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Assists the Pharmacist in providing medication, drug information and pharmaceutical services to patients, nurses, physicians and other hospital personnel.
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Maintains inventory of supplies and reorders them accordingly. Performs floor stock inspections accurately. Performs outdate checks.
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Keeps Director informed of abnormal use of items.
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Enters patient information accurately into Pharmacy Computer System Order Entry, including allergies, height and weight.
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Recognizes the importance of correct dosage and proper dispensing of high alert medications.
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Delivers floor stock accurately. Returns medications to stock and rotates stock.
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Under the supervision of the pharmacist in charge, restocks crash cart trays/stat boxes in a timely manner. Restocks anesthesia trays in OR on a daily basis.
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Accurately and efficiently handles charges for controlled substances, night locker medications, and other patients’ charges.
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Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medication errors.
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Effectively communicates information to nursing, the pharmacists, and ancillary departments.
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Assists in training of new staff.
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Keeps pharmacist informed of workload status.
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Correctly enters orders for the correct patient using hospital standard identifiers. Fills requisitions from nursing floors and ancillary departments in a timely fashion.
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Prepares select reports and MARs.
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Performs other duties as assigned or required.
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Independently recognizes and performs duties which need to be done without being directly assigned. Establishes priorities; organizes work and time to meet them.
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Recognizes and responds to priorities, accepts changes and new ideas. Has insight into problems and the ability to develop workable alternatives.
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Accepts constructive criticism in a positive manner.
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Adheres to attendance and punctuality requirements per hospital policy. Provides proper notification for absences and tardiness. Takes corrective action to prevent recurring absences or tardiness.
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Uses time effectively and constructively. Does not abuse supplies, equipment, and service.
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Observes all hospital and departmental policies governing conduct while at work (e.g., telephone and computer use, electronic messaging, smoking regulations, parking, breaks and other related policies).
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Understands the functions of the Admitting registration/pre registration process and chart breakdown
Evaluates and counsels departmental personnel, in accordance with Administrative regulations, and in conjunction with the Director/Manager of Admitting
Assists with the planning and delivery of monthly staff meetings
Assists in Departmental hiring and training practices in accordance with personnel regulations
Assists staff to organize and prioritize work as needed.
Follows up to ensure that the staff is meeting assigned objectives and deadlines and to assist them if necessary.
Assists the Director/Manager of Admitting in the process of reviews and appraises the performance of staff.
Facilitates the resolution for problems and conflicts.
Assists the Admitting Director/Manager with the new hire process of new employees within the Admitting Department
Assists with the training of new personnel and provides a written orientation outline to each new employee and documents completion.
Keeps Admitting Director/Manager informed about issues.
Utilizes problem solving approach in department needs following the appropriate chain of command.
Submits complete, accurate payroll via hospital timekeeping application at designated times.
Maintains monthly staffing schedules and works with Admitting Director/Manager as needed to control Department staffing to ensure appropriate coverage on a daily basis.
Authorizes all overtime and regulates monthly Department staffing in accordance with departmental guidelines.
Monitors the daily DNFB to ensure that all accounts are secure for reimbursement.
Ensures that personnel adhere to hospital and department policies.
Ensures that department supplies are ordered and supplies are inventoried, and managed efficiently.
Performs all other duties as assigned or required
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Familiar with proper operations in a hospital environment. Familiar with hospital policies and procedures as they apply to designated departments.
2. Extensive Knowledge of regulations of accreditation and regulatory agencies as they apply to the Environment of Care. Working knowledge of hospital operations as they apply to departments being supervised.
3. Exhibits the ability to update policies and procedures within the Plant Operations departments and conducts periodic staff meeting to inform staff of the changes that have occurred.
4. Provides guidance to personnel answering inquiries regarding plant operation maintenance, staffing, safety and specific techniques and equipment.
5. Exhibits the ability to counsel personnel with disciplinary actions up to and including the termination of their employment using effective interaction with the employee and assuring that all action is lawful and proper.
6. Exhibits the ability to use good judgment in the hiring of employees and plans appropriate orientation and training.
7. Actively participates in the evaluation and application of authorized supplies and equipment.
B. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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1. Coordinates Plant Operations activities with regulatory agencies.
