Clinical Nurse II - Pediatric CVICU

JOB SUMMARY This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job. The Clinical Nurse II is an RN that practices as a full partner on the health care team and consistently demonstrates safe practice within the organizational professional practice model. The Clinical Nurse II possesses the knowledge, skills and the attitude to effectively meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Clinical Nurse II job description and exhibits organizational core values which reflect its mission. The Clinical Nurse II independently provides patient care through the application of the nursing process and accepts accountability for the nursing care of assigned patients. Assigned patients may range in age from infancy to the adult. The Clinical Nurse II demonstrates within the competency domains of Patient and Family Centered Care, Evidence Based Practice and Research, Safety, Continuous Quality Improvement, Teamwork, Technology/Informatics, Professionalism, and Leadership. The Clinical Nurse II works closely with the inter-professional health care team to facilitate the coordination of care across the continuum. The nurse focuses on expanding the knowledge and skills necessary to provide individualized care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, safety, and age appropriate considerations of assigned patients. The Clinical Nurse II seeks feedback in assuming leadership roles and provides feedback for improved clinical practice. The nurse demonstrates how nursing practice impacts the organizational vision, mission, and goals and the care delivery system. The nurse complies with all regulations and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings. Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct. Performs all the functions of Clinical Nurse I PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE Manages more complex patient care assignments appropriate to skill level Participates in building consensus and resolving conflict in the context of patient care Demonstrates the ability to see the "big picture" Uses clinical experience and historical patient responses as a way to develop and refine practice Is able to speak to the patient about advanced care planning, values and end- of- life care before the need for an acute decision arises Evaluates and considers the implementation of alternative approaches to establishing a healing environment Engages in problem solving to address complex issues regarding the delivery of safer, high-quality, patient-and family- centered care Ensures the systems within the area of practice support patient- centered care. EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE AND RESEARCH Utilizes the EBP process: generates clinical questions, searches and evaluates the quality of evidence, considers expert clinical knowledge and patient preferences and values, and applies it to practice Questions current practice and develops a sense of clinical inquiry Recognizes and communicates the need for revision of hospital and departmental policies, procedures, practice guidelines, and /or measures for clinical practice evaluation. Locates current evidence and resources related to clinical practice SAFETY Serves as resource person for safety concerns Demonstrates skills in problem solving, conflict resolution, and negotiation Participates appropriately in analyzing errors and designing system improvements CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT Utilizes data and QI methods to identify potential and actual problems and opportunities to provide care that is safe, time #J-18808-Ljbffr Stanfordmedicinechildrenshealth