Arnot Health

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Arnot Ogden Medical Center

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Compensation

Culture

ED - Emergency Department

I had a great experience and would go back in a heartbeat! Amazing coworkers that treat you like staff. You get whatever acuity you are comfortable with and self-scheduling.

Great place to work!

NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Med Surg / Telemetry

Dialysis

Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY is not nationally ranked in any specialty.

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<body><h3>Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology</h3><br/><p>MAIN FUNCTION:

The nurse is an integral part of the radiology team. The major goal of the radiology nurse is to provide quality nursing care to both in-and outpatients in the department of radiology. The radiology nurse cares for the pediatric, adult, elderly, acutely ill, or chronically ill patient. The radiology nurse should be qualified and prepared to handle all unexpected emergencies that occur during any radiological procedure. The radiology nurse must be attuned to the diverse needs of the community such as language, ethnic, religious, and sexual differences. The radiology nurse must be familiar with the patient's bill of right's and seek assistance from other resources when needed to ensure individualized care. Skills utilized in his/her job performance include assessment, communication, teaching, leadership, and management. The nurse ensures patient privacy, dignity, and safety. Areas where the nurse may function are: general diagnostic, special procedures, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, computerized tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

The overall goal of the radiology nurse is to provide optimum patient care utilizing the nursing process. The nurse will assess, identify needs, plan, implement appropriate interventions, document, and evaluate outcomes.

Specific duties fall into four categories. They are: clinical, education, management and collaboration.

Clinical Duties

1. Prioritizes patient needs and functions as patient advocate.

2. Assesses the biological, psychological, sociological, and cultural needs of the patient and

family.

3. Assesses and monitors patient condition including vital sign monitoring and recognition

of electrocardiogram (ECG) changes, and initiates appropriate nursing interventions. Requests additional assistance with critical patients from ICU or ED if needed.

4. Administers contrast material.

5. Recognizes, documents, and assists in the treatment of contrast reactions.

6. Intervenes in emergency situations.

7. Assists radiologists with special procedures and treatments that require professional

nursing skills

8. Administers conscious sedation and monitors patients as appropriate.

9. Assesses need for and administers other medications as indicated.

10. Provides continuity of care for the critically ill patient.

11. Demonstrates skill in using special equipment such as monitors, infusion pumps,

pacemakers, 02 equipment, ventilators etc.

12. Documents patient's status and nursing interventions.

13. Demonstrates ability to prioritize nursing responsibilities within the department.

Educational Duties

* Provides health teaching and procedural information to patients and families.
* Provides staff education on CPR, patient care, safety, infection control, etc.
* Inservices other health care professionals regarding radiology nurses' role, continuity of patient care, and topic related to radiology.
* Assists with the orientation of nurses, physicians, technologists, and students.
* Evaluates, prepares, and distributes written patient education material.

Other Responsibilities

* Acts as a resource person to nursing, medical, and radiology staff.
* Assists with quality improvement and risk management programs.
* Participates in the development and evaluation of policies and procedures in radiology.
* Practices cost containment.
* Maintains emergency equipment.
* Monitors medications including narcotics.
* Participates in hospital, nursing, and radiology committees.
* On Call is a requirement for this position. The frequency is to be determined by the department Director.

Collaboration Responsibilities

* Acts as a liaison between radiology and nursing units.
* Interacts with other health care professionals to maintain continuity of quality patient care.



EDUCATION:

Is a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Holds a current NYS nursing license. Works effectively with a variety of professional and ancillary personnel.

EXPERIENCE:

One to two years as staff nurse. Critical care experience in preferred. Has a general knowledge of all areas of nursing practice. Demonstrates mature judgment, initiative, and proficiency in nursing skills. Is able to work without direct supervision. Shows professional interest through self-development, continuing education, and involvement in professional organizations. ACLS within 6 months of employment and PALS within 18 months of employment. Is knowledgeable in physical assessment, aseptic technique, IV skills, and universal

precautions.

CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) REQUIREMENTS:

Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire date.

INFECTION CONTROL:

Performs all aspects of universal precautions when engaging in patient care.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Light physical effort required. Assists with moving patients. Work requires walking and standing.

EXPOSURE CATEGORY:

Category I. Tasks that involve exposure to blood and body fluids or tissues. Possible job hazards are radiation exposure, electrical and chemical hazards, exposure to communicable diseases, and personal

injury. These hazards are minimal with proper safety awareness and precautions.

