Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING

Position Number:  00047787

Description Activated On:  1/8/2025 2:23:36 PM

Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. 

 Plans, implements, and evaluates resident care based on standards of nursing and Gerontological practice and standards of resident care.

Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor.

Working time percentages are approximate and can change from day to day based on operational needs.

75%
The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing professional nursing care and treatment services following long term care state and federal regulatory guidelines. The Registered Nurse assesses the residents' physical, psychosocial and/or mental health status and performs ongoing assessments of resident and resident care needs; utilizes nursing diagnosis and treatment in developing and implementing ITP; complies with LTC Resident Assessment Instrument manual; prescribes, coordinates, and delegates nursing care; collaborates with other facility disciplines. The RN provides nursing expertise to interdisciplinary treatment team; assesses, records, reports, and evaluates vital signs, symptoms, and reactions or responses to medication and treatment; participates in staff development programs; provides ongoing orientation/education and on-the-job training to non-professional nursing personnel; utilizes least restrictive measures, follows hospital/ nursing policy in the care and documentation of residents. The RN adheres to infection control/HIV policies and procedures; utilizes crisis prevention techniques; accurately complies with medication policy and completion of physician's orders; applies knowledge of Hospital/Nursing policies and procedures; maintains awareness of Living Area conditions, therapeutic milieu, and resident activities; acts as resident advocate; participates in Nursing and hospital P.I. activities; utilizes therapeutic communication; provides knowledgeable daily communication; applies professional nursing concepts, techniques, and procedures in resident care; and interacts with others in a cooperative manner to develop effective working relationships.

25%
The RN participates in nursing and facility committees/activities; provides health promotion and maintenance through teaching, guidance, and counseling; assigns and directs the work of professional personnel and supervises assigned non-professional staff. Prepares and submits reports as required; develops, recommends and directs changes in the administration of Nursing care and treatment methods and plans; provides guidance to paraprofessional staff in implementing, receiving and modifying the residents’ plan of care. Completes employee evaluations and competency assessments; performs other related duties as requested.

Essential Functions:

1. Transcribes Physician’s orders.
2. Prepares and administers medications/treatments.
3. Formulates goals and interventions.
4. Carries out treatment programs.
5. Lifts and positions residents.
6. Conducts nursing/resident education.
7. Acts as resident advocate.
8. Complete oral and written reports/documentation.
9. Operates and cares for medical equipment.
10. Directs/supervises staff on work area.
11. Uses crisis management techniques.
12. Responds to emergency situations.
13. Follows safety/infection control measures.
14. Maintains a safe/therapeutic environment.

Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature.

Makes independent decisions of a routine nature based upon professional training, job knowledge and competency. Collaborates with Nurse Supervisors, Nurse Managers, Assistant Director of Nursing and/or Director of Nursing for any unusual, high-risk, critical incident/situation.

Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License

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Licenses, registrations, or certifications:

1.   Registered Nurse
 
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