20 jobs found in Cheyenne

Description ROLE SUMMARY Acts as a registered nurse in the Nurse Residency Program. Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and supervises individual patient care on a nursing unit according to unit policies and procedures. Accepts responsibility for direction of co-workers in the implementation of care plans. May be required to work on other nursing units according to distribution of staff and patients. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Completes nursing assessment of patient and documents appropriately into patient chart. Develops, reviews and revises a plan of care, including a discharge plan, based upon the assessment of patient's needs. Implements medical and nursing orders per plan of care and documents appropriately. Evaluates patient's response to care and engages in patient and family teaching as appropriate. Oversees staff (LPN & CNA) assigned for providing patient care. Collaborates with the Clinical Nurse Manager assuring the integration of the ANA’s Scope & Standards of Practice, assuring these standards are identified as the measurement criteria for nursing practice on the unit. Perform other duties as assigned, including clinical/technical skills as required by the specific department. Performs mandatory education and contact education requirements. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified and employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES Demonstrates effective leadership and professional skills according to Standards of Care Ability to assess a patient’s condition, formulate plan of care, select appropriate interventions, evaluate patient’s response to plan of care and to explain to patient/family about this process Ability to assess, evaluate, explain, teach, problem solve using critical thinking; and perform calculations Demonstrates excellent professional/clinical skills and utilization of the Nursing process of direct and indirect patient care which includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care to meet patient needs and improve patient outcomes Ability to work full-time hours during year of residency (36-40 hours per week)

Description ROLE SUMMARY The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and supervises individual patient care according to unit policies and procedures. Accepts responsibility for direction of co-workers in the implementation of care plans. May be required to work on other units according to distribution of staff and patients. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Completes nursing assessment of patient and documents appropriately into patient chart. Develops and reviews and revises a plan of care, including a discharge plan, based upon the assessment of patient's needs. Implements medical and nursing orders per plan of care and documents appropriately. Evaluates patient's response to care. Engages in patient and family teaching as appropriate. Oversees staff assigned for providing patient care. Collaborates with leadership to assure the integration of the ANA’s Scope & Standards of Practice, assuring that these standards are identified as the measurement criteria for nursing practice on the unit. Unit specific orientation and ongoing training and competencies are assigned based on department role, scope of services, and organizational standards. Documents training and competencies in electronic format. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified and employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES Demonstrates effective leadership and professional skills according to Standards of Care Ability to assess a patient’s condition, formulate plan of care, select appropriate interventions, evaluate patient’s response to plan of care and to explain to patient/family about this process Ability to assess, evaluate, explain, teach, problem solve using critical thinking; and perform calculations Demonstrates excellent professional and clinical skills and utilization of the Nursing process of direct and indirect patient care which includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care to meet patient needs and improve patient outcomes

Description ROLE SUMMARY The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and supervises individual patient care according to unit policies and procedures. Accepts responsibility for direction of co-workers in the implementation of care plans. May be required to work on other units according to distribution of staff and patients. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Completes nursing assessment of patient and documents appropriately into patient chart. Develops and reviews and revises a plan of care, including a discharge plan, based upon the assessment of patient's needs. Implements medical and nursing orders per plan of care and documents appropriately. Evaluates patient's response to care. Engages in patient and family teaching as appropriate. Oversees staff assigned for providing patient care. Collaborates with leadership to assure the integration of the ANA’s Scope & Standards of Practice, assuring that these standards are identified as the measurement criteria for nursing practice on the unit. Unit specific orientation and ongoing training and competencies are assigned based on department role, scope of services, and organizational standards. Documents training and competencies in electronic format. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified and employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES Demonstrates effective leadership and professional skills according to Standards of Care Ability to assess a patient’s condition, formulate plan of care, select appropriate interventions, evaluate patient’s response to plan of care and to explain to patient/family about this process Ability to assess, evaluate, explain, teach, problem solve using critical thinking; and perform calculations Demonstrates excellent professional and clinical skills and utilization of the Nursing process of direct and indirect patient care which includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care to meet patient needs and improve patient outcomes

Description ROLE SUMMARY The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and supervises individual patient care according to unit policies and procedures. Accepts responsibility for direction of co-workers in the implementation of care plans. May be required to work on other units according to distribution of staff and patients. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Completes nursing assessment of patient and documents appropriately into patient chart. Develops and reviews and revises a plan of care, including a discharge plan, based upon the assessment of patient's needs. Implements medical and nursing orders per plan of care and documents appropriately. Evaluates patient's response to care. Engages in patient and family teaching as appropriate. Oversees staff assigned for providing patient care. Collaborates with leadership to assure the integration of the ANA’s Scope & Standards of Practice, assuring that these standards are identified as the measurement criteria for nursing practice on the unit. Unit specific orientation and ongoing training and competencies are assigned based on department role, scope of services, and organizational standards. Documents training and competencies in electronic format. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified and employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES Demonstrates effective leadership and professional skills according to Standards of Care Ability to assess a patient’s condition, formulate plan of care, select appropriate interventions, evaluate patient’s response to plan of care and to explain to patient/family about this process Ability to assess, evaluate, explain, teach, problem solve using critical thinking; and perform calculations Demonstrates excellent professional and clinical skills and utilization of the Nursing process of direct and indirect patient care which includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care to meet patient needs and improve patient outcomes

Description ROLE SUMMARY The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and supervises individual patient care according to unit policies and procedures. Accepts responsibility for direction of co-workers in the implementation of care plans. May be required to work on other units according to distribution of staff and patients. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Completes nursing assessment of patient and documents appropriately into patient chart. Develops and reviews and revises a plan of care, including a discharge plan, based upon the assessment of patient's needs. Implements medical and nursing orders per plan of care and documents appropriately. Evaluates patient's response to care. Engages in patient and family teaching as appropriate. Oversees staff assigned for providing patient care. Collaborates with leadership to assure the integration of the ANA’s Scope & Standards of Practice, assuring that these standards are identified as the measurement criteria for nursing practice on the unit. Unit specific orientation and ongoing training and competencies are assigned based on department role, scope of services, and organizational standards. Documents training and competencies in electronic format. DEPARTMENT/ROLE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES CHARGE NURSE: Responsible for coordination of patient care in collaboration with physicians and ancillary departments to achieve quality outcomes. Facilitates immediate and direct complaint intervention and resolution. Participates in ongoing evaluation of patients, assuring efficiency of communication with patients, follow-up and flow through the system. Performs daily rounds on the floors to assess patients and possible critical situations to determine patient care needs and outcomes. Assists in the identification and management of staff, patient, and family educational needs. Oversight of charging and documentation accuracy, including review and analysis of effectiveness of nursing interventions. Possess the authority to send employees home in the interest of safe patient care. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified and employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES Demonstrates effective leadership and professional skills according to Standards of Care. Ability to assess a patient’s condition, formulate plan of care, select appropriate interventions, evaluate patient’s response to plan of care and to explain to patient/family about this process. Ability to assess, evaluate, explain, teach, problem solve using critical thinking; and perform calculations. Demonstrates excellent professional and clinical skills and utilization of the Nursing process of direct and indirect patient care which includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care to meet patient needs and improve patient outcomes.

