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COMMUNITY HOSPITAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Registered Nurse

MAIN FUNCTION:Provides nursing care to patients in an efficient, professional, compassionate and caring manner. Directs the activities of paraprofessional as they provide care. Responsible for assuring effective communication with patients, support persons and members of the healthcare team. Responsible for implementing nursing care of assigned patients via the Nursing Process including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. Acts in compliance with hospital, Nursing Department policies/procedures and the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Ohio. Follows CH Nursing Philosophy and practice model which are derived from the Synergy model and appropriate Service Standards as outlined in Employee Handbook.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Department Manager, Assistant Manager, Charge Nurses

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:

Graduate of NLNAC or CCNE School of Nursing, and licensed in Ohio

BLS certification must be maintained while in this position

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES: BSN

Clinical Certification

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:Employees in this position may be:

a. Exposed to blood, body fluids and/or airborne pathogens and are required to wear personal protective equipment

b. Employees in this position must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, turn, crouch, and bend as necessary to complete nursing care tasks

c. Required to take "on call" status

d. Reassigned to another nursing unit to provide nursing care within current job description

e. Subject to STHR (short term hour reduction) according to policy

POSITION EXPECTATIONS: All expectations detailed below are considered ADA (American Disabilities Act) Essential.

Leadershipa. Demonstrate ability to lead/direct a team of caregivers in providing care for a group of patients

b. Facilitates teamwork by adhering to Nursing Practice Model

c. Accepts and responds to change productively, while maintaining a positive attitude

d. Role models professional nursing practice and behavior

e. Demonstrates conflict resolution skills

f. Effectively implements the nursing process for assigned group of patients including appropriate delegation

g. When/if assigned as Relief Charge Nurse, functions in a professional and thoughtful manner, demonstrating:

Decision-making and priority setting skills

Time management and effective use of resources

Appropriate delegation skills

Conflict resolution skills

Adherence to Relief Charge RN unit responsibility list

Professional communication that fosters a calm and orderly environment

_______________________________________________________________________________ Communication

a. Maintains awareness of verbal / non verbal communication in interactions with staff, other departments, physicians, patients and families

b. Maintains patient confidentiality in all communication interactions: written, verbal, electronic, and digital

c. Collaborates and communicates effectively with all members of the health care team

d. Reports critical information to physician and others as indicated

e. Properly utilizes chain of command to handle issues

f. Facilitates communication between staff members, i.e. conducts shift huddles

g. Demonstrates basic ability to initiate and manage crucial conversations

h. Utilizes AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Expectations, Thank You) strategies to foster positive communication

i. Interacts with clinical students in positive, productive manner

j. Communicates all pertinent information regarding patient and their care needs to nursing and other departmental staff as reasonable and necessary (ex. handoff communication, hall pass, report)

Operationsa. Maintains appropriate clinical skills:

Administers care according to CH/unit policy/procedure, current standards of care and Ohio Nurse Practice Act

Performs assessments/reassessments and documentation relevant to patient's condition, needs and age, per nursing documentation guidelines. Communicates changes in patient condition to physician in timely manner and suggests possible interventions and course of care as appropriate in a collaborative manner.

Initiates, evaluates and reviews plan of care

Provides age appropriate health teaching related to diagnosis, identified patient/family needs and medication, using available teaching resources and assuring patient family understanding by teach back

b. Administers medication safely:

Correctly demonstrates use of CPOE(Computer Physician Order Entry)

Demonstrates knowledge of drug purpose and effectiveness as related to diagnosis

Follows 6 rights of medication administration

Demonstrates appropriate/safe medication handling/administration

Reassesses and documents effectiveness of medication

c. Assures team members huddle and round on patients to :

Evaluate the environment to assure safety & infection control standards are met

Evaluate the care provided to assure it is based on practice standards and evidence based practice

Evaluate the educational plan and its implementation; assessing for and addressing gaps in care

Evaluate for any additional /alternative care needs, and patient/family satisfaction

Evaluate adherence to nursing practice standards of care and documentation of care by the nurse and team members

d. Coordinate work to achieve maximum productivity. Able to multitask and prioritize workload. Work habits are consistently adjusted to accommodate multiple responsibilities and are prioritized and completed in a timely manner.

e. Demonstrate reasonable and rational judgment in decision making

f. Other duties as assigned by management team

Customer Servicea. Displays positive attitude. Treats others with honesty and respect. Speaks positively in all

customer interactions internal and external.