2. Advisor to all departments for new construction and remodeling with department managers and Administration in obtaining all necessary permits.
3. Responsible for proper permitting and permit renewal of all plant operations related to Engineering.
4. Advisor to all department managers for the proper permitting of individual department requirements (i.e., pharmacy hoods, lab hoods, etc.)
5. Assists other department managers in administering safety activities.
6. Consistently supervises and coordinates the activities of personnel in the Plant Operations departments.
7. Manages appropriate and timely personnel performance evaluations on all employees of the Plant Operations departments.
8. Consistently participates in the development of capital equipment and operating budget and maintains operations of the Plant Operations Departments within the approved budget.
9. Fulfills all Environment of Care monitoring and reporting responsibilities.
10. Fulfills all safety reports to the Environment of Care Committee.
11. Coordinates aesthetic design enhancements to the facility.
12. Ensures compliance to accreditation and regulatory standards as they apply to the Environment of Care requirements. Ensures compliance to Life Safety guidelines and practices.
13. Coordinates facility involvement in ensuring compliance to CA SB 1953—Seismic standards
14. Performs other duties as assigned or required.
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Assembles and transport cleaning supplies, equipment and other material to designated work areas in accordance with established procedures and safety guidelines.
Maintains floors, walls, ceilings, windows, fixtures and equipment in accordance with established procedures and safety guidelines.
Processes general/infectious waste and soiled linen in accordance with established procedures and safety guidelines.
Operates all power equipment as dictated by work assignment in accordance with established procedures and safety guidelines.
Uses equipment, supplies and all other hospital property in a safe and economical manner.
Maintains environmental services equipment, storage rooms and other materials at a high level of cleanliness and in good repair at all times.
Utilizes all chemicals and other cleaning agents in accordance with label instructions, established procedures and safety guidelines.
Recommends painting and repairs. Reports any unsafe conditions.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.
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Performs and verifies quality controls results, documents corrective action taken to resolve any QC outliers.
Verifies correct labeling of all specimens prior to testing and notifies laboratory supervisor of all labeling errors. Completes hospital variance report.
Reviews the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting. Does not report questionable test results, notifies supervisor and if needed, has specimen recollected for all tests.
Recognizes age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics
Reports results accurately in computer with less than 2 errors per year which require a corrected report. No serious errors are permitted.
Critical values are called to the nursing unit or physician within time limits established by the laboratory and accurately documents read-back for results called.
Readily identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance and either corrects the problem or immediately notifies supervisor, Director, or Medical Director
Regularly performs routine and periodic instrument maintenance as recommended by manufacturer or policy.
Performs basic to moderately complex instrument troubleshooting and calls vendor technical service promptly with more complicated problems.
Performs testing on Proficiency Testing samples in accordance with laboratory procedure and regulatory requirements.
Performs thorough investigation and documentation of corrective action taken on proficiency testing outliers.
When performing data entry, accurately enters specimen information into computer. Medical record number, name, date and time must be verified with requisition. Less than 2 date errors per year. No medical record number or name errors are permitted.
Completes daily tasks such as stocking supplies, rotating specimens, cleaning counters, and instruments. Dispose of waste in appropriate containers.
Completes laboratory testing within turn-around time expectations, as established in department policy and procedure.
Completes all work within scheduled shift, without unapproved overtime.
Reviews and resolves pending list entries periodically throughout the shift, at the end of the shift, and endorses to the next shift.
Takes the initiative to assist in other areas of the department when needed, based on technical ability.
Assists in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures as requested by supervisor/manager
Assists in performing venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics when needed.
Actively participates in the training and orientation of new employees.
Actively participates in the quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives of the department.
In the absence of the supervisor, may be assigned as Lead Tech, providing supervision for work performed in the section or department, during the shift. This will include, but not limited to, the review of test results reported, organizing work flow, and prioritizing work as needed.
Assists in scheduling work assignments of staff to maintain consistent and adequate coverage of the department.
Performs/assists with staff competency assessments in a timely manner.
