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Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital - Bern Township

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Eagleville Hospital

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<body><h3>Registered Nurse - IP Peds Rehab - Increased Rates + Increased Shift Differential!</h3><br/><p>SIGN-ON BONUS! To learn more text "RN - Good Shepherd" to 484-894-1659

* JOB SUMMARY
* Promotes and restores patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and intermultidisciplinary 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 CARE REQUIREMENTS
* By establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients 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 including a teaching plan, within 24 hours of admission
* establishing or contributing to prioritization of goals appropriate to the patient'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 progress toward goals as the patient's condition changes


* by communicating the plan and patient 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, friends, and families.




* PROMOTES PATIENT'S INDEPENDENCE
* By establishing patient care goals
* educating patient, friends, and family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills


* answering questions by applying rehabilitation principles to patients served


* by demonstrating competence in providing age specific care to pediatric patients, adult patients and geriatric patients.






* 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 board of nursing, State Nurse Practice Act, and other governing agency regulations


* by participating in performance improvement activities


* by directing and assessing care provided to assigned patients by LPNs, Nursing Assistants, agency personnel, students and other associates.






* RESOLVES PATIENT PROBLEMS AND NEEDS
* By utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies
* by utilizing established communication methods to ensure resolution of patient problems and needs


* by communicating patient status to the interdisciplinary team.






* DOCUMENTS PATIENT CARE SERVICES
* By documenting delivery of services, changes in the patient's condition and the patient's response to nursing interventions in the medical record according to policies and procedures.




* MAINTAINS PATIENT 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 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
* By following manufacturer's instructions
* troubleshooting malfunctions


* entering work orders for equipment repairs


* evaluating new equipment and techniques.






* DEMONSTRATES FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY
* By checking stock to determine inventory level
* anticipating needed supplies


* using equipment/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 care services.




* By identifying and providing input to Nurse Managers on work methods that reduce the cost and/or time required to deliver patient 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 care or team issues to the nurse manager or supervisor


* holding each team member accountable for patient and team outcomes


* participate in team meetings


* offering suggestions for improvement to the program director


* 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 etime 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




* Licenses / Certifications
* Registered Nurse license required


* Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required


* PALS certification preferred for all staff (must be acquired within first 6 months of employment for all full-time and part-time staff)


* Certification in Rehabilitation Nursing preferred (must be acquired with 2 years of employment)








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Registered Nurse - IP Peds Rehab - Increased Rates + Increased Shift Differential!SIGN-ON BONUS! To learn more text "RN - Good Shepherd" to 484-894-1659 * JOB SUMMARY * Promotes and restores patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and intermultidisciplinary 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 CARE REQUIREMENTS * By establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients 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 including a teaching plan, within 24 hours of admission * establishing or contributing to prioritization of goals appropriate to the patient'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 progress toward goals as the patient's condition changes * by communicating the plan and patient 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, friends, and families. * PROMOTES PATIENT'S INDEPENDENCE * By establishing patient care goals * educating patient, friends, and family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills * answering questions by applying rehabilitation principles to patients served * by demonstrating competence in providing age specific care to pediatric patients, adult patients and geriatric patients. * 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 board of nursing, State Nurse Practice Act, and other governing agency regulations * by participating in performance improvement activities * by directing and assessing care provided to assigned patients by LPNs, Nursing Assistants, agency personnel, students and other associates. * RESOLVES PATIENT PROBLEMS AND NEEDS * By utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies * by utilizing established communication methods to ensure resolution of patient problems and needs * by communicating patient status to the interdisciplinary team. * DOCUMENTS PATIENT CARE SERVICES * By documenting delivery of services, changes in the patient's condition and the patient's response to nursing interventions in the medical record according to policies and procedures. * MAINTAINS PATIENT 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 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 * By following manufacturer's instructions * troubleshooting malfunctions * entering work orders for equipment repairs * evaluating new equipment and techniques. * DEMONSTRATES FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY * By checking stock to determine inventory level * anticipating needed supplies * using equipment/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 care services. * By identifying and providing input to Nurse Managers on work methods that reduce the cost and/or time required to deliver patient 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 care or team issues to the nurse manager or supervisor * holding each team member accountable for patient and team outcomes * participate in team meetings * offering suggestions for improvement to the program director * 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 etime 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 * Licenses / Certifications * Registered Nurse license required * Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required * PALS certification preferred for all staff (must be acquired within first 6 months of employment for all full-time and part-time staff) * Certification in Rehabilitation Nursing preferred (must be acquired with 2 years of employment) 

