Registered Nurse - Long Term Care

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network in Bethlehem seeks a Registered Nurse for per diem shifts. This role involves providing comprehensive patient care while collaborating with healthcare teams to promote health and support residents. Candidates must have nursing qualifications and a commitment to high-quality care in a compassionate environment.

Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license required.
• Basic Life Support / CPR certification necessary.
• Previous long-term care or rehabilitation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes resident health through nursing process completion.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams for optimal care.
• Documents resident care service delivery accurately.

Skills

Patient Care

Collaboration

Communication

Holistic Care

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation · Good Shepherd Home - Bethlehem

Per Diem , Day or Night Shifts - 12 hours , 7:00am - 7:30pm or 7:00pm - 7:30am

JOB SUMMARY

Promotes and restores residents' health by completing the nursing process. Collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary team members. Provides physical and psychological support to residents\ and families. Delegates and evaluate care rendered by LPNs and CNAs to meet resident care needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

IDENTIFIES RESIDENT CARE REQUIREMENTS

Utilizes the Nursing Process as framework to deliver care by establishing or contributing to a plan of care with the resident

Establishes and contributes to prioritization of goals with the resident and interdisciplinary team

Identifies teaching objectives appropriate to care standards

Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and resident progress toward goals as resident condition changes

Continuously identifies actual and potential problems after implementation of nursing interventions

Communicates plan of care and residents’ progress to interdisciplinary team

Delegates plan of care to other licensed and unlicensed associates within their scope of practice

Establishes rapport with potential and actual residents and other persons in a position to understand care requirements

Provide holistic care that addresses physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and spiritual needs

ESTABLISHES A COMPASSIONATE ENVIRONMENT

Provides emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to residents, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members

PROMOTES RESIDENT INDEPENDENCE

Establishes care goals with residents

Educates residents, family members, and friends to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills

Demonstrates competence in providing care to residents

ASSURES QUALITY OF CARE

Adheres to therapeutic standards

Measure health outcomes against resident goals and standards

Continually recommends appropriate adjustments to resident plan of care

Complies with organizational and nursing division’s philosophies and standards of care set by State Board of Nursing, State Nurse Practice Act, an other governing agency regulations

Participates in performance improvement activities by directing and assessing care provided to residents by RNs, LPNs, CNAs, agency personnel, students, and other associates

RESOLVES RESIDENT PROBLEMS & NEEDS

Utilizes interdisciplinary team strategies

Utilized established communication methods to ensure resolution of resident problems and needs

Communicates resident status to interdisciplinary team members

DOCUMENTS RESIDENTS CARE SERVICES

Documents delivery of service, changes in resident condition, and resident response to nursing interventions in the resident medical record and other departmental records according to policies and procedures

Ensures documentation of care rendered by other staff members

Reviews, transcribes, communicates, and implements physician orders

MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY

Complies with HIPAA

Ensures that all resident and organizational information is kept confidential

MAINTAINS SAFE & CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Complies with Infection Control policies, procedures, and regulations

Complies with policies and procedures on storage and disposal of controlled substances, toxic and non-toxic chemicals, and other wastes

Coordinates with health care support personnel

ENSURES RESIDENT SAFETY

Demonstrates skills and knowledge in compliance with the policies and procedures on medication and treatment administration

Ensures CNAs and other staff members’ compliance on resident appropriate transfers, feeding, and personal hygiene

Responds to resident medical and psychological concerns, potential or actual injury and or distress

Complies with the policies and procedures on handling resident abuse

ENSURES OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT

Demonstrates knowledge and skills on appropriate usage of equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions necessary in the delivery of care to residents.

This includes troubleshooting malfunctions and requesting maintenance orders for repairs

Participates in evaluation and recommendation of new equipment

DEMONSTRATES FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY

Ensures availability and inventory of stock supplies

Utilizes equipment and or supplies as needed to accomplish job results

Demonstrates time management skills through prioritization and delegation of tasks

Complies with nurses’ roles on reimbursement for resident care services

MAINTAINS PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

Identifies professional education needs and opportunities

Attends educational workshops

Completes mandatory educational requirements

Review professional publications

Participates in professional organizations

Shares new knowledge and learned skills with team members

Attends unit meetings

Participates in committees, projects, and performance improvement activities

Be willing to support principles and practices that are consistent with high quality nursing care and resident services

Follows accepted policies and procedures

Adheres to professional code of ethics

MAINTAINS COOPERATIVE RELATIONSHIPS AMONG HEALTH CARE TEAMS

Demonstrates knowledge in the organizational structure through compliance with the chain of command to present issues and concerns regarding resident care

Participates in team problem-solving methods

Holds each team member accountable for resident and team outcomes

Demonstrates positive conflict resolution skills with all associates

Participates in team meetings and recommends suggestions for improvement

Treats all associates with dignity and respect

Accepts and gives shift report in a timely manner

Demonstrates self-awareness and emotional maturity

Demonstrates skill and ability to effectively work with persons from diverse cultural and spiritual backgrounds

CONTRIBUTES TO ORGANIZATIONAL TEAM EFFORT

Accomplishes relates results as needed

Attends meetings as requested by organizational leaders

Represents positively, the profession and organization at work and outside the facility

Promotes and participates in organizational goals

By responding to change in a consistent 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 long term care, med-surg, or rehabilitation experience preferred

Licenses / Certifications

Registered Nurse license required

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

GOOD SHEPHERD'S UNIVERSAL FLU PROGRAM

As a health-care provider, we have a professional and ethical obligation to protect our patients and residents from developing further complications.

GOOD SHEPHERD'S UNIVERSAL FLU PROGRAM

To protect our patients and residents, Good Shepherd requires influenza (flu) vaccinations for all Associates, licensed independent practitioners, contracted, agency and temporary employees, students and volunteers.

***Important Note: Good Shepherd Penn Partners is a drug and tobacco free work environment. As a result, candidates selected for employment may be subject to a drug screen test. Good Shepherd Penn Partners does require the COVID vaccination for all employees.***

Good Shepherd is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.