Performs other duties as assigned by the CLS III, Lab Manager and Laboratory Director.
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Interviews & registers patients in a professional manner.
Accurately enters information and completes the registration process
Is careful in the selection/creation of existing MRN numbers to not create duplicates
Completes registration process in a timely manner
Obtains all required signatures and distributes them appropriately.
Records pertinent data on department specific sign in logs with accuracy.
Accurately scans Admitting documents and patient signature forms into the scanning systems; indexes documents correctly into the proper document types.
Collects monies and issues receipts for payment with 100% accuracy
Makes collection attempt when patient has financial liability
Demonstrates excellent customer services skills
Properly and courteously answers inquiries by telephone
Responds to inquiries in an informative way while adhering to hospital policy
Verifies insurance eligibility on every patients
Documents within every patients account; eligibility verification, collection efforts and all other pertinent information.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.
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Recognizes signs of abuse and reports appropriately to the hospital social worker and/or Adult / Child Protective Services. Familiar with the EMTALA Regulations.
Responsible for the observation and direction of patient lifts, mobilization, and shall participate as needed in patient handling.
Attends and maintains mandatory training in safe patient handling, trained in safe lifting techniques, includes but not limited to 1) Appropriate use of lifting devices and equipment, 2) Five areas of body exposure: vertical, lateral, bariatric repositioning and ambulation, 3) Use of lifting devices to handle patients safely.
Uses professional judgment and clinical assessment in safe patient handling that are consistent with Safe Patient Handling policies.
Monitors hemodynamic/cardiac status of patient and correctly interprets the results. Reports to the physician any abnormal results.
Initiates discharge and patient / family education planning with proper documentation on the patient record or electronic medical record (EMR).
Adjusts frequency of assessment as appropriate for patient’s condition and reassesses nursing action for effectiveness in achieving desired outcome.
Establishes priorities of patient care based on essential needs and available resources of time, equipment, personnel and supplies.
Follows hospital policy regarding chest pain, acute MI and pneumonia protocols.
Reviews and implements new orders and keeps physician informed of changes in patient’s clinical status. Follows protocol consistently regarding telephone/verbal orders and the use of “read back”.
Accurately records and / or processes orders in a timely manner, i.e. ASA administration and EKG and Troponin POC for all Chest Pain patients immediately upon presenting in ED.
Demonstrates empathy and respect for patients by explaining all procedures providing privacy and allowing patients to express emotional needs.
Initiates, titrates and safely monitors all IV medications and blood components. Uses two patient identifiers consistently when drawing lab, medicating, or performing any procedure on a patient and blood components
Assists physicians with special tests and procedures and uses universal protocol “time out” for any invasive / bedside procedure.
Gives thorough, detailed efficient change of shift report or upon patient intra-department transfer to ensure consistency in the plan of care. Uses the SBAR communication methodology in all reporting.
Ensures consistently that all clinical alarms i.e., cardiac monitor alarms are set with the appropriate parameters for the patient and are audible at all times.
Does not use unacceptable abbreviations in documentation. Documents evidence of nursing care on the patient’s medical record in a legible, concise, timely and complete manner.
Avoids and prevents injury to self and patients by applying the principles of body mechanics. Maintains a safe environment, functioning with an awareness and application of safety issues identified within the unit/facility i.e., suction and oxygen immediately available at all bed side.
Ensures Crash cart, defibrillator function have been checked per protocol and after each code, appropriate items are immediately replaced and indicated by signature on the cart checklist.
Serves as a resource to staff in area of clinical and managerial expertise.
Documents evidence of nursing care in the patient’s medical record (EMR) based upon the nursing process in a legible, concise, timely and complete manner.
Demonstrates the ability to adequately assess and reassess pain on triage, after giving pain medication and upon discharge and proper documentation on the patient record.
Is in compliance with information contained in the Infection Manual (i.e. OSHA blood borne pathogen standards, CDC Guidelines) and demonstrates appropriate use of personal protective equipment (e.g., gloves, gown, masks, and goggles) and hand hygiene techniques.
Performs all other duties as assigned or required.
