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Required Skills

1. Leadership:

• Personal and Professional Growth:
• Demonstrates responsibility for own personal and professional growth as reflected in ongoing education, projects, and annual professional development plan. 

• Provides and receives formal peer-to-peer feedback among nurse leader colleagues.

• Empowers self and staff to enhance patient-focused nursing care and quality patient outcomes as reflected in patient satisfaction and quality improvement efforts. 

• Fosters an environment which focuses on values, professionalism and accountability, where staff and management see each other as partners in the decision making process. 

• Serves as a professional nurse role model and works to encourage and develop future nursing leaders as a function of succession planning. 

• Clinical Knowledge:
• Maintains an understanding of the unit’s primary patient populations and their care needs/requirements. 

• Keeps up-to-date on new clinical treatments/services being developed/implemented for primary patient populations. 

• Maintains a sound knowledge base of current trends and developments in nursing practice in order to lead unit-based changes to improve patient care delivery. 

• Collaborative Practice:
• Demonstrates ability and willingness to collaborate with peers and staff. 

• Shows commitment to the development of inter-departmental/intraprofessional collaboration for improvement of patient care, unit efficiency and effectiveness. 

• Develops working relationships with the medical staff that encourage problem solving on all levels. 

• Builds and maintains a strong Unit-Based Council to facilitate shared decision-making process.

 Community Involvement:

• Involves self with professional organizations and community health-related services and agencies. 

1. Communication Skill:

• Encourages and facilitates a work climate conducive to open, honest communication and incorporates an effective information sharing process to ensure staff are kept up to date on key changes/issues affecting their work processes. 

• Demonstrates a communication style which is supportive and non-threatening, thus providing an environment that allows for open expression of ideas and problem solving. 

• Attends Nurse Management Council and Department Managers’ meetings and relays pertinent information to staff. 

1. Human Resource:

• Is accountable for recruitment, interviewing, selection and retention of unit-based staff. 

• Is accountable for scheduling of personnel to assure quality patient care within budget requirements. 

• Is accountable for staff performance monitoring/feedback/appraisal and initiating corrective/disciplinary action as necessary, in accordance with hospital policies. 

• Holds regular staff meetings in order to facilitate communication of organizational imperatives/changes as well as unit issues. 

• Encourages staff to identify personal and professional growth needs and facilitates appropriate opportunities for that growth. 

• Maintains a climate which provides ongoing appreciation and recognition of achievements. 

• Supports appropriate risk-taking efforts by staff and peers. 

• Assists in the development of and supports divisional programs/initiatives that promote recruitment/retention and satisfaction of staff members. 

1. Fiscal Management:

• Budget Preparation:
• Participates in the preparation of the annual budget for areas of responsibility. 

• Identifies capital equipment items needed. 

• Identifies and evaluates present and future staffing needs. 

• Budget Monitoring:
• Establishes quotas of supplies, analyzes financial and productivity reports. 

• Reviews and evaluates monthly expenditures and operating statements and implements corrective action plans to address variances as necessary. 

• Designs and implements cost-effective strategies that will enhance effective and efficient patient care delivery. 

• Educates staff regarding operation of the unit and fiscal responsibilities. 

• Maintains sound knowledge base of current trends and developments in health care related to reimbursement issues. 

1. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:

• SAFETY: Prevent Harm – I put safety first in everything I do.  I take action to ensure the safety of others. 

• COURTESY: Serve Others – I treat others with dignity and respect.  I project a professional image and positive attitude. 

• 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. 

1. Planning:

• Engages staff in developing annual unit goals and individual goals consistent with MMC’s Strategic Priorities, the MHS Nursing Strategic Plan and the MMC annual Nursing goals. 

• Develops mechanisms with staff to fulfill unit goals and objectives. 

• Reviews goals and plans of action with staff on a regular basis. 

1. Performance and Outcomes Improvement:

• Identifies quality improvement opportunities and uses appropriate QI tools/techniques to evaluate potential solutions. 

• Leads intra-and inter-departmental problem solving to ensure resolution of clinical issues and adoption of “best practices.” 

• Collaborates with staff in evaluating standards of care in relation to a particular patient population. Measures and validates that identified outcomes are met.
• Assures unit performance measurement data is gathered, monitored and reported and facilitates its use in improving quality and/or efficiency. 

1. Research:

• Creates an environment that promotes analytical thinking in the resolution of identified clinical problems and the adoption of evidence-based nursing practice. 

