Staff Nurse

Overview

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The Nurse Manager is responsible for performing a variety of duties to provide quality nursing care to residents to maintain or attain the highest practical level of functioning; implementing specific procedures and programs; participating with the charge nurses and the Director of Nursing in establishing specific goals; determining work procedures and expediting work flow; insuring compliance with all operating policies and procedures and Pennsylvania Department of Health regulations and Federal Health Care Administration regulations; communicating with and supervising appropriate personnel; providing periodic reports; performing all of the duties of a certified nursing assistant when needed.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Encourage each resident's ability to maintain or attain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychological well-being and thus performs various duties to provide quality nursing care to residents and to coordinate total nursing care for the residents as illustrated by the following:
• Assess residents and analyze obtained information to develop appropriate interventions to prevent decline; record signs of change in condition, notify appropriate staff per facility protocol to evaluate weight loss, decline in ambulation, change in performance of ADL's, development of skin breakdown, etc.; observe conditions which indicate possible need for restorative nursing programs and then notify appropriate staff per facility protocol of the need for evaluation; inform the physician of changes in assessment when appropriate.
• Assess the resident upon admission and develop interim care plan, contribute to the full care plan, and update the care plan as warranted and as required; attend and participate at the Plan of Care meetings as scheduled.
• Administer medications and treatments to residents; monitor the administration of intravenous fluids as needed; place orders for medications from the pharmacy.
• Respond to emergencies; assess the condition of the resident; decide on the type of medical attention; call appropriate ambulance service when resident is transferred to or admitted to a hospital; notify the physician when there is a change in resident's condition.
• Confer with residents and their families; make referrals to other departments when appropriate.
• Maintain resident clinical files; keep charts updated; document appropriately.
• Demonstrates knowledge in respiratory management and tracheostomy care
• Coordinates discharge/transfer of resident with other departments, physician and ancillary service providers
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

Education or Degree Required:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Licenses, Certifications Registrations:

• Registered Nursing license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• BLS/CPR Certification

Related Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the supervision of professional nurses.
• Experience in managing multiple shifts.

Wesley Enhanced Living is ranked by our employees as the top PA-based aging services company on the Fortune Best Workplaces in Aging Services list. We are certified as a Great Place to Work year after year. And there's a good reason for that. Our RNs, LPNs, and CNAs love where they work because of our supportive culture and a workplace that makes you feel welcome and valued. There's a strong family bond between our nurses and residents like none other. Our employees are proud to work here, make a compelling difference in the lives of our residents, and often say: 'It's not just a job'!

Our benefits and workplace flexibility are top-notch and include:

• Competitive Pay
• Professional Development and Advancement opportunities
• Health, Dental, & Life Insurance
• 401(k) plans with generous match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Daily Pay
• On-Shift scheduling

We welcome your application and invite you to visit www.wel.org to learn more about our organization.

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