<body><h3>Nurse Manager - GS Home - LTC</h3><br/><p>To learn more, call/text "RN Nurse Manager" 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
* Plan, direct, or coordinate the daily patient/resident care activities in a clinical environment. Ensure adherence to established clinical policies, protocols, regulations, and standards. The Nurse Manager has the 24-hour responsibility and is accountable for nursing practice in his/her patient care/resident unit. This position reports to the Director of Nursing of the site, The Nurse Manager will foster the mission and core values of the GSRN in their daily practice.




* ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* MANAGEMENT SKILLS
* Leads unit operations to achieve organizational and departmental goals and objectives in area of responsibility


* Leads nursing staff including hiring, transitioning and encouraging professional development of each member within their scope of practice


* Supports and schedules the nursing staffing requirements based upon acuity, specialty, volumes including budgeted NHPPD.


* Facilitates staff growth &amp; development via


* Promotes a Just Culture


* Communicates through effective written and verbal communication skills


* Implements plans &amp; strategies to maximize delivery of safe patient care


* Leads action to achieve departmental goals and objectives in area of responsibility


* Develops leadership skills


* Routinely communicates GSRN, site specific information to associates




* FACILITATES PATIENT CARE
* Acts a clinical resource to RNs, LPNs and NAs


* Develops and implements nursing policies and procedures utilizing evidence based practice to standardize care




* ESTABLISHES DEPARTMENTAL STRATEGIC GOALS
* Gathers pertinent business, financial, service, and operations information


* Identifies and evaluates operational trends and options;


* Selects a course of action


* Defines objectives


* Evaluates outcomes.




* CONTRIBUTES AND WORKS TOWARDS FINANCIAL OBJECTIVES
* Analyzes operational variances and adjusts accordingly


* Exercises fiscal responsibility for expenditures; understands trends and variances


* Controls expenses




* DELIVERS QUALITY CARE
* Ensures competency- based care is provided through ongoing management and evaluation of staff.


* Recognizes and responds to actual or potential events to ensure patient/resident safety.


* Recommends system improvements


* Demonstrates evidence-based decision making when addressing practice changes




* DEVELOPS AND ENHANCES PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
* Demonstrates a willingness to learn, grow and seeks new and innovative opportunities


* Coordinates and/or provides learning experiences for professional development of staff


* Reviews professional publications


* Participates in professional societies / organizations




* CONTRIBUTES TO TEAM EFFORT
* Embraces change and promotes positive work environment


* Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to achieve organizational goals.




* PROTECTS PATIENT INFORMATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY
* Oversees and follows compliance of confidentiality policies




* PROMOTES HEALTHY WORKING ENVIRONMENT
* Promotes Patient/Resident safety through a Just Culture in the workplace


* Complies with policies and procedures, rules and regulations governing environment of care and patient safety


* Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity, culture and inclusion are valued


* Ensure that each staff member is properly certified and abides by the standards for care established by our organization and state and federal laws




* COMPLIES WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS
* Ensures that all regulations, and standards are followed at the federal, state and local levels






* 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
* Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required.


* Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or other healthcare area preferred.




* Work Experience
* 4 - 6 years of nursing experience is required


* 1-2 years of prior supervision preferred




* Licenses / Certifications
* Must have an active registered nurse (RN) license in PA.


