stock to determine inventory level * anticipating needed supplies * placing and expediting orders for supplies * verifying receipt of supplies * using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. * CONTRIBUTES TO ORGANIZATIONAL TEAM EFFORT * By communicating information * responding to requests * building rapport * participating in team problem-solving methods * participating in at least one performance improvement team or project, completing assignments by specified deadline, assists in evaluating improvements and aggregate performance according to standards. * MAINTAINS A COOPERATIVE RELATIONSHIP AMONG HEALTH CARE TEAMS * By accomplishing related results as needed, Following through on delegated tasks, responding to co-workers requests For assistance, demonstrating behaviors as defined by the GSSH code of conduct, acting as a resource and/or leader when the need arises. * By documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs. * PROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT OF GOOD SHEPHERD AS A SYSTEM * By promoting the positive image of Good Shepherd * acting as a preceptor for new associates or students * communicating performance outcomes and results * responding to change in a constructive 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 acute care experience preferred * Licenses / Certifications * Registered Nurse license required * Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required * ACLS required; must obtain ACLS within eighteen months of employment and then maintain certification throughout employment.