Description ROLE SUMMARY The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and supervises individual patient care according to unit policies and procedures. Accepts responsibility for direction of co-workers in the implementation of care plans. May be required to work on other units according to distribution of staff and patients. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Completes nursing assessment of patient and documents appropriately into patient chart. Develops and reviews and revises a plan of care, including a discharge plan, based upon the assessment of patient's needs. Implements medical and nursing orders per plan of care and documents appropriately. Evaluates patient's response to care. Engages in patient and family teaching as appropriate. Oversees staff assigned for providing patient care. Collaborates with leadership to assure the integration of the ANA’s Scope & Standards of Practice, assuring that these standards are identified as the measurement criteria for nursing practice on the unit. Unit specific orientation and ongoing training and competencies are assigned based on department role, scope of services, and organizational standards. Documents training and competencies in electronic format. DEPARTMENT/ROLE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES HOSPICE: Serves as patient case manager and focuses specifically on the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of the patient and family in a nurturing and supportive role. Attends the first available hospice volunteer training after acceptance of employment. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified and employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES Demonstrates effective leadership and professional skills according to Standards of Care Ability to assess a patient’s condition, formulate plan of care, select appropriate interventions, evaluate patient’s response to plan of care and to explain to patient/family about this process Ability to assess, evaluate, explain, teach, problem solve using critical thinking; and perform calculations Demonstrates excellent professional and clinical skills and utilization of the Nursing process of direct and indirect patient care which includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care to meet patient needs and improve patient outcomes

Description ROLE SUMMARY The Clinical Director ensures the provision of quality nursing care on a 24-hour basis for Cheyenne Regional Medical Center in accordance with Federal, State and Local standards and regulations. Responsible for the recruitment and hiring of both licensed and non-licensed personnel. Monitors staffing levels of assigned nursing units; and as necessary, direct staff rotations and reschedule personnel to meet increased or decreased nursing service demands. Develops nursing service objectives, policies and procedures and direct the implementation of these objectives. Continuously monitors Federal and State guidelines and requirements and revise departmental procedures accordingly. Recommends in-service educational programs geared to the specialized needs of the assigned nursing units. Monitors on-going staff development programs for nursing personnel. Functions as a liaison between patients, their families, staff and the general public, responding to inquiries and providing information on nursing care and services. Assures compliance with regulations pertaining to care plans and patient assessments. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Directs all phases of the nursing service to insure complete and competent nursing care for patients. Coordinates the nursing service with other patient care services of the facility. Plans, develops and assigns nursing service personnel based on master staffing schedule. Confers with administrative and professional personnel to assist in establishing and reviewing policies, programs and procedures. Conducts conferences with nursing service personnel to plan, interpret, and review policies, programs and procedures. Evaluates the quality of the nursing service rendered in the facility. Makes contact as necessary with nurses, patients and relatives regarding nursing care and related activities. Recommends physical facilities, equipment and supplies needed to carry out the nursing services. Plans, directs and participates in the in-service training program, including orientation of new nursing personnel and continuing staff development. Has responsibility for development and maintenance of nursing service objectives, standards of nursing practice, nursing policy and procedure manuals, written job descriptions for nursing personnel and scheduling of daily patient nursing rounds for the facility. Assists in the preparation and control of the nursing service budget. Conducts pre-employment and termination interviews with nursing service personnel. Establishes and maintains methods, procedures and records designed to meet hospital code, Medicare and Medicaid requirements related to the nursing services. Must comply with department or unit regulatory, licensing and accreditation requirements . Provides operational leadership and has budget responsibilities. Adheres to established leadership competencies, service standards and reinforces excellence in those standards with subordinates. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified and employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned. DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE DEPARTMENTS: Supervises and provides oversight of the interdisciplinary teams. Oversight of Davis Hospice Center inpatient facility, hospice volunteers, hospice outpatient services and palliative care services. Oversees hospice admission/care process. Evaluates patient care/responses to care in all settings in which Hospice patients are located. Liaison with nursing facilities. Oversees performance improvement program. Participates in on call. Markets services to community, physicians, and referral sources. Develops marketing materials. Develops department goals/objectives and develop/implements strategic plans. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified and employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills Exhibits a passion for nursing, pursues continuous improvement, and advocates for patients’ and nurses’ viewpoints Skilled in coaching and developing direct reports and/or other employees that results in enhanced performance outcomes; setting and pursuing aggressive patient care priorities and goals that demonstrate a strong commitment to overall organizational success; effectively allocating resources in order to accomplish goals and objectives; negotiating win-win scenarios with outside vendors/partners while representing the health system in the best possible light; developing collaborative and positive relationships with medical staff, employees, volunteers, the community, and/or other applicable parties; measuring and managing work outputs A strong customer focus and commitment to delivering quality solutions and maintaining effective customer relationships Knowledge of modern national trends in hospital quality, patient safety and the changing health care environment Demonstrated ability to work in ambiguous settings, to independently structure analysis and drive to recommendations Demonstrated ability to initiate projects, define project plans and lead project teams Demonstrated success in strategic planning Strategic conceptual thinking processes Ability and availability to handle emergency crisis situations Ability to handle pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries Requires judgment/action which involves life and death issues of a patient

