Practices at the level of a competent to proficient practitioner of nursing. Demonstrates competence in caring for patients with complex problems, as well as complying with the administrative policies and clinical protocols as outlined in the policy and procedure manuals. In addition, demonstrates clinical leadership skills through contribution to standards of care and division goals. Serves as a role model for other staff and a preceptor for new employees and participates in endeavors to increase nursing knowledge. Administratively responsible to the Manager and Nursing Director for nursing practice issues.
Follows Nursing Process to deliver safe care: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Anticipates and synthesizes complex assessment data to best determine and influences total plan of care, pertinent data to be shared with care team, and tasks to be delegated.
Collaborates with family, team members and other caregivers to coordinate all facets of patient care, planning with the multidisciplinary team.
Manages care for complex patients and anticipates needs, delegating care as necessary to other team members.
Identifies patient response, communicates changes to physicians, family and other team members and contributes to revised plan of care.
Documentation reflects outcomes and appropriate revision of patient care provided and utilizes current hospital standards, policies and procedures.
Computer Competency
Basic use of a computer (mouse, keyboard, printer, USB ports).
Basic use of Microsoft Office (Word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and Skype).
Web browsing, intranet search, document access.
Use of shared network file space.
Basic use of patient facing technology. (e.g. IV pumps, point of care devices, CR monitors).
Navigation and use of clinical communication systems.
Information Literacy
Determines the nature and extent of clinical information needed and uses the appropriate technology to access it.
Accesses needed information effectively and efficiently.
Evaluates information and its sources critically and appropriately incorporates it into clinical practice.
Evaluates outcomes of the use of information. •
Last updated on Jun 22, 2021