RN - ER

Clinical NurseThe Clinical Nurse is a Registered Professional Nurse who provides safe, competent quality care based on nursing theory and research to a designated group of patients and significant others. Delivers patient care by incorporating the tenets of the professional practice model of Relationship-Centered Care and through the application of the nursing process based upon theory, research, evidence-based practice, and approved organizational nursing standards. Assesses and evaluates patient care needs and applies critical thinking skills in patient care management. Integrates relevant assessment and intervention skills in the delivery of nursing care. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care. Prioritizes all aspects of patient care including teaching, rounding, coaching, and planning after hospital care and delegating to others as appropriate. Educates patients and caregivers while anticipating needs and readiness to learn about their plan of care, transition of care, promotion of health, and prevention of disease. Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, family, and all members of the Interdisciplinary Patient Care Team. Manages assignments within the Care Delivery Model of Modified Primary Nursing and demonstrates effective allocation of material resources. Role models the tenets of Relationship-Centered Care through facilitation of various actions including Admission Welcome and Bedside Shift Report. Considers the patient's values, preferences, cultural diversity, expressed needs, and knowledge in all aspects of care. Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with patients and families. Uses evidence-based practices to increase understanding of patients' perceptions of care. Initiates service recovery for patients and family members who have concerns and escalates to appropriate management as needed. Demonstrates caring, respect, compassion, empathy, and active listening through dialogue and actions. Practices safe and efficient patient-centered care, identifying and escalating barriers and opportunities for improvement. Demonstrates clinical skills and knowledge crucial to quality and safety in the patient population served. Implements process improvement strategies based on institutional evidence-based practices. Engages in formal and informal peer and institutional review processes. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement quality improvement projects and evidence-based practice activities. Contributes to practices and required compliance measures for quality and safety. Implements principles of high reliability to identify and avoid high-risk behaviors. Escalates potential safety hazards or gaps from best practice following the institutional chain of command protocol. Utilizes institutional information technology by documenting nursing practice to support quality improvement initiatives. Performs charge nurse duties as assigned. Coordinates with clinical leadership to ensure supplies are appropriately utilized and inventory is sufficient for patient care. Escalates resource deficits to appropriate leadership. Demonstrates patient-focused and cost-effective approaches to patient care in terms of equipment, staff, supplies, and other resources. Documents in an accurate and thorough manner in compliance with hospital, regulatory, and legal requirements and standards of care. Facilitates patient throughput on a shift basis. Contributes to the environment of care to support clinical colleagues, patients, and their families. Advances clinical competence in nursing practice to progress from novice to expert. Projects a professional image and communicates with caring, respect, compassion, and empathy. Incorporates ethical principles into decision-making for patients and families. Encourages life-long learning and innovation for self and others. Participates in shared decision-making through specialty practice councils and unit initiatives.