Description ROLE SUMMARY The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and supervises individual patient care according to unit policies and procedures. Accepts responsibility for direction of co-workers in the implementation of care plans. May be required to work on other units according to distribution of staff and patients. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Completes nursing assessment of patient and documents appropriately into patient chart. Develops and reviews and revises a plan of care, including a discharge plan, based upon the assessment of patient's needs. Implements medical and nursing orders per plan of care and documents appropriately. Evaluates patient's response to care. Engages in patient and family teaching as appropriate. Oversees staff assigned for providing patient care. Collaborates with leadership to assure the integration of the ANA’s Scope & Standards of Practice, assuring that these standards are identified as the measurement criteria for nursing practice on the unit. Unit specific orientation and ongoing training and competencies are assigned based on department role, scope of services, and organizational standards. Documents training and competencies in electronic format. DEPARTMENT/ROLE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES ARU: Attends family conferences, patient care Conferences, and daily stand up meetings. CARE CLINIC, SAME DAY SURGERY, and PACU: Collaborates with the Clinical Nurse Manager to assure integration of ASPAN’s Standards of Perioperative Nursing Practice. CHARGE NURSE: Responsible for coordination of patient care in collaboration with physicians and ancillary departments to achieve quality outcomes. Facilitates immediate and direct complaint intervention and resolution. Participates in ongoing evaluation of patients, assuring efficiency of communication with patients, follow-up and flow through the system. Performs daily rounds on the floors to assess patients and possible critical situations to determine patient care needs and outcomes. Assists in the identification and management of staff, patient, and family educational needs. Oversight of charging and documentation accuracy, including review and analysis of effectiveness of nursing interventions. Possess the authority to send employees home in the interest of safe patient care. CLINICAL EDUCATION: Instructs Nurse Residency or clinical certification classes as directed by the program director. Deliver clinical curriculum utilizing various methods. FORENSIC NURSING: Provides timely, non-judgmental, compassionate care to victims of trauma and violence, to include but not limited to Intimate Partner Violence, Child Abuse, Strangulation, Elder Abuse and Sexual Assault and Abuse. Follows established forensic nursing protocols. Triages and assesses patients, provides prophylaxis for pregnancy and STI’s, coordinates medical and psychological care, provides advocacy, community resource and law enforcement referrals. Performs complete head to toe physical, document patient history, collect forensic evidence including photographic documentation. Be available for call coverage according to forensic nursing protocol. Maintains forensic nursing competences and participate in quality assurance projects, community education and peer review. HOSPICE: Serves as patient case manager and focuses specifically on the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of the patient and family in a nurturing and supportive role. Attends the first available hospice volunteer training after acceptance of employment. HOSPITALIST: Integrates health care for clients from pre-admission to post-discharge. The nurse functions in structured and unstructured health care settings. The nurse utilizes independent nursing judgment when integrating health care. Will have knowledge of and utilize appropriate age-related patient care protocols relating to the physical and psychological needs of adult and geriatric patients. MEDICAL IMAGING: Procedural Nurse: Provides IV moderate sedation and pain relief. Assists with biopsies, the placement of drains for abscesses, and the insertion of chest tubes. May assist with Peripheral Runoffs, PAS port placements and removals, Nephrostomy/Biliary tube placements, AV Fistulograms with and without angioplasty, IVC Filter placement and removal, Discograms and thrombolytic infusion therapy. RESOURCE POOL: Floats within designated pod and clinical specialty. VASCULAR ACCESS NURSE: Hard stick IVs, ultrasound guided IVs, PICC insertions, mid-line insertions, port accesses, and dressing changes. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified and employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES Demonstrates effective leadership and professional skills according to Standards of Care Ability to assess a patient’s condition, formulate plan of care, select appropriate interventions, evaluate patient’s response to plan of care and to explain to patient/family about this process Ability to assess, evaluate, explain, teach, problem solve using critical thinking; and perform calculations Demonstrates excellent professional and clinical skills and utilization of the Nursing process of direct and indirect patient care which includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care to meet patient needs and improve patient outcomes

Description ROLE SUMMARY The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and supervises individual patient care according to unit policies and procedures. Accepts responsibility for direction of co-workers in the implementation of care plans. May be required to work on other units according to distribution of staff and patients. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Completes nursing assessment of patient and documents appropriately into patient chart. Develops and reviews and revises a plan of care, including a discharge plan, based upon the assessment of patient's needs. Implements medical and nursing orders per plan of care and documents appropriately. Evaluates patient's response to care. Engages in patient and family teaching as appropriate. Oversees staff assigned for providing patient care. Collaborates with leadership to assure the integration of the ANA’s Scope & Standards of Practice, assuring that these standards are identified as the measurement criteria for nursing practice on the unit. Unit specific orientation and ongoing training and competencies are assigned based on department role, scope of services, and organizational standards. Documents training and competencies in electronic format. DEPARTMENT/ROLE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES ARU: Attends family conferences, patient care Conferences, and daily stand up meetings. CARE CLINIC, SAME DAY SURGERY, and PACU: Collaborates with the Clinical Nurse Manager to assure integration of ASPAN’s Standards of Perioperative Nursing Practice. CHARGE NURSE: Responsible for coordination of patient care in collaboration with physicians and ancillary departments to achieve quality outcomes. Facilitates immediate and direct complaint intervention and resolution. Participates in ongoing evaluation of patients, assuring efficiency of communication with patients, follow-up and flow through the system. Performs daily rounds on the floors to assess patients and possible critical situations to determine patient care needs and outcomes. Assists in the identification and management of staff, patient, and family educational needs. Oversight of charging and documentation accuracy, including review and analysis of effectiveness of nursing interventions. Possess the authority to send employees home in the interest of safe patient care. CLINICAL EDUCATION: Instructs Nurse Residency or clinical certification classes as directed by the program director. Deliver clinical curriculum utilizing various methods. FORENSIC NURSING: Provides timely, non-judgmental, compassionate care to victims of trauma and violence, to include but not limited to Intimate Partner Violence, Child Abuse, Strangulation, Elder Abuse and Sexual Assault and Abuse. Follows established forensic nursing protocols. Triages and assesses patients, provides prophylaxis for pregnancy and STI’s, coordinates medical and psychological care, provides advocacy, community resource and law enforcement referrals. Performs complete head to toe physical, document patient history, collect forensic evidence including photographic documentation. Be available for call coverage according to forensic nursing protocol. Maintains forensic nursing competences and participate in quality assurance projects, community education and peer review. HOSPICE: Serves as patient case manager and focuses specifically on the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of the patient and family in a nurturing and supportive role. Attends the first available hospice volunteer training after acceptance of employment. HOSPITALIST: Integrates health care for clients from pre-admission to post-discharge. The nurse functions in structured and unstructured health care settings. The nurse utilizes independent nursing judgment when integrating health care. Will have knowledge of and utilize appropriate age-related patient care protocols relating to the physical and psychological needs of adult and geriatric patients. MEDICAL IMAGING: Procedural Nurse: Provides IV moderate sedation and pain relief. Assists with biopsies, the placement of drains for abscesses, and the insertion of chest tubes. May assist with Peripheral Runoffs, PAS port placements and removals, Nephrostomy/Biliary tube placements, AV Fistulograms with and without angioplasty, IVC Filter placement and removal, Discograms and thrombolytic infusion therapy. RESOURCE POOL: Floats within designated pod and clinical specialty. VASCULAR ACCESS NURSE: Hard stick IVs, ultrasound guided IVs, PICC insertions, mid-line insertions, port accesses, and dressing changes. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified and employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES Demonstrates effective leadership and professional skills according to Standards of Care Ability to assess a patient’s condition, formulate plan of care, select appropriate interventions, evaluate patient’s response to plan of care and to explain to patient/family about this process Ability to assess, evaluate, explain, teach, problem solve using critical thinking; and perform calculations Demonstrates excellent professional and clinical skills and utilization of the Nursing process of direct and indirect patient care which includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care to meet patient needs and improve patient outcomes

