Location: Peabody, KS
Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager/Tertiary Team Leader, the Staff Registered Nurse: Tertiary Care practices within the Lahey Clinic Professional Practice Model, MA Nurse Practice Act, ANA Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics and demonstrates Lahey Clinic's core values that reflect its Mission.
The nurse-patient/family relationship, continuity of care and accountability are central to the delivery of individualized high quality patient care. A Staff Registered Nurse: Tertiary Care demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide expected standards of care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, spiritual, safety and
age-appropriate considerations of patients. The Staff Registered Nurse: Tertiary Care, in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act of Massachusetts Rules & Regulations- 244 CMR 3.0, shall bear full and ultimate responsibility for the quality of nursing care he/she provides to individuals and groups.
Included in such responsibility are health maintenance, teaching, counseling, collaborative planning and restoration of optimal functioning and comfort or for the dignified death of those they serve. The Staff Registered Nurse: Tertiary Care assumes the responsibility for the plan of care and has the authority to make decisions and is held accountable for decisions specific to backssment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of the plan. The registered nurse facilitates the coordination of care across the continuum and demonstrates safe practice within the domains of: Clinical judgment and decision making Professional Relationships Clinical leadership Clinical scholarship A responsibility and function of the Staff Registered Nurse: Tertiary Care includes Delegation & Supervision in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act of Massachusetts Rules & Regulations- 244 CMR 3.0 Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse: Board of Registration in Nursing and the ANA Principles of Delegation.
The delegating registered nurse at Lahey Clinic bears the full and ultimate responsibility that includes but is not limited to: Making an appropriate assignment Properly and adequately teaching, directing and supervising the delegate The outcome of the delegation The Staff Registered Nurse: Tertiary Care provides care directly to patients and in collaboration with other health care team members.
The Staff Registered Nurse: Tertiary Care maintains a current level of knowledge and skill with technical procedures as defined by nursing specialty organization, complies with all regulations and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies, and is currently licensed in the state of Massachusetts as a registered nurse.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: including but not limited to: I. Clinical Judgment and Decision Making: Ways in which nurses come to understand the problems, issues or concerns of patients/families, to attend to relevant/critical information, and to respond in concerned and involved ways. A. The Staff Registered Nurse: Tertiary Care is expected to and is accountable for providing safe patient care by demonstrating organizational skills that maintain and coordinate safe delivery of quality care for assigned patients/families.
Develops a culturally competent plan of care that identifies patient problems, expected outcomes, and addresses preventative measures. B. Performs systematic patient and family backssment relevant to practice settings. C. Delivers care that is specific to the age of the patient. D. Evaluates effectiveness of care and adapts plan based on patient/family response. II. Professional Relationship: The professional relationship is based upon Lahey Clinic's guiding principles and positive effective communication. This relationship extends beyond formal backssment to integrate the particular patient's response and his/her religious/spiritual, ethnic and cultural beliefs into the plan of care.
A. Establishes professional relationship with nurses, physicians and other colleagues and patients and families. The relationship includes the patient and family as a partner in care and is based upon Swanson's Theory of Caring. B. Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and treatment including preventative measures appropriate to the patient. C. Supports Lahey Clinics commitment to community based activities both within the Lahey community and beyond. III. Clinical Leadership: The Staff Registered Nurse: Tertiary Care supports the development of others and creates a practice climate of responsiveness and learning based on Benner's Novice to Expert skills acquisition model.
This supports the retention and recruitment of clinically competent nurses. The ability to lead and influence the reasoning of colleagues in the patient's best interest depends on skillful comportment, authoritative clinical knowledge and wisdom, the conviction to act as an ethical agent despite adverse consequences, and the ability to listen and enhance others' strengths. A. Demonstrates professional behavior by adhering to unit policies and procedures, practice guidelines specific to the setting and the ANA Code of Ethics.
B. Demonstrates skills as a responsive team member. C. Demonstrates role of nurse as teacher. D. Demonstrate ability to fulfill role in Regulatory compliance and readiness. IV. Clinical Scholarship: The Staff Registered Nurse: Tertiary Care achieves clinical scholarship through experiences with patients, through collaboration with colleagues and leadership and through formal education. Learning is transformed into knowledge through self-reflection and analysis. A.
Upholds standards of quality nursing care. B. Demonstrates a commitment to life long learning. C. Demonstrates evidenced based practice (EBP) in nursing. Organizational Requirements: Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles, Mission Statement, and Goals into daily activities. Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies. Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic. Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients. Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency backssment. Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.
Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities. Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education. Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Graduate of a state approved and/or accredited School of Nursing Licensure, Certification, Registration: Current license to practice professional nursing from the Massachusetts Board of Registration BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Clinical Skills/Technical Knowledge a. Demonstrates the necessary clinical skills and technical knowledge to provide care for patients according to Nursing Policy and Procedures. See Skill Record. b. Demonstrates the necessary clinical skills and knowledge to provide care for patients according to the unit-specific competencies. See Skill Record. c. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Experience: Infusion experience required (either Medical Infusion or Oncology Infusion) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities.
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Performs clinical, technical and clerical duties to ensure quality patient care is provided. The Sr. Medical Office RN works as a lead within the nursing team and works in collaboration with the physician(s), other healthcare provider(s) and other clinical support staff within the department and with other disciplines to plan and coordinate the delivery of patient care.
The Sr. Medical Office RN demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide expected standards of care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, spiritual, safety and age-appropriate considerations of patients. Responsibilities include health maintenance, teaching, counseling, collaborative planning
and restoration of optimal functioning and comfort or for the dignified death of those they serve. The Sr. Medical Office Nurse serves as a liason to all nurses within a practice, and assure the clinical support communication is effective for the care team.
Job Description: Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to: Coordination of the nursing support within a practice. Trains new nurses on all nursing standards and protocols and serves as a mentor for nursing team. Telephone triage and backssment. Renders patient care within the scope of their training, including administeringimmunizations and allergy injections, performs blood draws, and obtains height, weight
and blood pressure on all patients and documents appropriately in patient's chart.
3. Assists physicians with minor procedures. 4. Prepares exam rooms and restocks supplies. 5. Enters required information for prescription refills properly through electronic medical record. 6. The Medical Office RN is expected to and is accountable for providing safe patient care by demonstrating organizational skills that maintain and coordinate safe delivery of quality care for assigned patients/families. 7. Performing systematic patient and family backssment relevant to practice settings and record the related health data. 8. Analyze and interpret recorded data. Make informed judgments as to the specific problems and elements of nursing care mandated by a particular situation.
9. Delivering care that is specific to the age of the patient 10. Utilizing listening skills and clinical judgment in decision making to telephonically backss the severity of patient caller signs and symptoms. 11. Evaluating effectiveness of care and adapts plan based on patient/family response 12. Providing patient care by 1. providing necessary physical care to appropriate patient populations which include ADL's, positioning, transporting, and treatments 2. Utilizing and transporting equipment 3.
Monitoring and recognizing acute changes in the patient and intervenes appropriately and 4. Administering medications including blood and blood products 13. Establishes professional relationship with nurses, physicians and other colleagues and patients and families. 14. Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and treatment including preventative measures appropriate to the patient. 15. Supports Lahey Clinics commitment to community based activities both within the Lahey community and beyond. 16. Collaborates, cooperates and communicates with other healthcare providers to ensure quality and continuity of care.
17. Demonstrates skills as a responsive team member and leader. 18. Demonstrates role of nurse as teacher/trainer. 19. Demonstrates ability to fulfill role in regulatory compliance and readiness. 20. Serve as patient advocate, within the limits of the law. 21. Upholds standards of quality nursing care 22. Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning. 23. Demonstrates evidenced based practice (EBP) in nursing. Organizational Requirements: 1. Maintain strict adherence to the Lahey Health Confidentiality policy. 2. Incorporate Lahey Health Standards of Behavior and CREATE Values.
3. Comply with all Lahey Health Policies. 4. Comply with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Health. 5. Maintain courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients. 6. Demonstrate an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency backssment. 7. Demonstrate competency in working with the Electronic Medical record system 8. Demonstrate a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards. 9. Participate in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
10. Participate in and successfully completes Mandatory Education. 11. Perform all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Four year Nursing degree required (Bachelors). Licensure, Certification & Registration: Current RN license to practice in state of Massachusetts. Must maintain BLS certification. Experience: Prior Nursing experience required at a minimum of 5 years. Medical Office experience is preferred. Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Excellent communications skills to effectively educate and assist patients as well as interacting with providers and staff.
Ablility to make sound decisions under pressure. Ablility to handle confidentiality information. Must have the organizational skills and the ability to follow through on tasks. Key Relationships: Physician/Allied Health Professional To provide accurate patient triage and assist with patient visits, tests, and procedures. Patients Interacts with patients/families to facilitate all patient care needs Practice Manager To follow on-going instruction to meet the needs of the patients and the site. Medical/Clinical Assistant To assist and be a liason with nursing with patient flow, provide support, and guidance as needed.
