RN- BSN- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit- FT Nights

 NAVICENT HEALTH

JOB DESCRIPTION/ PERFORMANCE REVIEW TOOL

 

 

 

Job Title:   Clinical Nurse                Job Grade:  N01      Job Code:  JA10, JA11, JA12, JW10, JW11, JW12       FLSA:  Non-Exempt           

 

Department Name: Various                              Company Number:  200                                   Department Number:  Various   

 

Reports To (Title): Director

            

Job Summary: Provides professional nursing care for assigned patient(s) in one or more patient care departments according to State Board of Nursing Practice Act, American Nursing Association Code of Ethics and standards of practice and professional performance.  Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation and evaluation for patients served. As an active participant in decisions related to patient care and nursing practice, serves as instructor, colleague, researcher, advocate and leader. Must demonstrate competency in assuring quality care, Process Improvement, patient and employee safety, collaboration, consultation and professional development. Assumes responsibility for planning, organizing, delegating and evaluating patient care rendered by LPNs, technicians, medical receptionists and other staff.

 

Cultural Behaviors Measurement Problem Solving and Decision-Making: Approaches problems using a methodical approach and analyzes information to make well thought-out decisions. Anchors Environment of Care Consciousness: Demonstrates awareness of best practices and promotes patient safety. Is compliant with Fire Safety, General Safety, Hazardous Materials and Wastes, Emergency Management, Medical Equipment, and Security and Utility Systems policies, procedures, and guidelines.  Anchors Operation Excellence/Diversity: Embrace, practice and promote the principles of Operation Excellence by offering assistance and meeting the needs of patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers with a sense of urgency and in alignment with organizational metrics for Experience.   Creates an inclusive welcoming environment and recognizes the importance of individual, religious and cultural diversity in developing effective teams/ workgroups.  Anchors Personal Accountability:  Takes responsibility and demonstrates reliability and dependability by taking initiative, following through on commitments, and assuming ownership for successfully completing job responsibilities. Anchors Performance/Quality Improvement/Contribution to Achieving Goals:   Contributes to positive outcomes for the department, strives for excellence and helps to achieve departmental goals.  Practices and contributes to the organization’s vision, mission and values by identifying opportunities for improving services, processes, or outcomes and participating in defining and implementing solutions. Continually develops personally and professionally. Anchors Corporate/ Regulatory Compliance/Ethics: Demonstrates understanding and assures compliance with federal and state regulations and accrediting agency standards. Is familiar with and complies with departmental and organizational policies and procedures.  Anchors Patient Satisfaction/Employee Satisfaction:   Identifies and communicates direct relationship between employee satisfaction and patient satisfaction. Strive for high employee and patient satisfaction at all times. Anchors Job Criteria  - Major Job Functions Measurement  Assessment: Involves the patient, family, other healthcare providers in collecting and prioritizing patient health information (PHI).  Uses appropriate evidence - based assessment techniques and tools.   Documents relevant data in the appropriate format.  Performs initial and ongoing assessments. Notifies physician of significant changes in patient status, including critical results. Interprets and documents PHI for determining plan of care.  Identifies and documents patient/family learning and discharge needs.  Incorporates information from other resources in assessment and planning care of the patient.  Assesses discharge barriers on admission and when appropriate. Observation, documentation, feedback,  Nursing diagnosis:   Identifies and documents the diagnoses, problem list or issues based on assessment.  Validates the diagnoses, problem list or issues with the patient, family, and others when appropriate. Observation, documentation, feedback,  Outcomes Identification<