Job Abstract

PURPOSE OF JOB:

To provide professional nursing care in accordance with the Nurse Practice

Act, to collaborate with the physician's medical plan, and to execute the

objectives and the policies of the hospital.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assesses, plans, implements, documents, coordinates, and manages patient

care according to department and hospital standards and giving consideration to

age-specific accommodations

Utilizes leadership skills to effectively direct other nursing personnel

and coordinate patient care as required by the Nurse Practice Act and

department and hospital standards. Delegates appropriately to LPN's and unlicensed personnel utilizing clear expectations and feedback.

Communicates and collaborates with patients, physicians, family members and

other health care disciplines in achieving excellence in patient care during

hospitalization and at discharge planning.

Utilizes analytical skills to provide efficient patient care and be able

to handle critical situations in a timely manner and safe manner.

Demonstrates ability to be technically competent in all psychomotor

interventions when administering physical and psychological care to patients

according to department specific skills checklist.

Demonstrates leadership skills in team interactions and enhancing interpersonal

relationships to create a cohesive and productive environment.

Demonstrates the highest level of professionalism and ethical standards in performance of their duties with integrity and to comply with all applicable laws in a manner that excludes considerations of personal advantage or gain.

Adheres to Doylestown Hospital's Corporate Compliance Plan, and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies.

Complies with HIPPA privacy rules by only discussing or seeking out information about the status of patients to whom care is being provided with other providing care to that same patient and ensuring such discussion takes place in a confidential setting.

A. Education:

1. Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

2. Current licensure in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of

State Bureau of Occupational and Professional Affairs

and

Successful completion of appropriate continuing education specific

to job requirements

B. Experience: Varies based on department and position.

C. Other Skills:

1. Certified in B.L.S. - C.P.R.

2. Excellent interpersonal and team building skills