Other nursing staff Train other nurses, provide resources and mentorship to assure nursing protocols are maintained. Support in providing quality patient care. Other Support Personnel Work as part of an inter/intra departmental team to ensure patient satisfaction Scope/Impact Statement: Work Schedule: Indicate either Yes or No as appropriate. Hours of work may be subject to change based upon the needs of the business/department. On Call: Shift Rotation: Weekends: Physical Requirements & Environment: Required For each category, select ONE option from choices below by placing an X in the space to the left of the entry.
Mental and Visual Attention Required a) x The position requires basic mental and visual attention much or all of the time b) The position requires periods of concentrated mental and visual attention. c) The position requires a high degree of mental and visual concentration. Physical Exertion Weight d) x Nature of work requires lifting or moving light weight (up to 20 pounds). e) Nature of work requires lifting or moving medium weight (over 20 and up to 75 pounds). f) Nature of work requires lifting or moving heavy weight (over 75 pounds).
Dexterity g) x Flow of work and character of duties require average manual coordination. h) Flow of work and character of duties require above average manual coordination. i) Flow of work and character of duties require high manual coordination. Range of Motion j) x Duties require average range of motion. k) Duties require above average range of motion. l) Duties require high range of motion. Physical Conditions m) x Performance of duties allows for variation in positioning and tasks. n) Performance of duties requires remaining in position for prolonged periods of time.
Repetitive Motion o) x Assignments require occasional repetitive motion. p) Assignments require frequent repetitive motion. q) Assignments require constant repetitive motion. Working Conditions r) x Working conditions include minimal exposure to elements such as odor, noise, dust, chemicals, temperature extremes or airborne pathogens. s) Working conditions include occasional exposure to elements such as odor, noise, dust, chemicals, temperature extremes or airborne pathogens. t) Working conditions include continuous exposure to elements such as odor, noise, dust, chemicals, temperature extremes or airborne pathogens.
Exposure to Hazardous Materials u) Performance of duties generally does not involve exposure to hazardous materials. v) x Performance of duties occasionally involves exposure to hazardous materials. w) Performance of duties frequently involves exposure to hazardous materials. Patient Care Conditions (select ALL that are applicable) x) x Position entails exposure to blood and body fluids, standard precautions must be used. y) Assignments include transporting, transfer and positioning of patients. z) Incumbent must be continuously prepared to prevent a patient fall.
Sensory Requirements (select ALL that are applicable) aa) x Performance of duties requires the ability to discern and identify colors bb) x Performance of duties requires the ability to discern sharp from dull and hot from cold cc) x Performance of duties requires the ability to hear soft and loud noises Patient Care/Patient Contact Designation (check only one of the items listed below) x_ Position has a direct impact upon health outcomes of the patient. Position facilitates the process that may impact patient access to services. No patient care/contact, and does not facilitate the patient care process or directly impact health outcomes.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. For more details: jobs-search. org/legal_peabody-c431984/sr-medical-office-nurse-rn-peabody_i1957261316
Women & Babies Hospital, and Norlanco. (Details regarding scheduling & location flexibility to be discussed during interview) SIGN ON BONUS: $2,000 with a 2-year commitment to the organization (external applicants and eligible internal applicants only) ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties: Prepares patient for visit by using appropriate rooming standards tool.
Administers injections, as prescribed by provider and in accordance with practice protocol. Provides gross observations to the provider or licensed nurse for interpretation as necessary. Prepares and administers medications as
prescribed by the provider and in accordance with federal and state regulations. Prepares and assists providers with various procedures, minor surgeries and other exams as designated by the provider.
Performs Point of Care Testing, including but not limited to hearing, flu, urine and strep tests. Removes sutures and changes dressings on wounds as necessary. Provides clinical advice by phone/electronic correspondence in accordance with established triage protocols and relays information to the patient. Consults a provider or licensed nurse with questions or information that fall outside of the established protocols. Authorizes prescription refills as directed by the provider. Assists in
test tracking and monitoring overdue results. Assures exam rooms are adequately supplied and cleaned after each patient visit.
Maintains and cleans medical instruments and equipment after each procedure. Assists with proactive outreach for patients requiring preventive and chronic disease services. Performs care coordination activities among specialists and transitions of care to obtain all necessary patient information. Assists in the coordination of referrals, education and community resources. Actively participates in performance improvement initiatives to improve overall patient experience and quality of care. Participates in daily huddles with the provider.