Description ROLE SUMMARY The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and supervises individual patient care according to unit policies and procedures. Accepts responsibility for direction of co-workers in the implementation of care plans. May be required to work on other units according to distribution of staff and patients. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Completes nursing assessment of patient and documents appropriately into patient chart. Develops and reviews and revises a plan of care, including a discharge plan, based upon the assessment of patient's needs. Implements medical and nursing orders per plan of care and documents appropriately. Evaluates patient's response to care. Engages in patient and family teaching as appropriate. Oversees staff assigned for providing patient care. Collaborates with leadership to assure the integration of the ANA’s Scope & Standards of Practice, assuring that these standards are identified as the measurement criteria for nursing practice on the unit. Unit specific orientation and ongoing training and competencies are assigned based on department role, scope of services, and organizational standards. Documents training and competencies in electronic format. DEPARTMENT/ROLE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES HOSPITALIST: Integrates health care for clients from pre-admission to post-discharge. The nurse functions in structured and unstructured health care settings. The nurse utilizes independent nursing judgment when integrating health care. Will have knowledge of and utilize appropriate age-related patient care protocols relating to the physical and psychological needs of adult and geriatric patients. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified and employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES Demonstrates effective leadership and professional skills according to Standards of Care Ability to assess a patient’s condition, formulate plan of care, select appropriate interventions, evaluate patient’s response to plan of care and to explain to patient/family about this process Ability to assess, evaluate, explain, teach, problem solve using critical thinking; and perform calculations Demonstrates excellent professional and clinical skills and utilization of the Nursing process of direct and indirect patient care which includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care to meet patient needs and improve patient outcomes

Description ROLE SUMMARY The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and supervises individual patient care according to unit policies and procedures. Accepts responsibility for direction of co-workers in the implementation of care plans. May be required to work on other units according to distribution of staff and patients. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Completes nursing assessment of patient and documents appropriately into patient chart. Develops and reviews and revises a plan of care, including a discharge plan, based upon the assessment of patient's needs. Implements medical and nursing orders per plan of care and documents appropriately. Evaluates patient's response to care. Engages in patient and family teaching as appropriate. Oversees staff assigned for providing patient care. Collaborates with leadership to assure the integration of the ANA’s Scope & Standards of Practice, assuring that these standards are identified as the measurement criteria for nursing practice on the unit. Unit specific orientation and ongoing training and competencies are assigned based on department role, scope of services, and organizational standards. Documents training and competencies in electronic format. DEPARTMENT/ROLE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES CHARGE NURSE: Responsible for coordination of patient care in collaboration with physicians and ancillary departments to achieve quality outcomes. Facilitates immediate and direct complaint intervention and resolution. Participates in ongoing evaluation of patients, assuring efficiency of communication with patients, follow-up and flow through the system. Performs daily rounds on the floors to assess patients and possible critical situations to determine patient care needs and outcomes. Assists in the identification and management of staff, patient, and family educational needs. Oversight of charging and documentation accuracy, including review and analysis of effectiveness of nursing interventions. Possess the authority to send employees home in the interest of safe patient care. ARU/TCU: Attends family conferences, patient care Conferences, and daily stand up meetings. CARE CLINIC, SAME DAY SURGERY, and PACU: Collaborates with the Clinical Nurse Manager to assure integration of ASPAN’s Standards of Perioperative Nursing Practice. CLINICAL EDUCATION: Instructs Nurse Residency or clinical certification classes as directed by the program director. Deliver clinical curriculum utilizing various methods. FORENSIC NURSING: Provides timely, non-judgmental, compassionate care to victims of trauma and violence, to include but not limited to Intimate Partner Violence, Child Abuse, Strangulation, Elder Abuse and Sexual Assault and Abuse. Follows established forensic nursing protocols. Triages and assesses patients, provides prophylaxis for pregnancy and STI’s, coordinates medical and psychological care, provides advocacy, community resource and law enforcement referrals. Performs complete head to toe physical, document patient history, collect forensic evidence including photographic documentation. Be available for call coverage according to forensic nursing protocol. Maintains forensic nursing competences and participate in quality assurance projects, community education and peer review. HOSPICE: Serves as patient case manager and focuses specifically on the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of the patient and family in a nurturing and supportive role. Attends the first available hospice volunteer training after acceptance of employment. HOSPITALIST: Integrates health care for clients from pre-admission to post-discharge. The nurse functions in structured and unstructured health care settings. The nurse utilizes independent nursing judgment when integrating health care. Will have knowledge of and utilize appropriate age-related patient care protocols relating to the physical and psychological needs of adult and geriatric patients. MEDICAL IMAGING: Procedural Nurse: Provides IV moderate sedation and pain relief. Assists with biopsies, the placement of drains for abscesses, and the insertion of chest tubes. May assist with Peripheral Runoffs, PAS port placements and removals, Nephrostomy/Biliary tube placements, AV Fistulograms with and without angioplasty, IVC Filter placement and removal, Discograms and thrombolytic infusion therapy. VASCULAR ACCESS NURSE: Hard stick IVs, ultrasound guided IVs, PICC insertions, mid-line insertions, port accesses, and dressing changes. RESOURCE POOL: Floats within designated pod and clinical specialty. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified and employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES Demonstrates effective leadership and professional skills according to Standards of Care. Ability to assess a patient’s condition, formulate plan of care, select appropriate interventions, evaluate patient’s response to plan of care and to explain to patient/family about this process. Ability to assess, evaluate, explain, teach, problem solve using critical thinking; and perform calculations. Demonstrates excellent professional and clinical skills and utilization of the Nursing process of direct and indirect patient care which includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care to meet patient needs and improve patient outcomes.

