Description

Reports to :

Director 6T/5M

Position Supervises:

RN, LPN, CNA, NA, US, PCTA, other technical staff

Job Summary:

Assists with facilitation of clinical processes within the nursing department. This includes, but is not limited to, interpretation and implementation of policies and procedures; appropriate utilization of human and material resources; staff development; implementation of continuous quality improvement processes; interdepartmental communications; and professional growth of self and staff. Performs patient care duties as needed. Serves as a liaison between the ancillary and nursing departments.

Education

• Minimum:

Graduate of a Registered Nurse Program

• Preferred:

Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Registration/Certification/Licensure:

Current PA RN license, Act33/73 Clearances, and Healthcare Provider CPR

Preferred: Lean Healthcare Certification

Experience

⚬ Minimum:

Three years related clinical experience.

⚬ Preferred:

Five years pediatric and/or orthopedic nursing experience.

Other Requirements:

Comprehensive Crisis Management per policy.

Status:

Exempt

Physical Requirements:

The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted:

Occasional: (0-1/3 of day , 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr)Frequent: (1/3 -2/3 of day , 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr)Constant: (> 2/3rd of day , > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr)NOTE: An asterisk (*) indicates that the item is an essential function.

Non-Material Handling

● Standing * - Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary - FREQUENT

● Walking * - Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about - CONSTANT

● Sitting* - Body remains in a seated position - OCCASIONAL

● Stooping* - To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - FREQUENT

● Bending* - To flex the upper body forward - FREQUENT

● Twisting* - To rotate the upper body forward - FREQUENT

● Climbing - To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders - OCCASIONAL

● Ladders - To ascend and descend ladders - N/A

● Stairs - To ascend and descend stairs - OCCASIONAL

● Kneeling - To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - OCCASIONAL

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Squatting - To move the body downwards by bending both knees - OCCASIONAL

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Crouching - To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs - OCCASIONAL

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Crawling - To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees - OCCASIONAL

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Reaching Horizontal* - To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - CONSTANT

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Reaching Overhead - To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height - FREQUENT

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Grasping* - Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - CONSTANT

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Finger Manipulation* - To manipulate objects with the use of fingers - CONSTANT

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Seeing* - Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT

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Hearing* - Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT

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Repetitive Upper Extremity Use* - Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - CONSTANT

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Repetitive Lower Extremity Use - Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - N/A

Material Handling

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Pushing * - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pushing refers to moving an object away from the person

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OCCASIONAL

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20# - 50#

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Pulling * - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pulling refers to moving an object towards the person

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OCCASIONAL

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20# - 50#

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Lift * - Floor to Waist

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OCCASIONAL

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20# - 50#

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Lift * - Waist to shoulder

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OCCASIONAL

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Up to 20#

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Lift - Shoulder to overhead

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OCCASIONAL

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Up to 20#

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Carrying * - To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet)

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FREQUENT

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Up to 20#

Environmental Factors

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Working alone - N/A

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Working in cramped quarters - OCCASIONAL

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Constant interruptions * - FREQUENT

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Working with hands in water * - FREQUENT

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Use of power tools - N/A

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Working on ladders/scaffolding - N/A

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Exposure to vibration - N/A

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Exposure to dust - N/A

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Exposure to noise (constant) - OCCASIONAL

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Exposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc) - N/A

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Exposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing - N/A

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Exposure to slippery walking surfaces - OCCASIONAL

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Exposure to solvents, grease, oils - N/A

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Exposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift) - OCCASIONAL

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Working with bloodborne pathogens * - OCCASIONAL

Cardiovascular Energy Requirements - Physical Demand

PhysicalDemand

MetLevel

Examples of similar activity intensity

Sedentary to Light 0-3.5 Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work.

Medium 3.6-6.3 House work (mopping, scrubbing) health club exercising, treadmill work, stretching, yoga, walk/run-play with children, aerobic class, dancing, carrying bucket/wood, auto body repair, shoveling snow, golf (carrying clubs).

Heavy to Very Heavy >6.4

Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling coal, bailing hay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood.

As pertains to this position:

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Sedentary to Light* - CONSTANT

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Medium - OCCASIONAL

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Heavy to Very Heavy - N/A