A.D.A. Essential Functions

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Registered Nurse - Interventional RadiologyMAIN FUNCTION: The nurse is an integral part of the radiology team. The major goal of the radiology nurse is to provide quality nursing care to both in-and outpatients in the department of radiology. The radiology nurse cares for the pediatric, adult, elderly, acutely ill, or chronically ill patient. The radiology nurse should be qualified and prepared to handle all unexpected emergencies that occur during any radiological procedure. The radiology nurse must be attuned to the diverse needs of the community such as language, ethnic, religious, and sexual differences. The radiology nurse must be familiar with the patient's bill of right's and seek assistance from other resources when needed to ensure individualized care. Skills utilized in his/her job performance include assessment, communication, teaching, leadership, and management. The nurse ensures patient privacy, dignity, and safety. Areas where the nurse may function are: general diagnostic, special procedures, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, computerized tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES: The overall goal of the radiology nurse is to provide optimum patient care utilizing the nursing process. The nurse will assess, identify needs, plan, implement appropriate interventions, document, and evaluate outcomes. Specific duties fall into four categories. They are: clinical, education, management and collaboration. Clinical Duties 1. Prioritizes patient needs and functions as patient advocate. 2. Assesses the biological, psychological, sociological, and cultural needs of the patient and family. 3. Assesses and monitors patient condition including vital sign monitoring and recognition of electrocardiogram (ECG) changes, and initiates appropriate nursing interventions. Requests additional assistance with critical patients from ICU or ED if needed. 4. Administers contrast material. 5. Recognizes, documents, and assists in the treatment of contrast reactions. 6. Intervenes in emergency situations. 7. Assists radiologists with special procedures and treatments that require professional nursing skills 8. Administers conscious sedation and monitors patients as appropriate. 9. Assesses need for and administers other medications as indicated. 10. Provides continuity of care for the critically ill patient. 11. Demonstrates skill in using special equipment such as monitors, infusion pumps, pacemakers, 02 equipment, ventilators etc. 12. Documents patient's status and nursing interventions. 13. Demonstrates ability to prioritize nursing responsibilities within the department. Educational Duties * Provides health teaching and procedural information to patients and families. * Provides staff education on CPR, patient care, safety, infection control, etc. * Inservices other health care professionals regarding radiology nurses' role, continuity of patient care, and topic related to radiology. * Assists with the orientation of nurses, physicians, technologists, and students. * Evaluates, prepares, and distributes written patient education material. Other Responsibilities * Acts as a resource person to nursing, medical, and radiology staff. * Assists with quality improvement and risk management programs. * Participates in the development and evaluation of policies and procedures in radiology. * Practices cost containment. * Maintains emergency equipment. * Monitors medications including narcotics. * Participates in hospital, nursing, and radiology committees. * On Call is a requirement for this position. The frequency is to be determined by the department Director. Collaboration Responsibilities * Acts as a liaison between radiology and nursing units. * Interacts with other health care professionals to maintain continuity of quality patient care. EDUCATION: Is a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Holds a current NYS nursing license. Works effectively with a variety of professional and ancillary personnel. EXPERIENCE: One to two years as staff nurse. Critical care experience in preferred. Has a general knowledge of all areas of nursing practice. Demonstrates mature judgment, initiative, and proficiency in nursing skills. Is able to work without direct supervision. Shows professional interest through self-development, continuing education, and involvement in professional organizations. ACLS within 6 months of employment and PALS within 18 months of employment. Is knowledgeable in physical assessment, aseptic technique, IV skills, and universal precautions. CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) REQUIREMENTS: Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire date. INFECTION CONTROL: Performs all aspects of universal precautions when engaging in patient care. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Light physical effort required. Assists with moving patients. Work requires walking and standing. EXPOSURE CATEGORY: Category I. Tasks that involve exposure to blood and body fluids or tissues. Possible job hazards are radiation exposure, electrical and chemical hazards, exposure to communicable diseases, and personal injury. These hazards are minimal with proper safety awareness and precautions. A.D.A. Essential Functions 

<body><h3>Registered Nurse - 3B Medical/Surgical/Telemetry</h3><br/><p>Enhanced Sign on Bonus available - up to $35,000 based on experience!

