Job Abstract

· Completes and documents initial assessment/care within the required time frames.

· Performs subsequent care at required intervals.

· Ensures physical care includes all actual/potential needs.

· Incorporates cultural and ethnic factors into assessment/care.

· Correctly differentiates between normal and abnormal findings.

· Makes appropriate referrals for positive high risk screens.

· Provides instruction on tests, treatments, and procedures.

· Identifies barriers to learning.

· Identifies educational needs upon admission and thereafter.

· Provides teaching based on identified needs.

· Evaluates the effectiveness of instruction provided.

· Assessment and teaching incorporates cultural and ethnic factors.

· Assessment and teaching incorporates functional/developmental needs.

· Communicates effectively with physicians and allied health team.

· Coordinates care with other disciplines involved.

· Actively participates in multidisciplinary care conferences.

· Involves allied health care team members, as necessary.

· Identifies self by name and title to patient/family.

· Determines presence/type of Advance Directive.

· Reports suspected cases of abuse/neglect if identified.

· Establishes presence of consent prior to treatment/procedures.

· Demonstrates knowledge of procedures and post-care

· Follows established protocols for patients at high risk for suicide or unpredictable behavior.

· Follows appropriate Code Blue notification procedures.

· Effectively prioritizes clinical interventions and care.

· Communicates significant changes in patient’s condition/status in a timely manner.

· Demonstrates the ability to safely perform and use the equipment in the delivery of patient care:

- Holter monitor studies

- 12-lead EKG