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Required Skills

1. Nursing Care

• Data Collection:
• Observes, records and reports objective and subjective patient data.
• Demonstrates ability to detect signs and symptoms of deviation from normal health status.
• Informs RN of abnormal or changing data and of patient/family responses to interventions.

• Planning:
• Assists the registered nurse in developing the nursing plan of care.
• Provides input as applicable.

• Intervention:
• Completely performs tasks/procedures as appropriately delegated.
• Uses equipment safely.
• Accurately administers medications by appropriately delegated routes.
• Utilizes appropriate infection control safety measures.
• Acts to prevent harm or injury to patient, self and others.
• Documents and communicates to RN nursing interventions and patient responses.
• Seeks supervision prior to initiating new or unfamiliar nursing activities and/or with a change in patient condition.

• Evaluation:
• Observes, records and reports patient responses to nursing interventions and other relevant data to the RN.
• Assists the registered nurse to evaluate and modify the plan of care.

• Patient/Family Education:
• Assists the registered nurse to identify, implement and evaluate appropriate teaching interventions.
• Reinforces teaching initiated by other members of the healthcare team.

• Communication:
• Informs RN of abnormal and/or changing data and patient/family response to interventions.
• Develops and maintains interviewing skills required for data collection.

• Medication administration:
• May administer PO, injectable, topical, rectal, sublingual medications.
• Wound Care

1. Quality and Safety

• Communicates and documents potential risk issues to appropriate personnel.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement.
• Complies with all safety policies.

1. Accountability

• Advocates for patients and families.
• Appropriately follows the chain of command.
• Adheres to the Memorial Health Behavioral Standards.
• Identifies annual goals for own professional development.

1. Performs other related work as required or requested.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented

Required Skills

Principle Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Nursing Care

Data Collection:
o Observes, records and reports objective and subjective patient data.
o Demonstrates ability to detect signs and symptoms of deviation from normal health status.
o Informs RN of abnormal or changing data and of patient/family responses to interventions.

Planning:
o Assists the RN in development the nursing plan of care.

Intervention:
o Competently performs tasks/procedures as directed. (See Table)
o Use equipment safely.
o Takes appropriate action in life-threatening situations/emergencies.
o Accurately administers medications by appropriately delegated routes
o Utilizes appropriate infection control and safety measures.
o Acts to prevent harm or injury to patient, self, and others.
o Documents and communicates to RN nursing interventions and patient responses.
o Seeks supervision prior to initiating new or unfamiliar nursing activities and/or with a change in patient condition.

Evaluation:
o Observes, records and reports patient responses to nursing interventions and other relevant data to the RN.
o Assist the RN to evaluate and modify the plant of care.

Patient/Family Education:
o Assists the RN to identify, implement and evaluate age appropriate teaching interventions.
o Reinforce teaching initiated by other members of the healthcare team.

Communication:
o Inform RN of abnormal and/or changing data and patient/family response to interventions.
o Develops and maintains interviewing skills required for data collection.

2. Quality and Safety
• Communicates and documents potential risk issues to appropriate personnel.

• Participates in continuous quality improvement.

• Participates in review and revision of policies, procedures, and standards of care.

• Complies with all safety policies.

3. Accountability
• Advocates for patients and families.

• Appropriately follows the chain of command.

• Adheres to the Memorial Health System Behavioral Standards.

• Identifies annual goals for own professional development.

• Provides constructive feedback to strengthen the Division of Nursing and the employee’s department/unit.

• QUALITY: Improve Outcomes – I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance. I work with others to achieve superior results.

• EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste – I use time and resources wisely. I prevent defects and delays.

5. Performs other related work as required or requested.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Required Skills

1. Nursing Care

• Data Collection:
• Observes, records and reports objective and subjective patient data.
• Demonstrates ability to detect signs and symptoms of deviation from normal health status.
• Informs RN of abnormal or changing data and of patient/family responses to interventions. 

• Planning:
• Provides information to assist the RN in developing the nursing plan of care.

• Intervention:
• Completely performs tasks/procedures as appropriately delegated (see Table 1).
• Uses equipment safely.
• Takes appropriate action in life-threatening situations/emergencies.
• Accurately administers medications by appropriately delegated routes.
• Utilizes appropriate infection control safety measures.
• Acts to prevent harm or injury to patient, self and others.
• Documents and communicates to RN nursing interventions and patient responses.
• Seeks supervision prior to initiating new or unfamiliar nursing activities and/or with a change in patient condition.