• Provides opportunities and resources to encourage staff to participate in nursing research/scholarship activities. 

• Fosters collaborative research relationships with other healthcare institutions and healthcare providers. 

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 in this description.

Required Skills

Professional Nursing Care

• Age appropriate assessment.
• Data analysis to identify nursing problems.
• Defines individualized patient outcomes.
• Develops an interdisciplinary, individualized plan of care in partnership with patients and families.
• Implements specified interventions to attain expected outcomes.
• Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attainment of outcomes, revising the plan when indicated.

Supervision and Delegation

• Delegates patient care tasks to LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel based on job description, individual capability and patient needs.
• Communicates patient status and caregiver performance expectations.
• Appropriately supervises performance of LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Directs performance improvement for LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Builds teamwork when supervising and delegating to others.

 Communication and Collaboration

• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills.
• Uses therapeutic communication techniques.
• Demonstrates assertiveness.
• Communicates relevant patient information to other members of the health team.
• Documents patient care according to Memorial policies and procedures. .
• Ensures appropriate implementation of physician’s orders.
• Accesses electronic data to facilitate patient care.
• Creates and maintains a collaborative work environment.
• Participates in interdisciplinary planning and decision making.
• Precepts new nursing employees and/or nursing students.

 Quality and Safety

• Identifies and resolves safety risks.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement.
• Participates in the periodic review and revision of policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Complies with all safety policies.

 Professional Accountability

• Demonstrates ethical decision making.
• Advocates for patients and families.
• Appropriately follows the chain of command.
• Adheres to the Memorial Health System Behavioral Standards.
• Develops annual plan for own professional development.
• Participates in community health initiatives.
• Participates in community organizations.
• Contributes to nursing research activities and applies findings in clinical practice.
• Participates in nurse peer review process.

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. Assists manager with planning, education and implementation of process improvements.
2. Performs safety audits to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.
3. Performs chart audits to validate compliance with care protocols and documentation standards.
4. Assists the manager with review of policy and procedures.
5. Coordinates unit-specific orientation of new colleagues and monitors their progress after orientation is complete.
6. Facilitates colleague participation in development of unit goals.
7. Represents the acute care unit at specific committees as assigned.
8. Assists with investigation, follow through, and process improvement related to Sensor reports.
9. Serves as coach and mentor to colleagues in clinical and secretarial roles.
10. Maintains clinical excellence by participating in patient care and regularly serves as staff nurse.
11. Facilitates colleague education and participation at hospital events.
12. Demonstrates ability to foster team work within the department as well as across departments.
13. Provides input into colleague performance appraisals.
14. Assists the manager in preparation of unit budget by providing input into needed supplies and equipment.
15. Works with manager to develop plans to address colleague concerns identified by the Employee Opinion Survey.
16. Works with colleagues to ensure work schedules are complete and appropriate while utilizing a self-schedule method.
17. Works with manager to ensure staffing is appropriate each shift based on quantity & acuity of patients as well as skill level of colleagues scheduled to work. Makes adjustments as needed.
18. Works with manager to ensure that pertinent information is shared with all colleagues.
19. Works closely with manager, colleagues and physicians to identify opportunities to improve and facilitate patient satisfaction.
20. Performs patient rounds to assure patient satisfaction is achieved and concerns related to plan/provision of care are addressed prior to discharge.
21. 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

Essential Functions and Job Duties

• Collects and documents data regarding physical, psychological, and educational needs of patients of all ages.

• Differentiates among emergent, urgent, and non-urgent patients.

• Identifies signs or symptoms, which indicate a significant variance.
• Reports variances to Provider.
• Establishes priorities in clinic setting and collaborates with Provider regarding plan of care.
• Offers input to plan of care.
• Educates patient in plan of care; coordinates and communicates plan of care with the patient and/or patient’s family.

• Screens telephone calls from patients and evaluates for referral.
• Conducts pre-authorization for medication and ordered tests; completes appropriate forms. Schedules specialized procedures at the hospital; monitors need for follow-up.
• Arranges outside laboratory tests.
• Assists physicians by preparing patients and setting up equipment.

