Registered Nurse (RN), Full Time, First Shift, Diagnostic Cardiology

Patient Population

• Engages in age- and population-appropriate communication.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth, development milestones, and life-stage tasks.
• Provides clear treatment instructions to patients and families.
• Involves family members/guardians in assessment, treatment, and ongoing care.
• Identifies physical limitations and implements appropriate interventions.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to behavioral health concerns in patients and families.
• Interprets population-specific data and develops appropriate care plans.
• Identifies and responds to psychological, cultural, and religious needs that may impact care.
• Safely performs treatments, administers medications, and operates equipment.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect.

Assessment

• Demonstrates clinical nursing skills necessary to accurately assess the patient's physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and educational needs.
• Applies knowledge of age-specific physiological and psychosocial development.
• Performs comprehensive physical assessments.
• Completes nursing admission history, assessment, and educational needs assessment upon admission.
• Initiates referrals based on patient assessment findings throughout the continuum of care.
• Recognizes signs, symptoms, and data related to current and potential patient problems.
• Accurately reassesses patient needs each shift and more frequently when indicated by patient condition or standards of care.
• Continuously evaluates patient and environmental safety.
• Provides and receives complete, concise, and timely handoff reports.
• Recognizes, reports, and incorporates abnormal findings and subtle patient condition changes into the plan of care.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to collect and communicate pertinent patient information.
• Participates in discharge planning activities.

Planning

• Uses assessment data to identify, prioritize, and address actual and potential patient problems and needs.
• Develops, implements, evaluates, and revises interdisciplinary care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Communicates the plan of care effectively to all team members involved in patient care.
• Prioritizes care based on patient needs, assessment findings, and established standards of practice.

Implementation

• Implements interventions and care plans based on assessed needs, standards of care, and organizational policies.
• Delivers direct care and appropriately delegates responsibilities according to staff competency.
• Collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare team members to carry out the plan of care.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and accountability when implementing provider orders and nursing interventions.
• Administers medications safely and competently in accordance with licensure and organizational policy.
• Recognizes emergency situations and takes prompt, appropriate action while maintaining professionalism.
• Makes timely referrals to appropriate healthcare team members based on assessment findings.
• Implements safety measures to protect patients, families, and staff and reports safety concerns promptly.
• Demonstrates competency in infection prevention and control practices.

Professional Development

• Takes responsibility for ongoing professional growth and supports the development of peers and colleagues.
• Participates in department and unit meetings.
• Utilizes learning opportunities to improve personal and team performance.
• Identifies strengths and opportunities for growth and actively pursues professional development.
• Maintains competency in nursing practice.
• Completes required education, certifications, regulatory requirements, testing, and documentation on time.
• Engages in evidence-based practice initiatives and quality improvement efforts.
• Engages in self-evaluation, peer review, and performance improvement activities.

Documentation

• Accurately and concisely documents the nursing process, including patient responses and outcomes.
• Maintains documentation in accordance with UC Health policies and procedures.
• Documents collaborative care planning and interdisciplinary involvement.
• Appropriately documents patient, family, and caregiver education and their responses.

Evaluation

• Continuously evaluates nursing practice against standards of care and patient goals.
• Affects the effectiveness of interventions and adjusts the plan of care as needed.
• Includes patients, families, and healthcare team members in the evaluation process when appropriate.
• Ensures continuity of care through effective communication during handoffs, transfers, and shift changes.

Leadership

• Effectively coordinates and manages patient care through others.
• Demonstrates strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Maintains flexibility and a collaborative attitude to meet unit needs.
• Serves as a resource and mentor to new staff, float personnel, and supplemental staff.
• Functions as a preceptor when assigned.
• Delegates appropriately and communicates expectations clearly with ancillary staff.

Productivity

• Considers cost-effectiveness and patient outcomes when planning care.
• Manages workload efficiently and effectively.
• Initiates patient care promptly.
• Responds to patient requests and call lights in a timely manner.
• Promotes efficient utilization of staffing and supplies.