ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

1.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide service/care appropriate to the age of the patients served, in accordance with Hawarden Regional Healthcare standards. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, the Compliance Accountability Program, Code of Ethics, and HRH policies and procedures, including all provisions of the Health Insurance Portability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). In order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior by implementing the organizational vision, values, and mission.

2.

Prioritizes components of an in-depth assessment to determine patient's holistic health status on an ongoing basis.

3.

Establishes rapport with patient/family to identify learning needs, expected outcome and discharge needs.

4.

Utilizing the nursing process efficiently identifies actual and potential problems and develops/carries out the plan of care for the complex patient; specific to the age of the patient's population identified within the department/unit standards. Initiates, and revised as necessary, the plan of care which meets the unit standards.

5.

Promotes and maintains a safe and calm environment for complex patients by ensuring appropriate supplies, equipment, and patient/family needs.

6.

Implements nursing intervention and adapts care based on changes in patient condition, consultation with other professionals within the multi-disciplinary team, and patient/family needs. Identifies actual and potential risk to patients, and/or families and initiates appropriate action to minimize risk.

7.

Makes clinical decisions independently based on scientific principles, systematic approach and experience.

8.

Utilizes internal and community resources in planning care and initiating referrals. Initiates appropriate patient/family education following assessment of learning and discharge needs.

9.

Documents nursing intervention and patient/family response accurately, legibly, and in compliance with hospital policies. Ensures documentation accurately reflects supplies, equipment and services provided.

10.

Appropriately delegates tasks/procedures to other team members who are prepared/qualified to perform. Uses effective communication principles and techniques to achieve desired outcomes and demonstrates the ability to supervise others to whom nursing interventions are delegated.

11.

Demonstrates ability to assume charge position and/or a leadership role in emergency/crisis situation.

12.

Contributes to the learning experience of students and staff by modeling competent nursing practice.

13.

Recognizes and communicates unit issues/occurrences utilizing established lines of authority, and assists in identifying ways to resolve variances or unacceptable outcomes.

14.

Achieves and maintains BLS, ACLS, PALS, & TNCC

15.

Demonstrates general working knowledge of computers and department specific software (i.e. Healthstream, internet, etc.)

16.

Actively participates in departmental meetings, committees, conferences, and in services. Is knowledgeable of and complies with Safety and Infection Control Policies & Procedures. Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities as requested. Keeps up to date on new procedures and research. Maintains confidentiality of information pertaining to clients, physicians, employees and HRH business.

17.

Completes all mandatory training such as Healthstream, The Patient Experience, Safe Choices, Crucial Conversations and any other training as designated by Administration.

18.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.