Serves as a patient experience advocate by being a positive influence at all times when interacting with patients, visitors, and colleagues. Communicates with all patients, visitors and colleagues in a professional manner while keeping customer service a top priority. Handles all patient information in a confidential manner according to Lancaster General Health privacy and confidentiality policies and procedures. For LGHP, this role may necessitate occasional regional travel. For Regional Positions: Travels regularly to various sites within the region to support operational needs as listed above.
Assists at new practices and sites by mentoring and leading other team members during the initial onboarding period. Special projects as assigned. SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above: Performs various front office responsibilities as necessary. Other duties as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or general equivalent (GED) is required. Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited institution (AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT or NAHTR). If the employee is not currently certified, they must have completed a Medical Assistant training/education program prior to hire and receive their Medical Assistant Certification within six (6) months of hire.
CPR Certification required. For Regional Positions only - Valid driver's license is required. A health care provider in good standing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state health insurance programs, i. e. not excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal or state health insurance program. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: One (1) to two (2) years of Medical Assistant experience in a primary or specialty care physician's office.
COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS ATTENTION/CONCENTRATION - The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to focus on certain aspects of current experience and reject others: The position requires the ability to attend to more than one aspect of a situation simultaneously. It is highly likely that multiple task demands are going to be required of the individual at the same time. NEW LEARNING AND MEMORY - The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to learn and retain material: A large portion of this position required reliance on verbal memory and new learning.
Efficiency in processing of verbal information, either in written or spoken form, is a major requirement and prerequisite of the job. The individual must be able to attend to and process multiple bits of information simultaneously. The individual must be able to organize and categorize this information effectively so that later recall is feasible. PROBLEM SOLVING, REASONING AND CREATIVE THINKING - The following level of ability that is essential for the jobholder to think (in order to solve a problem) by combining two or more elements from past experience or imaginative thought: The position requires the ability to evaluate existing options to resolve a presenting problem.
The resolutions or options are clearly defined, limited in number and are altered infrequently. Selection of the most appropriate solution is based on well-established and defined guidelines. APTITUDES: The following are essential requirements of the position in relation to job-worker situations. These items describe how a worker must adapt, adjust, conform or act: Performing under stressful conditions: Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual, or dangerous situations, or in situations in which working speed and sustained attention are critical aspects of the job.
Is subject to danger or risk, or to tension as a regular, consistent part of the job. Variety and change: Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure involving significant differences in technologies, techniques, procedures, environmental factors, physical demands, or work situations. Communication: Ability to exchange information with others clearly and concisely; to present ideas, facts and technical information.
Interpersonal relations: Ability to maintain relationships that facilitate task accomplishment; to cooperate and resolve conflicts; to recognize needs and be sensitive of others. EQUIPMENT USAGE REQUIREMENTS Equipment/Tools: Computer, Phone, Copier, Printer, Fax, Office Supplies, General clinical/clerical supplies. Software: Microsoft Office Products, EPIC, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Rarely 0-10%; Occasionally 11-35%; Frequently 36-70%; Continuously 71-100% Body Position/Movement: Sit: Occasionally Stand: Continuously Walk: Frequently Bend: Occasionally Push: Rarely Pull: Rarely Kneel/Squat: Occasionally Reach: Occasionally Twist: Rarely Balance: Rarely Climb: Occasionally Lifting: Degree of physical exertion is: Moderate, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Sensory Abilities specifically required: Vision Hearing PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT WORKING CONDITIONS: Position involves exposure to the following harmful elements: Bio hazardous Waste Blood borne Pathogens High Pressure Steam/Gas Disclaimer: This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.
It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards. The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute. The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole.
Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely. Benefits At A Glance: PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees: 100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Shift, Weekend and On-Call Differentials Health, Dental and Vision Coverage Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Retirement Savings Account with Company Matching Child Care Subsidies Onsite Gym and Fitness Classes Disclaimer PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce.
All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law. Search Firm Representatives please read carefully: PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH as a result of the referral or through other means.
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for ensuring that care is delivered appropriately and the standards of quality are adhered to. We are looking to add enthusiastic members to join our independently owned and operated agency and see why we are described as " caring, compassionate, and cheerful" Come work as many or as few hours as you want with nights, days, weekends, and holidays available.