• Evaluation:
• Observes, records and reports patient responses to nursing interventions and other relevant data to the RN.
• Assists the RN to evaluate and modify the plan of care. 

• Patient/Family Education:
• Assists the RN to identify, implement and evaluate age appropriate teaching interventions.
• Reinforces teaching initiated by other members of the healthcare team. 

• Communication:
• Informs RN of abnormal and/or changing data and patient/family response to interventions.
• Develops and maintains interviewing skills required for data collection. 

2. Quality and Safety

• Communicates and documents potential risk issues to appropriate personnel.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement.
• Participates in review and revision of policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Complies with all safety policies.

 3. Accountability

• Advocates for patients and families.
• Appropriately follows the chain of command. .
• Participates in community organizations
• Identifies annual goals for own professional development.
• Provides constructive feedback to strengthen the Division of Nursing and the colleague’s department/unit.

4. Performs other related work as required or requested.

Required Skills

• Follows nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation, incorporating physical as well as psycho-social needs of designated patient populations in person, and over the telephone. Practices within professional scope and current standards of care. Applies the Minimum Necessary Standard when accessing protected health information.
• Documents according to professional scope and current standard of care ensuring that entries are complete. Reviews quality audits and makes improvements accordingly.
• Assists in various aspects of patient flow process including, but not limited to securing/stocking necessary supplies, preparing exam room and patient for examination, assisting the provider with the exam or procedure, providing treatments and medications as ordered by the provider and cleaning/disinfecting exam/treatment area after use.
• Assists with various aspects of diagnostic testing including obtaining and/or preparing specimens, labeling/recording, and communicating results. Performs miscellaneous CLIA-waived testing. May perform EKG’s/rhythm strips, spirometry, pulse oximetry, nebulizers, as well as other testing outlined by the provider.
• Assists clinic in meeting financial goals related to revenue and expense. Obtains appropriate insurance referrals and pre-certifications. Finds most cost effective means when securing/stocking necessary supplies.
• Responsible for working with team to improve processes and implement quality plans, and provide a high level of patient satisfaction.
• Demonstrates support for and participates in accomplishing team goals and objectives.
• Performs other related work as required or requested.

Required Skills

• Follows nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation, incorporating physical as well as psycho-social needs of designated patient populations in person, and over the telephone. Practices within professional scope and current standards of care. Applies the Minimum Necessary Standard when accessing protected health information.
• Documents according to professional scope and current standard of care ensuring that entries are complete. Reviews quality audits and makes improvements accordingly.
• Assists in various aspects of patient flow process including, but not limited to securing/stocking necessary supplies, preparing exam room and patient for examination, assisting the provider with the exam or procedure, providing treatments and medications as ordered by the provider and cleaning/disinfecting exam/treatment area after use.
• Assists with various aspects of diagnostic testing including obtaining and/or preparing specimens, labeling/recording, and communicating results. Performs miscellaneous CLIA-waived testing. May perform EKG’s/rhythm strips, spirometry, pulse oximetry, nebulizers, as well as other testing outlined by the provider.
• Assists clinic in meeting financial goals related to revenue and expense. Obtains appropriate insurance referrals and pre-certifications. Finds most cost effective means when securing/stocking necessary supplies.
• Responsible for working with team to improve processes and implement quality plans, and provide a high level of patient satisfaction.
• Demonstrates support for and participates in accomplishing team goals and objectives.
• Performs other related work as required or requested.

Required Skills

• Follows nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation, incorporating physical as well as psycho-social needs of designated patient populations in person, and over the telephone. Practices within professional scope and current standards of care. Applies the Minimum Necessary Standard when accessing protected health information.
• Documents according to professional scope and current standard of care ensuring that entries are complete. Reviews quality audits and makes improvements accordingly.
• Assists in various aspects of patient flow process including, but not limited to securing/stocking necessary supplies, preparing exam room and patient for examination, assisting the provider with the exam or procedure, providing treatments and medications as ordered by the provider and cleaning/disinfecting exam/treatment area after use.
• Assists with various aspects of diagnostic testing including obtaining and/or preparing specimens, labeling/recording, and communicating results. Performs miscellaneous CLIA-waived testing. May perform EKG’s/rhythm strips, spirometry, pulse oximetry, nebulizers, as well as other testing outlined by the provider.
• Assists clinic in meeting financial goals related to revenue and expense. Obtains appropriate insurance referrals and pre-certifications. Finds most cost effective means when securing/stocking necessary supplies.
• Responsible for working with team to improve processes and implement quality plans, and provide a high level of patient satisfaction.
• Demonstrates support for and participates in accomplishing team goals and objectives.
• Performs other related work as required or requested.