• Shares with nursing staff daily scheduling of patients with acute and/or urgent problems.
• Performs as a team nurse with Providers.
• Reports ideas, concerns, and problems to Manager/Coordinator.
• Scans and accurately indexes patient records from outside sources in the electronic health record for Provider signature.
• Reviews patient medical records from previous physician to incorporate pertinent information into patient’s completed chart.
• Under the supervision of a Physician, provides and documents care according to established standards of practice, policies, and procedures, and follows Physician orders.
• Prepares equipment for diagnosis and treatment; prepares patients.
• Performs blood draws test (where applicable), treatments, and screenings, and assists with examinations and minor surgery; sets up and assists with procedures; cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment as needed.
• Administers medications and immunizations according to established guidelines.
• Runs laboratory controls, keeps lab logs and maintains OSHA log book.
• Assists in inventory of clinical supplies; checks expiration dates; maintains clean, well-equipped exam rooms, laboratory and procedure room.
• Assumes personal responsibility for quality patient care, environment of care, and professional development.

• Assists in coordinating and implementing policies in compliance with all regulatory standards.
• Reports ideas and concerns to supervisor concerning improved patient care, customer service, and efficient clinical operations.
• Maintains clean, well-equipped exam room and assists in inventory control.
• Attends meetings, in-services, and continuing education classes; suggests topics and/or conducts nursing in-services.
• Assists with maintenance of patient medical records.

• Demonstrates department specific competencies, including age specific competencies for all ages.

• Arranges for medication refills.
• Shares knowledge, nursing skills, experience, and patient education advice with physicians.

• Supports and maintains joint commission standard. 
• Attends nursing in-service and continuing education programs.
• Documents vitals, history, meds, procedures and instructions according to DMH policies and unit standards. 
• Demonstrates care and knowledge in medication administration.
• Arranges for medication and medication refills. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

Essential Functions and Job Duties

• Collects and documents data regarding physical, psychological, and educational needs of patients of all ages.

• Differentiates among emergent, urgent, and non-urgent patients.

• Identifies signs or symptoms, which indicate a significant variance.
• Reports variances to Provider.
• Establishes priorities in clinic setting and collaborates with Provider regarding plan of care.
• Offers input to plan of care.
• Educates patient in plan of care; coordinates and communicates plan of care with the patient and/or patient’s family.

• Screens telephone calls from patients and evaluates for referral.
• Conducts pre-authorization for medication and ordered tests; completes appropriate forms. Schedules specialized procedures at the hospital; monitors need for follow-up.
• Arranges outside laboratory tests.
• Assists physicians by preparing patients and setting up equipment.

• Shares with nursing staff daily scheduling of patients with acute and/or urgent problems.
• Performs as a team nurse with Providers.
• Reports ideas, concerns, and problems to Manager/Coordinator.
• Scans and accurately indexes patient records from outside sources in the electronic health record for Provider signature.
• Reviews patient medical records from previous physician to incorporate pertinent information into patient’s completed chart.
• Under the supervision of a Physician, provides and documents care according to established standards of practice, policies, and procedures, and follows Physician orders.
• Prepares equipment for diagnosis and treatment; prepares patients.
• Performs blood draws test (where applicable), treatments, and screenings, and assists with examinations and minor surgery; sets up and assists with procedures; cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment as needed.
• Administers medications and immunizations according to established guidelines.
• Runs laboratory controls, keeps lab logs and maintains OSHA log book.
• Assists in inventory of clinical supplies; checks expiration dates; maintains clean, well-equipped exam rooms, laboratory and procedure room.
• Assumes personal responsibility for quality patient care, environment of care, and professional development.

• Assists in coordinating and implementing policies in compliance with all regulatory standards.
• Reports ideas and concerns to supervisor concerning improved patient care, customer service, and efficient clinical operations.
• Maintains clean, well-equipped exam room and assists in inventory control.
• Attends meetings, in-services, and continuing education classes; suggests topics and/or conducts nursing in-services.
• Assists with maintenance of patient medical records.

• Demonstrates department specific competencies, including age specific competencies for all ages.

• Arranges for medication refills.
• Shares knowledge, nursing skills, experience, and patient education advice with physicians.

• Supports and maintains joint commission standard. 
• Attends nursing in-service and continuing education programs.
• Documents vitals, history, meds, procedures and instructions according to DMH policies and unit standards. 
• Demonstrates care and knowledge in medication administration.
• Arranges for medication and medication refills. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

Essential Functions and Job Duties

• Collects and documents data regarding physical, psychological, and educational needs of patients of all ages.

• Differentiates among emergent, urgent, and non-urgent patients.

• Identifies signs or symptoms, which indicate a significant variance.
• Reports variances to Provider.
• Establishes priorities in clinic setting and collaborates with Provider regarding plan of care.
• Offers input to plan of care.
• Educates patient in plan of care; coordinates and communicates plan of care with the patient and/or patient’s family.

