1. Assesses/reassesses patients and establishes plans of care that are patient specific. 2. Collaborates with providers, other disciplines, and communicates all changes promptly. 3. Assesses payment sources and is responsible for ensuring ongoing authorizations as necessary. 4. Educates and instructs patients/caregivers in their ongoing medical maintenance. Begins dischar

1. Follows established standards of nursing practices and implements facility policies and procedures. Interprets existing policies and procedures to nursing assistants, residents, families and physicians. Assumes responsibility for compliance with Federal, State and local regulations within the assigned unit. 2. Obtains report form nurse he/she is relieving and implement

1. PATIENT TRANSPORT 1.1 Ensure proper and safe patient transportation to all areas. 2. SAFETY 2.1 Enforces department safety policies and procedures to assure patients, staff and visitor safety. 3. ADDITIONAL TASKS 3.1 Completes oxygen rounds as assigned following the oxygen rounds sheets. Qualifications EDUCATION High school diploma or equivalent required for candidates

1. Collects and delivers blood samples on patients in a safe and efficient manner, following department standards to support quality care. 1.1 Follows universal precaution standards for each blood collection, 100% of the time. 2. Participates in daily upkeep of blood draw area. 2.1 Maintains cleanliness and neatness of blood draw room and/or mobile phlebotomy cart and tra

1. Maintains confidentiality of patient information. 2. Checks patients in prior to physician/ provider visit. 2.1 Identifies patient using two patient identifiers and wrist band 3. Performs data entry associated with patient visit. 3.1 Verifies that specimens are labeled properly 100% of the time and with the patient present as observed by supervisor. 4. Practice precaut

1. Assists with basic patient care (including AM & PM care, toileting, peri care, emptying and rinsing of drainage devices, and feeding) under the supervision of the licensed nurse. Measures and records intake and output. Makes beds. 2. Takes and records vital signs, SaO2, blood pressure and weight. 3. Performs selected procedures such as specimen collections (VRE swabs,

1. Performs patient care responsibilities as assigned. 1.1 Identifies self to patient/family and explains to patient/family the roles of each member of the care delivery team. 2. Performs administrative responsibilities as assigned. 2.1 Sends/receives patient medical records and abstracts new patient records into EPIC. 3. Performs environmental responsibilities as assigne

1. 1. Clinical 1 .1 Able to interpret physician referrals to perform basic clinical evaluations. 1 .2 All patient care responsibilites will be performed consistent with age specific criteria (see attached). 1 .3 Demonstrates technical skill and accuracy in performing basic treatments. 1.4 Develops population specific treatment programs which reflect compliance with establ

1. Clinical Skills 1.1 Able to interpret physician referrals to perform basic clinical evaluations 2. Comprehensive Patient Care 2.1 Utilizes assistant and support staff and volunteers appropriately and safely in the delivery of patient care. 3. Clinical Supervision 3.1 Appropriately delegates responsibility to therapy assistants, clinical students and support staffs, and

1. PROFESSIONALISM 1.1 Presents a professional appearance at all times. 2. ADMINISTRATIVE 2.1 Demonstrates basic computer skills. 3. COMMUNICATION 3.1 Asks for help as needed. 4. COMPETENCY/REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS/TRAINING 4.1 Has an accurate understanding of and demonstrates adherence to all departmental, hospital and health system policies and procedures, inclusive of i

1. Clinical Care The Physician Assistant (PA) or the Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient/family needs throughout the disease process as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team. The NP/PA, whether the practice setting is the inpatient, ambulatory, or outpatient settings, provides optimal patient care, from diagno

1. Performs patient care responsibilities as assigned. 1.1 Identifies self to patient/family and explains to patient/family the roles of each member of the care delivery team. 2. Performs administrative responsibilities as assigned. 2.1 Sends/receives patient medical records and abstracts new patient records into EPIC. 3. Performs environmental responsibilities as assigne

1. Clinical 1.1 Able to interpret physician referrals to perform basic clinical evaluations. 2. Comprehensive Patient Care 2.1 Utilizes assistant and support staff and volunteers appropriately and safely in the delivery of patient care. 3. Clinical Supervision 3.1 Appropriately delegates responsibility to therapy assistants, clinical students and support staffs, and maint

1. Clinical 1.1 Able to interpret physician referrals to perform basic clinical evaluations. 2. Education 2.1 Demonstrates participation in professional development and stays informed of current developments in the field by attending department in services, and seeking opportunities to expand own knowledge of the profession and related fields. 3. Clinical Supervision 3.1

1. Demonstrates skill in observing and communicating patient needs. 1.1 Identifies changes in patient's condition and communicates significant observations to the nurse in a timely fashion asIndicated by report to the nurse. 2. Demonstrates skill in providing direct patient care. 2.1 Accepts report on assigned patients and demonstrates understanding as evidenced by her/hi