Lewes Convalescent Work Values

Daily Duties at Lewes Convalescent:

All nursind duties and procedures.I then meet up with my CNA and give my report to her and what I need her to complete. On a Active Listening -- Giving 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. 2) Reading Comprehension -- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. 3) Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. 4) Instructing -- Teaching others how to do something. 5) Speaking -- Talking to others to convey information effectively. 6) Time Management -- Managing one's own time and the time of others. 7) Service Orientation -- Actively looking for ways to help people. 8) Monitoring -- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. 9) Social Perceptiveness -- Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. 10) Writing -- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. 11) Active Learning -- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. 12) Coordination -- Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. 13) Judgment and Decision Making -- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. 14) Science -- Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems. 15) Learning Strategies -- Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. 16) Complex Problem Solving -- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. 17) Mathematics -- Using mathematics to solve problems. 18) Persuasion -- Persuading others to change their minds or behavior. 19) Negotiation -- Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences. 20) Operation Monitoring -- Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. 21) Equipment Selection -- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.daily basis, med-surg nurses assess patients; administer medications; ease pain; encourage activity; prevent complications; interpret rhythm strips; monitor labs; insert IVs; change dressings; educate patients and families; comfort the dying and collaborate with physicians, therapists and other healthcare providers. Med-surg nurses also work closely with certified nursing assistants (CNAs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs).In addition to excellent nursing skills, med-surg nurses need top-notch organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks. Life moves fast on a med-surg unit, and you must be prepared to keep up with a constantly changing environment.The beauty of med-surg nursing is that every day is different. As a med-surg nurse, you will never be bored at work, because each day brings new challenges. Half the unit was med- surgical and the other half was The field of geriatric nursing is not new, but it is one of the fastest growing specialties in nursing today. Its main goal is to provide care for the particular physical and psychological needs of elderly patients, which can include helping them learn to adapt to limitations, managing chronic illness, educating them on preventative care and being responsive to common conditions in aging patients, such as depression and dementia. After morning report, I see what 7/8am meds are due and pull those from the pyxis and go and assess those patients first. After I assess/medicate those patients I make my way to all my patients to assess them. Before I assess each one I check the chart and read some of the notes in the chart so I get a better understanding of my patients. After my assessments are completed, I begin on my 9am (largest) med pass. When I assess my patients in the morning, I always assess pain and if they are in need of a pain pill I administer that with breakfast. Between all of this, the phone is constantly ringing and patients are needing to go to the bathroom and all kinds of interruptions, but you just pick up where you left off. After am med pass, I try to chart at least my morning assessments (computer charting) and anything else I can. After that it is just random meds here and there and new surgicals coming up, dismissals, transfers, patients going bad, new orders, IV's that infiltrate, confused patients, and everything else that goes on with our patients. We do routine assessments, such as neuro checks, neurovascular assessments, etc. every 4 hours depending on which kind of patient we are caring for. Around 5:30pm I try to tape my report for the night shift (I can add to it at any time after that). I then check my charts and make sure I haven't missed anything throughout the day. I then report off to the night shift. charge nurse, the nurse assigned to manage the operations of the patient care area for the shift. Responsibilities may include staffing, admissions and discharge, and coordination of activities in the patient care area. charge nurse presides over report, checks the assignment(made up by the charge on nights),calls the doctors, checks any orders that need clarification,deals with the manager,sorts out any problems that arise on the floor,helps out on the floor,deals with pharmacy, makes the assignment for the next shift,helps with admissions and discharges, goes to meetings, deals with families. A charge nurse must be a master communicator and have superior managerial skills. Any and all issues will come to the charge nurse, and it will be her job to resolve immediate problems and delegate tasks. This is where years of experience comes into play, since being a charge nurse requires patience as younger and inexperienced nurses become acclimated with the field.It is up to the charge nurse to ensure that her employees are trained and knowledgeable of the best way to treat patients. Charge nurses evaluate all nurses within the unit, and address errors when necessary. Upon decision of the charge nurse, nurses within the department will have to undergo training as new practices and procedures come to light. The unit was 120 beds.Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records. 2) Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patients' conditions. 3) Record patients' medical information and vital signs. 4) Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions. 5) Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. 6) Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition. Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity. 8) Direct and supervise less skilled nursing/health care personnel, or supervise a particular unit on one shift. 9) Prepare patients for, and assist with, examinations and treatments. Observe nurses and visit patients to ensure that proper nursing care is provided. 11) Assess the needs of individuals, families and/or communities, including assessment of individuals' home and/or work environments to identify potential health or safety problems. 12) Instruct individuals, families and other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention and childbirth, and develop health improvement programs. 13) Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies, and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained. 14) Inform physician of patient's condition during anesthesia. 15) Deliver infants and provide prenatal and postpartum care and treatment under obstetrician's supervision. 