- Assess and diagnoses patient and family problems in order to provide quality care to assigned patients.
- Develops discusses and communicates a realistic problem list (plan of care) for each patient, in collaboration with each patient/family/significant other in order to address all identified needs/or in accordance with specific unit standards.
- Demonstrates the skills and judgement necessary to implement medical plan of care, nursing interventions
- accurate assessment using 0-10 pain scale
- timely reassessment and intervention
- Re-evaluates the identified problems, care provided, and outcomes in order to meet patient and family needs and assure overall quality of care delivered.
- Reassessments of plan of care is done every 24 hours and as patient condition warrants/or at each patient visit.
- Assesses the patient/significant other's response to teaching plan in order to evaluate the effectiveness of plan.
- Based on reassessment, plan of care remains the same or is modified to meet the patient/significant other's identified needs.
- Contributes knowledge and information and is open to the knowledge and assessment of others, thus enabling the team to develop an integrated approach to patient care.
- Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
- Each identified problem is addressed using flow sheet or progress note every 24 hours
- Patient teaching record is completed to include barriers, teaching method and learning outcome
- Flow sheets and I&O sheets are accurate and signed with name and title each shift
- Medication administration record reflects full signature and title of nurse administering med, time given, reason for omission, and site for injection (if applicable)
- Discharge plan accurately reflects patient and/or family's ability to manage care after discharge
- Referrals are made based on identified needs
- Interagency communication referral forms (Pg. 2) are complete and accurate.
- Demonstrates ability to use critical thinking skills in all aspects of practice.
- Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure.
- Practice within legal boundaries of nurse practice act and according to Carney Hospital policies and procedures
- Attends continuing education programs in order to maintain licensure
- Attends Carney Hospital sponsored skills programs as required by department.
- Functions as a role model for current and new staff.
- Facilitates problem resolution among peers as observed by Clinical Manager and peers
- Demonstrates a constructive approach towards the organization during all interactions with staff and nurse manager
- Role models the core values
- Seeks opportunities to act as preceptor/teacher/mentor.
- Performs competently in fulfilling job responsibilities as required by the Division.
- Maintains all unit based competencies
- Demonstrates knowledge of procedures/theories of PCA and epidural pain management modalities
- Demonstrates knowledge of procedures/theories of capillary blood glucose testing
- Demonstrates knowledge of Carney Hospital restraint policy
- Demonstrates ability to use computer system.
- Directs other licensed and non-licensed personnel in the provision of care to patients as assigned.
- Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.
- Maintains professional composure and confidence during stressful situations
- Maintains open communication using appropriate chain of command regarding issues
- Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- CORE Values
- Excellence: Strives for excellence in work performed and particularly in the personal manner in which work is accomplished.
- Cooperation & Teamwork: Exhibits a positive work ethic, thus enabling the rendering of care in the most professional manner.
- Confidentiality: Maintains all aspects of confidentiality as it relates to hospital business, patient
- Cultural Diversity: Displays sensitivity to the cultural customs or practices of others.
- ADHERENCE TO HOSPITAL POLICIES
- Adheres to all safety regulations and policies.
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Description
Location: Carney Hospital Posted Date: 4/2/2024 Job Type: Full Time Department: CARN Psych - AdultAbout Steward Health Care
Over a decade ago, Steward Health Care System emerged as a different kind of health care company designed to usher in a new era of wellness. One that provides our patients better, more proactive care at a sustainable cost, our providers unrivaled coordination of care, and our communities greater prosperity and stability.
As the country's largest physician-led, minority-owned, integrated health care system, our doctors can be certain that we share their interests and those of their patients. Together we are on a mission to revolutionize the way health care is delivered - creating healthier lives, thriving communities and a better world.
This is a 32 hour position, nights in the Behavioral Health unit
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Position Summary
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
· Completes patient assessment data within 8 hours of admission or in accordance with specific unit standard.
· Identifies and documents nursing diagnosis/problem list on patient plan of care within 8 hours of admission.
· Identifies and documents patient/family/significant other teaching needs upon admission. (including barriers/strategies/outcomes)
· Identifies discharge planning needs of patient/family/significant other at time of admission.
· Identifies and anticipates needs of patient/family as they move through the hospitalization process.
