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Assess
the patient’s physical and psychosocial condition on an ongoing basis
throughout the continuum of care.
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Develop
a plan of patient care reflecting significant nursing diagnosis and
interventions to achieve desired patient outcomes, involving the
patient/family and healthcare team in this process.
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Implement
the patient plan of care in collaboration with the healthcare team.
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Evaluate
patient outcomes, effectiveness of plan of care, and readiness for discharge.
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Revise
as needed and make referrals when indicated.
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Complete
required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
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Utilize
manual and automated information systems to improve efficiency and effect
productivity.
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Demonstrate
a current working knowledge of equipment, instrumentation, and medications.
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Adhere
to the standards, policies, procedures, and goals of the Hospital District.
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Act
as a liaison in coordinating patient care activities with nurses, physicians,
and allied health professionals.
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Communicate
patient’s plan of care and significant changes to all members of the
interdisciplinary team and to the patient, family, and significant others.
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Participate
in and support performance improvement and risk management activities.
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Provide
education as indicated after assessing the learning needs of the patient,
family, staff members and students.
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Demonstrate
cost effectiveness by using supplies judiciously, anticipating needs for
special supplies and equipment, and making recommendations for change.
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Complete
required continuous training and education, including department specific
requirements.
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Comply
with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for
protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body
fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, asbestos, and other hazardous
substances.
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Attends
meetings and in-service sessions, as directed.
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Requires
regular attendance and punctuality.
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Performs
other assigned duties.
Emergency Room Coverage
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Initiates
assessment based on the patient's presenting problems or needs, the
physician's medical diagnosis and within 5 minutes of admission.
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Collects
key information from patient, family, laboratory, and other medical reports.
Implements T-System and documents assessment, including nursing diagnoses or
other clinical judgments.
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Completes
ongoing assessments as determined by patient condition.
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Performs
therapeutic nursing interventions as ordered by the Provider consistent with
primary and population-specific standards of care and practice.
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Determines
the impact of nursing interventions on the patient's condition and recognizes
the patient's progress towards meeting desired outcomes.
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Documents
care based on standards of care and practice and/or clinical priorities for
documentation including assessment and ongoing assessment findings, updated
clinical priorities for documentation and therapeutic nursing interventions
with special attention to patient education and discharge planning
interventions.
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Demonstrates
ability to manage the care of patients with conditions in the Emergency
Room.
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Interacts
with patients/families with a variety of developmental and sociocultural
backgrounds.
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Provides
information to patients and families which reduces anxiety and conveys an
attitude of acceptance, sensitivity, and caring.
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Maintains
professional relationships and conveys relevant information to other members
of the health care team.
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Relays
information appropriately over telephone, pagers, and other communication devices.
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position directly supervises licensed
practical nurses, certified nurses’ aides, and ward clerks
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