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Recognizes signs of abuse and reports appropriately to the hospital social worker and/or Child /Adult Protective Services. Familiar with the EMTALA Regulations.
Responsible for the observation and direction of patient lifts, mobilization, and shall participate as needed in patient handling.
Attends and maintains mandatory training in safe patient handling, trained in safe lifting techniques, includes but not limited to 1) Appropriate use of lifting devices and equipment, 2) Five areas of body exposure: vertical, lateral, bariatric repositioning and ambulation, 3) Use of lifting devices to handle patients safely.
Uses professional judgment and clinical assessment in safe patient handling that are consistent with Safe Patient Handling policies.
Uses two patient identifiers consistently when drawing lab, administering medications and performing procedures. Follows medication reconciliation policy consistently.
Does not use unacceptable abbreviations in documentation (uses read back on all telephone orders.) Monitors authentication and validation of telephone orders within 24 hours by the physician.
Ensures consistently that all clinical alarms, i.e. cardiac monitors are set with the appropriate parameters for the patient and are audible at all times.
Ensures Crash Cart, defibrillation function have been checked per protocol and after each code, appropriate items are immediately replaced and indicated by signature on crash cart checklist.
Is in compliance with information contained in the Infection Manual (i.e. OSHA blood borne pathogen standards, CDC Guidelines), and demonstrates appropriate use of personal protective equipment (e.g., gloves, gowns, masks, goggles) and hand hygiene techniques.
Gives thorough, detailed efficient change of shift report or upon patient intra-department transfer to ensure consistency in the plan of care. Uses the SBAR communication methodology in all reporting.
Assists physicians with special tests and procedures in the unit. Uses universal protocol “time out” on all patients for any invasive/bedside procedures.
Avoids and prevents injury to self and patients by applying the principles of body mechanics. Maintains a safe environment, functioning with an awareness and application of safety issues identified within the unit/facility, i.e. suction and oxygen immediately available when needed.
Completes pain assessment and reassessment consistently within the time frame after giving pain medications and upon discharge or transfer of patients.
Completes documentation of medications given to the patient on the medication administration record (MAR) and narcotic sheet.
Initiates discharge and patient / family education planning with proper documentation on the patient record in Medi-Tech.
Establishes priorities of patient care based on essential needs and available resources of time, equipment, personnel and supplies.
Formulates, maintains and updates a goal directed plan of care on patients which is prioritized and based on patient outcomes.
Detects and reports medication errors and ADR’s according to hospital policy. Safely and accurately administers medications and documents properly on the MAR in a timely manner.
Complies with all regulatory requirements for clinical pathways, clinical assessments, interventions and documentation
Performs all other duties as assigned or required.
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Performs various duties necessary to provide complete care within established standards, policies, procedures, and scope of the position.
Performs and records routine technical tasks such as vital signs, collection of specimens, intake/output, and mass.
Assists the licensed nurse with hourly rounds on assigned patients, as appropriate, to reinforce the 4P's (Pain, Potty, Positioning, Possessions); Demonstrates working knowledge of the fall prevention program.
Assists with providing comprehensive nursing care including but not limited to: positioning of patients, ambulation of patients, dietary needs, activities of daily living, e.g., feeding of patients, AM and PM care, admission, discharge and transfer of patients, care of patient belongings, and other patient care duties within scope of position.
Ensures each patient/family is provided a thorough orientation to the room, bed and call light system, the routines within the patient care unit, e.g., the times of meal service, visitor hours, physician/nurse rounds, etc., and how to access the Supervising RN or Charge Nurse if needed.
Reports all unusual incidents to the appropriate person. Reports significant changes in patient’s condition to supervising Registered Nurse and/or Charge Nurse.
Assists with patient teaching within the scope of knowledge as directed by the licensed nurse.
Demonstrates the ability to accurately determine patient’s vital signs. Charts appropriate data within the scope of the position.
Utilizes hospital equipment and supplies appropriately.
Uses two patient identifiers consistently when performing or assisting with any procedure on a patient.
Ensures consistently that all clinical alarms are not turned off or silenced without the knowledge of the RN.