Description ROLE SUMMARY The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and supervises individual patient care according to unit policies and procedures. Accepts responsibility for direction of co-workers in the implementation of care plans. May be required to work on other units according to distribution of staff and patients. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Completes nursing assessment of patient and documents appropriately into patient chart. Develops and reviews and revises a plan of care, including a discharge plan, based upon the assessment of patient's needs. Implements medical and nursing orders per plan of care and documents appropriately. Evaluates patient's response to care. Engages in patient and family teaching as appropriate. Oversees staff assigned for providing patient care. Collaborates with leadership to assure the integration of the ANA’s Scope & Standards of Practice, assuring that these standards are identified as the measurement criteria for nursing practice on the unit. Unit specific orientation and ongoing training and competencies are assigned based on department role, scope of services, and organizational standards. Documents training and competencies in electronic format. DEPARTMENT/ROLE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES CHARGE NURSE: Responsible for coordination of patient care in collaboration with physicians and ancillary departments to achieve quality outcomes. Facilitates immediate and direct complaint intervention and resolution. Participates in ongoing evaluation of patients, assuring efficiency of communication with patients, follow-up and flow through the system. Performs daily rounds on the floors to assess patients and possible critical situations to determine patient care needs and outcomes. Assists in the identification and management of staff, patient, and family educational needs. Oversight of charging and documentation accuracy, including review and analysis of effectiveness of nursing interventions. Possess the authority to send employees home in the interest of safe patient care. ARU/TCU: Attends family conferences, patient care Conferences, and daily stand up meetings. CARE CLINIC, SAME DAY SURGERY, and PACU: Collaborates with the Clinical Nurse Manager to assure integration of ASPAN’s Standards of Perioperative Nursing Practice. CLINICAL EDUCATION: Instructs Nurse Residency or clinical certification classes as directed by the program director. Deliver clinical curriculum utilizing various methods. FORENSIC NURSING: Provides timely, non-judgmental, compassionate care to victims of trauma and violence, to include but not limited to Intimate Partner Violence, Child Abuse, Strangulation, Elder Abuse and Sexual Assault and Abuse. Follows established forensic nursing protocols. Triages and assesses patients, provides prophylaxis for pregnancy and STI’s, coordinates medical and psychological care, provides advocacy, community resource and law enforcement referrals. Performs complete head to toe physical, document patient history, collect forensic evidence including photographic documentation. Be available for call coverage according to forensic nursing protocol. Maintains forensic nursing competences and participate in quality assurance projects, community education and peer review. HOSPICE: Serves as patient case manager and focuses specifically on the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of the patient and family in a nurturing and supportive role. Attends the first available hospice volunteer training after acceptance of employment. HOSPITALIST: Integrates health care for clients from pre-admission to post-discharge. The nurse functions in structured and unstructured health care settings. The nurse utilizes independent nursing judgment when integrating health care. Will have knowledge of and utilize appropriate age-related patient care protocols relating to the physical and psychological needs of adult and geriatric patients. MEDICAL IMAGING: Procedural Nurse: Provides IV moderate sedation and pain relief. Assists with biopsies, the placement of drains for abscesses, and the insertion of chest tubes. May assist with Peripheral Runoffs, PAS port placements and removals, Nephrostomy/Biliary tube placements, AV Fistulograms with and without angioplasty, IVC Filter placement and removal, Discograms and thrombolytic infusion therapy. VASCULAR ACCESS NURSE: Hard stick IVs, ultrasound guided IVs, PICC insertions, mid-line insertions, port accesses, and dressing changes. RESOURCE POOL: Floats within designated pod and clinical specialty. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified and employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES Demonstrates effective leadership and professional skills according to Standards of Care. Ability to assess a patient’s condition, formulate plan of care, select appropriate interventions, evaluate patient’s response to plan of care and to explain to patient/family about this process. Ability to assess, evaluate, explain, teach, problem solve using critical thinking; and perform calculations. Demonstrates excellent professional and clinical skills and utilization of the Nursing process of direct and indirect patient care which includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care to meet patient needs and improve patient outcomes.

Description ROLE SUMMARY The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and supervises individual patient care according to unit policies and procedures. Accepts responsibility for direction of co-workers in the implementation of care plans. May be required to work on other units according to distribution of staff and patients. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Completes nursing assessment of patient and documents appropriately into patient chart. Develops and reviews and revises a plan of care, including a discharge plan, based upon the assessment of patient's needs. Implements medical and nursing orders per plan of care and documents appropriately. Evaluates patient's response to care. Engages in patient and family teaching as appropriate. Oversees staff assigned for providing patient care. Collaborates with leadership to assure the integration of the ANA’s Scope & Standards of Practice, assuring that these standards are identified as the measurement criteria for nursing practice on the unit. Unit specific orientation and ongoing training and competencies are assigned based on department role, scope of services, and organizational standards. Documents training and competencies in electronic format. DEPARTMENT/ROLE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES CHARGE NURSE: Responsible for coordination of patient care in collaboration with physicians and ancillary departments to achieve quality outcomes. Facilitates immediate and direct complaint intervention and resolution. Participates in ongoing evaluation of patients, assuring efficiency of communication with patients, follow-up and flow through the system. Performs daily rounds on the floors to assess patients and possible critical situations to determine patient care needs and outcomes. Assists in the identification and management of staff, patient, and family educational needs. Oversight of charging and documentation accuracy, including review and analysis of effectiveness of nursing interventions. Possess the authority to send employees home in the interest of safe patient care. ARU/TCU: Attends family conferences, patient care Conferences, and daily stand up meetings. CARE CLINIC, SAME DAY SURGERY, and PACU: Collaborates with the Clinical Nurse Manager to assure integration of ASPAN’s Standards of Perioperative Nursing Practice. CLINICAL EDUCATION: Instructs Nurse Residency or clinical certification classes as directed by the program director. Deliver clinical curriculum utilizing various methods. FORENSIC NURSING: Provides timely, non-judgmental, compassionate care to victims of trauma and violence, to include but not limited to Intimate Partner Violence, Child Abuse, Strangulation, Elder Abuse and Sexual Assault and Abuse. Follows established forensic nursing protocols. Triages and assesses patients, provides prophylaxis for pregnancy and STI’s, coordinates medical and psychological care, provides advocacy, community resource and law enforcement referrals. Performs complete head to toe physical, document patient history, collect forensic evidence including photographic documentation. Be available for call coverage according to forensic nursing protocol. Maintains forensic nursing competences and participate in quality assurance projects, community education and peer review. HOSPICE: Serves as patient case manager and focuses specifically on the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of the patient and family in a nurturing and supportive role. Attends the first available hospice volunteer training after acceptance of employment. HOSPITALIST: Integrates health care for clients from pre-admission to post-discharge. The nurse functions in structured and unstructured health care settings. The nurse utilizes independent nursing judgment when integrating health care. Will have knowledge of and utilize appropriate age-related patient care protocols relating to the physical and psychological needs of adult and geriatric patients. MEDICAL IMAGING: Procedural Nurse: Provides IV moderate sedation and pain relief. Assists with biopsies, the placement of drains for abscesses, and the insertion of chest tubes. May assist with Peripheral Runoffs, PAS port placements and removals, Nephrostomy/Biliary tube placements, AV Fistulograms with and without angioplasty, IVC Filter placement and removal, Discograms and thrombolytic infusion therapy. VASCULAR ACCESS NURSE: Hard stick IVs, ultrasound guided IVs, PICC insertions, mid-line insertions, port accesses, and dressing changes. RESOURCE POOL: Floats within designated pod and clinical specialty. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified and employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES Demonstrates effective leadership and professional skills according to Standards of Care. Ability to assess a patient’s condition, formulate plan of care, select appropriate interventions, evaluate patient’s response to plan of care and to explain to patient/family about this process. Ability to assess, evaluate, explain, teach, problem solve using critical thinking; and perform calculations. Demonstrates excellent professional and clinical skills and utilization of the Nursing process of direct and indirect patient care which includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care to meet patient needs and improve patient outcomes.

