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Job DetailsJob Location

• The
• Williamsport
• Home -
• Williamsport,
• PA 17701Position
• Type:
• Full-Time/Part-TimeEducation
• Level: 2
• Year
• DegreeSalary
• Range: $30.00 - $38.00
• HourlyJob
• Category: Health CareThe Williamsport Home is currently seeking candidates for full-time 3rd shift positions as well as part-time positions on all shifts and every other weekend positions on all shifts. We offer Tuition reimbursement- get assistance paying off your school loans!

Position Summary

The primary function of this position is to ensure the total delivery of nursing care and related services for all residents under their assigned area and in compliance with all federal, state and local guidelines, standards and regulations which govern the facility, and as directed by the Nursing Supervisor and/or Director of Nursing Services so as to ensure each resident’s medical, psychosocial and spiritual needs and wishes are met effectively and efficiently on a continuum.

Duties & Responsibilities

Charge Nurse General: 65% 1. Plans, provides and directs resident care according to physician orders and the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care. 2. Administers drugs and treatments in compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines, standards, regulations and facility policies and procedures. 3. Completes resident assessments and develops/updates the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care. 4. Makes daily resident rounds and provides verbal and written reports to the Supervisor 5. Uses infection control techniques to prevent the spread of communicable diseases. 6. Maintains a safe work environment and exhibits safe work practices. 7. Assists subordinate positions in rendering of care and services as necessary and/or directed. 8. Answers resident call bells, regardless of assignment. 9. Adheres to, up-holds and enforces all facility policies and procedures. 12. Completes various documentation and reports as directed.

Administrative

• 35% 13. Monitors and supervises the work of the Nursing Assistants so as to ensure the needs of each resident is met on a continuum. 14. Assists in interviewing, hiring, scheduling, training, orientation of new employees and recommends disciplinary action as warranted. 15. Attends all department meetings and/or educational programs as scheduled and/or directed. 16. Actively participates in overall facility management and makes recommendations for quality improvement. Administrative continued 17. Reports any supply/equipment needs, repairs, etc., to the Charge Nurse and/or Supervisor. 18. Reviews policies and procedures, makes recommendations as warranted. 19. Adheres up, upholds and enforces all regulations and recommendations of the Department of Health, the Health Care Financing Administration, the Department of Public Welfare, etc. 20. Participates on various committees and with in-service training as directed. Miscellaneous/Other (Exhibited 100%) 21. Assumes all other duties as assigned. 22. Maintains a professional, customer-oriented demeanor at all times. 23. Works within a team concept and is thus cooperative with co-workers and peers. 24. Maintains confidentiality of information. 25. Represents the facility in a positive manner.