Millcreek Community Hospital's new 14 bed skilled nursing facility
is seeking a Full Time or Part Time RN for our Transitional Care Unit (TCU) . This position is
Monday through Friday 2nd Shift. If you are interested in this position, please email a resume
to: epietkiewicz@mch1.org or apply in person/mail a
resume to: Human Resources, 5515 Peach Street, Erie, PA 16509.
RN - TCU
SUMMARY: Provides
professional nursing care within an assigned unit; coordinates care planning with other
disciplines.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance
program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
2. Writes initial nursing histories, assesses patients’ conditions and develops
individual care plans for patients assigned to the unit.
3. Administers and controls narcotics and medications.
4. Assists in formulating and screening Quality Assurance criteria and providing in-service
training for staff.
5. Evaluates
outcomes of patient care, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care
processes as necessary to ensure optimal patient care.
6.
Maintains patient documentation.
7. Maintains a safe,
comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital
standards.
8. Maintains patient records and charts to
ensure an accurate record of the patient’s medical treatment.
9. Observes emotional stability of patients, expresses interest in their progress and
prepares for continuing care after discharge.
10. Assists other members of the nursing team and/or other disciplines.
11. Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and other
processes related to direct patient care.
12. Demonstrates
sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy.
13. Arranges
for patients’ ordered diagnostic and therapeutic services.
14. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in
educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
15. Attends meetings as required.
16. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum
Education: Associate’s Degree
Minimum Experience:
Sufficient previous clinical experience in area of expertise
Req. Certification/Registration: Registration and current RN license; CPR
certification
Physical Demands: Prolonged, extensive, or
considerable standing/walking, Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients, Considerable
reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching
Working
Conditions: Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases, Contact with patients under wide
variety of circumstances, Exposed to unpleasant elements (accident, injuries and illness), Subject
to varying and unpredictable situations, May perform emergency care, Occasionally subjected to
irregular hours, Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquires
The above statements
are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not
intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skill required
of personnel so classified. EOE.