b. Assess customer satisfaction when rounding on patients and use appropriate chain of command for unresolved issues or problems.

c. Use AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank you) to:

Optimize the patient’s experience by reducing the patient and family’s anxiety and increasing the patient’s compliance

Develop positive relationships with other departments to foster patient satisfaction

d. Use face to face resolutions (crucial conversations) to intervene with patients or staff in situations where customer needs have not been met to determine a positive, mutually agreeable resolution

Staff Development / Personal GrowthIn conjunction with the Department Manager, Clinical Specialist and / or Educator:

a. Function as a preceptor, seeking learning opportunities for orientee/student. Interact with department manager, clinical educator/instructor, to evaluate orientee/student progress toward goals, identifying additional needs.

b. Demonstrates initiative and responsibility to develop personal, leadership and professional goals

c. Demonstrate professional development by attending conferences, participating in committees/unit projects and ongoing educational activities

d. Demonstrate professional growth by maintaining awareness of changes in nursing practice/evidenced based nursing care

e. Accept feedback as opportunity for growth

f. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of new policies and procedures, practices, changes in practice, and initiatives. Obtains this knowledge via staff meeting attendance, reading of communication, required hospital education, discussion with departmental leadership and peers.

Performance Improvementa. Identify processes to be improved and communicate to management team. Assists in data

collection as directed

b. Participates on at least one team, project and/or committee: unit, departmental or hospital based

c. Develop and maintain awareness of TJC (The Joint Commission), CMS (Centers for Medicare Services) and other required quality and safety measures

d. Develop and maintain ongoing understanding of Nursing best practices for the types of patients for whom care is provided

AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCY

Dependent upon department and the population served:

Neonatal (Birth thru 28 days)

a. Handles infants in gentle manner

b. Speaks in soothing voice

c. Holds and cuddles infant when necessary

d. Facilitates parental interaction and care of infant

Infant (29 days thru 12 months)

a. Approaches infant in slow, non-threatening way

b. Speaks in soothing way

c. Holds and cuddles infant as much as possible

d. Encourages parental interaction with infant

e. Allows for familiar toys/blankets to be brought from home

Pediatrics (one year thru 11 years)

a. Allows choices when possible

b. Speaks directly using few, clear, simple terms and explanations

c. Limits number of strangers entering room

d. Provides consistent nursing assignments

e. Does not shame parents for lack of cooperation

f. Holds child for painful procedures

Adolescents (12 years thru 18 years)

a. Allows participation in care and choices as appropriate

b. Provides for patient's modesty

c. Tells patient exactly what will be expected

d. Allows patient control

e. Speaks directly to patient in simple medical terms

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

a. Identifies physical/social/emotional barriers and physical limitations at discharge

b. Teaches patient about one item at a time

c. Repeats instructions several times

d. Speaks slowly and distinctly when talking to the patient

Unit Specific Requirements:

AC / PAT / PACU RN

MAIN FUNCTION:

To assess, evaluate, implement, collect data, document, monitor, administer pre and post operative medications to all surgical patients. Directs the care delivered by others in AC/PAT/PACU. Assist with physicians with procedures. Prioritize care for all types of surgical patients.

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS: ACLS within 1 year of hire, and maintain while in position

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES: Previous perioperative nursing experience

Ability to perform phlebotomy, and IV therapy

Recognize cardiac arrhythmias and institute appropriate interventions

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Required to take "scheduled on call" status (PACU)

Must be able to respond to the hospital within 30 minutes

Cardiac Cath/Special Procedure Lab

MAIN FUNCTION:

Also, functions independently in the Cath Lab/Special Procedures holding room and provides nursing care in a calm, efficient manner. Admits and discharges patients. Provides pre-procedure teaching and assures physician orders are done prior to procedure. Recovers post-procedure patients according to dept policy and accurately follows physician post-procedure orders. Assists in transferring specific patients to other hospitals directly from the holding room. Provides follow-up care by phoning patients next day. Provides nursing support in other areas if needed (CT for biopsies).

Keeps patients safe & calm while assisting physicians in cardiac cath/special procedures. Functions independently in the lab while using professional judgment in performance of services. Accurately & promptly implements physician's orders. Scrubs, circulates & records all cases done in the lab & helps to recover patients. Acts in compliance with hospital policies/procedures. Provides care to patients in a calm, efficient manner.


