Seidman 6

Specialties:Hepatobiliary / Women / Plastics / MICU Stepdown.

Seidman is a 30 bed surgical oncology / MICU stepdown unit. We specialize in whipple/pancreacticduodenectomy procedures, gynecologic cancers, brachytherapy, breast cancer, plastic surgery, and has 6 designated MICU stepdown beds. Our staff are specifically trained to care for whipple patients so that they come from the PACU and bypass the ICU (Intensive Care Unit).

Position Summary

Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status.

Essential Functions

• Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship based nursing care.
• Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.
• Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.
• Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing.
• Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes.

Required For All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.