Registered Nurse

1 month ago


Greensburg, Pennsylvania, United States Excela Health Full time

Key Responsibilities

  • Enhance professional and technical expertise by participating in educational workshops, reviewing relevant literature, building professional networks, and engaging in nursing organizations.
  • Ensure high-quality patient care by following established therapeutic standards, evaluating health outcomes against care objectives, recommending necessary modifications, and adhering to the care philosophies and standards mandated by regulatory bodies.
  • Safeguard the well-being of patients and staff by complying with infection control protocols, medication management guidelines, and regulations concerning controlled substances.
  • Record patient care activities accurately in medical and departmental documentation.
  • Facilitate continuity of care among nursing teams by documenting and sharing actions, irregularities, and ongoing patient needs through effective communication techniques.
  • Uphold patient confidentiality and protect operational integrity by maintaining discretion regarding sensitive information.
  • Assess patient care needs by establishing a trusting relationship with patients and their families.
  • Create a supportive environment by offering emotional, psychological, and spiritual assistance to patients and their loved ones.
  • Encourage patient autonomy by setting care objectives, educating patients and families about their conditions, medications, and self-care practices, and addressing any inquiries.
  • Address patient concerns and requirements through collaborative strategies with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Foster teamwork by sharing information, responding to inquiries, building rapport, and engaging in continuous quality improvement initiatives.
  • Contribute to team goals by achieving related outcomes as necessary.
  • Ensure the functionality of medical equipment by performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting issues, coordinating repairs, managing inventory, and assessing new technologies.
  • Manage nursing supplies by monitoring stock levels, anticipating needs, placing orders, confirming receipt, and utilizing resources effectively to achieve job objectives.
  • Demonstrate cognitive proficiency to perform essential and specialized job functions competently.
  • Exhibit thoroughness and precision in executing essential or specialized tasks.
  • Maintain focus and concentration throughout the duration of shifts.

Specialized Duties

  • Conduct patient evaluations in accordance with agency protocols to identify health issues and educational needs.
  • Manage conditions such as stomas, draining wounds, fistulas, vascular ulcers, pressure ulcers, and diabetic ulcers.
  • Administer treatments and procedures per physician directives and agency policies, including adherence to Universal Precautions and safety protocols.
  • Consult and refer patients and families to appropriate durable medical equipment providers and agencies as necessary.
  • Independently document patient care, education, and responses in compliance with agency standards and legal requirements.
  • Adopt a holistic approach to problem-solving and care planning.
  • Play an active role in inventory management.
  • Collaborate with vendors and Home Care/Hospice staff to develop and implement effective formularies.
  • Utilize supplies and equipment responsibly and economically.
  • Understand and apply the Hospice philosophy to enhance the quality of life for terminally ill patients.
  • Maintain knowledge of the Hospice benefit and comply with regulatory participation conditions.
  • Educate patients and families about end-of-life care needs, including palliative measures.
  • Act as a core member of the Interdisciplinary Group to create care plans addressing the physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual needs of terminally ill patients and their families.
  • Supervise personal care provided by Home Health Aides in patients' homes in accordance with federal regulations.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited Nursing Program is required.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills, strong organizational abilities, independent judgment, analytical problem-solving skills, sound decision-making, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • One year of experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or home health agency.
  • Experience in wound care and a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.

Licensure and Certifications

  • Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Pennsylvania is required.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required.
  • Act 33, Act 34, and Act 73 FBI Clearance are required.
  • A valid Pennsylvania Driver's License is required.
  • Wound Care Certification through WANC, WOCN, or CANCC must be obtained within one year.

Work Environment

  • This position requires regular, consistent, on-site attendance and may involve rotating shifts, standby, and on-call duties.
  • Local travel between Excela Health locations may be necessary.

Commitment to Quality

  • Actively promote a culture of continuous improvement by engaging in team activities that support LEAN principles and processes.
  • Demonstrate ownership of personal motivation, morale, performance, and professional development.

Equal Opportunity Employer

  • Excela Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

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