Description

Job Description

•    Assists the Registered Nurse in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care.
•    Is familiar with, and understands, the Severe Care Domains of DOH.
•    Monitors the impact of nursing care and maintains ongoing communication with the Registered Nurse regarding the status of patients in their care.
•    Demonstrates an understanding and utilization of Evidenced-Based Healthcare.
•    Advocates in the best interest of the patient and family at all times.
•    Provides education to the family regarding aspects of care as appropriate.
•    Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians/therapists with procedures.
•    Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
•    Adheres to dress code; appearance is professional, neat and clean.

•    Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
•    Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
•    Is responsible to maintain up to date clinical knowledge and self-directed ongoing education.
•    Completes annual education requirements. Maintains regulatory requirements.
•    Attends and participates in annual review and department in-services, as scheduled.
•    Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
•    Actively participates in Performance Improvement and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
•    Complies with all organizational policies.

Responsibilities

•    Assists the Registered Nurse in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care.
•    Is familiar with, and understands, the Severe Care Domains of DOH.
•    Monitors the impact of nursing care and maintains ongoing communication with the Registered Nurse regarding the status of patients in their care.
•    Demonstrates an understanding and utilization of Evidenced-Based Healthcare.
•    Advocates in the best interest of the patient and family at all times.
•    Provides education to the family regarding aspects of care as appropriate.
•    Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians/therapists with procedures.
•    Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
•    Adheres to dress code; appearance is professional, neat and clean.

•    Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
•    Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
•    Is responsible to maintain up to date clinical knowledge and self-directed ongoing education.
•    Completes annual education requirements. Maintains regulatory requirements.
•    Attends and participates in annual review and department in-services, as scheduled.
•    Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
•    Actively participates in Performance Improvement and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
•    Complies with all organizational policies.

Qualifications

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