1. STANDARDS OF PRACTICE RN practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015). The Standards of Practice describe a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by utilizing the nursing process components of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation and evaluation. Assessment The registered nurse collects pertinent data

1. Assists the nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic milieu/environment to ensure the care and treatment of patients. 1.1 Acts as a cofacilitator in select unit based therapeutic groups as identified by Nurse Manager. 2. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, provides individualized patient care to insure the safety and dignity of the patient. 2.1 Collaborates

1. STANDARDS OF PRACTICE RN practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015). The Standards of Practice describe a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by utilizing the nursing process components of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation and evaluation. Assessment The registered nurse collects pertinent data

1. Functions efficiently, resourcefully and skillfully in providing airway management. 1.1 Assesses patient's airway status employing basic skills, which include reviewing the medical chart, patient interview and physical examination. 2. Documentation and Written communication 2.1 Contributes to effective communication within the department through documentation of servic

1. STANDARDS OF PRACTICE RN practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015). The Standards of Practice describe a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by utilizing the nursing process components of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation and evaluation. Assessment The registered nurse collects pertinent data

1. Demonstrates patient care concepts. 1.1 Verifies patient's identity with a registered nurse. 2. Demonstrates the application of the principles of asepsis and disinfection in a knowledgeable manner in the care of the supplies, instruments, and the environment. 2.1 Identifies the principles of sterile technique and applies these techniques when assisting each operative p

1. Assist is ensuring compliance with the COA's standards and guidelines. 2. Assist in coordinating activities and committees to ensure stated program goals are achieved. 3. Involved with the interview and selection of students as needed. 4. Assists in coordination of the clinical program, included but not limited to scheduling SRNAs accordingly. 5. Communicates with clin

1. Accepts, prepares and assesses clinical specimens. 1.1 Verifies the name on tube or specimen with requisition. Investigates and documents all findings related to discrepancies. 2. Performs all testing and related calculations. 2.1 Organizes workload, minimizing specimen processing delays and maximizing efficiency in processing tests as observed by manager. 3. Evaluates

1. STANDARDS OF PRACTICE RN practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015). The Standards of Practice describe a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by utilizing the nursing process components of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation and evaluation. Assessment The registered nurse collects pertinent data

1. STANDARDS OF PRACTICE RN practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015). The Standards of Practice describe a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by utilizing the nursing process components of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation and evaluation. Assessment The registered nurse collects pertinent data

1. Develops the overall plan of care/guidelines and communicates plan to members of the patient care team. 1.1 Reviews clinical records to obtain demographic and financial information and assesses physiological needs appropriate to plan of care as evidenced by documentation in patient care record. 2. Provides direct/indirect care to select patients and families. 2.1 Asses

1. STANDARDS OF PRACTICE RN practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015). The Standards of Practice describe a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by utilizing the nursing process components of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation and evaluation. Assessment The registered nurse collects pertinent data

1. Clinical Care The Physician Assistant (PA) or the Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient/family needs throughout the disease process as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team. The NP/PA, whether the practice setting is the inpatient, ambulatory, or outpatient settings, provides optimal patient care, from diagno

1. STANDARDS OF PRACTICE RN practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015). The Standards of Practice describe a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by utilizing the nursing process components of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation and evaluation. Assessment The registered nurse collects pertinent data

1. Clinical Practice 1.1 Provides care to medicine inpatients assigned to the Hospitalist Service, ensuring safe, high quality, patient centered and efficient care. 2. Education 2.1 Identifies information needs of team members, patients and families. Regularly provides related teaching and education to unit nurses and as applicable, to PAs/NPs, medical students, residents