16) Administer local, inhalation, intravenous, and other anesthetics. 17) Provide health care, first aid, immunizations and assistance in convalescence and rehabilitation in locations such as schools, hospitals, and industry. 18) Perform physical examinations, make tentative diagnoses, and treat patients en route to hospitals or at disaster site triage centers. 19) Conduct specified laboratory tests. 20) Hand items to surgeons during operations. 21) Prescribe or recommend drugs, medical devices or other forms of treatment, such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures. 22) Direct and coordinate infection control programs, advising and consulting with specified personnel about necessary precautions. 23) Perform administrative and managerial functions, such as taking responsibility for a unit's staff, budget, planning, and long-range goals. 24) Provide or arrange for training/instruction of auxiliary personnel or students. 25) Refer students or patients to specialized health resources or community agencies furnishing assistance. 26) Consult with institutions or associations regarding issues and concerns relevant to the practice and profession of nursing. 27) Work with individuals, groups, and families to plan and implement programs designed to improve the overall health of communities. 28) Engage in research activities related to nursing. Assisting and Caring for Others -- Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. 2) Documenting/Recording Information -- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. 3) Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. 4) Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge -- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. 5) Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work -- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. 6) Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events -- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events -- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. 7) Making Decisions and Solving Problems -- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. 8) Performing for or Working Directly with the Public -- Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. 9) Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates -- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. 10) Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships -- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. 11) Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings -- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. 12) Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others -- Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. 13) Training and Teaching Others -- Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. 14) Developing and Building Teams -- Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. 15) Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others -- Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. 16) Processing Information -- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. 17) Performing General Physical Activities -- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. 18) Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards -- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. 19) Coaching and Developing Others -- Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. 20) Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others -- Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. 21) Analyzing Data or Information -- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. 22) Communicating with Persons Outside Organization -- Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. 23) Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People -- Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. 24) Interacting With Computers -- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. 25) Handling and Moving Objects -- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. 26) Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material -- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. Problem Sensitivity -- The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. 2) Oral Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. 3) Oral Comprehension -- The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. 4) Inductive Reasoning -- The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). 5) Speech Clarity -- The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. 6) Deductive Reasoning -- The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. 7) Written Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. 8) Speech Recognition -- The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. 9) Written Comprehension -- The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. 10) Near Vision -- The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). 11) Selective Attention -- The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. 12) Information Ordering -- The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). 13) Trunk Strength -- The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing. 14) Time Sharing -- The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources). 15) Flexibility of Closure -- The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material. 16) Manual Dexterity -- The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. Medicine and Dentistry -- Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures. 2) Psychology -- 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. 3) Customer and Personal Service -- 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. 4) English Language -- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. 5) Biology -- Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment. 6) Therapy and Counseling -- Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance. 7) Mathematics -- Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. 8) Education and Training -- Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. 9) Sociology and Anthropology -- Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

What they like about Lewes Convalescent:

A hiring company that offers alternative approaches to pay, performance bonuses, and/or equity in the firm is very attractive to you. You're generally less interested in working for an organization offering only traditional, salary-based compensation, one with limited opportunity to acquire equity in the firm, or one that does not actively promote skill development. In addition, you are more likely to choose a company that offers a variety of internal career options, with defined career paths. You view the learning of new skills and development of your expertise as key to your career advancement. These aspects of an organization may become even more important to you as you progress in your field, and are especially critical if you change career or occupation.

Tags

REGISTERED NURSE, HEALTHCARE, EDUCATOR, MEDICAL, RN, Medical Educator, BSN, Clinical Instructor, Patient Care, Rehabilitation

Skills

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