MAIN FUNCTION:

The Registered Nurse is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of

patients for a designated timeframe and provides care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing

process, the environment/instrumentation, and other health care team members. The Registered Nurse is

expected to perform their duties according to established standards of care and the core values established by

the Division of Nursing. Reports to assigned Unit Director.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

STANDARDS OF CARE

Nursing Process Assessment

1. Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on

physiologic, psychological and cognitive status of patients.

Diagnosis

2. Analyzes assessment data to determine appropriate nursing diagnoses.

Outcome Identification

3 Identifies appropriate expected outcomes individualized to the patient.

Planning

4. Formulates a goal directed plan of care, which is prioritized and based on determined nursing

diagnosis and patient outcomes.

5. Identifies patient/significant other learning needs and implements appropriate measures to meet

these.

Implementation

6. Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent and continuous manner.

7. Performs documentation duties on unit and in patient record, which is timely, accurate and

concise.

Evaluation

8. Evaluates effectiveness of self, care given by all health care team members, and contribution of

systems, environment, and instrumentation in progressing patient toward outcomes

PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE

Quality of Care

9. Functions with an awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution.

10. Performs efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols, remaining

calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.

11. Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions in the care and decision making for designated

patient populations.

12. Follows all Medical Center, Division of Nursing and Unit specific Policy and Procedures.

13. Consistently incorporates hourly rounding into daily practice.

Performance Appraisal

14. Demonstrates an awareness of self responsibility and accountability for own professional

practices.

15. Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and unit function and strives

to manage situations in a reduced risk manner.

Education

16. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skills required by assigned unit.

17. Participates actively in staff development activities for unit and department of nursing personnel

and other departments and personnel as appropriate.

Collegiality

18. Formulates and uses effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients,

and significant others.

19. Remains flexible in staffing patterns and resolution of staffing conflicts.

Ethics

20. Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to patient/significant other rights, as identified within the

institution.

21. Decisions and actions on behalf of patients are determined in an ethical manner.

Research

22. Remains aware of current nursing research and implements findings in Nursing Practice as

applicable.

Resource Utilization

23. Functions to establish priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit

resources of time, personnel, equipment and supplies.

CORE VALUES

Accountability

24. Accepts accountability for individual practice.

Caring and Compassionate Environment

25. Respects and recognizes each patient as a unique individual and provides holistic nursing care.

Collaboration

26. Collaborates with the patient, family and other health care providers in providing patient care.

Communication

27. Demonstrates effective communication methods and skills, using lines of authority appropriately.

Continuity of Care

28. Consistently identifies appropriate care plan and delivers care according to the plan of care.

Leadership

29. Demonstrates leadership ability.

30. Demonstrates appropriate delegation of tasks and duties in the direction and coordination of

health care team members, patient care and unit activities.

31. Practices effective problem identification and resolution skills as a method of sound decision

making.

Learning Environment

32. Demonstrates self directed learning and participation in continuing education to meet own

professional development. Attends 75% of all staff meetings and 100% of all mandatory inservices.

33. Seeks validation of knowledge base, skill level, and decision making as necessary and assertively

seeks guidance in areas of question.

Participation in Decision Making

34. Participates in development and attainment of unit and Department of Nursing goals, along with

Medical Center strategic plans and goals.

35. Participates in unit, Division of Nursing and Medical Center councils/committees as appropriate.

Quality Improvement

36. Participates in Quality Improvement initiatives and standards development.

37. Is familiar with and demonstrates Quality in Action principles and participates in the process as

appropriate.

AGE-APPROPRIATE CARE

38. Provides age-appropriate care to all patients according to their age groups for the particular unit

to which the individual is assigned.

OTHER

39. Employee understands and demonstrates the importance of satisfying the needs of the

customer/patient by interacting with him/her in a friendly and caring way, being attentive to the

customer's needs, both psychologically and physically, and by taking the initiative to maintain

communication with the customer in order to provide a secure and pleasant experience with the

Medical Center.

40. It is understood that this job description lists typical duties for the classification and is not to

considered inclusive of all duties, which may be assigned.

EDUCATION:

Current NYS nursing licensure, limited permit or eligible. Excellent communication skills and writing ability.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Appreciable physical effort required; lifting, pulling, pushing, and moving patients of various size, capabilities

and abilities. Some lifting, reaching, and stooping. Required to be on feet much of the time.

EXPOSURE CATEGORY:

Category I. Tasks that involve exposure to blood and body fluid or tissues.

