What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Time Trach & Vent Nurse (6:00am - 6:00pm) position at St. Edmond's Home for Children?
Enjoy the rewards and challenges of working as a RN or LPN at St. Edmond's Home for Children. St. Edmond's is a residential care facility located in Bryn Mawr, PA. We provide an exceptional holistic outcome-oriented plan of care for children with intellectual and physical disabilities.
This is a full time, benefits eligible position working 6:00am - 6:00pm (72hrs biweekly). Includes working every other weekend and rotating holidays.
SCHEDULE
- Week 1: Thursday, Friday & Saturday
- Week 2: Sunday, Monday & Tuesday
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan, organize, supervise and execute the Nursing Plan of Care for each resident on their designated Hall.
- Integrate the Nursing/Therapeutic plan of care in collaboration with Supervisor and Therapy team. Delegates aspects of plan to Direct Care staff. Maintains appropriate documentation.
- Participate in I.H.P. conferences and periodic reviews.
- Evaluate prospective new admissions from a nursing viewpoint in cooperation with the Director of Nursing.
- Review conditions of residents with Primary Care Physician and Director of Nursing, records and implements physician’s orders including administration of medications, treatments, diet orders, etc. Is responsible for following up on diagnostic tests, special studies and other procedures in conjunction with Nurse Manager.
- Makes provisions in providing medications, copies of prescriptions, in conjunction with Social Service department when a resident is transferred or returns to home for extended visits. Will also provide instructions to family members, staff of facility when a transfer is involved regarding the medical concerns that should be monitored or guarded against.
- Confers with Nurse Manager as required on conditions of residents, updates plan of care, maintains documentation on changes in conditions of residents, and updates appropriate staff of these changes.
- Carries out responsibilities in accordance with Policies and Procedures of St. Edmond’s Home and regulatory agencies.
- Maintains a current understanding of all emergency medical procedures as the appropriate standard of care dictates. And, to assure compliance with any policies/guidelines as they pertain to emergency medical procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in the state State of Pennsylvania.
- Trach & Vent experience required
- 1-3 years nursing experience.
- 1-3 years pediatric experience preferred.
- Previous experience with physically disabled and developmentally disabled children preferred.
St. Edmond’s is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability or handicap, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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