The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a given patient care population as it relates to the care setting. Nursing care is based on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures standards and protocols of individuals within the assigned work shift. The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit. Core Competencies Adheres to infection prevention guidelines Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care Assesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial status Communicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of care Complies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goals Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals Interprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process Maintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the profession Participates in activities in alignment with the Magnet Model Participates in organizational activities Participates in Peer Review Participates in professional development activities Performs as a preceptor in an active and engaged manner Provides age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundles Provides patient and family education throughout the care of patient Uses critical thinking to formulate and carry out a care plan according to patient needs Utilizes resources in an economical manner Utilizes safe administration of medications Utilizes Safe Patient Handling Department Specific Competencies Environmental Management Safety - Monitors and manipulates the physical environment to promote safety. (Excellence/Service) Environmental Management: Worker Safety - Monitors and manipulates the worksets environment to promote safety and health of workers. Increases surveillance of worksite to reduce risk of fires. Latex Precautions - Reducing the risk of a systemic reaction to latex. Malignant Hyperthermia Precautions - Prevents or reduces hyper metabolic responses to pharmacologic agents used during surgery. Applies to pneumatic tourniquet, while minimizing the potential for patient injury from use of the device. Prevents nosocomial infection in the operating room. Assists the surgeon with operative procedures and care of the surgical patient. Moves the patient or body part to promote surgical exposure while reducing the risk of discomfort and complications. Minimizes the potential for iatrogenic injury to the patient related to a procedure. Attains and or maintains body temperature within normal range. Minimizes apprehension, dread, foreboding or uneasiness related to an unidentified source of anticipated danger. Arranges to be with another during a time of need. Provides comfort and communication through purposeful tactile contact. Determines the effectiveness of a new products or equipment. Ensures acquisition and maintenance of appropriate items for providing patient care. Obtains, prepares, and preserves specimen for a laboratory test. Physician support - Collaboration with physicians to provide quality patient care. Collaborates with attending physicians and consultants to provide optimal quality patient care treatments. Education Degree Program College Diploma Nursing Additional Information Experience Number of Years Experience Type of Experience License / Certification Requirements Registered Nurse License BCLS or ACLS Certification Compensation Range: $55.29- $74.66 / hour
The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) works cooperatively with all team members in planning and performing basic care. The Certified Nurse Assistant supports patient care delivery and is responsible for adhering to all standards of care and for promoting teamwork among coworkers. Core Competencies Address basic human needs in a respectful and caring manner, and documents interventions in EMR Adheres to Infection prevention Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care Communicates effectively with the patient, family, and medical staff during the continuum of care Complies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goals Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals Establishes priorities to carry out an established care plan according to patient needs Identifies common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process Maintains cooperative working relationships with members of the hospital team Maintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the profession Participates in activities in alignment with the Magnet Model Participates in organizational activities Participates in professional development activities Performs as a preceptor in an active and engaged manner Provides care within scope of practice as directed by other members of the healthcare team Re-enforces patient and family education under the direction of the RN throughout hospitalization Reinforces age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundles Supports patient care within scope of a practice as directed by other members of the healthcare team Utilizes resources in an economical manner Utilizes Safe Patient Handling Department Specific Competencies Takes assignment as a patient “sitter” for at risk patients, making physical and behavioral observations and reporting changes to the RN, ensures that report is received and given at the beginning and end of each shift and anytime a change in condition occurs. Identifies patients using identity band to verify the name and date of birth Assists with moving patients following safe patient handling procedures Ensures patients privacy and dignity Follows hand hygiene policy/procedure during all patient encounters Introduces self to patient and family and provides information regarding purpose of the assignment Calls patient by preferred name and follows all standards of conduct Ensures a plan for relief to not leave patient unattended during breaks and lunch Assists in maintaining well functioning unit. Assists with orientation and training of new employees/volunteers, as assigned. Communicates all significant clinical findings to nurse. Demonstrates knowledge of general age specific norms for adults and geriatrics. Follows cleaning and high level disinfection of semi-critical devices, policy and procedures. Takes vital signs and other pertinent information as required by the department and documents in medical record. Implements the patient care plan by providing direct patient care for those patients assigned including but not limited to the following activities: gives baths, oral hygiene, skin care, backrubs, assists patients to and from bathroom, positions patients and changes position appropriately according to care plan instructions, ensures patients receive prescribed diet, assists with feedings as needed, places tray conveniently, collects specimens as instructed using appropriate technique, takes vital signs and notifies RN of any change or abnormal finding, assists/performs treatments as directed by RN/LVN including: foley care, application of binders, FSBS, sitz baths, and post mortem care, others as directed. License / Certification Requirements Certified Nurse Attendant BCLS or ACLS Certification Compensation Range $25.00 - $29.94 / Hour
