| There’s a reason we believe that America is watching Geisinger, one of the nation’s largest health service organizations. We are dedicated to setting the standard for evidence-based care delivery and pursuing innovative new approaches to predictive precision medicine, such as our MyCode® genomic research initiative. Whether you prefer working in a busy urban center, a suburban area or a small-town setting, Geisinger has clinical and nonclinical positions open throughout our system. With 13 physician-led hospital campuses to staff throughout Pennsylvania and in southern New Jersey, we offer a wide range of positions, a competitive, pay-for-performance salary structure and healthcare benefits from day one, including those for vision, dental and domestic partners.* Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. Location: BLOOMSBURG PROFESSIONAL BLDG Work Schedule: Days Work Type: FULL TIME | JOB SUMMARY: | Assesses human responses to disease process, illness, and the death and dying process.
Identifies health care needs for the patient and their families to provide education and
an environment to assist the patient to a comfortable and dignified death. As needed,
will provide restorative, supportive and preventative nursing measures to individuals in
their home by executing the medical regimen prescribed by a licensed physician.
Fully responsible for all actions as a licensed nurse and is accountable to clients for
the quality of care delivered. Reports to his/her designated immediate supervisor
regarding work planning and assignments.
Reports to the Hospice Coordinator. |
| MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: | *1. Assesses patients by collecting and analyzing data to recognize patients' health
problems and perceptions. Interviews patients and/or caregivers to elicit all pertinent
information.
*2. Plans nursing intervention designed to teach patients and their caregivers and
care management to primarily assist the client to a comfortable and dignified death and
dying process. Supports families and caregivers with coping mechanisms and community
resources when dealing with the illness, dying and bereavement processes.
*3. Implements, reviews and revises a plan of care and nursing interventions to
achieve desired outcomes. Monitors patients after implementation of care plan to assess
effectiveness of plan and patient response. Instructs all those involved in delivering
care to ensure understanding of education provided. Directs and supervises other levels
of clinical personnel in delivery of care to their primary patients (LPN, HCA) as needed. Notifies physician(s) of lab reports and significant changes in patients' conditions as warranted.
*4. Makes appropriate referrals to other disciplines and other resources and
coordinates overall care. Works closely with the Medical Social Worker, Bereavement
Coordinator and Home Care Aides. Offers community resources to families and caregivers.
*5. Maintains appropriate professional licensure at all time.
*6. Keeps comprehensive, problem-oriented medical records of his/her work as required.
*7. Provides written and statistical reports or assignments and submits these as
required.
*8. Assumes responsibility for the recertification of a medical plan of treatment and
submits a summarized report to the physician when needed for review and signature.
Understands and implements Hospice benefit election periods for the Hospice client and
maintains recertifications in conjunction with the election periods.
*9. Collaborates and effectively communicates verbally and in writing with peers,
patients, supervisors, physicians and other professionals. Maintains good working
relationship with peers, supervisors, referral sources and co-workers. Accepts people in
a non-judgmental manner.
*10. Plans, coordinates and guides students, new staff, and other health care team
members who are assigned to work with the team.
*11. Reports changes in patient status to supervisor as needed. Seeks and uses
clinical guidelines. Participates in team/case conferences and Interdisciplinary Team
Meetings as required.
*12. Functions as committee member when requested and contributes professional
expertise at assigned committees to provide continuous performance improvement.
Participates in community health programs.
*13. Maintains confidentiality regarding information on patients, staff and agency
matters.
*14. Assumes the legal responsibility of competency within the scope of the practice of professional nursing.
*15. Distributes and uses patients' supplies prudently with primary car.
*16. Performs other duties as required or assigned by emergency or other operational
reasons for which the employee is qualified to perform.
*Denotes essential job functions. |
| SPECIFIC POSITION DUTIES: | |
| | COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: | |
| EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: | Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
Current license to practice as a registered nurse in Pennsylvania required.
Minimum of 2 years clinical experience required and one year of hospice or home health
experience preferred. Chemotherapy experience and/or certification preferred.
Must hold a current Pennsylvania driver's license and have a vehicle available for work.
Requires HBV and TB vaccinations. |
| WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: | | Must be available to work on call on a rotating basis. This position involves occupational exposure to disease and illness including, but not limited to, Hepatitis B and HIV viruses. |
| The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. | | | Geisinger serves more than 3 million people in central, south-central and northeast Pennsylvania and also in southern New Jersey with the addition of National Malcolm Baldridge Award recipient AtlantiCare, A member of Geisinger. In 2017, the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine became the newest member of the Geisinger Family. Geisinger is nationally recognized for innovative practices and quality care. A mature electronic health record connects a comprehensive network of 13 hospital campuses, two research centers and nearly 1,600 Geisinger primary and specialty care physicians. About Geisinger Geisinger is an integrated health services organization widely recognized for its innovative use of the electronic health record and the development of innovative care delivery models such as ProvenHealth Navigator®, ProvenCare® and ProvenExperience®. As one of the nation’s largest health service organizations, Geisinger serves more than 3 million residents throughout 45 counties in central, south-central and northeast Pennsylvania, and also in southern New Jersey at AtlantiCare, a Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient. In 2017, the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine and Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital became the newest members of the Geisinger Family. The physician-led system is comprised of approximately 30,000 employees, including nearly 1,600 employed physicians, 13 hospital campuses, two research centers, and a 583,000-member health plan, all of which leverage an estimated $12.7 billion positive impact on the Pennsylvania and New Jersey economies. Geisinger has repeatedly garnered national accolades for integration, quality and service. In addition to fulfilling its patient care mission, Geisinger has a long-standing commitment to medical education, research and community service. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. ** Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status. *Domestic partner benefits not applicable at Geisinger Holy Spirit. |
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