• Screens telephone calls from patients and evaluates for referral.
• Conducts pre-authorization for medication and ordered tests; completes appropriate forms. Schedules specialized procedures at the hospital; monitors need for follow-up.
• Arranges outside laboratory tests.
• Assists physicians by preparing patients and setting up equipment.

• Shares with nursing staff daily scheduling of patients with acute and/or urgent problems.
• Performs as a team nurse with Providers.
• Reports ideas, concerns, and problems to Manager/Coordinator.
• Scans and accurately indexes patient records from outside sources in the electronic health record for Provider signature.
• Reviews patient medical records from previous physician to incorporate pertinent information into patient’s completed chart.
• Under the supervision of a Physician, provides and documents care according to established standards of practice, policies, and procedures, and follows Physician orders.
• Prepares equipment for diagnosis and treatment; prepares patients.
• Performs blood draws test (where applicable), treatments, and screenings, and assists with examinations and minor surgery; sets up and assists with procedures; cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment as needed.
• Administers medications and immunizations according to established guidelines.
• Runs laboratory controls, keeps lab logs and maintains OSHA log book.
• Assists in inventory of clinical supplies; checks expiration dates; maintains clean, well-equipped exam rooms, laboratory and procedure room.
• Assumes personal responsibility for quality patient care, environment of care, and professional development.

• Assists in coordinating and implementing policies in compliance with all regulatory standards.
• Reports ideas and concerns to supervisor concerning improved patient care, customer service, and efficient clinical operations.
• Maintains clean, well-equipped exam room and assists in inventory control.
• Attends meetings, in-services, and continuing education classes; suggests topics and/or conducts nursing in-services.
• Assists with maintenance of patient medical records.

• Demonstrates department specific competencies, including age specific competencies for all ages.

• Arranges for medication refills.
• Shares knowledge, nursing skills, experience, and patient education advice with physicians.

• Supports and maintains joint commission standard. 
• Attends nursing in-service and continuing education programs.
• Documents vitals, history, meds, procedures and instructions according to DMH policies and unit standards. 
• Demonstrates care and knowledge in medication administration.
• Arranges for medication and medication refills. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

1. Clinical skills
• Maintains basic knowledge and skills in all perioperative-specialty areas; takes call and shift rotation.
• Practices approved aseptic technique and monitors and corrects the aseptic techniques of others as indicated.
• Initiates appropriate intra-operative behaviors unique to first assisting, if trained to do so.
• Handles floor stock medications or medications delivered from pharmacy directly or through the pneumatic tube station. Relocates these medications, in original containers, to designated secure storage locations.
• Provides care appropriate to the age of the patient serviced.

2. Communication skills
• Utilizes simple, direct, and clear verbal instructions and obtains feedback to ensure that instructions are understood.
• Conducts the morning report, relaying pertinent information as well as the day’s plan.
• Keeps staff informed (on need-to-know basis) of changes in schedule and assignments.
• Consults regularly with the Anesthesia Department when contemplating changes.
• Informs surgeons involved, PACU, Outpatient Discharge, and secretaries when changes will occur.
• Actively participates in committees.
• Keeps nurse manager informed of day’s activities and concerns.
• Demonstrates a supportive, receptive, non-threatening communication style allowing for immediate expression of ideas and problem solving.

3. Leadership skills
• Personnel
o Assists in coordination of daily assignments and decisions for utilization of staff.
o Coordinates activities of personnel assigned to specialty cases.
o Fosters an environment that focuses on values, autonomy, and accountability where staff and management participate as partners in the decision-making process.
o Appropriately delegates duties and responsibilities to other members of the staff necessary to support surgical patient or the department and ensures that tasks are completed.
o Recognizes proper safety precautions in routine performance of duties and reports any disregard of policies to those involved.
o Encourages staff members to follow department policies.
o Reports any inappropriate activities of staff, surgeons, or other personnel to the nurse manager.
o Provides time for orientation, training, and education of staff members as required, working with the educational coordinator to meet identified needs.
o Schedules staff time to include work on special projects, meetings for specialty groups, and feedback to all staff.

• Plant, equipment, supplies
o In conjunction with the departmental business manager, coordinates equipment and supply availability.
o Assures physical environment of specialty rooms, storage areas, etc. is maintained.
o Works with specialty resource nurse and departmental business manager to get equipment repaired as needed.

