RN - ER

Clinical Nurse

The 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 on theory, research, and evidence-based practice. 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 while delegating to others as appropriate. Educates patients and caregivers about their plan of care, transition of care, health promotion, and disease prevention while anticipating their needs and readiness to learn. Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, families, and all members of the interdisciplinary patient care team. Manages assignments within the Care Delivery Model and demonstrates effective allocation of material resources. Role models the tenets of Relationship Centered Care through various patient engagement actions. 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 enhance understanding of patients' perceptions of care. Initiates service recovery for patients and family members who have concerns and escalates issues as needed. Demonstrates caring, respect, compassion, empathy, and active listening through dialogue and actions. Supports staff in using evidence-based practices to improve understanding of patient care perceptions. Conducts purposeful rounding on assigned patients addressing key care aspects. 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 and procedures. Engages in formal and informal peer review processes. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement quality improvement projects and nursing research studies. Contributes to quality and safety practices and compliance measures. Implements principles of high reliability to provide a safe environment for patients. Escalates potential safety hazards or gaps from best practice following the established protocol. Utilizes institutional technology by documenting nursing practice to support quality and performance improvement initiatives. Performs charge nurse duties as assigned. Coordinates with management to ensure supplies are appropriately utilized and inventory is sufficient for patient care. Escalates material or staffing resource deficits as needed. Documents accurately and thoroughly in compliance with requirements and standards of care. Facilitates patient throughput on a shift basis. Contributes to a supportive environment for clinical colleagues, patients, and families. Advances clinical competence to progress from novice to expert level in nursing practice. Projects a professional image and communicates effectively with care and respect. Incorporates ethical principles into decision making for patients and families. Encourages and demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning and innovation. Participates in decision-making through clinical practice councils and unit initiatives.