Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care for patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Supports the organization vision and mission. Utilizes knowledge of patient’s age and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care. Contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrates positive outcomes in patient care
I. Clinical Practice
1. Analyzes situations critically and makes clinical decisions which reflects an integration of nursing knowledge
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1.1 Performs and completes assignments without supervision while providing consistent quality of care.
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1.2 Performs specialized procedure specific to the assigned nursing unit.
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1.3 Applies knowledge of medication administration.
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1.4 Assess the status of the patient by collecting health data through patient interview, observation and consultations with family members and/or other interdisciplinary health team members. Develops/ modifies the patient plan of care using the nursing process.
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1.5 Ability to alter priorities to meet patient and team needs. Capable of responding to change.
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1.6 Completes written nursing assessment within the required time frame.
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1.7 Identifies patient/family education needs and initiates instructions and/or utilizes appropriate resources. D
1.8 Conducts self in a calm, purposeful, and professional manner. Provides and accepts constructive criticism and responds appropriately.
1.9 Delegates activities to appropriate team members.
1.10 Performs other requested duties/tasks assigned by the Manager.
II. Professional Growth & Development
2. Attends at least two (2) job related inservices or programs.
2.1 Attends a minimum of 75% of staff meetings and/or reads minutes.
Core Competencies-15%
I. Philosophy, Mission & Values Accountability
1. Shares responsibility as a team member in developing and maintaining a supportive work environment.
1.1 Develops positive relationships with those whom we serve, ensuring privacy, confidentiality, and individual dignity at all times.
1.2 Meets tensions and resolves conflicts in constructive manner leading towards reconciliation.
1.3 Understands and supports the hospital’s philosophy to treat everyone with special concern.
1.4 Reports improper, unjust, or unethical situations to appropriate leadership.
II. Customer Service
2 Is a resource and positive role model for others, demonstrating willingness to teach and share knowledge with other departments/personnel.
2.1 Consults and works collaboratively with all staff.
2.2 Demonstrates support for the hospital’s Heart First Service Promises-Healing Hands, Exceptional Care, Attentiveness, Respect and Trust
III. Safety/Patient Safety
3. Adheres to infection control/universal precaution standards.
3.1 Familiar with and adheres to established guidelines of regulatory agencies.
3.2 Intervenes with proper technique and procedure to maintain a safe environment.
3.3 Demonstrates compliance with National Safety Goals
3.4Completes mandatory education (annual or otherwise) requirements (i.e., fire safety, HIPPA, Compliance, etc…). (Rated either 5 or 1)
3.5 Maintains required certification (i.e., CPR, ACLS) if applicable. (Rated either 5 or 1)
IV. Interpersonal/Communications/Relationships
4. Effectively utilizes verbal and written communication skills. Ability to read and communicate effectively.
4.1 Keeps manager informed of department based needs.
4.2 Understands cultural diversity and demonstrates an understanding of the value of all members of the healthcare team.
4.3 Ability to take action and get things done independently. Assumes responsibility promptly and effectively. Identifies the issue, develops steps and participates as needed to resolve the issue.
4.4 Demonstrates tact when dealing with patients, colleagues and the public
4.5 Demonstrates ability to address issues and find a solution while at the same time achieving consensus with the individuals involved.
4.6 Adheres to the proper “chain of command” within the organization. (Rated either 5 or 1)
V. Information Management/HIPAA
5. Maintains confidentiality required in patient and peer relationships in the hospital community as relevant to position.
5.1 Knowledge of procedures for maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of patient medical information.
5.2 Demonstrates skills and accuracy in collecting and inputting data into hospital computer system as relevant to position.
VI. Equipment/Resources
6. Demonstrates skill in use of equipment relevant to position, knowledge of appropriate safety procedures.
6.1 Diagnosis equipment problems, repairs or seeks out someone to repair.
6.2 Consistently inform appropriate person of problems encounter with repairs or calibration of equipment
Requirements
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Professional Nursing.
Training/Experience: Successful candidate will be required to pass unit specific competencies for this position. CPR, and PALS within 12 months of hire.
Operation of Equipment: Olympus endoscopes, Olympus Videoscope System, Olympus Image Manager with EndoWorks software, Personal Computer, computer printer, copier and Fax machine, multi phone lines, Argon Beam Coagulator, Bovie and Bicap machines, Agilent Patient Care Monitoring System.
Steris machines and any equipment required for patient care in endoscopy unit.
Licenses: Current licensure in the Commonwealth of PA as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN)
Company Overview
As one of the first hospitals in the county, Lancaster Regional Medical Center (LRMC) has been dedicated to providing patients with personal and compassionate care for over 122 years. Multiple surveys illustrate that LRMC routinely scores highest in Lancaster County in overall patient satisfaction. Take a Closer Look. Make a Better Choice…
LRMC is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and is a member of the Pennsylvania Hospital Association and the Federation of American Health Systems. LRMC is an affiliate of Health Management Associates, Inc., a nationally respected group of health care providers. HMA owns and operates 56 hospitals in 15 states.
As a full service medical facility with community hospital values, LRMC recognizes that health is the combination of body, mind and spirit, and holds sacred the lives entrusted to our care. Lancaster County residents have choices for their health care needs. And those that choose LRMC say they would choose us again and again
Contact Information
For information on this and other positions contact:
Melissa Wolf
HR Generalist/Employment Coordinator
Lancaster Regional Medical Center
Fax: 717-291-8455
melissa.wolf@hma-corp.com