Registered Nurse – LTCU

Job Description

Clinical Care

•    Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of health care errors.
•    Provides direct care and related duties in NMC Provita  and maintains current knowledge of nursing practice and standards
•    Plans, implements and evaluates nursing care given to assigned patient in an effective and organized manner
•    Provides for the physical, psychological and social needs of the patient and families
•    Is familiar with, and understands, the Severe Care Domains of DOH. 

•    Demonstrates an understanding and utilization of Evidenced-Based Healthcare.
•    Demonstrates critical thinking skills and knowledge of pathophysiology that enables the ability to care for patients across the entire spectrum of care (acuity) and promotes quality of life.
•    Advocates in the best interest of the patient and family at all times.
•    Has knowledge of, supports and integrates Patient and Family Centered Care.
•    Follows the twelve (12) medication rights to reduce the potential for medication errors.
•    Provides education to the family regarding aspects of care as appropriate.
•    Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified family learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning
(where appropriate).
•    Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians/therapists with procedures.
•    Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary.
•    Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
•    Adheres to dress code; appearance is professional, neat and clean.
•    Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
•    Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
•    Is responsible to maintain up to date clinical knowledge and self-directed ongoing education.
•    Completes annual education requirements. Maintains regulatory requirements.
•    Attends and participates in annual review and department in-services, as scheduled.
•    Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
•    Actively participates in Performance Improvement and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
•    Complies with all organizational policies.
•    Is competent in all aspects of pain management.

Responsibilities

Clinical Care

•    Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of health care errors.
•    Provides direct care and related duties in NMC Provita  and maintains current knowledge of nursing practice and standards
•    Plans, implements and evaluates nursing care given to assigned patient in an effective and organized manner
•    Provides for the physical, psychological and social needs of the patient and families
•    Is familiar with, and understands, the Severe Care Domains of DOH. 

•    Demonstrates an understanding and utilization of Evidenced-Based Healthcare.
•    Demonstrates critical thinking skills and knowledge of pathophysiology that enables the ability to care for patients across the entire spectrum of care (acuity) and promotes quality of life.
•    Advocates in the best interest of the patient and family at all times.
•    Has knowledge of, supports and integrates Patient and Family Centered Care.
•    Follows the twelve (12) medication rights to reduce the potential for medication errors.
•    Provides education to the family regarding aspects of care as appropriate.
•    Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified family learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning
(where appropriate).
•    Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians/therapists with procedures.
•    Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary.
•    Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
•    Adheres to dress code; appearance is professional, neat and clean.
•    Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
•    Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
•    Is responsible to maintain up to date clinical knowledge and self-directed ongoing education.
•    Completes annual education requirements. Maintains regulatory requirements.
•    Attends and participates in annual review and department in-services, as scheduled.
•    Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
•    Actively participates in Performance Improvement and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
•    Complies with all organizational policies.
•    Is competent in all aspects of pain management.