1. STANDARDS OF PRACTICE RN practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015). The Standards of Practice describe a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by utilizing the nursing process components of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation and evaluation. Assessment The registered nurse collects pertinent data

1. Functions efficiently, resourcefully and skillfully in providing airway management. 1.1 Assesses patient's airway status employing basic skills, which include reviewing the medical chart, patient interview and physical examination. 2. Documentation and Written communication 2.1 Contributes to effective communication within the department through documentation of servic

1. Performs patient care responsibilities as assigned. 1.1 Identifies self to patient/family and explains to patient/family the roles of each member of the care delivery team. 2. Performs administrative responsibilities as assigned. 2.1 Sends/receives patient medical records and abstracts new patient records into EPIC. 3. Performs environmental responsibilities as assigne

1. Assesses/reassesses patients and establishes plans of care that are patient specific. 2. Collaborates with providers, other disciplines, and communicates all changes promptly. 3. Assesses payment sources and is responsible for ensuring ongoing authorizations as necessary. 4. Educates and instructs patients/caregivers in their ongoing medical maintenance. Begins dischar

1. STANDARDS OF PRACTICE RN practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015). The Standards of Practice describe a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by utilizing the nursing process components of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation and evaluation. Assessment The registered nurse collects pertinent data

1. Patient Throughput Ensures all required information obtained from referring physicians and providers in clinical areas are provided to the third party payers to ensure reimbursement for services delivered within the outpatient setting. 1.1 Accurately schedules patient follow up physician appointments in the appropriate scheduling system using guidelines and requirement

1. Maintain appointment schedule template (alterations, deletions, additions). 1.1 Responsible for communicating schedule changes to the appropriate staff members and physicians/providers. 2. Coordinate the ongoing operation of the check in process and front desk to ensure that quality services provided are cost effective and efficient. 2.1 Receive patient at arrival and

1. STANDARDS OF PRACTICE RN practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015). The Standards of Practice describe a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by utilizing the nursing process components of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation and evaluation. Assessment The registered nurse collects pertinent data

1. Clinical Care The Physician Assistant (PA) or the Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient/family needs throughout the disease process as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team. The NP/PA, whether the practice setting is the inpatient, ambulatory, or outpatient settings, provides optimal patient care, from diagno