Description
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
Squatting - To move the body downwards by bending both knees - OCCASIONAL
Crouching - To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs - OCCASIONAL
Crawling - To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees - OCCASIONAL
Reaching Horizontal* - To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - CONSTANT
Reaching Overhead - To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height - FREQUENT
Grasping* - Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - CONSTANT
Finger Manipulation* - To manipulate objects with the use of fingers - CONSTANT
Seeing* - Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT
Hearing* - Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT
Repetitive Upper Extremity Use* - Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - CONSTANT
Repetitive Lower Extremity Use - Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - N/A
Material Handling
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
OCCASIONAL
20# - 50#
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
OCCASIONAL
20# - 50#
Lift * - Floor to Waist
OCCASIONAL
20# - 50#
Lift * - Waist to shoulder
OCCASIONAL
Up to 20#
Lift - Shoulder to overhead
OCCASIONAL
Up to 20#
Carrying * - To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet)
FREQUENT
Up to 20#
Environmental Factors
Working alone - N/A
Working in cramped quarters - OCCASIONAL
Constant interruptions * - FREQUENT
Working with hands in water * - FREQUENT
Use of power tools - N/A
Working on ladders/scaffolding - N/A
Exposure to vibration - N/A
Exposure to dust - N/A
Exposure to noise (constant) - OCCASIONAL
Exposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc) - N/A
Exposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing - N/A
Exposure to slippery walking surfaces - OCCASIONAL
Exposure to solvents, grease, oils - N/A
Exposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift) - OCCASIONAL
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:
Sedentary to Light* - CONSTANT
Medium - OCCASIONAL
Heavy to Very Heavy - N/A
Compensation Information:
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