Benefits Weekly pay with direct deposit GPS time and attendance technology enhances your access to key scheduling and care information Free continuing education Variety of assignments, procedures, and treatments Weekend and evening opportunities, in-home and facility based One to one patient care Over 95% of Bright
Star locations are Joint Commission accredited or in process National opportunities with over 250 locations in US Responsibilities Care for individual based on personalized Plan of Care Informs the Director of Nursing and any other appropriate personnel of changes in the client's conditions and needs Counsels client and family through care process while updating family on a regular basis Assures proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state, and federal laws Participates in agency performance improvement activities and continuously staying informed about changes in the field of nursing and home health care Requirements Current unrestricted RN license in state for
which care is being provided Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
Must have graduated from a National League of Nursing accredited program Minimum one (1) year of documented experience required. Three (3) to five (5) years of clinical experience with one (1) year experience in a home health agency, primary care clinic or health facility, preferred. Reliable car/auto insurance Clean background and criminal record Must have a TB Clearance Must be able to pass a Drug Test. Must be able to work weekends. Mus have Home Health Care experience. Understands regulatory compliance with state and federal regulations. Adhere to HIPAA and maintain client confidentiality.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Keywords: R. N. RN, registered nurse, nursing, ER, emergency room, medical, obstetrics, operating, pediatrics, intensive care unit, LPN, L. P. N. ICU, I. C. U. home care, homecare, home health, hospice, live in, live-in, caregiver, companion For more details: jobs-search. org/legal_lancaster-c431777/registered-nurselancaster-home-health-care-per-diem-lancaster_i1959164522
FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties: Environment Management - Completes cleaning tasks utilizing OSHA standards. Performs maintenance and/or inventory of equipment according to unit/department standards.
Practices standard precautions while handling contaminated items. Maintains unit order and efficiency. Maintains appearance of patient care areas and public areas. Maintains safe work environment. Supply Management/Clerical - Orders and stocks supplies to meet the needs of the unit/department. Demonstrates an awareness of cost containment practices. Distributes supplies to appropriate areas according
to unit/department standards. Demonstrates computer skills necessary to perform unit/department specific responsibilities. Depending on location may need to schedule patients and handle phone calls.
Patient Care/Safety - Documents accurately and timely, according to unit/department standards. Reports promptly unusual situations, reactions, effects or conditions related to patient care to the responsible person(s). Assist patients with personal hygiene needs and/or provide activities of daily living, comfort measures including changing linen, providing safe environment for mobility and ambulation, and maintaining a clean and orderly patient environment. Safely assist in mobilizing, turning,
and positioning of patients; including use of various assistive devices and mechanical lifts.
Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills when dealing with patients, family members and staff. Functions as a patient advocate by resolving patient/family concerns through appropriate actions. Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge procedures. Answer patient call lights independently, promptly, and to the patient's satisfaction; referring patient concerns to the RN or Nurse Manager. Provide close observation and care safely for patients who require 1:1 observation. Demonstrate proper responses to emergency situations. Code of Conduct/Professionalism - Identifies learning needs and seeks available resources and opportunities.
Completes assignments within designated shift. Responds promptly to requests for assistance. Respects patient rights and maintains strict confidentiality. Communicates clearly, concisely and appropriately (verbal/written communications). Assumes personal responsibility for attendance to maintain unit/department function. Demonstrates concern and respect for others thoughts and feelings and handles conflicts in a positive manner. Able to prioritize continually Clinical Skills - Maintains clinical skills necessary to perform duty/job.
Demonstrates competency with procedures based on unit population and/or age-specific needs. Obtains and accurately documents all required patient information; reporting changes and abnormal findings to the RN in a timely fashion. Perform unit-specific lab tests as dictated by the Point of Care Testing lab standards (Glucose, stool, and emesis) record results, and report findings to the RN. Perform quality control measures on unit assigned tests and equipment. Properly label specimen(s) and form(s) for lab test completion. Participates in achieving institution wide and unit based quality outcomes.
Performs duty/job with appropriate level of independence. Performs duty/job with accuracy and efficiency. Accepts accountability, as an individual and as a team member for all services provided. SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above: Other duties as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: HS diploma or equivalent (GED). Completion of the educational requirements (additional formal education/training; maximum supervision for initial competency; high degree associated risk factors; yearly competency evaluation and training).
Actively enrolled in nursing program: ASN or BSN program If ASN, should be planning to go straight into BSN program. Must have completed 1 clinical rotation in Med/surg (or rotation in hospital setting). Benefits At A Glance: PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees: 100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Shift, Weekend and On-Call Differentials Health, Dental and Vision Coverage Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Retirement Savings Account with Company Matching Child Care Subsidies Onsite Gym and Fitness Classes Disclaimer PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce.
All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law. Search Firm Representatives please read carefully: PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity.
Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH as a result of the referral or through other means. For more details: jobs-search.
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