Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

• Responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes safety and well-being of all patients in the assigned departments.
• Plans, coordinates and evaluates overall clinical nursing practice and management activities in the department.
• Participates in the development and implementation of hospital policies and procedures. Maintains open communication with all staff to promote improvement in performance.
• This position requires a sound knowledge of nursing practice and management skills.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

• Licensed as Registered Nurse in the state of KY.

Minimum Work Experience

• Minimum of 3 years nursing experience in area of practice.
• One year of supervisory experience.

Required Licenses

• [Kentucky, United States] Registered Nurses
• Current Kentucky RN license.

Required Skills

• Must be able to follow directions and to perform work according to department standards when no directions are given.

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Physical Requirements

Sitting - 1-15%

Walking - = or greater than 32%

Standing - = or greater than 32%

Bending/Squatting - 16-31%

Climbing/Kneeling - 16-31%

Twisting - 16-32%

Visual and Hearing Requirements

Must be able to see with corrective eye wear if needed.

Must be able to hear clearly with assistance if needed.

Must be able to distinguish colors.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

Lifting - 0-50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance

Carrying - 0-50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance

Pulling - Up to 200 lbs

Pushing - Up to 200 lbs

OSHA Category

Minimal potential for direct exposure.

LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES

Mission, Service, and Values

Supports the hospital Mission, Service and Values.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Patient Population Served -Pediatric/Adolescent/Adult/Geriatric
• Demonstrates knowledge of patient population served development norms and addresses abnormal findings.
• Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate assessments and planning of care for patient population served.
• Demonstrates competency and knowledge of appropriate equipment for patient population served.
• Demonstrates appropriate airway management and suctioning technique for patient population served.
• Demonstrates appropriate awareness for suspected abuse/neglect for patient population served and takes measures to report them according to protocol.
• Identifies and plans for appropriate safety precautions to be taken to prevent injury in the patient population served.
• Demonstrates competency and knowledge in the proper technique for the administration of medication for the patient population served.
• Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate technique to obtain vital signs and is able to interpret norms for the patient population served.
• Demonstrates knowledge of location and use of emergency equipment and drugs for the patient population served.
• Provides education to patient/family based on identified learning needs of the patient population served.

Essential Job Functions

Clinical Care:

• Performs or oversees the collection of holistic assessment and development and implementation of a plan of care.
• Assesses the patient population daily.
• Makes rounds with physicians and care givers daily to discuss patient needs.
• Provides direct patient care when appropriate to the acuity of the patient.
• Leads and participates with the interdisciplinary team in planning delivery and evaluation of patient focused care.
• Interacts on a continuous basis with other disciplines to resolve issues as they arise.
• Trouble shoots complex problems in patient care, documents findings and progress in patient record.
• Serves as a resource person for new care providers and reviews their progress in the provision of patient care.
• Meets with orientees regularly to monitor their progress and maintains written documentation of progress, including the skills check sheets.
• Provides feedback as necessary to individual staff members regarding performance.
• Oversees patient/family preparation for care throughout the facility.
• Ensures physicians are notified of pertinent information regarding their patients.

Outcomes Manager:

• Reviews patient information, including lab and other test results and progress notes in patient health record daily.
• Reviews physician orders and notes and or speaks directly with physicians to discuss patient care issues.
• Assesses patient’s response to treatment and care through other care provider information or by examining patients directly.
• Collects data on patient outcomes on the unit i.e. pressure ulcers, medication errors, falls and etc., looking for trends that indicate the need for intervention to improve outcomes.
• Serves as a member of the Performance Improvement Committee.
• Implements Performance Improvement activities as deemed necessary by patient outcomes.
• Uses evidence based practice to evaluate effectiveness of patient care.
• Writes or revises unit based procedures/policies/protocols to reflect latest evidence at least annually.

Patient Advocate:

• Develops a partnership with care providers, patients and patient’s families.
• Ensures that patient goals are set with patient and family involvement.
• Ensures patients have access to the resources needed to provide optimum care.
• Collaborates with other disciplines regarding available options for patient care while in the hospital and after discharge.
• Ensures patient or patient’s family is educated on the options for care needed by the patient.
• Facilitates care provider discussions including the patient and family with ethical dilemmas arise.
• Promptly & fully investigates & responds to complaints of patients, visitors or patient’s families either personally or by appropriate referral.