The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) works cooperatively with all team members in planning and performing basic care. The Certified Nurse Assistant supports patient care delivery and is responsible for adhering to all standards of care and for promoting teamwork among coworkers. Core Competencies Address basic human needs in a respectful and caring manner, and documents interventions in EMR Adheres to Infection prevention Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care Communicates effectively with the patient, family, and medical staff during the continuum of care Complies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goals Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals Establishes priorities to carry out an established care plan according to patient needs Identifies common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process Maintains cooperative working relationships with members of the hospital team Maintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the profession Participates in activities in alignment with the Magnet Model Participates in organizational activities Participates in professional development activities Performs as a preceptor in an active and engaged manner Provides care within scope of practice as directed by other members of the healthcare team Re-enforces patient and family education under the direction of the RN throughout hospitalization Reinforces age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundles Supports patient care within scope of a practice as directed by other members of the healthcare team Utilizes resources in an economical manner Utilizes Safe Patient Handling Department Specific Competencies Maintains a safe working environment: ensures breaks are locked on and locked on gurneys and beds except when moving ensues side rails are used as directed by the RN for patient safety or mobility assists patients with ambulation, turning and positioning as requested keeps units free of hazards/clutter answers call lights to ensure patient service identifies patients using two identifiers observes patients’ rights to privacy and dignity Implements the patient care plan by providing direct patient care for those patients assigned including but not limited to the following activities: gives baths, oral hygiene, skin care, backrubs assists patients to and from bathroom positions patients and changes position appropriately according to care plan instructions ensures patients receive prescribed diet, assists with feedings as needed, places tray conveniently collects specimens as instructed using appropriate technique takes vital signs and notifies RN or LVN of any change or abnormal finding assists/performs treatments as directed by RN/LVN including: weights enemas, foley care, application of binders, FSBS, sitz baths, and post mortem care, others as directed. Provides personal care including: baths, oral hygiene, shampoos, changing bed linen, assisting patients with dressing and undressing, skin care to prevent breakdown, assisting the patient with toilet activities, keeping patient's living area clear and orderly, as appropriate. . Maintains a safe working environment: ensures beds are in low position and locked at all times assists patients with moving/ambulating as needed ensures side rails remain in up position as indicated keeps room free of clutter and ensures that pathway to bathroom is clear observes all safety guidelines Orients/instructs patient/family regarding the physical environment, routines and general rules: call system bed controls telephone television visitor policy meal times bathroom/shower smoking policy roommate introduction License / Certification Requirements BCLS or ACLS Certification Certified Nurse Attendant Compensation Range: $23.00 - $30.84 / Hour
Under supportive supervision, the Case Management Nurse I position supports the physician and interdisciplinary team in the provision of patient care, with the underlying objective of enhancing the quality of clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction while managing the cost of care and providing timely and accurate information to payers. The role integrates and coordinates utilization management, transitions of care, and discharge planning functions. The Level II RN Case Manager is accountable for a designated patient caseload and plans effectively in order to ensure patients receive the right care in the most appropriate setting, manage the length of stay, and promote efficient utilization of resources. Core Competencies Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care Complies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goals Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals Maintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the profession Participates in activities in alignment with the Magnet Model Participates in organizational committees, task forces and/or projects including presentation of project reports, committee recommendations, and task force activities at the unit level. Participates in Peer Review Participates in professional development activities Performs as a preceptor in an active and engaged manner Provides patient and family education throughout the care of patient Provides age specific and culturally competent discharge planning to all patients. Utilizes resources in an economical manner Department Specific Competencies Assesses, analyzes, synthesizes data gathered and develops an initial discharge plan. Collaborates/communicates with the multidisciplinary care team throughout the continuum of care. Ensures appropriate utilization management by analyzing and synthesizing clinical documentation, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to ensure patients are receiving the right care, in the right place at the most appropriate level of care. Establishes the patient/family/case manager relationship and determines their readiness to engage in the discharge planning process. Maintains a working relationship with ancillary departments, external case managers and post-acute care providers. Screens / identifies patients that may benefit from professional case management services. Uses critical thinking to formulate and carry out a discharge plan according to the patient’s needs. Utilizes the Electronic Health Record to ensure timely, accurate and complete documentation of assessments, referrals, and variances in care. Education Degree Program Associates Nursing Experience Number of Years Experience Type of Experience 1 Recent Acute Case Management experience 5 Nursing Clinical experience Additional Information or 1+ year(s) of comparable experience (such as a clinical liaison, clinical navigator) License / Certification Requirements Registered Nurse License BCLS or ACLS Certification Compensation Range: $55.56 - $85.96 / Hour #LI-KC1
The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) works cooperatively with all team members in planning and performing basic care. The Certified Nurse Assistant supports patient care delivery and is responsible for adhering to all standards of care and for promoting teamwork among coworkers. Core Competencies Address basic human needs in a respectful and caring manner, and documents interventions in EMR Adheres to Infection prevention Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care Communicates effectively with the patient, family, and medical staff during the continuum of care Complies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goals Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals Establishes priorities to carry out an established care plan according to patient needs Identifies common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process Maintains cooperative working relationships with members of the hospital team Maintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the profession Participates in activities in alignment with the Magnet Model Participates in organizational activities Participates in professional development activities Performs as a preceptor in an active and engaged manner Provides care within scope of practice as directed by other members of the healthcare team Re-enforces patient and family education under the direction of the RN throughout hospitalization Reinforces age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundles Supports patient care within scope of a practice as directed by other members of the healthcare team Utilizes resources in an economical manner Utilizes Safe Patient Handling Experience Number of Years Experience Type of Experience 0 Additional Information N/A License / Certification Requirements BCLS or ACLS Certification Certified Nurse Attendant Compensation Range $25.00 - $30.84 / Hour
