Job Abstract

Requisition ID

req21683

Facility

Whittier Medical Center

# of Openings

1

Shift

Days

Category

Nursing

Position Type

Regular Full-Time

Clinical

• Performs restorative services according to physician's orders and/or nursing assessments as reflected in the resident's plane of care.
• Assists residents to achieve and maintain a optimal level of self-care and independence.
• Uses equipment correctly and safely in performing restorative care.
• Follows infection control technique in performing restorative care.
• Observes and reports signs and symptoms of change in condition and resident response to treatment.
• Participates in shift report according to company and hospital requirements.
• Performs routine restoration and preventative nursing procedures, i.e., ROM, transfers, passive/active exercises, feeding program, weights).
• Participates in formulation, implementation and revision of the resident plan of care.
• Instructs and encourages, as needed, residents and families in goals and procedures or restorative services.
• Applies and uses adaptive equipment and supplies, i.e., splints, pillows, walkers) safely and according to policy and procedure.
• Makes routine rounds throughout the unit to observe the appropriate use of restorative equipment and supplies.
• Follows all infection control guidelines during the performance of restorative care (i.e., hand-washing, universal precautions, linen handling).
• Makes frequent observations for indication of resident's condition during performance of restorative care.

Administrative

• Maintains all documentation as required by Federal, State and company regulations.
• Exchanges all information necessary for quality resident care.
• Organizes resident care activities to complete resident care based on priority of resident needs.
• Documents in resident health care record according to policy and procedure.
• Reports promptly any changes in resident's condition or other concerns to the Charge Nurse.
• Reports inappropriate use of restorative equipment and supplies to the Director/Head Nurse.
• Obtains specific instructions for ongoing restorative care during and at the conclusion of specialized therapy services.
• Organizes workload to complete treatments ordered. Reports all workload conflicts to Director/Head Nurse.
• Notifies Director/Head Nurse of supply and equipment needs.

Professional Responsibilities

• Employee has the willingness and ability to perform additional duties and responsibilities in different areas of the department on an as-needed basis or as determined by management.
• Follows established hospital and department policies.
• No more than 2 written substantiated complaints representing a breach of policy, procedure or professional behavior since last evaluation.
• Demonstrates the philosophy of team concept.
• Participates in group projects and staff meetings with suggestions that enhance the work environment and increase productivity.
• Communicates well with supervisor, reporting problems with equipment, supplies or procedures. Requests assistance as appropriate.
• Maintains confidentiality as related to job responsibilities.
• Exhibits willingness to resolve problems as they arise.
• Consistently projects positive professional image through appearance and behavior.
• Attends 75% of staff meetings or reads and initials minutes.
• Completes assigned work within shift.

Guest/Interdepartmental Relations

• As observed by representatives of management, all interactions are conducted in a professional manner.
• Verbal and written feedback resident's family members/significant others, medical staff, visitors and co=workers indicates behavior conducive to positive guest relations.
• Consistently exhibits appropriate phone protocol (e.g.,, answers phones promptly, is courteous and helpful).
• Consistently contributes to the team effort (e.f., assists co=workers when need is observed or upon request, offers constructive suggestions rather than complaints).
• Consistently displays cheerful and positive attitude.

Professional Growth and Development

• Completes annual updates within established time frames.
• Completes general and departmental orientation within established time frames.
• Attends 75% of in-services.
• Maintains certification as appropriate.
• Manages workload to avoid overtime.
• Consistently arrives on time.
• Does not exceed sick time as established by hospital policy.
• Maintains professional attire, including visible ID.
• Complies with all safety and infection control standards.

Performance Improvement

• Consistently strives to understand, anticipate and meet the needs, expectations and satisfaction levels of residents and other "customers."
• Errors, inefficiencies and inaccuracies are brought to management's attention, with suggestions for improvement.
• Demonstrates knowledge of each step of the PI process and participates in the formation and implementation of the PI plan.
• Identifies and implements methods of controlling costs or generating revenue, while providing maximum value to both the resident/customer and the hospital.
• Maximizes efficiency in all departmental operations.
• Measures progress against quality goals.

1. Minimum Education - High School Graduate
2. Minimum Experience - 1 year prior acute care experience; 1 year long-term care experience as CNA and 6 months Medical/Surgical experience preferred.
3. Required Certification/Registration - Current CNA certificate; RNA training/certificate; BLS; proficiency in both written and oral English.