Essential Job Functions:

 

1. Completes thorough patient assessments. Documents the patient's 

    response to illness, the useof coping mechanisms, emotional needs

    and assessment / reassessment of pain. Analyzes assessment data in

    determining patient problems/nursing diagnoses.

2. Incorporates family into plan of care and documents a plan of care that is

     individualized for each patient. Identifies individual goals and readiness

     to learn. Collaborates with physicians and caregivers on establishing

     realistic outcome goals.

3. Maintains current knowledge to assure a safe working environment and

    demonstrating practical application of all policies and procedures relative

    to safety and infection control. This includes using: personal protective

    wear, good hand hygiene, and adhering to sharps safety

    procedures.

4. Maintains an orderly, efficient and timely flow of patients.

5. Administers medications and treatments safely using 2 patient identifiers

    and the 7 rights of medication administration. Recognizes and reports

    errors and unusual occurrences and analyzes contributing factors.

6. Prioritizes tasks and adjusts priorities when necessary. Serves as a

     resource to nursing personnel in implementing nursing care based on

     patient's needs, staff competencies, licensure and circumstantial/

     procedural complexities.