Required Skills

• Follows nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation, incorporating physical as well as psycho-social needs of designated patient populations in person, and over the telephone. Practices within professional scope and current standards of care. Applies the Minimum Necessary Standard when accessing protected health information.
• Documents according to professional scope and current standard of care ensuring that entries are complete. Reviews quality audits and makes improvements accordingly.
• Assists in various aspects of patient flow process including, but not limited to securing/stocking necessary supplies, preparing exam room and patient for examination, assisting the provider with the exam or procedure, providing treatments and medications as ordered by the provider and cleaning/disinfecting exam/treatment area after use.
• Assists with various aspects of diagnostic testing including obtaining and/or preparing specimens, labeling/recording, and communicating results. Performs miscellaneous CLIA-waived testing. May perform EKG’s/rhythm strips, spirometry, pulse oximetry, nebulizers, as well as other testing outlined by the provider.
• Assists clinic in meeting financial goals related to revenue and expense. Obtains appropriate insurance referrals and pre-certifications. Finds most cost effective means when securing/stocking necessary supplies.
• Responsible for working with team to improve processes and implement quality plans, and provide a high level of patient satisfaction.
• Demonstrates support for and participates in accomplishing team goals and objectives.
• Performs other related work as required or requested.

Required Skills

• Follows nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation, incorporating physical as well as psycho-social needs of designated patient populations in person, and over the telephone. Practices within professional scope and current standards of care. Applies the Minimum Necessary Standard when accessing protected health information.
• Documents according to professional scope and current standard of care ensuring that entries are complete. Reviews quality audits and makes improvements accordingly.
• Assists in various aspects of patient flow process including, but not limited to securing/stocking necessary supplies, preparing exam room and patient for examination, assisting the provider with the exam or procedure, providing treatments and medications as ordered by the provider and cleaning/disinfecting exam/treatment area after use.
• Assists with various aspects of diagnostic testing including obtaining and/or preparing specimens, labeling/recording, and communicating results. Performs miscellaneous CLIA-waived testing. May perform EKG’s/rhythm strips, spirometry, pulse oximetry, nebulizers, as well as other testing outlined by the provider.
• Assists clinic in meeting financial goals related to revenue and expense. Obtains appropriate insurance referrals and pre-certifications. Finds most cost effective means when securing/stocking necessary supplies.
• Responsible for working with team to improve processes and implement quality plans, and provide a high level of patient satisfaction.
• Demonstrates support for and participates in accomplishing team goals and objectives.
• Performs other related work as required or requested.

Required Skills

• Admits patients, collects data (vital signs, admission, and assessment) initially and periodically within the clinical standards; reports significant variances to registered nurse.
• Establishes workload priorities and offers input into plan of care for patients; encourages patient participation in plan of care.
• Provides and documents care within standards of practice, policies, procedures and protocols consistent with the patient plan of care under the supervision of an RN.
• Identifies expected outcomes individualized to mother, baby and other patient needs under RN guidance.
• Demonstrates competency in all required areas, including department-specific, age-specific, OB OR specific, medication administration, and use of equipment.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development by:

• Maintaining ongoing continuing education,
• Contributing to professional development of peers, and
• Participating in CQI.

• Maintains sterile environment and applies sterile and safe techniques.

• Assists in preparation and draping of the patient.
• Wears lead aprons, eye protection and personal protection equipment.
• Reports unsafe conditions.
• Disassembles and decontaminates setup.

• Performs as a scrub nurse, anticipating surgeon’s needs throughout.

• Plans for procedures by reviewing case cart set-up.
• Sets up and passes instruments, sutures and supplies during surgical procedures.
• First assist physician with delivery of C-section infants.
• Set up and assist physician with vaginal delivery.
• Identifies specimens with the surgeon and the circulating nurse.
• Transports surgery patients.
• Utilizes supplies and equipment in cost-effective manner.
• Maintains and orders adequate supplies.
• Updates procedure/preference cards.

• When assigned one-on-one care to a patient that is perceived to be harmful to themselves or others, positions self in patient room at bedside to maintain constant visual observation of the patient and remain within arm’s length of patient.  Never leaves the patient alone or out of sight unless specifically instructed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.