This position would be a total of 20 hours per week (40 hours bi-weekly). We will require flexibility for this role based on the facility's needs.
Good Shepherd Home - Bethlehem is for individuals 18 years of age and older requiring residential nursing care. Primary diagnoses served include, but are not limited to, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, quadriplegia, Multiple Sclerosis, traumatic brain injury and spina bifida. Each resident and his or her family are active participants in the development of a care plan.
To ensure that clinical staff have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide high-quality, competent, and safe care to residents.
Essential functionsAssures learning needs of clinical associates
Develops in-service programs in response to clinical needs and teaches staff according to current accepted standards of care / practice as well as Good Shepherd policy.
Evaluates educational programs on content, technique, and instructional materialsDevelops and implements orientation plan for new associates, providing on-the-job supervised education as well as classroom instruction appropriate to assessed competencyCoordinates the completion of mandatory in-service education according to state and federal regulations as well as Good Shepherd policyPlans, develops, and conducts orientation, preceptor and mentoring programs for employeesSupervises the maintenance of in-service educational recordsMaintains a system to monitor compliance with attendance and competency achievement for associates which includes feedback to both staff and department headsCollaborates with clinical management teams to identify specific clinical education needsParticipates in developing Best Practice Standards to assure patient safety and quality of careWorks collaboratively to develop and implement QAPI programsContributes to the development and revision of policies and proceduresOversees educational and documentation programs and softwareDevelops and implements learning needs assessments to prioritize education offeringsServes as an advanced practice nursing role model / ensures nursing operationParticipates as an active member of the Nursing Management Team
Completes rounding on nursing units in and effort to review clinical skills and monitor care deliveryParticipates in setting Best Practice standards to assure quality of careMaintains all aspects of HIPAA requirementsActs as a preceptor for new and current associates and studentsMaintains professional / technical knowledgeReviews new educational and documentation programs and software
Creates and develops course offerings unique to the Good Shepherd patient / resident populationShares knowledge and skills with staff regarding best practiceAttends educational workshops, reviews professional publications, establishes personal networks, and participates in professional societies.Complies with hospital and legal requirementsSupports clinical practices that adhere to the organization's philosophy, goal, standards of care, and required governing regulations
Contributes to the development and / or revision of policy that supports evidence-based practice, federal regulations as well as standards of care.Contributes to team effortPromotes Good Shepherd by promoting the positive reputation of Good Shepherd.
Responds to change in a consistent and positive manner.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required
Master's Degree preferredWork Experience2-4 years of demonstrated clinical and teaching experience preferred
Licenses / CertificationsRegistered Nurse license required
Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association requiredACLS certification requiredAdvanced nursing certification or completion within 2 years requiredCPR Trainer certification required