1. Examines patients, obtains medical histories and treats acute and chronic illnesses 2. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic tests 3. Involves patients and their families in care and treatment decisions 4. Creates treatment plans and completes orders in patient's charts 5. Collaborates on improvements in care delivery and service with staff, other physicians and m

1. Maintains unit environment. 1.1 Reports repair needs to appropriate person and follows through to ensure repairs are completed as observed by supervisor and as indicated by feedback from staff. 2. Demonstrates skill in observing and communicating patient needs. 2.1 Assists RN in designated activities 90 95% of the time as observed by supervisor. 3. Performs other relat

1. Performs patient care responsibilities as assigned. 1.1 Identifies self to patient/family and explains to patient/family the roles of each member of the care delivery team. 2. Performs administrative responsibilities as assigned. 2.1 Sends/receives patient medical records and abstracts new patient records into EPIC. 3. Performs environmental responsibilities as assigne

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. Clinical Skills 1.1 Able to interpret physician referrals to perform basic clinical evaluations 2. Comprehensive Patient Care 2.1 Utilizes assistant and support staff and volunteers appropriately and safely in the delivery of patient care. 3. Clinical Supervision 3.1 Appropriately delegates responsibility to therapy assistants, clinical students and support staffs, and