Other Position Expectations Required to scrub, circulate and monitor patients in the cath lab

Knowledge of coronary and peripheral anatomy

Knowledge of coronary and peripheral blood vessels and blood flow (venous and arterial)

Cardiac Rehab Nurse

MAIN FUNCTION:

Collaborates with the exercise physiologist to prescribe and monitor exercise workloads and target heart rates appropriate to each individual during each exercise session. Monitors and records vital signs during exercise sessions. Communicates effectively with the healthcare team to monitor compliance and appropriately manage symptoms. Develops teaching curriculum in conjunction with Nutrition Services, Sleep Clinic, and the exercise physiologist including lectures, videos, class participation and patient educational materials.


Ability to read and operate cardiac monitor, recognize normal/abnormal rhythms, and institute appropriate interventions

Demonstrate knowledge and use of Vasoactive medications

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Prescribes initial target heart rates and exercise with in conjunction with exercise physiologist

Ensures appropriate warm-up, exercise workloads, and cool down for each client

Adjusts workloads according to observed or reported symptoms, or as requested by the exercise monitor

Develops cardiac rehab teaching curriculum and implements lectures and materials and reviews / revises them every three months

Cardiovascular Services Registered Nurse

MAIN FUNCTION:

Provides nursing care to inpatients and outpatients in the Cardiovascular Services Department by working within the nursing process in an efficient, professional, compassionate and caring manner. Directs the activities of paraprofessionals as they provide care within the department. Communicates effectively with patients, support person(s) and other members of the health care team. Acts in compliance with hospital Nursing Department policies/procedures and the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Ohio.



Demonstrate knowledge and use of Vasoactive medications

Demonstrate competency using cardiac monitor and other equipment

Recognize cardiac arrhythmias and institute appropriate interventions

Critical Care Transport Registered Nurse

MAIN FUNCTION:

Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents the care of emergently ill medical and surgical adult patients during transport to other facilities. Supports and maintains the physiologic stability of patients. Prioritizes information to take immediate and decisive action. Responds with confidence and adapts to rapidly changing patient conditions. Respond to the unique needs of patients and families coping with unanticipated treatment, quality of life and end of life decisions. Responsible for assuring effective communication with patients, support persons and members of the healthcare team. Acts in compliance with hospital, Nursing Department policies/procedures, the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Ohio and appropriate Service Standards as outlined in Employee Handbook.

RESPONSIBLE TO:

EMS Coordinator and individual Department Manager

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS: ACLS and BLS certification must be maintained while in this position

3-5 years Emergency Department, Critical Care and/or Cath Lab experience

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES: BSN, EMT

Clinical Certification: CCRN(Critical Care Registered Nurse), CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse)

TNCC(Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum course)

Previous EMS transport experience

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to report to the hospital within 20 minutes of being called. Failure to respond will

lead to immediate dismissal from program.

Endoscopy RN

MAIN FUNCTION:

To assess, evaluate, implement, and monitor the care of patients undergoing GI procedures and those patients who are receiving Medical Outpatient Services. To assist physicians with procedures and monitor patients who are receiving moderate sedation. Prioritize the care of all patient populations.

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS: 1 years related medical surgical experience

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES: ACLS

Previous endoscopy experience

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to respond to the hospital within 30 minutes

Must be able to work flexible hours including half days

Cleans and checks scopes and instruments according to procedure

Schedules/coordinates patients and overall department schedule

Assists physician with Endoscopy procedures

Emergency Dept Staff RN

MAIN FUNCTION:

Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents the care of emergently ill medical and surgical patients of all ages. Assists with special procedures. Prioritizes the care of critically ill and less acutely ill patients. Directs the care delivered by others in the ED.

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:

CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse)

TNCC ( completion of Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum)

Current general nursing, emergency or critical care experience. Completion of emergency or critical care course.