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Registered Nurse - 3B Medical/Surgical/TelemetryEnhanced Sign on Bonus available - up to $35,000 based on experience! MAIN FUNCTION: The Registered Nurse is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated timeframe and provides care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation, and other health care team members. The Registered Nurse is expected to perform their duties according to established standards of care and the core values established by the Division of Nursing. Reports to assigned Unit Director. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: STANDARDS OF CARE Nursing Process Assessment 1. Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychological and cognitive status of patients. Diagnosis 2. Analyzes assessment data to determine appropriate nursing diagnoses. Outcome Identification 3 Identifies appropriate expected outcomes individualized to the patient. Planning 4. Formulates a goal directed plan of care, which is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes. 5. Identifies patient/significant other learning needs and implements appropriate measures to meet these. Implementation 6. Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent and continuous manner. 7. Performs documentation duties on unit and in patient record, which is timely, accurate and concise. Evaluation 8. Evaluates effectiveness of self, care given by all health care team members, and contribution of systems, environment, and instrumentation in progressing patient toward outcomes PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE Quality of Care 9. Functions with an awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution. 10. Performs efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. 11. Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions in the care and decision making for designated patient populations. 12. Follows all Medical Center, Division of Nursing and Unit specific Policy and Procedures. 13. Consistently incorporates hourly rounding into daily practice. Performance Appraisal 14. Demonstrates an awareness of self responsibility and accountability for own professional practices. 15. Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and unit function and strives to manage situations in a reduced risk manner. Education 16. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skills required by assigned unit. 17. Participates actively in staff development activities for unit and department of nursing personnel and other departments and personnel as appropriate. Collegiality 18. Formulates and uses effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients, and significant others. 19. Remains flexible in staffing patterns and resolution of staffing conflicts. Ethics 20. Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to patient/significant other rights, as identified within the institution. 21. Decisions and actions on behalf of patients are determined in an ethical manner. Research 22. Remains aware of current nursing research and implements findings in Nursing Practice as applicable. Resource Utilization 23. Functions to establish priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment and supplies. CORE VALUES Accountability 24. Accepts accountability for individual practice. Caring and Compassionate Environment 25. Respects and recognizes each patient as a unique individual and provides holistic nursing care. Collaboration 26. Collaborates with the patient, family and other health care providers in providing patient care. Communication 27. Demonstrates effective communication methods and skills, using lines of authority appropriately. Continuity of Care 28. Consistently identifies appropriate care plan and delivers care according to the plan of care. Leadership 29. Demonstrates leadership ability. 30. Demonstrates appropriate delegation of tasks and duties in the direction and coordination of health care team members, patient care and unit activities. 31. Practices effective problem identification and resolution skills as a method of sound decision making. Learning Environment 32. Demonstrates self directed learning and participation in continuing education to meet own professional development. Attends 75% of all staff meetings and 100% of all mandatory inservices. 33. Seeks validation of knowledge base, skill level, and decision making as necessary and assertively seeks guidance in areas of question. Participation in Decision Making 34. Participates in development and attainment of unit and Department of Nursing goals, along with Medical Center strategic plans and goals. 35. Participates in unit, Division of Nursing and Medical Center councils/committees as appropriate. Quality Improvement 36. Participates in Quality Improvement initiatives and standards development. 37. Is familiar with and demonstrates Quality in Action principles and participates in the process as appropriate. AGE-APPROPRIATE CARE 38. Provides age-appropriate care to all patients according to their age groups for the particular unit to which the individual is assigned. OTHER 39. Employee understands and demonstrates the importance of satisfying the needs of the customer/patient by interacting with him/her in a friendly and caring way, being attentive to the customer's needs, both psychologically and physically, and by taking the initiative to maintain communication with the customer in order to provide a secure and pleasant experience with the Medical Center. 40. It is understood that this job description lists typical duties for the classification and is not to considered inclusive of all duties, which may be assigned. EDUCATION: Current NYS nursing licensure, limited permit or eligible. Excellent communication skills and writing ability. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Appreciable physical effort required; lifting, pulling, pushing, and moving patients of various size, capabilities and abilities. Some lifting, reaching, and stooping. Required to be on feet much of the time. EXPOSURE CATEGORY: Category I. Tasks that involve exposure to blood and body fluid or tissues. 

