Carle Foundation Hospital Peoria , IL 61601
Posted 3 weeks ago
Assists the RN in the development of an individualized plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team.Uses appropriate interventions identified in the plan of care to achieve expected patient outcomes
Systematically evaluates and documents patient's progress toward expected outcomes/goals on an ongoing basis throughout the shift
Modifies plan of care based on evaluation
Completes required documentation as appropriate, including patient chart and event reports
Demonstrates professional accountability for own practice as evidenced through seeking resources and continuing self-developmentDemonstrates technical knowledge of equipment and troubleshoots when problems arise
Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in evidence based nursing practice
Promotes the professional development of self and team members
Shares clinical knowledge through informal teaching and in response to the learning needs of others.
Recognizes need for assistance and utilizes resources, including physician and nurse to nurse (UAT) consultation in a timely manner
Demonstrates ownership and persistence to ensure problem is resolved in best way possible.Able to assume assignment of non-complex and some complex patient management with some turnover in assignment
Consistently prioritizes work based on changes in patient condition, changes in assignment and unanticipated interruptions
Identifies and utilizes team resources to solve identified problems or needs
Collaborates with the health care team in the organization of tasks and activities for the patient's care from admission to discharge according to the plan of care and to meet identified expected outcomes
Works with other team members in delegating tasks and activities appropriately
Provides goal-focused shift report
Advocates with physicians on patient's behalf when necessary
Utilizes communication and teamwork strategies aimed at promoting high team performance and achieving optimal patient outcomes and unit productivity
Chooses an appropriate and meaningful communication style when interacting with others; gives and accepts constructive feedback to/from peers.
Takes cultural, age-specific, gender, and developmental factors into consideration when teaching patients about procedures, illness, hospital experience, etc.Ensures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy/procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety GoalsConsults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education
Utilizes SVI patient education system and other resources for patients and family members
Actively promotes and achieves customer satisfaction
As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients through the application of the nursing process.
Carle Foundation Hospital