Job description

AssiststheRegisteredNurseinplanning,implementingandevaluatingpatientcare.

Is familiar with, and understands, the Severe Care Domains ofDOH.

Monitors the impact of nursing care and maintains ongoing communication with the Registered Nurse regarding the status of patients in theircare.

Demonstrates an understanding and utilization of Evidenced-BasedHealthcare.

Advocates in the best interest of the patient and family at alltimes.

Provides education to the family regarding aspects of care asappropriate.

Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians/therapists withprocedures.

Demonstratestheabilitytobeflexible,organizedandfunctionunderstressfulsituations.

Adheres to dress code; appearance is professional, neat andclean.Maintains patient confidentiality at alltimes.

Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designatedtime.

Isresponsibletomaintainuptodateclinicalknowledgeandself-directedongoingeducation.

Completes annual education requirements. Maintains regulatoryrequirements.

Attends and participates in annual review and department in-services, asscheduled.

Represents the organization in a positive and professionalmanner.

ActivelyparticipatesinPerformanceImprovementandContinuousQualityImprovement(CQI)activities.

Complies with all organizationalpolicies.

Responsibilities:

AssiststheRegisteredNurseinplanning,implementingandevaluatingpatientcare.

Is familiar with, and understands, the Severe Care Domains ofDOH.

Monitors the impact of nursing care and maintains ongoing communication with the Registered Nurse regarding the status of patients in theircare.

Demonstrates an understanding and utilization of Evidenced-BasedHealthcare.

Advocates in the best interest of the patient and family at alltimes.

Provides education to the family regarding aspects of care asappropriate.

Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians/therapists withprocedures.

Demonstratestheabilitytobeflexible,organizedandfunctionunderstressfulsituations.

Adheres to dress code; appearance is professional, neat andclean.Maintains patient confidentiality at alltimes.

Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designatedtime.

Isresponsibletomaintainuptodateclinicalknowledgeandself-directedongoingeducation.

Completes annual education requirements. Maintains regulatoryrequirements.

Attends and participates in annual review and department in-services, asscheduled.

Represents the organization in a positive and professionalmanner.

ActivelyparticipatesinPerformanceImprovementandContinuousQualityImprovement(CQI)activities.

Complies with all organizationalpolicies.

Communication

Qualifications:

8. QUALIFICATION, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

PREFERRED

Education

Graduate from a recognizednursing school (minimum 2yrs)

ACLS (for adultpatients)

PALS (for pediatricpatients)

Experience

1 years minimum clinical experience plus 6 months recent experience with ventilated patients (i.e. extra 6months adult ventilated patients for adult AN’s and extra 6 months pediatric ventilated patients for pediatricAN’s)

Long term care or rehabilitation experience

Certification and Licensure

Current valid registration in countryof training and/or country of last employment

Eligible for DOHlicensing

Job Specific Knowledge and Skills

Up to date knowledge ofcurrent clinical and professionalissues

Knowledge of evidence-based practice

Competent in lifesupport

Able to work as an effectiveteam member

Self-motivated