<body><h3>Registered Nurse - 4D Ortho/Neuro</h3><br/><p>JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse - Version 2

MAIN FUNCTION:

The Registered Nurse is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of

patients for a designated timeframe and provides care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing

process, the environment/instrumentation, and other health care team members. The Registered Nurse is

expected to perform their duties according to established standards of care and the core values established by

the Division of Nursing. Reports to assigned Unit Director.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

STANDARDS OF CARE

Nursing Process Assessment

1. Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on

physiologic, psychological and cognitive status of patients.

Diagnosis

2. Analyzes assessment data to determine appropriate nursing diagnoses.

Outcome Identification

3 Identifies appropriate expected outcomes individualized to the patient.

Planning

4. Formulates a goal directed plan of care, which is prioritized and based on determined nursing

diagnosis and patient outcomes.

5. Identifies patient/significant other learning needs and implements appropriate measures to meet

these.

Implementation

6. Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent and continuous manner.

7. Performs documentation duties on unit and in patient record, which is timely, accurate and

concise.

Evaluation

8. Evaluates effectiveness of self, care given by all health care team members, and contribution of

systems, environment, and instrumentation in progressing patient toward outcomes

PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE

Quality of Care

9. Functions with an awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution.

10. Performs efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols, remaining

calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.

11. Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions in the care and decision making for designated

patient populations.

12. Follows all Medical Center, Division of Nursing and Unit specific Policy and Procedures.

13. Consistently incorporates hourly rounding into daily practice.

Performance Appraisal

14. Demonstrates an awareness of self responsibility and accountability for own professional

practices.

15. Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and unit function and strives

to manage situations in a reduced risk manner.

Education

16. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skills required by assigned unit.

17. Participates actively in staff development activities for unit and department of nursing personnel

and other departments and personnel as appropriate.

Collegiality

18. Formulates and uses effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients,

and significant others.

19. Remains flexible in staffing patterns and resolution of staffing conflicts.

Ethics

20. Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to patient/significant other rights, as identified within the

institution.

21. Decisions and actions on behalf of patients are determined in an ethical manner.

Research

22. Remains aware of current nursing research and implements findings in Nursing Practice as

applicable.

Resource Utilization

23. Functions to establish priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit

resources of time, personnel, equipment and supplies.

CORE VALUES

Accountability

24. Accepts accountability for individual practice.

Caring and Compassionate Environment

25. Respects and recognizes each patient as a unique individual and provides holistic nursing care.

Collaboration

26. Collaborates with the patient, family and other health care providers in providing patient care.

Communication

27. Demonstrates effective communication methods and skills, using lines of authority appropriately.

Continuity of Care

28. Consistently identifies appropriate care plan and delivers care according to the plan of care.

Leadership

29. Demonstrates leadership ability.

30. Demonstrates appropriate delegation of tasks and duties in the direction and coordination of

health care team members, patient care and unit activities.

31. Practices effective problem identification and resolution skills as a method of sound decision

making.

Learning Environment

32. Demonstrates self directed learning and participation in continuing education to meet own

professional development. Attends 75% of all staff meetings and 100% of all mandatory inservices.

33. Seeks validation of knowledge base, skill level, and decision making as necessary and assertively

seeks guidance in areas of question.

Participation in Decision Making

34. Participates in development and attainment of unit and Department of Nursing goals, along with

Medical Center strategic plans and goals.

35. Participates in unit, Division of Nursing and Medical Center councils/committees as appropriate.

Quality Improvement

36. Participates in Quality Improvement initiatives and standards development.

37. Is familiar with and demonstrates Quality in Action principles and participates in the process as

appropriate.

AGE-APPROPRIATE CARE

38. Provides age-appropriate care to all patients according to their age groups for the particular unit

to which the individual is assigned.

OTHER

39. Employee understands and demonstrates the importance of satisfying the needs of the

customer/patient by interacting with him/her in a friendly and caring way, being attentive to the

customer's needs, both psychologically and physically, and by taking the initiative to maintain

communication with the customer in order to provide a secure and pleasant experience with the

Medical Center.

40. It is understood that this job description lists typical duties for the classification and is not to

considered inclusive of all duties, which may be assigned.

EDUCATION:

Current NYS nursing licensure, limited permit or eligible. Excellent communication skills and writing ability.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Appreciable physical effort required; lifting, pulling, pushing, and moving patients of various size, capabilities

and abilities. Some lifting, reaching, and stooping. Required to be on feet much of the time.