Minimum of 1 year current experience in hospital or clinical setting as an RN

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: ACLS within 1 year of hire, and maintain while in position

PALS within 1 year of completion of orientation and maintain while in position

Complete NIH Stroke Certification with 6 months and maintain while in position

Additional Position Expectations Demonstrates competence in patient triage using the established method, within 6 months

Demonstrates knowledge and use of Vasoactive medications

Ability to read and operate cardiac monitor , recognize normal/abnormal rhythms , and institute appropriate interventions

Quickly identifies signs and symptoms of Stroke and Acute Myocardial Infarction and follows appropriate protocols, policies and procedures to ensure goal times are met

Answers the EMS line, obtains squad report and appropriately communicates the report to the Charge RN and ED Physician

Demonstrates skills to assess and intervene in life-threatening situations

Attends in house codes, RRT and Stroke calls as required

Float Registered Nurse- ED, ICU, PCU, InPt Rehab

MAIN FUNCTION:

Float staff will be assigned to one unit manager for performance evaluation, but will also be responsible to management team where they are assigned each shift. Float staff are held accountable to the job description for their base units (ICU, PCU, ED, InPt Rehab).



One year current hospital nursing as RN

Must attend a combined total of 75% of staff meetings for units assigned

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES ED/Critical care experience

IV therapy/Phlebotomy experience

Float Registered Nurse- MED/SURG, PEDS, InPt Rehab, PCU

MAIN FUNCTION:

Float staff will be assigned to one unit manager for performance evaluation, but will also be responsible to management team where they are assigned each shift. Float staff are held accountable to Med Surg, Peds, InPt Rehab and PCU RN job descriptions.

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS: Ability to read and operate cardiac monitor, recognize normal/abnormal rhythms, and institute

appropriate interventions

One year current hospital nursing as RN

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES ED/Critical care experience

IV therapy/Phlebotomy experience

Other Position Expectations Demonstrate knowledge and use of infant security system

Home Health Registered Nurse

MAIN FUNCTION: Provides nursing care in patients’ homes on a skilled, intermittent basis. Coordinates patient care with other disciplines, PT,OT, Home Health Aide, Speech Therapy and Social Worker to ensure that patient meets their goals. Follows Medicare Condition of Participation requirements in delivering patient care.

MUST HAVE ATTRIBUTES: One year hospital nursing experience or long term care experience

Hold a valid driver’s license

Maintain car insurance

Flexibility with assignments and work hours based on patient’s needs

PERFERRED ATTRIBUTES:

High personal productivity and energy

Able to establish priority with daily schedule

Demonstrates appropriate decision making skills/time management, problem solving techniques, conflict resolution skills, priority setting, effective use of resources

Other Position Expectations Performs follow-up patient treatment and assessment visits according to plan of care

Assesses patients appropriately for fall risk intervention and education

Follows patient discharge goals and reviews with patient and/or caregiver at each visit

Plans and institutes health teaching for individual patients and/or caregiver

Utilizes/incorporates teaching packets

Prioritizes and documents problems based on assessed needs

Completes all required documentation appropriately and in a timely manner according to department policies

Monitors services provided, reviews medical record documentation for accuracy and completeness

Demonstrates competency in performing the patient evaluation tool OASIS (Outcome and Assessment Information Set)

Develop and maintain awareness of regulations governing Home Health practice (Ohio Department of Health, CLIA, and Pharmacy Board )

Maintain productivity at established guidelines

Monitors services provided, reviews medical record documentation for accuracy and completeness

Home Health Services RN Call Nurse

MAIN FUNCTION:Provides direct on-call coverage to home health patients under the direction and coordinator of the Clinical Coordinators. Answers all phone calls and makes decisions according to the patient’s best interest. May need to make patient visits depending on patient’s situation while on-call. Reports calls to Clinical Coordinator for follow-up.

Inpatient Rehab RN

MAIN FUNCTION: Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents care of the Rehabilitation patients. Uses the Functional Instrument of Measure to develop goals for improving functional status.

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES: Recognition of positive interactions with patients and customers

Willingness to assist with community education

1 year experience in acute rehab or acceptable related training and experience

Other Position Expectations: Maintains competency in functional independence measures scoring (FIM)

Supports and documents worker's comp care

Demonstrates working knowledge of equipment, hazmat, micromedix

Performs highly specialized assessments/reassessments and documentation relevant to patient's condition, needs (including pain control, and age in a policy-specified time frame

Intensive Care Registered Nurse

MAIN FUNCTION:

Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents the care of critically ill medical and surgical adolescent/adult patients. Provides acute stroke care per protocols of the WCH designated stroke unit. Assists with special procedures. Directs the care delivered by others in the department. Collaborates with Physicians to evaluate patient readiness for transfer out of critical care environment. Accepts med surg and telemetry overflow patients as necessary. Recovers MAC local patients when PACU not open.


