Rehabilitation Services Manager jobs in Johnstown, PA

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Job Summary:

The RN assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the care for a designated group of patients. The RN coordinates, directs and actively participates as an effective member of the interdisciplinary health care team, contributing to the efficient operation of the unit and promoting positive patient outcomes.

Actively promotes a Lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of LEAN principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements. Recognizes the necessity of taking ownership of one’s own motivation, morale, performance and professional development. Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to Excela’s missions, vision and values.

TECHNICAL STANDARDS

Essential Functions: Defined as duties specific to the job, that, if removed, would change the entire purpose of the job; to include the Essential Physical Demands and Essential Working Conditions of this position.

Core Essential Functions:

Specialty Essential Functions:

• Maintains competencies specific to the aging process as defined by State regulations.
  • Recognizes the signs and symptoms of elder abuse and utilizes resources for follow-up when indicated.
  • Annually reviews video and literature specific to the aging process.
  • Attends mandatory in-services as defined by State regulations.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of resident rights when providing care.

Marginal Functions: Defined as duties that are not essential in nature and do not take a considerable amount of time to complete (less than 10%).

• Performs other duties as required.

Required Skills and Knowledge: Minimum level of education, skills and abilities necessary in performing the job.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program

Certification / Licensure / Regulation:

• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
• PA Act 153 Clearances (Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system, Act 33-PA Child Abuse History obtained through the Department of Public Welfare, Act 73-FBI Fingerprint screening)
• NIH Stroke Scale – current or within 6 months of Hire/Transfer into Department
• Current ACLS or completion within one year of hire/transfer date into department

Prior Experience:

• None

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Strong leadership ability, independent thinking and decision-making ability; analytical problem solving skills, sound judgment; excellent oral and written communication skills, must be able to function in a team environment.
• A Nursing refresher course may be required if employee hasn’t worked in an acute care setting for his / her most recent three consecutive years of professional employment.

Preferred Factor:

These are job related enhancements that are preferred or would benefit the performance outcome of the job but are not essential or required for the job to exist.

• BSN, prior skilled nursing experience preferred.

The above job descriptive information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, as an employee may be assigned other duties other than described in this document.

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