Description ROLE SUMMARY The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and supervises individual patient care according to unit policies and procedures. Accepts responsibility for direction of co-workers in the implementation of care plans. May be required to work on other units according to distribution of staff and patients. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Completes nursing assessment of patient and documents appropriately into patient chart. Develops and reviews and revises a plan of care, including a discharge plan, based upon the assessment of patient's needs. Implements medical and nursing orders per plan of care and documents appropriately. Evaluates patient's response to care. Engages in patient and family teaching as appropriate. Oversees staff assigned for providing patient care. Collaborates with leadership to assure the integration of the ANA’s Scope & Standards of Practice, assuring that these standards are identified as the measurement criteria for nursing practice on the unit. Unit specific orientation and ongoing training and competencies are assigned based on department role, scope of services, and organizational standards. Documents training and competencies in electronic format. DEPARTMENT/ROLE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES CHARGE NURSE: Responsible for coordination of patient care in collaboration with physicians and ancillary departments to achieve quality outcomes. Facilitates immediate and direct complaint intervention and resolution. Participates in ongoing evaluation of patients, assuring efficiency of communication with patients, follow-up and flow through the system. Performs daily rounds on the floors to assess patients and possible critical situations to determine patient care needs and outcomes. Assists in the identification and management of staff, patient, and family educational needs. Oversight of charging and documentation accuracy, including review and analysis of effectiveness of nursing interventions. Possess the authority to send employees home in the interest of safe patient care. ARU/TCU: Attends family conferences, patient care Conferences, and daily stand up meetings. CARE CLINIC, SAME DAY SURGERY, and PACU: Collaborates with the Clinical Nurse Manager to assure integration of ASPAN’s Standards of Perioperative Nursing Practice. CLINICAL EDUCATION: Instructs Nurse Residency or clinical certification classes as directed by the program director. Deliver clinical curriculum utilizing various methods. FORENSIC NURSING: Provides timely, non-judgmental, compassionate care to victims of trauma and violence, to include but not limited to Intimate Partner Violence, Child Abuse, Strangulation, Elder Abuse and Sexual Assault and Abuse. Follows established forensic nursing protocols. Triages and assesses patients, provides prophylaxis for pregnancy and STI’s, coordinates medical and psychological care, provides advocacy, community resource and law enforcement referrals. Performs complete head to toe physical, document patient history, collect forensic evidence including photographic documentation. Be available for call coverage according to forensic nursing protocol. Maintains forensic nursing competences and participate in quality assurance projects, community education and peer review. HOSPICE: Serves as patient case manager and focuses specifically on the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of the patient and family in a nurturing and supportive role. Attends the first available hospice volunteer training after acceptance of employment. HOSPITALIST: Integrates health care for clients from pre-admission to post-discharge. The nurse functions in structured and unstructured health care settings. The nurse utilizes independent nursing judgment when integrating health care. Will have knowledge of and utilize appropriate age-related patient care protocols relating to the physical and psychological needs of adult and geriatric patients. MEDICAL IMAGING: Procedural Nurse: Provides IV moderate sedation and pain relief. Assists with biopsies, the placement of drains for abscesses, and the insertion of chest tubes. May assist with Peripheral Runoffs, PAS port placements and removals, Nephrostomy/Biliary tube placements, AV Fistulograms with and without angioplasty, IVC Filter placement and removal, Discograms and thrombolytic infusion therapy. VASCULAR ACCESS NURSE: Hard stick IVs, ultrasound guided IVs, PICC insertions, mid-line insertions, port accesses, and dressing changes. RESOURCE POOL: Floats within designated pod and clinical specialty. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified and employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES Demonstrates effective leadership and professional skills according to Standards of Care. Ability to assess a patient’s condition, formulate plan of care, select appropriate interventions, evaluate patient’s response to plan of care and to explain to patient/family about this process. Ability to assess, evaluate, explain, teach, problem solve using critical thinking; and perform calculations. Demonstrates excellent professional and clinical skills and utilization of the Nursing process of direct and indirect patient care which includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care to meet patient needs and improve patient outcomes.