ACLS within 1 year of hire, and maintain while in position

1 year current hospital nursing; New graduates only with completion of critical care preceptorship or current Nurse tech position

Complete NIH Stroke Certification with 6 months and maintain while in position

Other Position Expectationsa. Ability to interpret and operate cardiac and other invasive and noninvasive monitors, recognize

normal/abnormal rhythms /trends, and institute appropriate interventions

b. Attend in house codes, RRT and Stroke calls as required

c. Maintain competency in:

Caring for patients with complex needs including hemodynamically compromised, acute stroke and mechanically ventilated patients

Initiating and maintain complex IV therapy , including thrombolytic administration, vasoactive medications, central IV catheters, dialysis catheters & arterial lines

Safe use of less invasive, life supporting modalities i.e BiPAP, ETCO2, arterial pressure based CO/CI & SVO2 monitor, core temperature monitors

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IV Therapy

MAIN FUNCTION: Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents IV care to all age groups throughout the hospital. Responsible for chemotherapy infusions and PICC line insertions.

RESPONSIBLE TO: M/S/Peds/IV Therapy Manager

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS ACLS required within 1 year of hire and must maintain while in position

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES: Chemotherapy, oncology, IV experience/certification

1 year current hospital experience

Other Position Expectations Competent in PICC line insertion within one year of completion of orientation

Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to central line care and chemotherapy administration

Med Surg Registered Nurse

MAIN FUNCTION: Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents the care of medical/surgical, oncology and orthopedic adolescent/adult patients. Assists with special procedures. Directs the care delivered by others in the department.


Oncology/orthopedic experience


Other Position Expectations Demonstrate basic knowledge of orthopedic procedures, treatments, and equipment including

auto transfusion

Demonstrate basic knowledge and care of oncology patients

Identify and respond to oncology emergencies

Recognize cardiac arrhythmias and notify physician

Demonstrate knowledge and use of infant security system

Pediatrics Registered Nurse

MAIN FUNCTION: Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents the care of medical/surgical pediatric, adolescent and adult patients. Assists with special procedures. Directs the care delivered by others in the department.

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS: 1 year current clinical hospital experience

PEARS (Pedatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization ) within 6 months of hire


Pediatric experience

Ability to read and operate cardiac monitor , recognize normal/abnormal rhythms

Institute appropriate interventions

Other Position Expectationsa. Provides emotional support to parents/support persons to cope with stress and illness of

baby/child through teaching, and explanations

b. Demonstrate knowledge and use of infant security system

Progressive Care Registered Nurse

MAIN FUNCTION:

Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents the care of medical and surgical adolescent/adult patients with a cardiac focus. Assists with special procedures. Directs the care delivered by others in the department. Designated stroke unit. Accepts med surg overflow patients as necessary. Recovers cardiac cath/special procedure patients. Provides care for patients on intravenous vasoactive medications (step down patients).

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS: Cross train and maintain competency to Step-down Nursing within 1 year

ACLS within 1 year of hire, and maintain while in position

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES: Ability to read and operate cardiac monitor, recognize normal/abnormal rhythms, and institute

appropriate interventions.

Other Position Expectations Demonstrates ability to care for step-down patients, including vasoactive medications, within 1 year of completion of orientation.

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SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner)

MAIN FUNCTION:

Provides timely and accurate collection of forensic evidence in sexual assault cases. Collaborates with physicians, local law enforcement, county prosecutors and survivor advocate to maintain chain of evidence.

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS: Graduate of NLNAC or CCNE School of Nursing, and licensed in Ohio

1 year current experience as a RN

Availability for on-call rotation including weekend and holiday coverage with a maximum response time of 60 minutes

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES: Successful completion- of SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) training- mandatory within 1

year

Excellent assessment and crisis intervention skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to function autonomously and collaboratively with community agencies

Membership in IAFN (International Association of Forensic Nurses)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Demonstrates ability to appropriately use colposcopy in the collection of evidence

Demonstrates the ability to appropriately use a camera in the collection of evidence

Makes appropriate referrals for sexual assault survivor

Accurately identifies the need for medical intervention

Documentation is clear, concise and follows guidelines of the SART program

Surgery RN

MAIN FUNCTION:

