Description

 SUMMARY: Works under the general supervision of the Nurse Team Lead and the Director of Transitional Rehab Center. Assists individuals with a disability and/or acute/chronic illness to attain and maintain maximum function.

TEMPORARY JOB FUNCTIONS Prior to Opening of TRC

• One day per week conducting pre-development functions inclusive of: Marketing, Programing, Staffing and Operating Policies
• Remainder of work time, serve as a nurse in St. John’s Staffing Agency Initiative. Performing duties under St. John’s Licensed Practical Nurse Job Description.
• Take assignments as directed by the agencies staffing director.

These functions fall off after the opening of the TRC.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Possesses or has the ability to attain specialized knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide care for people with physical disability and acute/chronic illness. 
• Performs hands-on nursing care through applying the nursing process.
• Coordinates and delivers disease process education for patients and families.
• Collaborates with other member of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to facilitate achievement of patient centered goals.
• Advocates for policies, services and interventions that promote the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and participates in activities that will positively influence the community’s awareness of disabilities and the role of rehabilitation
• Promotes safety by obeying safety rules of St. John’s United. Identifies, reports and/or corrects obvious safety hazards and attends all mandatory safety in-services. 

Mission/Customer Service:

Supports the growth and actively engages in the Eden Alternative philosophy, including a work environment with plants and animals.Follows the St. John’s Guidelines for Customer Service

*Let the Mission be your guide

*Make eye contact and smile

*Greet & welcome each and every person

*Seek out personal contact*Provide immediate service-listen & act

*Use appropriate body language at all times

*Be gracious to each & every person

Employee Responsibilities:

• Follows policy and procedures on annual infectious disease testing and vaccinations
• Attends all mandatory in-services as assigned.
• Attain and maintain appropriate license to practice in the State of Montana

Requirements

Minimum Requirements: Maintain Licensed Practical Nurse status in the State of Montana. Willing to obtain certification in rehabilitation nursing within the first year of employment. Must be CPR certified. Three years’ experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to function independently in performing assigned duties.
• Must be able to remain calm under stressful and urgent situations.
• Respond to residents needs in a timely and professional manner, recognizing the patient’s rights. 
• Performs job tasks following established procedures and reports problems or concerns to supervisor. Must be able to communicate effectively across disciplines and with patients and family member.
• Thorough knowledge of the nursing process and the ability to apply it to the practice setting. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Requires moderate physical work more than 70% of the time, including lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, walking, and bending for prolonged periods of time.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work involves some exposure to dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Work involves some exposure to hazards, bloodborne pathogens, or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Normal health care environment.
• Work involves exposure to plants and animals within the environment.

The examples of essential job functions identify the major duties and requirements for the performance of this job and do not identify all duties, responsibilities and requirements performed by positions in this class.