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. Performs inspection, testing and preventative maintenance according to the Joint Commission, OSHA, other accrediting bodies and departmental standards of all equipment assigned to insure that it functions in a safe and proper manner. For a normal working year the technician will have quantifiable goals to achieve in total number of scheduled maintenance work orders to

1. Assists the nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic milieu /environment to ensure safe care and treatment of patients. 1.1 Provides one to one observation with continuous visualization at all times to ensure safety 2. Demonstrates accountability and responsibility for actions. 2.1 Demonstrates competency in managing patient problems such as aggression Qualifications

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. 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. Resolves drug distribution problems assuring accurate and timely dose delivery to all patients 1.1 Responds to telephone requests for medication in appropriate fashion accommodating callers request or routing call to appropriate person. 2. Interprets Clinical and Pharmacokinetic Lab Data in order to formulate medication monitoring plans. 2.1 Demonstrates knowledge of b

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. 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. 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

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. 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. Performs quality and efficient ultrasound exams in order to assist with a patient's diagnostic work up 1.1 Follows routine protocols and/or physicians specific prescriptions. Repeat of examinations due to non compliance or poor quality is minimal as observed by manager / supervisor or physician review. 2. Provides accurate and compassionate patient care in order to ens

1. Patient/Family Assessment 1.1 Collects patient data for new patients prior to initial visit using telecommunication strategies. This data includes physical and psychosocial history, current medical status, medication review, and teaching/learning evaluation. 1.2 Analyzes data compiled by the scheduler or intake person to confirm completeness and to identify any gaps to

1. Proactively mitigates patient safety risk factors to improve human and organizational performance for YNHHS. Provide strategies/tactics/services related to human factors methodologies to examine adverse events and recommend and coordinate error reduction efforts to minimize safety issues and risk. 2. Develops project plans, interventions, and resources by integrating h