• Unit coordination/productivity
o Develops positive working relationships with surgeons, which encourage problem solving and ensures that needs of surgeons are identified and met.
o Assists in coordination of the flow of the daily schedule.
o Promotes and collaborates with staff to build a climate that demonstrates appreciation and recognition of achievement.
o Fosters positive, interdepartmental collaborative relationships to improve patient care, unit efficiency, and effectiveness.
o Implements cost-effective measures to enhance effective and efficient patient care.
o Participates in quality improvement processes.
o Guides and oversees daily patient schedule changes according to established policies and procedures.
o Responds promptly to surgeon’s concerns and communicates same to the nurse manager.
o Recognizes trends that may affect smooth operation of the department (personnel, scheduling, supplies, surgeons, etc.) and reports them to the nurse manager and/or director.

4. Personal and professional growth.
• Demonstrates responsibility for own personal and professional growth as reflected by professional-development activities and unit projects.
• Attends and participates in inservice programs.
• Acts as role model to staff.

5. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:
• SAFETY: Prevent Harm – I put safety first in everything I do. I take action to ensure the safety of others.
• COURTESY: Serve Others – I treat others with dignity and respect. I project a professional image and positive attitude.
• 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.

6. 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

Principal Duties & Responsibilities: 

Performs and documents nursing care measures to meet the physical needs of patients as directed by the registered nurse. Illustrative tasks and expectations include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides hygiene and comfort measures, assuring privacy and preventing undue exposure.
• Provides or assists patient with bathing, oral hygiene, hair care, nail care, shaving, etc.
• Assures that linens are dry, wrinkle free and that patient is comfortable.
• Provides handwashing opportunity before and after meals, toileting, etc.

Activity:

• Assists with patient’s activities including ambulation, chair, dangling and repositioning; uses proper body mechanics, positioning techniques, and assistive devices.

Nutrition:

• Serves and collects food trays and nourishments. Records percentage of diet intake.
• Feeds or assists patients as necessary. Records intake. Reports deviations from normal.
• Clears IV and Tube Feeding Pumps at end of each shift and documents appropriately.

Elimination:

• Provides bed pan/urinal. Performs perineal care.
• Performs bladder catheter care and discontinues bladder catheter as directed.
• Performs ostomy care (ileostomy, colostomy, urostomy) including application of appropriate appliances.
• Records output. Reports deviations from normal.

Other related needs:

• Assists with post-mortem care.
• Assists with admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
• Promptly responds to patient call light or requests (usually in less than ten minutes).

Performs and documents monitoring procedures; observes and reports the patient response. Illustrative tasks and expectations include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Obtains vital signs (B/P and TPR).
• Obtains weight in kg (standing, chair or bed scale) and reports deviation from previous weight.
• Empties drainage collection devices.
• Performs blood glucose monitoring.
• Observes and reports unusual conditions and/or change in patient behavior or appearance.

Performs therapeutic measures/procedure, observes and reports changes, deviations from normal. Illustrative tasks and expectations include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Application of heat; i.e., K-pad.
• Application of cold; i.e., ice bags, sponge baths.
• Therapeutic baths, i.e., Sitz, Aveeno.
• Obtains routine non-sterile specimens.
• Assists with patient preparation for surgical, therapeutic and/or diagnostic procedures.
• Oxygen therapy (sets up/maintains/discontinues) as directed.
• Applies nonsterile dressing as directed.
• Discontinues peripheral IV as directed.
• Performs oral pharyngeal suctioning.
• Preps skin and applies telemetry patches.
• Records all interventions; observes and reports the patient response, changes, and/or deviations from normal parameters.

Maintains safety and security of patient/family/self/others, observing safety precautions and promoting a sense of security and well being. Illustrative tasks and expectations include but are not limited to the following:

• Conducts purposeful hourly rounding as a team member, inquiring of the four P’s (Pain, Potty, Possessions and Positioning).
• Follows standard precautions. Always washes hands between patients.
• Reports equipment malfunctions.
• Assists in keeping patient rooms/corridors free of clutter. Cleans fluid spills.
• Uses proper body mechanics in moving, transferring and transporting patients.
• Positions side rails appropriate to the patient’s condition.
• Applies and maintains restraining devices as directed.
• Interacts with patients/visitors/others in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Fully explains procedures to patients/families prior to performing.
• Assures patient privacy/rights/confidentiality.
• Recognizes and reports patient concerns; offers constructive solutions.

Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:

• SAFETY: Prevent Harm – I put safety first in everything I do.  I take action to ensure the safety of others.
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• COURTESY: Serve Others – I treat others with dignity and respect.  I project a professional image and positive attitude.
•  
• 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.
•  

Promotes efficient and effective functioning of the unit/hospital. Illustrative tasks and expectations include but are not limited to, the following:

• Skilled in computer messaging, obtaining results.
• Completes assigned aspects of unit inventory management.
• Complies with established policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
• Uses designated lines of communication and authority.
• Supports efforts to reduce costs.
• Consistently utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently.
• Maintains cleanliness of unit, service area and equipment.
• Cooperates with all members of the healthcare team.
• Enthusiastically supports and participates in planned changes.
• Accepts responsibility for accurate and timely completion of tasks as assigned.
• Adheres to MHS Behavioral Standards.
• Handles floor stock medications or medications delivered from Pharmacy directly or through the pneumatic tube system. Relocate these medications, in original containers, to designated secure storage locations or deliver directly to appropriate licensed staff.

Performs additional unit specific tasks/care elements for which they have received specific instruction and demonstrated competence.

Performs other related work as required or requested.

Required Skills

1. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Quality, Integrity and Stewardship that support our mission, vision and values:

• SAFETY: Prevent Harm – I will put safety first in everything I do. I will speak up, without fear, on matters of patient and colleague safety. I will take action to create an environment of zero harm.

• QUALITY: Improve Outcomes – I will continually advance my knowledge and skills. I will seek out continuous improvement opportunities. I will deliver evidence-based care that leads to excellence in outcomes.

• INTEGRITY: Show respect and Compassion – I will respect others and show compassion. I will behave honesty and ethically. I will be accountable for my attitude, actions and health.

• STEWARDSHIP: Reduce Waste – I will use resources wisely and maintain financial stability. I will work together to coordinate care and services across the health system. I will promote healthier communities.

2. Clinical skills
• Maintains basic knowledge and skills in post anesthesia recovery.
• Handles floor stock medications or medications delivered from pharmacy directly or through the pneumatic tube station. Relocates these medications, in original containers, to designated secure storage locations.
• Provides care appropriate to the age of the patient serviced.
• Assigns workloads appropriate to patient activity.

3. Communication skills
• Utilizes simple, direct, and clear verbal instructions and obtains feedback to ensure that instructions are understood.
• Keeps staff informed (on need-to-know basis) of changes in schedule and assignments.
• Consults regularly with the Anesthesia Department and surgeon when patient conditions change.
• Actively participates in committees/meetings.
• Keeps nurse manager informed of day’s activities and concerns.
• Demonstrates a supportive, receptive, non-threatening communication style allowing for immediate expression of ideas and problem solving.

4. Leadership skills
• Assists in coordination of daily assignments and decisions for utilization of staff.
• Fosters an environment that focuses on values, autonomy, and accountability where staff and management participate as partners in the decision-making process.
• Appropriately delegates duties and responsibilities to other members of the staff necessary to support the recovery of a patient and ensures that departmental tasks are completed.
• Recognizes proper safety precautions in routine performance of duties and reports any disregard of policies to those involved.
• Encourages staff members to follow department policies.
• Reports any inappropriate activities of staff, surgeons, or other personnel to the nurse manager.
• Provides time for orientation, training, and education of staff members as required, working with the educational coordinator to meet identified needs.
• Schedules staff time to include work on special projects, meetings for specialty groups, and feedback to all staff.
• Assists nurse manager with the staff schedule.
• In conjunction with the departmental business manager, coordinates equipment and supply availability.
• Assures physical environment of PACU bays, storage areas and nurse stations are maintained.
• Unit coordination/productivity

o Assists in coordination of the flow of the daily schedule.
o Promotes and collaborates with staff to build a climate that demonstrates appreciation and recognition of achievement.
o Fosters positive, interdepartmental collaborative relationships to improve patient care, unit efficiency, and effectiveness.
o Implements cost-effective measures to enhance effective and efficient patient care.
o Participates in quality improvement processes.
o Guides and oversees daily patient schedule changes according to established policies and procedures.
o Recognizes trends that may affect smooth operation of the department and reports them to the nurse manager and/or director.

5. Personal and professional growth.
• Demonstrates responsibility for own personal and professional growth as reflected by professional-development activities and unit projects.
• Attends and participates in inservice programs.
• Acts as role model to staff.

6. 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.