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Summary

GENERAL SUMMARY:

* This position will be used for staffing agency employees only.

Responsible for meeting patients priority needs by assessing, participating in interdisciplinary care planning, providing and /or delegating care and evaluating patients responses and progress toward clinical outcomes. Contributes to an efficient and effective work environment through activities including professional communication and documentation, preceptoring and/or resourcing of others.

Supervises Licensed Practical Nurses and/or other support staff in the delivery of patient care as described in Nebraska Statute 38.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

2. *Initiates assessment and reassessment based on the patients presenting problems/needs in accordance with Bryan Healths procedures.

3. *Synthesizes pertinent initial and ongoing patient data to identify nursing priorities for care and desired outcomes/goals.

4. *Integrates appropriate standards of care into the patients plan of care based on the diagnosis and age-specific needs.

5. *Executes therapeutic and/or supportive interventions.

6. *Provides education for the patient and family to meet identified patient needs according to their needs, abilities, preferences and readiness to learn.

7. *Evaluates the patients response to and effectiveness of interventions.

8. *Evaluates patients progress toward established outcomes.

9. *Incorporates cultural considerations into the plan/delivery of care.

10. *Facilitates patients transition to the next level of care.

11. *Includes family or significant others in the care of the patient as appropriate.

12. *Documents patient care and related information according to Bryan Health procedures for documentation.

13. *Provides care in conjunction with other members of the interdisciplinary team.

14. *Facilitates patients transition to the next level of care.

15. Serves as a role model to colleagues, students and other care providers.

16. *Actively participates in continued learning opportunities and continued self-development pertinent to the work unit and duties of the job.

17. Integrates evidence based research findings into practice in accordance with policy and procedure.

18. Engages in department specific and organizational performance improvement initiatives.

19. Appropriately utilizes all safety equipment when indicated and as defined by organizational procedure (i.e. lifting equipment, PPE, sharps, etc.).

20. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.

21. Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.

22. Performs other related duties as assigned.

(Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk *. Refer to the Job Description Guide for the definition of essential and non-essential job functions.) Attach Addendum for positions with slightly different roles or work-specific differences as needed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Maintains clinical competency as required for the unit of assignment including but not limited to age-specific competencies relative to patients growth and developmental needs and annual skill competency verification.

2. Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to nursing applications and relative practice area.

3. Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.

4. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

5. Ability to delegate, provide instruction and evaluate the work of LPNs and unlicensed professionals.

6. Ability to supervise, provide instruction and evaluate the work of subordinate patient care staff.

7. Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information.

8. Ability to exercise professional judgment, courtesy and tact in daily interactions with others.

9. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with health care team members and diverse patient populations.

10. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment relevant to changing patient needs, including work with patients with acute, chronic, and complex disease processes, and those who are dying.

11. Ability to practice proper body mechanics to ensure personal and customer/patient safety.

12. Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Current Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act. Must provide evidence of certification and/or instruction for practice area as required by State or Federal standards/regulations.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required. Bryan Health recognizes American Heart Association (for healthcare professionals), American Red Cross (for healthcare professionals) and the Military Training Network.

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