1. Reviews medical records of hospitalized patients to identify the most appropriate principle diagnosis and to assign a working DRG. Performs initial reviews, concurrent reviews and retrospective reviews to ensure the DRG accurately reflects the principal diagnosis and all comorbid conditions after study. 1.1 Completes the initial review within 24 48 hours of admission.

1. Reviews medical records of hospitalized patients to identify the most appropriate principle diagnosis and to assign a working DRG. Performs initial reviews, concurrent reviews and retrospective reviews to ensure the DRG accurately reflects the principal diagnosis and all comorbid conditions after study. 1.1 Completes the initial review within 24 48 hours of admission.

1. Reviews medical records of hospitalized patients to identify the most appropriate principle diagnosis and to assign a working DRG. Performs initial reviews, concurrent reviews and retrospective reviews to ensure the DRG accurately reflects the principal diagnosis and all comorbid conditions after study. 1.1 Completes the initial review within 24 48 hours of admission.

1. Reviews medical records of hospitalized patients to identify the most appropriate principle diagnosis and to assign a working DRG. Performs initial reviews, concurrent reviews and retrospective reviews to ensure the DRG accurately reflects the principal diagnosis and all comorbid conditions after study. 1.1 Completes the initial review within 24 48 hours of admission.

1. Understands and is able to apply basic principles of microbiology, laboratory procedure, theory, and techniques; understands instrumentation and equipment while demonstrating good judgment in their use. 2. After initial orientation, is proficient in the interpretation of bacterial, fungal, and mycobacterial cultures, the interpretation of identification and susceptibil

1. Under the direction of the RN, engages in selected tasks and activities as directed to obtain and report information to assist the nurse in the assessment, planning and evaluation of patient needs, treatment and reports deviations as identified to RN. 1.1 Obtains and records vital signs as ordered and or delegated by the RN 2. Under the direction of the RN, performs te

1. STANDARDS OF PRACTICE RN practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015). The Standards of Practice describe a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by utilizing the nursing process components of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation and evaluation. Assessment The registered nurse collects pertinent data

1. General Administrative and Operational 1.1 Evaluates site and departmental systems, programs, procedures and activities on a regular basis and develops recommendations to standardize and ensure high quality performance and service and efficient daily operations. 2. Financial Performance 2.1 Non Labor Expense Management Active participation of operating departments in c

1. EDUCATIONAL A.Assists the PD to develop and execute a successful Residency Program Curriculum (the APD may chair the Program's Curriculum Committee) and/or Clinical Competency Committee (CCC). B.Assist other faculty (such as Section Chiefs) with development of rotation specific goals and objectives for the Program Curriculum. C.Is primarily responsible, with the assist

1. STANDARDS OF PRACTICE RN practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015). The Standards of Practice describe a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by utilizing the nursing process components of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation and evaluation. Assessment The registered nurse collects pertinent data

1. STANDARDS OF PRACTICE RN practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015). The Standards of Practice describe a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by utilizing the nursing process components of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation and evaluation. Assessment The registered nurse collects pertinent data

1. Patient Flow Serve as the clinical leader working in collaboration with the charge nurse, bed management and medical teams, and other members of the healthcare team and ancillary services to ensure safe patient flow (in all care settings), facilitating the right patient, in the right bed or type of service, at the right time. In addition, in non inpatient areas, serves

1. Clinical Practice Patient/Family Assessment 1.1 Collects patient data for new patients using established assessment guidelines prior to initial visit to assess patient/family current and projected future needs 2. Clinical Practice Patient/Family Education 2.1 Develops a patient/family education plan based on assessment findings relevant to teaching learning topics, sty

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. Assesses Learning Needs Of Nursing Staff; Assists Them In Increasing Competence In Care Of Patients At Risk For Pressure Ulcer Development, Patients With Ulcers, Ostomies, Draining Wounds And Tissue Trauma Through Conferences And Demonstration Of Care. 2. Acts As Consultant To Staff, Colleagues, Consumers And Allied Health Professionals (I.E., Hospice); Plans And Condu