Job Description
Duration: 6 months
Shift Schedule: Day 5:45am-2:15pm 8 hour shifts - 30 minute unpaid lunch. -
Note: These are rotating shifts working every other weekend - initial schedule will be given on 1st day - Must be available to work 40 hours, this is not a part time position. Assists in orienting training of new staff. Conducts & participates in In-Service trainings sessions. Provides clinical oversight to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). Performs other related duties as assigned (e.g., Provides input on Unusual Incident Reports (UIRs), completes nursing department shift reports of client health conditions to ensure continuity of care, ensures proper maintenance & security of the drug cupboard as appropriate).
Job Description:
Supervises the application of nursing techniques required in care and treatment of patients.
Advises subordinate staff in policies and procedures.
Observes employees as they perform tasks to ensure efficiency in work activities.
Identifies exceptional performance characteristics through employee discussions and personal observations.
Discusses methods to improve performance and motivate employees by discussing employee performance.
Resolves disputes among employees following organizational policies and procedures.
Implements corrective measures to staff for inappropriate actions through discussions, written warnings, and recommendations for suspension or termination.
Provides nursing care and procedures according to physicians orders and nursing protocol.
Administers medication according to the physician's orders and protocol.
Evaluates possible side effects and the overall effectiveness of medication.
Performs BLS (Basic Life Support), CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), and other emergency responses.
Participates in emergency response setting.
Reviews records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Prepares written work schedules.
Interviews prospective employees to gather information of their work history, training, and education.
Asks questions to assess applicant's ability to meet job requirements.
Selects applicants to recommend for hiring.
Evaluates nursing plan of care and makes adjustment as needed.
Identifies training needs of employees and instruction detailing procedures, policies, and/or regulations pertaining to a specified area of nursing care operations.
Assigns staff to work plans and activities by comparing the patient needs with the staff's availability, experience, independence, and training.
Counts and tracks drugs, instruments, and other accountable items.
Records all nursing care in patient files and maintains file systems.
May maintain health care equipment, supplies, and inventory
Required Knowledge:
Knowledge of accepted nursing practices and techniques and complex medical treatments.
Knowledge of applicable laws, policies, procedures, agency administrative directives, regulations and rules.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to assess and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Required Skills:
The skill in the application of complex professional nursing techniques.
The skill to demonstrate critical thinking techniques to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
The skill to understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
The skill to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
The skill to select and use training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
The skill to monitor/ access performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
The skill to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
The skill to use scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
The skill to adjust actions in relation to others' actions.
The skill to being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
The skill to identify complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
The skill to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
About our Company: -
22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies’ delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80+ commercial clients.
Recognized among “Best Company to Work For” by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients’ expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.
“22nd Century Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer" and “US Citizens & all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply."
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