* Certified NE-BC or CNEL within 3 years of hire


* Certified in area of specialty is preferred


* BLS / CPR for a health care provider, as per the American Heart Association








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Nurse Manager - GS Home - LTCTo learn more, call/text "RN Nurse Manager" 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 * Plan, direct, or coordinate the daily patient/resident care activities in a clinical environment. Ensure adherence to established clinical policies, protocols, regulations, and standards. The Nurse Manager has the 24-hour responsibility and is accountable for nursing practice in his/her patient care/resident unit. This position reports to the Director of Nursing of the site, The Nurse Manager will foster the mission and core values of the GSRN in their daily practice. * ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * MANAGEMENT SKILLS * Leads unit operations to achieve organizational and departmental goals and objectives in area of responsibility * Leads nursing staff including hiring, transitioning and encouraging professional development of each member within their scope of practice * Supports and schedules the nursing staffing requirements based upon acuity, specialty, volumes including budgeted NHPPD. * Facilitates staff growth &amp; development via * Promotes a Just Culture * Communicates through effective written and verbal communication skills * Implements plans &amp; strategies to maximize delivery of safe patient care * Leads action to achieve departmental goals and objectives in area of responsibility * Develops leadership skills * Routinely communicates GSRN, site specific information to associates * FACILITATES PATIENT CARE * Acts a clinical resource to RNs, LPNs and NAs * Develops and implements nursing policies and procedures utilizing evidence based practice to standardize care * ESTABLISHES DEPARTMENTAL STRATEGIC GOALS * Gathers pertinent business, financial, service, and operations information * Identifies and evaluates operational trends and options; * Selects a course of action * Defines objectives * Evaluates outcomes. * CONTRIBUTES AND WORKS TOWARDS FINANCIAL OBJECTIVES * Analyzes operational variances and adjusts accordingly * Exercises fiscal responsibility for expenditures; understands trends and variances * Controls expenses * DELIVERS QUALITY CARE * Ensures competency- based care is provided through ongoing management and evaluation of staff. * Recognizes and responds to actual or potential events to ensure patient/resident safety. * Recommends system improvements * Demonstrates evidence-based decision making when addressing practice changes * DEVELOPS AND ENHANCES PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS * Demonstrates a willingness to learn, grow and seeks new and innovative opportunities * Coordinates and/or provides learning experiences for professional development of staff * Reviews professional publications * Participates in professional societies / organizations * CONTRIBUTES TO TEAM EFFORT * Embraces change and promotes positive work environment * Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to achieve organizational goals. * PROTECTS PATIENT INFORMATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY * Oversees and follows compliance of confidentiality policies * PROMOTES HEALTHY WORKING ENVIRONMENT * Promotes Patient/Resident safety through a Just Culture in the workplace * Complies with policies and procedures, rules and regulations governing environment of care and patient safety * Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity, culture and inclusion are valued * Ensure that each staff member is properly certified and abides by the standards for care established by our organization and state and federal laws * COMPLIES WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS * Ensures that all regulations, and standards are followed at the federal, state and local levels * 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 * Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required. * Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or other healthcare area preferred. * Work Experience * 4 - 6 years of nursing experience is required * 1-2 years of prior supervision preferred * Licenses / Certifications * Must have an active registered nurse (RN) license in PA. * Certified NE-BC or CNEL within 3 years of hire * Certified in area of specialty is preferred * BLS / CPR for a health care provider, as per the American Heart Association 

<body><h3>Registered Nurse - Rehab</h3><br/><p>* JOB SUMMARY
* Promotes and restores patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and intermultidisciplinary 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 CARE REQUIREMENTS
* By establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients 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 including a teaching plan, within 24 hours of admission
* establishing or contributing to prioritization of goals appropriate to the patient'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 progress toward goals as the patient's condition changes


* by communicating the plan and patient 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, friends, and families.