Description ROLE SUMMARY The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and supervises individual patient care according to unit policies and procedures. Accepts responsibility for direction of co-workers in the implementation of care plans. May be required to work on other units according to distribution of staff and patients. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Completes nursing assessment of patient and documents appropriately into patient chart. Develops and reviews and revises a plan of care, including a discharge plan, based upon the assessment of patient's needs. Implements medical and nursing orders per plan of care and documents appropriately. Evaluates patient's response to care. Engages in patient and family teaching as appropriate. Oversees staff assigned for providing patient care. Collaborates with leadership to assure the integration of the ANA’s Scope & Standards of Practice, assuring that these standards are identified as the measurement criteria for nursing practice on the unit. Unit specific orientation and ongoing training and competencies are assigned based on department role, scope of services, and organizational standards. Documents training and competencies in electronic format. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified and employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES Demonstrates effective leadership and professional skills according to Standards of Care Ability to assess a patient’s condition, formulate plan of care, select appropriate interventions, evaluate patient’s response to plan of care and to explain to patient/family about this process Ability to assess, evaluate, explain, teach, problem solve using critical thinking; and perform calculations Demonstrates excellent professional and clinical skills and utilization of the Nursing process of direct and indirect patient care which includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care to meet patient needs and improve patient outcomes

Description ROLE SUMMARY Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individual patient care within the scope of their training and experience. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Obtains, verifies, and records health history of patients. Gathers pertinent health data through physical assessments and biological samples. Collects specimens for laboratory analysis. Provides basic patient care as ordered. Administers medications and treatments as directed. Assists other health care professionals in performing exams, diagnostic procedures and treatments, and minor medical procedures. Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines and confidentiality policies. Documents assessments, interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed/prescribed, and test results in medical records. Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating physician advice/instructions. DEPARTMENT/ROLE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES PLAZA FAMILY MEDICINE: Participates in Patient Centered Medical Home Care Team collaboration. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified and employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. Familiarity with health care systems, regulations, policies, and functions. Understanding of documentation standards Knowledge of equipment, supplies, and materials needed for medical treatment. Understanding of basic laboratory procedures including preparation and screening Knowledge of infectious disease management and control and safety standards Skill in reading and following written and oral medical orders Skill in initiating appropriate emergency procedures Skill in handling a number of tasks simultaneously Skill in performing blood draws Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and diverse patient populations (including physical, mental, and social needs of the frail, elderly population for PACE) Ability to perform mathematical calculations for drug dosages Computer skills required

Description ROLE SUMMARY The Clinical Practice Supervisor is responsible for managing the daily operations related to nursing care in line with clinical practice standards. Responsibilities of front office staff may be required as needed. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Oversees clinical nursing care, ensuring compliance with established regulations and standards including quality assurance, confidentiality, and medical record documentation. Provides direct supervision to nurses and subordinate staff, ensuring appropriate assessment and treatment of patient health. Serves as key problem-solving resource for staff on patient issues. Studies patient needs/trends and suggest solutions to ongoing patient care problems. Collaborates with practice manager on development and implementation of nursing department’s mission, goals, policies, procedures, budget quality assurance plan, and work standards. Coordinates front office functions with the clinical staff and physician(s) for seamless patient care. Evaluates and monitors operations in selecting and training front office staff. Oversees orientation and training including cross-training to ensure staff availability and coverage requirements. Accountable to organizational leadership for the responsibilities of the organization’s accrediting bodies, including but not limited to, obtaining the knowledge of accreditation standards, acting upon this knowledge in daily activities, ensuring the standards of the governing body are implemented, and ensuring the standards are met by individuals under the direct supervision of this role. PRACTICE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES CHILDREN’S CLINIC: Participates in Patient Centered Medical Home Care Team collaboration. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified and employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills Attention to detail; ability to assess, evaluate, teach, problem solve using critical thinking and perform calculations from a clinical and business aspect Ability to work in an organized manner and adapt to routine practice clinical and business office functions, while managing the stressors of this environment Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with patients, physicians, managers, and all practice staff Knowledge of clinical equipment Computer skills including Excel and MSWord; ability to adapt to new software programs in a practice management and electronic health record environment

Description ROLE SUMMARY The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and supervises individual patient care according to unit policies and procedures. Accepts responsibility for direction of co-workers in the implementation of care plans. May be required to work on other units according to distribution of staff and patients. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Completes nursing assessment of patient and documents appropriately into patient chart. Develops and reviews and revises a plan of care, including a discharge plan, based upon the assessment of patient's needs. Implements medical and nursing orders per plan of care and documents appropriately. Evaluates patient's response to care. Engages in patient and family teaching as appropriate. Oversees staff assigned for providing patient care. Collaborates with leadership to assure the integration of the ANA’s Scope & Standards of Practice, assuring that these standards are identified as the measurement criteria for nursing practice on the unit. Unit specific orientation and ongoing training and competencies are assigned based on department role, scope of services, and organizational standards. Documents training and competencies in electronic format. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified and employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES Demonstrates effective leadership and professional skills according to Standards of Care Ability to assess a patient’s condition, formulate plan of care, select appropriate interventions, evaluate patient’s response to plan of care and to explain to patient/family about this process Ability to assess, evaluate, explain, teach, problem solve using critical thinking; and perform calculations Demonstrates excellent professional and clinical skills and utilization of the Nursing process of direct and indirect patient care which includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care to meet patient needs and improve patient outcomes