· Plan of care includes nursing diagnosis/problem list statement for each identified problem
· Develops patient/family/significant other teaching and discharge plans that are driven by the needs of patient/family.
and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient.
· Demonstrates knowledge of Carney Hospital policies and procedures/protocols for administering, transcribing and recording medications.
· Demonstrate knowledge of commonly used meds: action, dose and side effects
· Observes 5 R's for administering meds:
right patient
right drug
right dose
right method
right time
· Demonstrated proper procedures in all methods of medication administration
· Monitors patients response and intervenes appropriately
· Provides effective pain management to include:
documentation of location, character and duration
timely appropriate interventions
· Administers blood and blood products following Carney Hospital policy and procedures
· Documents narcotics use according to Carney Hospital policy and procedure
· Assess, maintains and documents IV access according to Carney Hospital policy and procedures
· Identifies patients at risk for falls and implements fall prevention program as appropriate
· Delivers culturally competent care being sensitive to issues related to culture, race, gender, sexual orientation, and socio-economic class
· Provides emotional support to the patient/family
· Considers patient's spiritual needs and appropriately consults Spiritual Care Services
· Effectively teaches the patient/family about the disease, disease process, procedures, medications, food drug interactions, activity progression and when to call M.D.
· Collates and integrates multiple sources of data
· Recognizes the limits of clinical judgment and seeks interdisciplinary collaboration and consultation
· Maintains a global grasp of situations, and utilizes nursing skills acquired through a process of integrating formal and experiential knowledge
· Functions appropriately during medical emergencies.
· Demonstrates willingness to assume charge nurse role as required
· Delegates responsibility based on patient care needs, skills and competence of the caregiver.
· Identifies and/or assumes activities relative to the developmental needs of the unit and the nursing department
· Demonstrates dependability/flexibility in meeting scheduling needs of the unit and Hospital
· Seeks opportunities to participate in decision making regarding standards, policies, practice and/or education
· Demonstrates knowledge and principles of Performance Improvement works as a team member to achieve Performance Improvement
· Participates in a minimum of 50% of staff meetings.
1. Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).
2. Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed.
A. Compassion: Demonstrates a genuine concern for others (including patients and co-workers), and a willingness to continually seek to alleviate suffering, problems or other obstacles which impede the patient's progress.
B. Advocacy: Acts as an advocate in addressing the needs of patients, employees, visitors, volunteers, the poor and the community.
C. Respect: Demonstrates a high regard for the worth of each individual person by showing respect to patients, families, visitors and co-workers. Evidences respect for and sensitivity to the cultural, ethnic and racial diversity of others.
13. CORE Work Behavior
· Accepts reassignments at the request of the supervisor, and performs additional duties.
· Cooperates with other staff in completing assignments as deemed appropriate by the supervisor.
· Participates by offering practical suggestions in a constructive manner on how to improve service within the department or hospital.
affairs, personnel and other matters.
· Maintains the confidentiality of patient, personnel, department and hospital information without exception.
· Dealings with others are straight forward and honest and demonstrates integrity in all instances.
G. Customer Service: Demonstrates on a daily basis a commitment to the principles of customer service.
· Performs work responsibilities in a manner that is consistently patient (customer) oriented.
· Strives to provide patient (customer) with compassionate service regardless of circumstances.
· Adheres to the values of courtesy, sensitivity, responsiveness, and professionalism in all interactions.
· Is open-minded and respectful of cultural beliefs, values and practices.
· Communicates effectively and respectfully, either through an interpreter or attentive listening.
I. Acts in a manner consistent with the Absence From Work Policy
· Adheres to Absence From Work Policy (#
· Arrives at workstation, at scheduled time, prepared to work.
· Employee completes all mandated orientation regarding Carney Hospital Safety, JCAHO, Hazardous Communications, OSHA and Blood Born Pathogen Regulations. Attends all mandated ongoing train-
ing/inservice programs as required by the hospital, with 100% compliance.
· The individual shows 100% compliance with all safety, life safety, and equipment management programs set forth by this institution in order to maintain a functionally safe environment for all patients, personnel, and visitors as required by JCAHO or any regulatory agencies.
K. Adheres to hospital and departmental dress codes, according to policy.
· Adheres to hospital and departmental dress codes, according to policy, with no more than one formal verbal warning per year.
Based in Dallas, Steward currently operates more than 30 hospitals across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
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