Certification in clinical specialty preferred. Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program. Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN).Keeps patient care area and work environment neat and organized.Attends staff meetings on a regular basis.Adheres to unit programs to support patient care such as maintaining a quiet environment, hourly patient rounds, customer service, etc.For example, quality control measures, emergency equipment checks, medication preparation area cleanliness, etc. Performs assigned duties to maintain unit in a state of survey readiness and maintain quality initiatives.Uses equipment appropriately, follows Department policies for equipment and supply use and maintenance. Maintains attendance/lateness standards in accordance with Hospital policy.NDNQI and identifies how to apply best practice into own practice and mentor others towards meeting quality target goals. Supports the following organizational programs: Magnet®, Hospital of Distinction, Joint Commission Disease Specific Certification, Nursing Councils, and integrates their standards into clinical practice.Communicates support of organizational values and strategies.Attends assigned committee meetings and contributes to the committees.Department of Nursing and Organization Support.Adheres to the Department of Nursing Dress Code.Demonstrates verbal and writing skills that are appropriate for healthcare communication.Accepts constructive feedback about performance or behaviors and shows evidence of change.Serves as a preceptor and mentor for new employees.Promotes innovation and creativity in the practice environment.Promotes best practice by demonstrating a commitment to quality patient care and the profession of nursing.Develops own nursing knowledge via practice, observation, professional literature, networking and attending continuing education programs.Documents patient care that is relevant to patient’s diagnosis, problems and reflects patient’s status.Documents patient care in an accurate, professional and timely manner using Soarian, MAK, and paper documentation forms according to policy and procedure.Utilizes principles of Team Effectiveness and Commitment to my Co-Workers.Provides patient and family education in a manner that is understood and gives the patient and family handouts, brochures and resources that can be taken home for future reference.Communicates patient care information to the interdisciplinary care team.Delegates appropriately to unlicensed personnel and team members. Organizes information into a meaningful format, such as SBAR.Uses effective communication during hand-offs.Implements nursing process for the patient who presents with complex medical needs. Adheres to CCH Joint Commission Disease specific guidelines and core measures for the care of the patients.Prioritizes and organizes work effectively within assigned shift.Uses resources and references for reviewing policies and procedures, medications, and clinical information.Adheres to aseptic technique as appropriate.Integrates principles of infection control & infection prevention into practice.Adheres to the 5 rights of medication administration and uses the Medication Administration Check (MAK) system per policy and procedure.Identifies situations that warrant patient rescue and takes appropriate action, e.g.Evaluates outcomes of nursing interventions and takes appropriate actions to move patient toward reaching goals of care.Performs peripheral venipuncture and peripheral and central vascular access care according to policy & procedure.Performs clinical care in accordance with policy and procedure.Plans clinical care based on patient’s needs and uses available resources.Performs pain assessments and intervenes to optimally meet patient’s needs for comfort.Demonstrates competency in assessment skills (Includes admission and shift assessments).Ensures attention to patient’s physical, spiritual and emotional well being.Uses appropriate resources for patients with special needs such as language barriers, sensory problems, altered cognition, cultural and religious needs.Gives consideration to growth & developmental phase of life, to age related factors such as thermal regulation, nutrition, medication administration, nutrition, safety and functional needs of the patient. Provides age appropriate care for the population served. Adheres to Nursing Policies and Procedures and Organizational Goals and Objectives.
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