Responsible for circulating and scrubbing on surgical procedures, which includes caring for and meeting the surgical patient's needs

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS: 2 years current hospital clinical nursing experience

Ability to respond to the hospital in 30 minutes when assigned

Able to work flexible hours

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES Prior OR experience

Current CNOR

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Verifies correct sponge, tape, needle and instrument count with other nursing personnel in room

Labels specimens properly and takes to area for transfer to Lab

Recognizes safety hazards and initiates appropriate corrective action

Applies knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative technique relative to operative procedure

Performs positioning, prepping, and draping of patient

Surgery- RNFA

MAIN FUNCTION:

Under supervision and direction of the operating surgeon, functions during the assistant role until conclusion of the operative procedure. Does not concurrently function as scrub nurse. When not working as a RNFA, works as scrub or circulating nurse as directed.

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS: Current CNOR certification, completion of an RNFA program, certification by the National Institute

of First Assistants (NIFA) as a RNFA

3 years diversified perioperative nursing experience both scrubbing and circulating proficiency

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:a. Able to respond to the hospital in 30 minutes when assigned

b. Able to work flexible hours

c. Maintains RNFA status

d. Applies principles of asepsis technique according to standards. Follows infection control according to current guidelines

Recognizes safety hazards and initiates appropriate corrective action

Applies knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative technique relative to operative procedure wherein RNFA assists

Performs positioning, prepping, and draping of patient

Provides hemostasis by clamping blood vessels, coagulating bleeding points, ligating vessels, and by other means as directed by the surgeon

Provides exposure through appropriate use of instruments, retractors, suctioning, and sponging techniques

Handles tissue as directed by the surgeon during the operative procedure

Performs wound closure as directed by the surgeon, sutures the peritoneum, fascia, subcutaneous tissue and skin

Applies surgical dressings

Assists with transferring the patient from the operating room

Practices within limitations of preparation and experience

Maintains continuing education relative to practice

Verifies correct sponge, tape, needle and instrument count with other nursing personnel in room

Labels specimens properly and takes to area for transfer to Lab

Women’s Pavilion

MAIN FUNCTION: Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, prioritizes and documents the care of the obstetric patients. Assists with labor, surgical procedures, mother/couplet care, newborns, and triage of the obstetric patient. Communicates the progress of the obstetric patient with the physician on regular basis. Initiates, interprets, and documents EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) according to AWHONN (American Women’s Health Obstetrics and Neonatal Nursing) and the ACOG (American College of

Gynecology) of patients. Prioritizes care of the newborn according to the American Association of Pediatric guidelines.


Neonatal resuscitation required within 6 months of hire and must be maintained Demonstrate knowledge in caring for patients in post anesthesia recovery Completion of OB Recovery competency within 6 months of hire Initiate, interpret, and document EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) according to AWHON

(American Women’s Health Obstetrics and Neonatal Nursing) and ACOG (American College of Gynecology) within 6 months of hire

Primary Nursery Nurse- attend STABLE program within 1 year, and demonstrate knowledge of elevated nursery care

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES 1 year hospital experience as RN

Other Position Expectations Demonstrate knowledge of lactation assistance Trained to circulate and or scrub for C Sections Take C Section call if able to meet 20 minutes response time

Wound Center RN/Case Manager

MAIN FUNCTION:Under supervision of Clinical Manager, performs primary function of RN in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care of patient in the Wound Center. Administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy and diagnostic testing of patients under the supervision and orders of a hyperbaric physician

RESPONSIBLE TO: Program Director, Clinical Manager, RDC

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS: 2 years medical/ surgical experience

Completion of Principles of Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Healing Course

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES Wound care experience

Wound care certification

OTHER EXPECTATIONS: Assess, stage, measure and the photo’s of wounds accurately and in accordance to policy

Assist physicians with wound care

Implements wound care and HBO protocols when clinically indicated

Accurately completes the superbill and ensures that all orders and charges are initiated accurately

Coordinates activities with other disciplines (rehab, nutrition, diabetic education, home health, DME, nursing homes and other ancillary services)

Completes the 4 week reviews in a timely manner and initiates all recommendations to the plan

Fosters continuity of care between WHC and care taker (home, hospital, HH, etc)

Prepares for clinic to enable accurate and complete updates to the physician

Triages telephone calls and assists with scheduling

6/2011

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