Is in compliance with information contained within the Infection Control Manual (i.e. OSHA bloodborne pathogen standards, CDC Guidelines) and demonstrates appropriate use of personal protective equipment (i.e., gloves, masks, goggles) and hand hygiene techniques.
Avoids and prevents injury to self and patients by applying the principle of body mechanics. Maintains a safe environment, functioning with an awareness and application of safety issues identified within the unit / facility. Is proactive in identifying, reporting and participating in the resolution of any potential or actual patient safety issues
Communicates information related to nursing care of patients to other health care team members assigned to the patient's care, including noted changes.
Explains all treatment and procedures thoroughly to patient before they are performed. Involves patient in care and allows patient to have choice and control over situations and environment, as appropriate to condition and situation.
Attends and maintains mandatory training in safe patient handling, trained in safe lifting techniques, includes but not limited to 1) Appropriate use of lifting devices and equipment, 2) Five areas of body exposure: vertical, lateral, bariatric repositioning and ambulation 3) Use of lifting devices to handle patients safely.
Reinforces selected patient teaching initiated by Registered Nurse. Provides emotional support to patient and families.
Assists in maintaining patient and unit area in a clean and orderly manner.
Utilizes the National Patient Safety Goals in the work place as related to job performance. Demonstrates awareness of a safe environment for staff, patients, visitors, or any others on the unit.
Performs all other duties as assigned or requested.
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Detects changes in the patient’s condition, including abnormal fetal heart rate patterns, labor progression, and takes appropriate action; documents and notifies physician in a timely manner.
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Responds appropriately to infant/maternal emergencies at the time of delivery or as required.
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Assists patient through the stages of labor and prepares adequately for the safe delivery of neonate including supplies and appropriate personnel/environmental preparation.
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Accurately performs APGAR scoring.
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Completes and attaches and double checks maternal/infant identification bands; Provides parental education regarding the critical importance of bands/security.
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Assures delivery rooms/C-Section rooms are properly prepared for any emergency or delivery and that all equipment including suction, oxygen and resuscitation supplies are present and in good working order.
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Recognizes signs of abuse and reports appropriately to the hospital social worker and/or Child/Adult Protective Services. Familiar with the EMTALA Regulations.
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Ensures consistently that all clinical alarms, i.e. cardiac and/or fetal heart rate monitors are set with the appropriate parameters for the patient and are audible at all times.
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Is in compliance with information contained in the Infection Manual (i.e. OSHA blood borne pathogen standards, CDC Guidelines), and demonstrates appropriate use of personal protective equipment (e.g., gloves, gowns, masks, goggles) and hand hygiene techniques.
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Gives thorough, detailed efficient change of shift report or upon patient intra-department transfer to ensure consistency in the plan of care. Uses the SBAR communication methodology in all reporting.
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Avoids and prevents injury to self and patients by applying the principles of body mechanics. Maintains a safe environment, functioning with an awareness and application of safety issues identified within the unit/facility, i.e. suction and oxygen immediately available when needed.
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Completes pain assessment and reassessment consistently within the time frame after giving pain medications and upon discharge or transfer of patients.
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Completes documentation of medications given to the patient on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and narcotic sheet.
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Detects and reports medication errors and ADR’s according to hospital policy. Safely and accurately administers medications and documents properly on the MAR in a timely manner.
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Ensures Crash Cart, defibrillation function have been checked per protocol and after each code, appropriate items are immediately replaced and indicated by signature on crash cart checklist.
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Assists physicians with deliveries, special tests and procedures in the unit. Uses universal protocol “time out” on all patients for any invasive / bedside procedures.
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Responsible for the observation and direction of patient lifts, mobilization, and shall participate as needed in patient handling.
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Attends and maintains mandatory training in safe patient handling, trained in safe lifting techniques, includes but not limited to 1) Appropriate use of lifting devices and equipment, 2) Five areas of body exposure: vertical, lateral, bariatric repositioning and ambulation, 3) Use of lifting devices to handle patients safely.
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Uses professional judgment and clinical assessment in safe patient handling that are consistent with Safe Patient Handling policies.
