Job Description
Summary
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GENERAL SUMMARY:
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Responsible for meeting patient priority needs by assessing, participating in interdisciplinary care planning, providing and /or delegating care and evaluating patient responses and progress toward clinical outcomes. Contributes to an efficient and effective work environment through activities including professional communication and documentation, precepting and/or resourcing of others.
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Supervises Licensed Practical Nurses and/or other support staff in the delivery of patient care as described in Nebraska Statute 38.
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PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
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2. *Initiates assessment and reassessment based on the patients presenting problems/needs in accordance with Bryan Medical Centers procedures.
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3. *Synthesizes pertinent initial and ongoing patient data to identify nursing priorities for care and desired outcomes/goals.
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4. *Integrates appropriate standards of care into the patients plan of care based on the diagnosis and patient-specific needs.
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5. *Executes therapeutic and/or supportive interventions.
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6. *Provides education for the patient and family to meet identified patient needs according to their needs, abilities, preferences and readiness to learn.
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7. *Evaluates the patients response to and effectiveness of interventions.
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8. *Evaluates patients progress toward established outcomes.
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9. *Incorporates cultural considerations into the plan/delivery of care.
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10. *Includes family, significant other, or identified support person in the care of the patient as appropriate.
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11. *Documents patient care and related information according to Bryan Medical Center procedures for documentation.
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12. *Provides care in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
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13. *Facilitates patients transition to the next level of care.
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14. Assumes responsibility in a shared or delegated assignment and supports team members practices through timely communication.
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15. Serves as a role model to colleagues, students and other care providers.
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16. *Actively participates in continued learning opportunities and continued self-development pertinent to the work unit and duties of the job.
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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Current Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act. Must provide evidence of certification and/or instruction for practice area as required by State or Federal standards/regulations.
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OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:
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Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required. Bryan Health recognizes American Heart Association (for healthcare professionals), American Red Cross (for healthcare professionals) and the Military Training Network.
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NOTE: See Staff RN Addendum A for any additional credentials and certifications required for practice area.
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