Description ROLE SUMMARY The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and supervises individual patient care according to unit policies and procedures. Accepts responsibility for direction of co-workers in the implementation of care plans. May be required to work on other units according to distribution of staff and patients. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Completes nursing assessment of patient and documents appropriately into patient chart. Develops and reviews and revises a plan of care, including a discharge plan, based upon the assessment of patient's needs. Implements medical and nursing orders per plan of care and documents appropriately. Evaluates patient's response to care. Engages in patient and family teaching as appropriate. Oversees staff assigned for providing patient care. Collaborates with leadership to assure the integration of the ANA’s Scope & Standards of Practice, assuring that these standards are identified as the measurement criteria for nursing practice on the unit. Unit specific orientation and ongoing training and competencies are assigned based on department role, scope of services, and organizational standards. Documents training and competencies in electronic format. DEPARTMENT/ROLE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES ARU: Attends family conferences, patient care Conferences, and daily stand up meetings. CARE CLINIC, SAME DAY SURGERY, and PACU: Collaborates with the Clinical Nurse Manager to assure integration of ASPAN’s Standards of Perioperative Nursing Practice. CHARGE NURSE: Responsible for coordination of patient care in collaboration with physicians and ancillary departments to achieve quality outcomes. Facilitates immediate and direct complaint intervention and resolution. Participates in ongoing evaluation of patients, assuring efficiency of communication with patients, follow-up and flow through the system. Performs daily rounds on the floors to assess patients and possible critical situations to determine patient care needs and outcomes. Assists in the identification and management of staff, patient, and family educational needs. Oversight of charging and documentation accuracy, including review and analysis of effectiveness of nursing interventions. Possess the authority to send employees home in the interest of safe patient care. CLINICAL EDUCATION: Instructs Nurse Residency or clinical certification classes as directed by the program director. Deliver clinical curriculum utilizing various methods. FORENSIC NURSING: Provides timely, non-judgmental, compassionate care to victims of trauma and violence, to include but not limited to Intimate Partner Violence, Child Abuse, Strangulation, Elder Abuse and Sexual Assault and Abuse. Follows established forensic nursing protocols. Triages and assesses patients, provides prophylaxis for pregnancy and STI’s, coordinates medical and psychological care, provides advocacy, community resource and law enforcement referrals. Performs complete head to toe physical, document patient history, collect forensic evidence including photographic documentation. Be available for call coverage according to forensic nursing protocol. Maintains forensic nursing competences and participate in quality assurance projects, community education and peer review. HOSPICE: Serves as patient case manager and focuses specifically on the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of the patient and family in a nurturing and supportive role. Attends the first available hospice volunteer training after acceptance of employment. HOSPITALIST: Integrates health care for clients from pre-admission to post-discharge. The nurse functions in structured and unstructured health care settings. The nurse utilizes independent nursing judgment when integrating health care. Will have knowledge of and utilize appropriate age-related patient care protocols relating to the physical and psychological needs of adult and geriatric patients. MEDICAL IMAGING: Procedural Nurse: Provides IV moderate sedation and pain relief. Assists with biopsies, the placement of drains for abscesses, and the insertion of chest tubes. May assist with Peripheral Runoffs, PAS port placements and removals, Nephrostomy/Biliary tube placements, AV Fistulograms with and without angioplasty, IVC Filter placement and removal, Discograms and thrombolytic infusion therapy. RESOURCE POOL: Floats within designated pod and clinical specialty. VASCULAR ACCESS NURSE: Hard stick IVs, ultrasound guided IVs, PICC insertions, mid-line insertions, port accesses, and dressing changes. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified and employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES Demonstrates effective leadership and professional skills according to Standards of Care Ability to assess a patient’s condition, formulate plan of care, select appropriate interventions, evaluate patient’s response to plan of care and to explain to patient/family about this process Ability to assess, evaluate, explain, teach, problem solve using critical thinking; and perform calculations Demonstrates excellent professional and clinical skills and utilization of the Nursing process of direct and indirect patient care which includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care to meet patient needs and improve patient outcomes

Description ROLE SUMMARY The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and supervises individual patient care according to unit policies and procedures. Accepts responsibility for direction of co-workers in the implementation of care plans. May be required to work on other units according to distribution of staff and patients. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Completes nursing assessment of patient and documents appropriately into patient chart. Develops and reviews and revises a plan of care, including a discharge plan, based upon the assessment of patient's needs. Implements medical and nursing orders per plan of care and documents appropriately. Evaluates patient's response to care. Engages in patient and family teaching as appropriate. Oversees staff assigned for providing patient care. Collaborates with leadership to assure the integration of the ANA’s Scope & Standards of Practice, assuring that these standards are identified as the measurement criteria for nursing practice on the unit. Unit specific orientation and ongoing training and competencies are assigned based on department role, scope of services, and organizational standards. Documents training and competencies in electronic format. DEPARTMENT/ROLE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES ARU: Attends family conferences, patient care Conferences, and daily stand up meetings. CARE CLINIC, SAME DAY SURGERY, and PACU: Collaborates with the Clinical Nurse Manager to assure integration of ASPAN’s Standards of Perioperative Nursing Practice. CHARGE NURSE: Responsible for coordination of patient care in collaboration with physicians and ancillary departments to achieve quality outcomes. Facilitates immediate and direct complaint intervention and resolution. Participates in ongoing evaluation of patients, assuring efficiency of communication with patients, follow-up and flow through the system. Performs daily rounds on the floors to assess patients and possible critical situations to determine patient care needs and outcomes. Assists in the identification and management of staff, patient, and family educational needs. Oversight of charging and documentation accuracy, including review and analysis of effectiveness of nursing interventions. Possess the authority to send employees home in the interest of safe patient care. CLINICAL EDUCATION: Instructs Nurse Residency or clinical certification classes as directed by the program director. Deliver clinical curriculum utilizing various methods. FORENSIC NURSING: Provides timely, non-judgmental, compassionate care to victims of trauma and violence, to include but not limited to Intimate Partner Violence, Child Abuse, Strangulation, Elder Abuse and Sexual Assault and Abuse. Follows established forensic nursing protocols. Triages and assesses patients, provides prophylaxis for pregnancy and STI’s, coordinates medical and psychological care, provides advocacy, community resource and law enforcement referrals. Performs complete head to toe physical, document patient history, collect forensic evidence including photographic documentation. Be available for call coverage according to forensic nursing protocol. Maintains forensic nursing competences and participate in quality assurance projects, community education and peer review. HOSPICE: Serves as patient case manager and focuses specifically on the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of the patient and family in a nurturing and supportive role. Attends the first available hospice volunteer training after acceptance of employment. HOSPITALIST: Integrates health care for clients from pre-admission to post-discharge. The nurse functions in structured and unstructured health care settings. The nurse utilizes independent nursing judgment when integrating health care. Will have knowledge of and utilize appropriate age-related patient care protocols relating to the physical and psychological needs of adult and geriatric patients. MEDICAL IMAGING: Procedural Nurse: Provides IV moderate sedation and pain relief. Assists with biopsies, the placement of drains for abscesses, and the insertion of chest tubes. May assist with Peripheral Runoffs, PAS port placements and removals, Nephrostomy/Biliary tube placements, AV Fistulograms with and without angioplasty, IVC Filter placement and removal, Discograms and thrombolytic infusion therapy. RESOURCE POOL: Floats within designated pod and clinical specialty. VASCULAR ACCESS NURSE: Hard stick IVs, ultrasound guided IVs, PICC insertions, mid-line insertions, port accesses, and dressing changes. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified and employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES Demonstrates effective leadership and professional skills according to Standards of Care Ability to assess a patient’s condition, formulate plan of care, select appropriate interventions, evaluate patient’s response to plan of care and to explain to patient/family about this process Ability to assess, evaluate, explain, teach, problem solve using critical thinking; and perform calculations Demonstrates excellent professional and clinical skills and utilization of the Nursing process of direct and indirect patient care which includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care to meet patient needs and improve patient outcomes