RN, Complex Med Surg

JOB DESCRIPTION:


* Capable clinician who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients, and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population.


* Routinely uses acquired knowledge, theory, research and experience to respond to changes in clinical situations.


* Is able to apply the Synergy Model for Care in practice, and use this knowledge to personalize care for each patient/family.


* Serves as a resource to colleagues and strong advocate for patients/families.


* Consistently communicates effectively and respectfully with the patient, the patient's family, and other members of the healthcare team.


* Delivers safe, dependable and effective care to a patient population independently utilizing the nursing process.


* Demonstrates developed assessment skills.


* Recognizes the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes.


* Continues to recognize own performance limitations, but requires minimal assistance.


* Documents the nursing process accurately and in the appropriate format (e.g.

computer, clinical pathway, chart).


* Plans and implements patient care independently.


* Utilizes patient/family input and goals in planning plan of care.


* Evaluates patient's response to planned care and adjusts plan of care as appropriate.


* Identifies patient and family learning needs and makes recommendations to resources regarding those needs.


* Incorporates AACN Synergy Model into clinical practice.


* Manages time effectively.


* Identifies the need to revise policies and procedures for a patient population based on receipt/review of evidence-based research.


* Delegates appropriately utilizing the Synergy model of care.


* Recognizes the roles of the interdisciplinary team, patient and family care partners and utilizes them appropriately as resources in planning patient care.


* Functions in a developing leadership role.


* Functions as Charge Nurse when assigned.


* Orients staff or students as assigned in absence of designated preceptor.


* Utilizes resources in a responsible manner with a focus on cost containment.


* Demonstrates effective listening skills.


* Reduces barriers to facilitate communication.


* Utilizes effective conflict resolution skills.


* Individualizes care based upon the knowledge of the patient and the family.


* Recognizes needs and advocates for patient based on knowledge of condition.


* Has awareness of one's own values and how they effect interactions and relationships.


* Recognizes that cultural differences need to be considered in developing patient and family relationships (focus on identifying cultural norms).


* Identifies and implements a course of action in non-routine situations.


* May seek assistance to resolve complex issues.


* Respects and maintains confidential information.


* Accepts personal accountability for professional de...