EXPOSURE CATEGORY:

Category I. Tasks that involve exposure to blood and body fluid or tissues.

ADA Essential Functions

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Registered Nurse - 4D Ortho/NeuroJOB TITLE: Registered Nurse - Version 2 MAIN FUNCTION: The Registered Nurse is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated timeframe and provides care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation, and other health care team members. The Registered Nurse is expected to perform their duties according to established standards of care and the core values established by the Division of Nursing. Reports to assigned Unit Director. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: STANDARDS OF CARE Nursing Process Assessment 1. Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychological and cognitive status of patients. Diagnosis 2. Analyzes assessment data to determine appropriate nursing diagnoses. Outcome Identification 3 Identifies appropriate expected outcomes individualized to the patient. Planning 4. Formulates a goal directed plan of care, which is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes. 5. Identifies patient/significant other learning needs and implements appropriate measures to meet these. Implementation 6. Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent and continuous manner. 7. Performs documentation duties on unit and in patient record, which is timely, accurate and concise. Evaluation 8. Evaluates effectiveness of self, care given by all health care team members, and contribution of systems, environment, and instrumentation in progressing patient toward outcomes PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE Quality of Care 9. Functions with an awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution. 10. Performs efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. 11. Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions in the care and decision making for designated patient populations. 12. Follows all Medical Center, Division of Nursing and Unit specific Policy and Procedures. 13. Consistently incorporates hourly rounding into daily practice. Performance Appraisal 14. Demonstrates an awareness of self responsibility and accountability for own professional practices. 15. Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and unit function and strives to manage situations in a reduced risk manner. Education 16. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skills required by assigned unit. 17. Participates actively in staff development activities for unit and department of nursing personnel and other departments and personnel as appropriate. Collegiality 18. Formulates and uses effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients, and significant others. 19. Remains flexible in staffing patterns and resolution of staffing conflicts. Ethics 20. Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to patient/significant other rights, as identified within the institution. 21. Decisions and actions on behalf of patients are determined in an ethical manner. Research 22. Remains aware of current nursing research and implements findings in Nursing Practice as applicable. Resource Utilization 23. Functions to establish priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment and supplies. CORE VALUES Accountability 24. Accepts accountability for individual practice. Caring and Compassionate Environment 25. Respects and recognizes each patient as a unique individual and provides holistic nursing care. Collaboration 26. Collaborates with the patient, family and other health care providers in providing patient care. Communication 27. Demonstrates effective communication methods and skills, using lines of authority appropriately. Continuity of Care 28. Consistently identifies appropriate care plan and delivers care according to the plan of care. Leadership 29. Demonstrates leadership ability. 30. Demonstrates appropriate delegation of tasks and duties in the direction and coordination of health care team members, patient care and unit activities. 31. Practices effective problem identification and resolution skills as a method of sound decision making. Learning Environment 32. Demonstrates self directed learning and participation in continuing education to meet own professional development. Attends 75% of all staff meetings and 100% of all mandatory inservices. 33. Seeks validation of knowledge base, skill level, and decision making as necessary and assertively seeks guidance in areas of question. Participation in Decision Making 34. Participates in development and attainment of unit and Department of Nursing goals, along with Medical Center strategic plans and goals. 35. Participates in unit, Division of Nursing and Medical Center councils/committees as appropriate. Quality Improvement 36. Participates in Quality Improvement initiatives and standards development. 37. Is familiar with and demonstrates Quality in Action principles and participates in the process as appropriate. AGE-APPROPRIATE CARE 38. Provides age-appropriate care to all patients according to their age groups for the particular unit to which the individual is assigned. OTHER 39. Employee understands and demonstrates the importance of satisfying the needs of the customer/patient by interacting with him/her in a friendly and caring way, being attentive to the customer's needs, both psychologically and physically, and by taking the initiative to maintain communication with the customer in order to provide a secure and pleasant experience with the Medical Center. 40. It is understood that this job description lists typical duties for the classification and is not to considered inclusive of all duties, which may be assigned. EDUCATION: Current NYS nursing licensure, limited permit or eligible. Excellent communication skills and writing ability. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Appreciable physical effort required; lifting, pulling, pushing, and moving patients of various size, capabilities and abilities. Some lifting, reaching, and stooping. Required to be on feet much of the time. EXPOSURE CATEGORY: Category I. Tasks that involve exposure to blood and body fluid or tissues. ADA Essential Functions 

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