Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital - Allentown

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital - Bern Township

Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital

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Grand View Hospital

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<body><h3>Registered Nurse - LTACH - Increased Rates &amp; Shift Differential</h3><br/><p>Sign On-bonus + Increased Rates + Increased Shift Differential!

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 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 (i.e., code blue, Dr. Wintergreen, etc.).




* 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
* New graduate, prior med-surg experience, rehab 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 achieved within 3 years of employment)








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Registered Nurse - LTACH - Increased Rates &amp; Shift DifferentialSign On-bonus + Increased Rates + Increased Shift Differential! 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 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 (i.e., code blue, Dr. Wintergreen, etc.). * 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 * New graduate, prior med-surg experience, rehab 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 achieved within 3 years of employment) 

<body><h3>Registered Nurse - Specialty Hospital Increased Rates &amp; Shift Differential</h3><br/><p>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








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Registered Nurse - Specialty Hospital Increased Rates &amp; Shift DifferentialSIGN-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 

<body><h3>Registered Nurse - LTACH - Increased Rates &amp; Shift Differential</h3><br/><p>Sign On-bonus + Increased Rates + Increased Shift Differential!

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
* </p><li>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








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Registered Nurse - LTACH - Increased Rates &amp; Shift DifferentialSign On-bonus + Increased Rates + Increased Shift Differential! 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 

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