* PROMOTES PATIENT'S INDEPENDENCE
* By establishing patient care goals
* educating patient, friends, and family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills


* answering questions by applying rehabilitation principles to patients served


* by demonstrating competence in providing age specific care to pediatric patients, adult patients and geriatric patients.






* 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 board of nursing, State Nurse Practice Act, and other governing agency regulations


* by participating in performance improvement activities


* by directing and assessing care provided to assigned patients by LPNs, Nursing Assistants, agency personnel, students and other associates.






* RESOLVES PATIENT PROBLEMS AND NEEDS
* By utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies
* by utilizing established communication methods to ensure resolution of patient problems and needs


* by communicating patient status to the interdisciplinary team.






* DOCUMENTS PATIENT CARE SERVICES
* By documenting delivery of services, changes in the patient's condition and the patient's response to nursing interventions in the medical record according to policies and procedures.




* MAINTAINS PATIENT 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 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
* By following manufacturer's instructions
* troubleshooting malfunctions


* entering work orders for equipment repairs


* evaluating new equipment and techniques.






* DEMONSTRATES FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY
* By checking stock to determine inventory level
* anticipating needed supplies


* using equipment/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 care services.




* By identifying and providing input to Nurse Managers on work methods that reduce the cost and/or time required to deliver patient 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 care or team issues to the nurse manager or supervisor


* holding each team member accountable for patient and team outcomes


* participate in team meetings


* offering suggestions for improvement to the program director


* 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 etime 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




* Licenses / Certifications
* Registered Nurse license required


* Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required


* PALS certification preferred for all staff (must be acquired within first 6 months of employment for all full-time and part-time staff)


* Certification in Rehabilitation Nursing preferred (must be acquired with 2 years of employment)








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Registered Nurse - Rehab* JOB SUMMARY * Promotes and restores patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and intermultidisciplinary 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 CARE REQUIREMENTS * By establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients 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 including a teaching plan, within 24 hours of admission * establishing or contributing to prioritization of goals appropriate to the patient'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 progress toward goals as the patient's condition changes * by communicating the plan and patient 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, friends, and families. * PROMOTES PATIENT'S INDEPENDENCE * By establishing patient care goals * educating patient, friends, and family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills * answering questions by applying rehabilitation principles to patients served * by demonstrating competence in providing age specific care to pediatric patients, adult patients and geriatric patients. * 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 board of nursing, State Nurse Practice Act, and other governing agency regulations * by participating in performance improvement activities * by directing and assessing care provided to assigned patients by LPNs, Nursing Assistants, agency personnel, students and other associates. * RESOLVES PATIENT PROBLEMS AND NEEDS * By utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies * by utilizing established communication methods to ensure resolution of patient problems and needs * by communicating patient status to the interdisciplinary team. * DOCUMENTS PATIENT CARE SERVICES * By documenting delivery of services, changes in the patient's condition and the patient's response to nursing interventions in the medical record according to policies and procedures. * MAINTAINS PATIENT 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 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 * By following manufacturer's instructions * troubleshooting malfunctions * entering work orders for equipment repairs * evaluating new equipment and techniques. * DEMONSTRATES FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY * By checking stock to determine inventory level * anticipating needed supplies * using equipment/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 care services. * By identifying and providing input to Nurse Managers on work methods that reduce the cost and/or time required to deliver patient 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 care or team issues to the nurse manager or supervisor * holding each team member accountable for patient and team outcomes * participate in team meetings * offering suggestions for improvement to the program director * 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 etime 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 * Licenses / Certifications * Registered Nurse license required * Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required * PALS certification preferred for all staff (must be acquired within first 6 months of employment for all full-time and part-time staff) * Certification in Rehabilitation Nursing preferred (must be acquired with 2 years of employment) 

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3

$25-43/hr

KidsPeace Children's Hospital - KidsPeace Orchard Hills Campus

7

$25-43/hr

Eagleville Hospital

4

$23-49/hr

Suburban Community Hospital

5

$27-49/hr

Reading Hospital

55

$25-50/hr