Lebanon Nursing & Rehab
Location
Lebanon, OH | United States
Job description
1. Evaluates and treats communication disorders, including motor speech disorders, language disorders, cognitive language deficits and voice disorders.
2. Provides direct patient services to improve the cognitive, communicative and or swallowing abilities of neurological impaired persons.
3. Evaluates, treats and provides case management for dysphagic patients.
4. Provides documentation to maintain quality of the medical records, as it relates to reimbursement guidelines, accuracy of billing information and facility requirements.
5. Develops and implements treatment plans that focus on functional and measurable outcomes and adheres to professional standards of practice.
6. Follows administrative policies and procedures related to emergency procedures, infection control and safety.
7. Coordinates and or participates in training programs for facility staff, residents, families and rehabilitation staff.
8. Initiates new program development with focus on functional outcomes to improve the quality of life of the people residing in the facility.
9. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities.
10. Performs other related duties as required.
PERCENTAGE OF WORK TIME | 1-33% | 34-66% | 67-100% |
1. Standing/Walking | X | ||
2. Sitting | X | ||
3. Twisting | X | ||
4. Lifting/Carrying | X | ||
5. Pushing/Pulling | X | ||
6. Climbing (Ascending/descending) | X | ||
7. Bending/Stooping | X | ||
8. Using arm muscles frequently or for extended periods. | X | ||
9. Using leg muscles frequently or for extended periods. | X | ||
10. Using back muscles frequently or for extended periods. | X | ||
LIFTING REQUIREMENTS – Individuals in patient care positions are required to lift a patient with or without assistance. | |||
1. 2-10 Pounds | X | ||
2. 11-20 Pounds | X | ||
3. 21-30 Pounds | X | ||
4. 31-40 Pounds | X | ||
5. 41-50 Pounds | X | ||
6. 51 Pounds or More | X | ||
WORKING ENVIRONMENT | |||
1. Working in hot, cold, wet surroundings | X | ||
2. Working outdoors | X | ||
3. Working with or near chemicals | X | ||
4. Working near radiation sources | X | ||
5. Potential exposure to communicable diseases | X | ||
6. Working with hazardous waste materials | X | ||
7. Utilizing essential upgraded or adaptive equipment as industry standards require | X | ||
8. Using hand tools | X | ||
9. Operating vehicle | X | ||
10. Potential for cuts and bruises | X | ||
EXCHANGE OF IDEAS | |||
1. Ability to express or exchange ideas. | X | ||
2. Ability to understand communication of others with or without adaptive devices. | X | ||
3. Ability to perform basic math. | X | ||
4. Ability to read at an elementary level. | X |
WORKPLACE BEHAVIORS
I. RESULTS ORIENTATION – Meets current objectives and positions the organization for future growth. Completes daily tasks and assignments and processes large volumes of work associated with the operation of the department.
II. SOCIAL SENSITIVITY - Builds positive relationships based on respect for others. Demonstrates a helpful, positive attitude. Maintains effective communication with peers, medical staff, patients, visitors, and families.
III. QUALITY OUTCOMES – Meets and exceeds expectations of internal and external customers. All organizational and departmental standards regarding quality of performance are met. Demonstrates a strong commitment to confidentiality. Participates in quality improvement programs as directed.
IV. SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT – Demonstrates an awareness of and adherence to safety and legal requirements established at the facility with an emphasis on maintaining a safe environment for all persons working in the facility.
A. Accident/Injury Reporting – Reports any accidents, injuries, and unsafe equipment and conditions to supervisor by the end of the shift and reports any pre-existing conditions as identified by the ADA.
B. Unsafe Conditions – Immediately reports and corrects, if possible, unsafe conditions or equipment.
C. Workplace Standards – Compiles with relevant regulations, standards and policies governing safe workplace environment (OSHA, JCAHO, etc.)
D. Safety Techniques – Maintains current knowledge of all aspects of the facility’s safety program by attending safety-related training as mandated upon hire and thereafter as required by facility.
E. Modified Work – Accepts modified work assignments after receiving the physician’s release to return to work following an accident/ injury.
F. Follows Prescribed/Recommended Treatment – Follows the prescribed/recommended treatment given by treating physician(s) after an accident/injury.
V. EDUCATION – Participates in required inservice and educational programs on an ongoing basis.
VI. ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY – Follows all facility guidelines outlining standards of attendance and punctuality. Responsible for reporting to and completing work at assigned times.
UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS
Universal precautions will be observed in order to prevent contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials. Under circumstances in which differentiation between body fluid types is difficult or impossible, all body fluids shall be considered potentially infectious materials. All blood or other potentially infectious materials will be considered infectious regardless of the status.
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