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8400 - RP2 - Utility Inspector Coordinator

Allied Services

8400 - RP2 - Utility Inspector Coordinator

Scranton, PA
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    GENERAL SUMMARY:

     

    Under the supervision of the RN Supervisor of the Transitional Care Unit, the Licensed Practical Nurse administers direct nursing care to patients and performs a variety of indirect patient care duties. The License Practical Nurse is responsible for all professional working policies pertaining to this section.

    EDUCATION:

     

    Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program required.

    A pharmacology course of at least forty-five hours must be included in the basic education curriculum or have been attended post graduation.

     

    WORK EXPERIENCE:

     

    Minimum 2 years experience in a long term care setting preferred.

    SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

     

    Possession of a current license as a Practical Nurse issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nurse Examiners required.

    Must maintain the standards of nursing care and implement the policies and procedures of the Nursing Department and Allied Services.

    Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide individualized care appropriate to the age specific need and culture of the patient served.

    Performs all functions of a licensed practical nurse within the scope of practice as outlined by the regulatory agencies such as such as the PA State Board of Nursing and the Pa. Department of Health. Delivers nursing care according to the standards of care as outlined by the various associations such as The Association of Rehabilitation Nurses, Pennsylvania Nurses Association, and American Nurses Association Standards of Clinical Practice

    Assists with rehabilitation of patients and delivers care in accordance with the plan of care, answers call lights; assists patients with personal hygiene and other activities of daily living; and records and reports all observed symptoms, reactions, and changes in the patient's condition to the Registered Nurse.  Participates in unit rounds regularly. 

    Administers medications and performs treatments, in accordance with policy and procedure, to assigned patients and/or all patients assigned to a team. Documents medications and treatment. NOTE: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATIONS MUST HAVE SATISFACTORILY COMPLETED A MEDICATION COURSE. 

    Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, monitors patient’s physical, psychological, social and rehabilitative needs by collecting pertinent data using appropriate evaluation techniques.  Assists in admitting, discharging, and transferring patients. 

    Reports pertinent observations and reactions and changes in patients condition to the appropriate person (i.e., RN, physicians, Unit Manager, Senior Staff RN, Nursing Supervisor, or designee) and records those observations accurately and concisely. 

    Assists with discharge planning as related to the nursing needs of the patient. Assists with completion of the discharge instruction sheet.

    Transcribes and carries out physician orders. Assists physicians with special tests and procedures. 

    Provides patient education as determined by the nursing care plan. Establishes and maintains communication and utilizes teaching opportunities with patients, and other significant individuals. 

    Responsible for evaluating and documenting patient’s functional abilities and assigning accurate Fim score as related to the nursing department. 

    Assists in monitoring environment for potential safety risks to patient, visitor, and staff. Assists in reporting, evaluation, intervention, investigating, documenting, and assuring follow up on patient safety issues. 

    Participates in team conferences, development of nursing care plans, and team shift reports. Maintains and promotes positive relationships with patients, families, and other personnel. 

    Guides and directs nurses aides in rendering patient care. 

    Responsible for data entry re: FIM/PPS, LOA and discharges as related to the nursing department.  

    Maintains patient confidentiality, follows HIPPA regulations, assumes role of patient advocate, seeks available resources to help formulate ethical decisions.  

    Required Skills Required Experience

  • Qualifications
    • Provide on-location liaison regarding all aspects of training and accept and follow any specific instruction provided by the COR.
    • Liaise with designated personnel on local logistics (e.g. internet access, transportation to/from training site, availability of and access to break and meal facilities, local security briefings or requirements, etc.).
    • Coordinate with the PM and designated personnel in cases where external factors may disrupt or affect course scheduling and performance (e.g. inclement weather, student absences, holiday observance, etc.).
    • Coordinate classroom preparation and materials inventory.
    • Assist in identifying or locating training space for capstone practical exercises and/or operational assessments.
    • Ensure accountability and serviceability of course contractor furnished equipment (CFE) and government furnished equipment (GFE) prior to and following training courses and notify the PM and designated personnel of any discrepancies.
    • Conduct classroom instruction, presentations, exercises, and performance assessments in accordance with the guidelines and directives.
    • Ensure only current, approved training materials (lesson plans, participant handouts, videos, case studies, etc.) are used in course delivery.
    • Responsible for day-to-day operational activities as reflected in the program of instruction.
    • Supervise and assign daily activities for other instructors.
    • Draft the end of course review for submission.
    • Administer of pre/post knowledge surveys utilizing the approved format.
    • Administer skills evaluation forms when appropriate.
    • Assist in the administration of course critiques utilizing the approved format.
    • As directed, return or destroy all excess U.S. government provided training materials, including course CDs, electronic or other media and ensure that all downloaded materials are deleted at the end of the course.
    • As required, coordinate logistics for off-site or commercially procured training sites, transportation, and meals.
    • Maintain high level of professionalism outside of normal training hours, and, during interaction with U.S. government personnel, course participants and training venue officials.
    • Use Microsoft products in the preparation, delivery, and synopsis of training courses.
    • Provides direct instruction in their specialty including, but not limited to, the following topics:
    • Orientation
    • General orders and post orders
    • S. government assets and personnel
    • Local laws and authority
    • Emergency and routine communications
    • Basic Guard duties
    • Threats to Mission personnel and facilities
    • Emergency Response
    • Physical security measures and screening
    • Observation techniques
    • Post logs and incident reports
    • Unarmed defense and restraint
    • Use of personal equipment
    • First aid
    • Mission planning
    • Advances
    • Surveillance and counter-surveillance
    • Vehicle emergencies
    • Command post operations
    • Radio communications
    • Formations and responsibilities
    • Arrivals and departures
    • Attack response
    • Motorcade operations
    • Protective Security Operations
    • Use of Force and defensive tactics
    • Introduction to Surveillance Detection
    • Surveillance Techniques
    • Operational Security
    • Surveillance Detection Skills
    • Tactical communications
    • Surveillance Detection Planning
    • Provide timely reporting to include, but not limited to, the following:
      • Arrival Report – A brief message noting safe arrival of all instructors to overseas locations or all participants to domestic locations. This report shall describe the status of equipment and course materials, any exceptions, and readiness to proceed with training as scheduled.  The arrival report is due upon the arrival of personnel.
      • Incident Report – Report as soon as practical any information that needs immediate attention, including but not limited to an injury or unauthorized absence of an instructor or participant, or any other event that might negatively affect training and/or bilateral relations with the partner nation. Verbal incident reports shall be followed within 24 hours with a written incident or situation report noting actions taken or in progress and outcome. 
      • End of Course Report - Delivered electronically to DS/IP/OPO, the COR, and Regional Security Officer (RSO) or designee in the format provided and shall include a skills evaluation of the students in hard skills courses completed by the instructors.
  • Industry
    Hospital and Health Care