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RN CRITICAL CARE

Geisinger

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Posted:

August 7, 2018

Location:

JERSEY SHORE, Pennsylvania

Salary:

Open

Type:

Part Time

Discipline:

General Nursing

Location: Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital

Work Schedule: Day/Night

Work Type: Part time (20 hours/week)

I. PURPOSE

The Professional Nurse is responsible for the supervision, direction, implementation and evaluation of quality patient care during the assigned work hours.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Please list 4-8 essential functions

		Weight Calculation (Total 100%)
1)	Management of patient care in the CCU or Acute Care Unit according to the nursing process to include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Actively participates in the promotion of quality patient care.	75%
2)	Leadership abilities are demonstrated in functioning as a professional role model, consumer relations and communications skills, problem solving and decision making and assistance in orienting and training personnel.	10%
3)	Collaborates with other healthcare providers to coordinate the patient’s plan of care.	5%
4)	Assumes responsibility for ensuring continued professional growth.	5%

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Participates in the Department’s QPI plan.

2.5%

Serves on Hospital committees and participates in committee evaluation processes as necessary.

2.5%

The above statements and corresponding weight calculations reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the functions of the job and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements. Corresponding weight calculations and job functions may vary according to variables which are considered to be inherent to the job.

III. PATIENT POPULATION AGE CLASSIFICATION

Must be completed for all positions responsible for direct patient care

Pediatric (28 days – 12 years)

Adolescent (12 years- 18 years)

Adult (18 years- 65 years)

Geriatric (65 years +)

IV. JOB QUALIFICATIONS

A) Experience

Previous Critical Care nursing experience is desirable.

Previous Medical Surgical nursing experience is preferred.

Membership in professional organization preferred.

B) Education & Training

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.

C) Licensure, Certification & Registration

Current Pennsylvania license as a registered professional nurse (RN) or Pennsylvania temporary practice permit required or has applied for licensure examination.

BLS certification required.

ACLS certification required within six months of hire.

PALS certification required within six months of hire.

D) Other Requirements

Required to work flexible shifts and hours in order to accommodate the needs of patients on a daily basis.

Employee performs within the prescribed limits of the hospital’s Ethic’s and Compliance program. Is responsible to detect, observe and report compliance variances to their immediate supervisor, or, upward through the chain of command, Director of Legal Compliance or hospital hotline

V. RELATIONSHIP

A) Reports to

Director of Patient Care Services

B) Title(s) of positions supervised

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – CCU

Nursing Aide- CCU

Unit Clerk- CCU

VI. EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY, & TOOLS USED

Operates IV pumps; suction equipment; small volume nebulizers; telephone; PCA pumps; blood glucose monitor; k-pads; Dynamap BP monitors; surgical instruments; wheelchairs; geriatric chairs; SaO2 monitors; floor scales; electronic thermometer; Tympanic thermometer; sphygmomanometer; stethoscope; computer; VAC device; bed scales; video player; television; monitor defibrillator and orthopedic traction supplies.

VII. WORKING CONDITIONS

A) Physical Requirements

See Attachment A- Physical Requirements

B) Uniform/Dress Requirements

Professional Nursing attire.

Hospital ID badge.

C) Chemical, Radiological, Biological Exposure

Requires frequent exposure to communicable diseases.

Requires frequent handling of chemicals (medications).

Requires frequent handling of blood and/or blood products and/or body fluids.

Requires handling of needles and other sharp objects

Requires occasional exposure to radiation.

Refer to Safety Manual (includes MSDS)

Refer to Infection Control Policies & Procedures

Refer to Fire and Emergency Preparedness Procedures

IMG_NOT_ALLOWED

VIII. SIGNATURES

Department/Division Head Date

Human Resources Date

Employee Date

Attachment A: Physical Requirements

The indicated requirements are necessary to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

	Never	Rarely	Sometimes	Often	Constantly		Never	Rarely	Sometimes	Often	Constantly
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:						WORKING CONDITIONS:
Bending				X		Extreme Cold		X
Stooping				X		Extreme Heat		X
Lifting-Max. Wt. 50 lbs				X		Temperature Changes			X
Carrying-Max. Wt. 50 lbs				X		Humidity		X
Pushing-Max. Wt. 400 lbs				X		Heights		X
Pulling-Max. Wt. 400 lbs				X		Vibration		X
Twisting				X		Wetness		X
Turning				X		Dryness		X
Walking				X		Confined Spaces-Cramped Qtrs		X
Climbing				X		Noise 80 dB and over		X
Crouching				X		Fumes, Mists, Gases		X
Crawling		X				Dust		X
Running			X			Caustics		X
Sitting			X			Acids		X
Kneeling			X			Chemicals		X
Balancing			X			Allergens		X
Reaching, High-Low-Level				X		Detergents		X
Feeling				X		Mechanical Hazards		X
Finger Movement				X		Moving Objects		X
Grasping				X		Exposure to Burns			X
Jumping				X		Explosives		X
Throwing		X				Operate Vehicle-Highway		X
Rapid Working Speed		X				Operate Vehicle-Co. Property	X
Hearing-Conversation				X		Working with People					X
Seeing-Near					X	Working around People					X
Seeing-Far					X	Working alone	X
Depth Perception					X	Contact with Bloodborne Pathogens			X
Color Vision					X
Speaking Clearly					X	PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
						Respirator-Breathing Equipment			X
OTHER:						Eye Protection			X
High Stress Level				X		Head Covering			X
						Hearing Protection			X
						Arms, Hands, Fingers			X
						Legs, Feet, Toes			X
						Body Protection			X
						Dermatological			X

Internal Number: 44797

About Geisinger

Geisinger serves more than 3 million people in central, south-central and northeast Pennsylvania and also in southern New Jersey with the addition of National Malcolm Baldridge Award recipient AtlantiCare, A member of Geisinger. In 2017, the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine became the newest member of the Geisinger Family. Geisinger is nationally recognized for innovative practices and quality care. A mature electronic health record connects a comprehensive network of 13 hospital campuses, two research centers and nearly 1,600 Geisinger primary and specialty care physicians.Geisinger is an integrated health services organization widely recognized for its innovative use of the electronic health record and the development of innovative care delivery models such as ProvenHealth Navigator®, ProvenCare® and ProvenExperience®. As one of the nation’s largest health service organizations, Geisinger serves more than 3 million residents throughout 45 counties in central, south-central and northeast Pennsylvania, and also in southern New Jersey at AtlantiCare, a Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient. In 2017, the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine and Geisinger Je...rsey Shore Hospital became the newest members of the Geisinger Family. The physician-led system is comprised of approximately 30,000 employees, including nearly 1,600 employed physicians, 13 hospital campuses, two research centers, and a 583,000-member health plan, all of which leverage an estimated $12.7 billion positive impact on the Pennsylvania and New Jersey economies. Geisinger has repeatedly garnered national accolades for integration, quality and service. In addition to fulfilling its patient care mission, Geisinger has a long-standing commitment to medical education, research and community service. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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