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GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an 'owner' of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always.

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Psychiatric UnitGenesis Behavioral Health offers :

• Crisis Prevention Intervention / Aggression Management System training.
• Workplace safety with onsite Public Safety along with our Real Time Locating System (RTLS).
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team.
• Comprehensive department orientation.
• Annual competencies to reinforce skill set.
• Clinical Advancement Program to support professional development
• Sign on bonus opportunities for positions 24 hours a week or more

All Shifts available :

All schedules available :

Overview of Position :

Plans, provides and / or supervises the nursing care of patients in an efficient and caring manner. Coordinates care planning with other caregivers and with other areas, adheres to universal precautions, and is compliant with infection control policies. Works independently with minimal supervision.

Chemical Dependency Counselor (CDC) addendum : Assists the medical director with patient rounds. Provides assessment and therapeutic counseling to chemically dependent clients using a bio-psychosocial approach in an outpatient setting. Educates clients and families regarding the disease process for chemical dependency. Conducts individual and group therapy and leads group discussion. Responsible for the care planning of a caseload of clients with chemical dependency issues. Assesses patient needs and updates medical director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Appropriately assumes responsibility for group of patients assigned.

2. Demonstrates appropriate administration of medication.

3. Provides / facilitates patient / family education.

4. Involves the patient and family / significant other in any decision making related to the patient's plan of care.

5. Recognizes and reports signs of abuse or domestic violence.

6. Displays ability and uses critical thinking skills to set priorities for patient care, self, and others.

7. Proficient in vital sign assessment, including pain

8. Demonstrates competence in age specific patient care as documented on the attached checklist.

9. Delegates appropriate tasks based on acuity of patient and skill level of resource staff.

10. If working as an RN / Chemical Dependency Counselor see RN / Chemical Dependency Counselor Addendum for additional duties and qualifications.

CDC addendum (additional duties) :

1. Completes billing charges / sheets daily

2. Utilizes historic and current data in assessing patient needs.

3. Utilizes effecting interviewing skills and supportive counseling skills.

4. Provides individual and group, crisis intervention, and family clinical interventions with chemically dependent clients.

5. Acts as client advocate, mediator, and facilitator.

6. Demonstrates competence in age specific patient care.

7. Assists with orientation of new staff and / or students

8. Provides community services including development of programs

9. Cross-trains as appropriate to credentials, licensure and scope of practice and department need.

10. Develops care plans based on assessment

11. Conducts bio-psych social assessments, including nursing assessments

12. Documents patient's progress, care plans, assessments, etc. in the Electronic Medical Record

13. Proficient in vital sign assessment and phlebotomy.

14. Carries out physician orders

15. Calls in medication orders

16. Performs other functions within RN scope of practice, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Current Ohio RN License

2. ADN or BSN

3. CPR certification or obtain within 30 days of employment.

4. Phlebotomy classes within 90 days of employment departmental provided training.

5. Ability to read, write and explain or describe moderately complex information to other hospital staff.

6. Attention to detail.

7. Ability to accurately take and record measurements or readings

8. Ability to provide patient care in a warm and friendly manner

9. Demonstrates competence in age-specific patient care as documented by the attached checklist.

10. Aggression Management System within six months of employment.

CDC addendum (additional qualifications) :

1. Must be licensed by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board with a minimum of a Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant certification within 6 months of employment.

2. Skills to provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate for the patient age.

3. Knowledge of chemical dependency processes and treatment modalities.

4. Demonstrated skills appropriate for ASAM levels of care, SASSI, CIWA, COWS and DSM V usage.

5. Demonstrated knowledge base of chemical dependency / addiction to educate clients, families and community.

6. Must have excellent written and verbal skills to facilitate working with various multidisciplinary team members and community agencies.

7. AMS certification within 30 days of employment.

PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

1. Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values :

2. Patient Centered Care (patients / families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal / external customers)

3. Promotes Patient and Employee Safety

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to sit, stand, stoop, push, pull, bend, and walk for extended periods of time.

2. Ability to lift 50 pounds to waist level.

3. Ability to communicate well in an oral and written manner, as well as the ability to observe, assess, guide, and evaluate others.

4. Ability to collect data, interpret findings, set priorities and carry out established plan.

5. Ability to read, calculate and prepare medication, as well as the ability to observe and analyze any resulting reactions and to apply clinical knowledge.

6. Able to deal with aggressive patients both verbally and physically.

This description reflects in general terms the type and level of work performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive, nor portray the specific duties of any one incumbent.

Thank you for your interest in employment at Genesis. Genesis is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job.