Educator:

• Patient/Family Specific:
• Provides or oversees the education of the patient and family to understand illness and self care concepts.
• Utilizes the most current tools to access information for teaching.
• Ensures the appropriate assessment of learner needs.
• Creates or coordinates the development of patient education materials.
• Serves as a member on the Patient Education Committee.

Care Giver Specific:

• Ensures staff receives proper orientation prior to assuming patient care responsibilities.
• Provides opportunities for less experienced nursing staff to observe and participate in physical assessment, data review and individual outcomes.
• Assures staff is engaged in clinical rounds as required by policy.
• Creates or coordinates the development of evidenced based education to enhance knowledge of clinical care givers.
• Assists with providing both formal and informal staff education through inservice/staff meetings on a quarterly basis to enhance nursing skills.
• Confers with affiliated schools of nursing in evaluation of the appropriateness of clinical experiences for nursing students.
• Promotes opportunities for professional growth and development of staff.
• Provides input to nursing leadership on the evaluation and competency of nursing staff.
• Develops and maintains open lines of communication and timely transmission of information.
• Assists with evaluation and development of information technology tools.
• Assures all staff is trained on proper use of information technology.
• Monitors confidentiality of patient information and addresses breaches when necessary.
• Promotes a positive work environment which enhances employee and patient satisfaction.
• On a daily basis delegates, supervises and evaluates the nursing care given by others while retaining accountability for the quality of care given on the unit.
• Participates in the interviewing, hiring and termination of employees.
• Ensures staff completes all mandatory inservice education requirements as evidenced by education records.
• Performs employee performance appraisals 2 weeks prior to the due date.
• Monitors staff absenteeism and tardiness on a monthly basis and takes corrective action when needed.
• Employs progressive discipline as described in policy for attendance problems and documents actions.
• Appropriately completes staff schedules in a timely manner, adhering to acceptable staffing ratios.
• Assists with development and justification of budget on an annual basis.
• Continually evaluates the morale of staff and takes appropriate actions to resolve problems.
• Demonstrates an ability to identify and resolve problems, uses initiative and good judgment to reach quality decisions.
• Conducts all aspects of supervision in a firm, fair and consistent manner as evidenced by employee files.
• Participates in at least 75% of staff meetings as evidenced by attendance records.
• Is punctual in attendance to meetings.
• Maintains calm and effective behavior during stressful situations.
• Completes assignments in a timely manner and willingly assumes additional responsibilities as assigned by nursing management.
• Completes a Continuing Education (CE) program pertaining to area of practice at least annually.
• Completes all required annual training and health screenings in appropriate time frame.

T.J Pledge

I Will Show Compassion

• see all patients, family members, coworkers, physicians, and anyone else at T.J. as my customer.

• recognize that each and every interaction I have at T.J. Regional Health matters

• show kindness and compassion towards my customers at all times

• be sensitive to the personal and private needs of every customer

I Will Cooperate With Others

• maintain zero tolerance for abusive behavior

• listen and be willing to accept fault when I make a mistake

• never underestimate the power of an apology

• refrain from blame and judgment

• bring a sense of calm to stressful situations

I Will Collaborate With Others

• value myself and every coworker as an equal part of one GREAT team working together

• treat others in a way that I would like to be treated

• participate only in conversations that are courteous, respectful, and reflect positively on my teammates and T.J. Regional Health

• foster a calm and pleasant atmosphere, and refrain from gossip, rumors, and insults

• speak honestly, seek truth, and act with integrity towards my teammates

• value the uniqueness and expertise that each team member contributes to the whole

• meet the need of the moment, regardless of whether or not it is considered part of my job

I Will Communicate

• smile at everyone

• always introduce myself, my role, and my purpose use body language, eye contact, and tone of voice that shows respect in every interaction

• follow the 10/5 rule: always acknowledging people at 10 feet away with a smile and always greeting people at 5 feet away

• escort any customer in need (visitors, patients) to their destination

I Will Adapt To Change

• be a part of the solution when I am presented with a challenge

• embrace change and set the example for those around me

• accept openly when there are changes that T.J. Regional and/or I have no control over

• manage the expectations of others by explaining duration and next steps as often as needed

I Will Be A Champion

• serve with passion

• view myself as an owner of T.J. Regional Health and act accordingly

• take responsibility for the physical appearance of T.J. Regional Health, including my work area

• go out of my way to daily thank and compliment my customers and coworkers

• dare to make a difference and be exceptional

• constantly try to improve myself and T.J. Regional Health

• speak positively about T.J. Regional, while at work and in public places outside of work

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