Registered Nurse (RN) Palliative Clinic

Patient Care

Utilize the nursing process in the care, counsel, and health teaching of the ill, injured or infirm to develop and implement a plan of care for each patient. Determine appropriate nursing interventions to meet each patient outcome. Ensure the plan of care provides for the maintenance of health and prevention of illness. Incorporate into the patients’ plan aspects of cultural sensitivity, diversity, and non-discriminatory terms and approaches.

Patient Safety

• Demonstrate proficiency in the administration of medication and treatment as prescribed by physicians, dentists, or advanced registered nurse practitioners.
• Responsible for preparing and administering medications in the prescribed dosage, route, frequency and observing, recording, and reporting responses, untoward reactions, and side effects of drug therapy.
• Contact appropriate Management/Administrative Staff (chain of command) as any need arises.
• Observe and follow patient safety alerts by accurate and timely entry of patient safety alerts by accurate and timely entry of patient information in the chart and or clinical documentation system.

Quality/Customer Service

• Participate in unit-based PI activities to positively impact patient outcomes.
• Monitor and evaluates quality of care with focus on patient safety and nurse sensitive indicators by identifying areas for improvement and assisting in developing action plans.
• Serve as a clinical resource to unit/department and to new associates.
• Know Patient Satisfaction goals and expectations to meet customer needs in a positive and professional manner.
• Exhibits excellent verbal and telephone communication skills with all customers.
• Affords assistance in adhering to JCAHO, state and other regulatory requirements.
• Utilizes the values adhered to in all interactions.

Financial Responsibility

• Supports in maintaining budget (s) within established target (s) by assisting with setting priorities, appropriately allocating resources, and completing charges.
• Supports the department and medical center financial and productivity goals by utilizing supplies and resources in a cost-effective manner, facilitating patient throughput, documenting thoroughly, and consistently being on time and productive.

Personal Growth & Competency

• Maintains licensure/certification and completes all mandatory NetLearning modules, MID, leadership development education, in-service programs, and programs intended to enhance skills pertinent to assigned clinical area.
• Participates in unit/department/medical center committees/councils.
• Participates in community activities and professional organizations to enhance the visibility of the medical center and to promote the positive image of nursing.
• Stays current related to unit/department/medical center activities, policy and procedure changes, regulatory requirements, and State Board regulations.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate from accredited School of Nursing.
• Licensed to practice in the state where work is being performed.
• Mets contact hour requirements for licensure, including all state-required courses.
• Focus of education promotes nurses’ ability to practice in clinical area assigned.
• Demonstrated knowledge of nursing theory, clinical practice standards, procedures, policies and competence in mathematical calculations associated with medication administration.
• Competent to independently perform safe nursing skills and procedures.