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Uses two patient identifiers consistently when drawing lab, administering medications and performing procedures. Follows medication reconciliation policy consistently.
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Does not use unacceptable abbreviations in documentation (uses read back on all telephone orders.) Monitors authentication and validation of telephone orders within 24 hours by the physician.
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Performs all other duties as assigned or required.
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Immediately informs G.I.RN, physician, OR charge nurse and/or department director if supplies, instruments or equipment are not available or are not in good working order. Prepares G.I. suite for procedure in a timely manner.
Hands and supports instruments and supplies to physician appropriately and in a timely manner anticipating needs.
Assures room has been cleaned from previous use.
Arranges equipment, supplies and instrumentation as appropriate for procedure and to maintain aseptic/sterile technique.
Monitors all instrumentation and equipment during use (e.g., electro-cautery instruments, light sources, etc.) for placement, settings and functioning paying attention to any and all audible alarms.
Is in compliance with information contained in the Infection Manual (i.e. OSHA blood borne pathogen standards, CDC Guidelines) and demonstrates appropriate use of personal protective equipment (e.g., gloves, gown, masks, and goggles) and hand hygiene techniques.
Demonstrates containment of contamination during and after procedure, appropriate disposal of sharps, separation of regular trash and contaminated trash. and appropriate handling of contaminated instruments (e.g., suctioning scopes, soaking in solution, covered and marked during transport etc.
Attends and maintains mandatory training in safe patient handling, trained in safe lifting techniques, includes but not limited to 1) Appropriate use of lifting devices and equipment, 2) Five areas of body exposure: vertical, lateral, bariatric repositioning and ambulation 3) Use of lifting devices to handle patients safely.
Avoids and prevents injury to self and patients by applying the principles of body mechanics. Maintains a safe environment, functioning with an awareness and application of safety issues within the unit/facility.
Communicates pertinent information to physician, co-workers (i.e., pictures printed, instruments needing repair or replacement etc.).
Consistently and appropriately performs universal protocol “time out” according to facility policy and uses two different patient identifiers before the transporting of the patient when needed.
Maintains current knowledge of advances in job-related technology and activities.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.
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Detects changes in the patient’s condition, including abnormal fetal heart rate patterns, labor progression, and takes appropriate action; documents and notifies physician in a timely manner.
Responds appropriately to infant/maternal emergencies at the time of delivery or as required.
Assists patient through the stages of labor and prepares adequately for the safe delivery of neonate including supplies and appropriate personnel/environmental preparation.
Accurately performs APGAR scoring.
Completes and attaches and double checks maternal/infant identification bands; Provides parental education regarding the critical importance of bands/security.
Assures delivery rooms/C-Section rooms are properly prepared for any emergency or delivery and that all equipment including suction, oxygen and resuscitation supplies are present and in good working order.
Recognizes signs of abuse and reports appropriately to the hospital social worker and/or Child/Adult Protective Services. Familiar with the EMTALA Regulations.
Ensures consistently that all clinical alarms, i.e. cardiac and/or fetal heart rate monitors are set with the appropriate parameters for the patient and are audible at all times.
Is in compliance with information contained in the Infection Manual (i.e. OSHA blood borne pathogen standards, CDC Guidelines), and demonstrates appropriate use of personal protective equipment (e.g., gloves, gowns, masks, goggles) and hand hygiene techniques.
Gives thorough, detailed efficient change of shift report or upon patient intra-department transfer to ensure consistency in the plan of care. Uses the SBAR communication methodology in all reporting.
Avoids and prevents injury to self and patients by applying the principles of body mechanics. Maintains a safe environment, functioning with an awareness and application of safety issues identified within the unit/facility, i.e. suction and oxygen immediately available when needed.
Completes pain assessment and reassessment consistently within the time frame after giving pain medications and upon discharge or transfer of patients.
Completes documentation of medications given to the patient on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and narcotic sheet.
Detects and reports medication errors and ADR’s according to hospital policy. Safely and accurately administers medications and documents properly on the MAR in a timely manner.
Ensures Crash Cart, defibrillation function have been checked per protocol and after each code, appropriate items are immediately replaced and indicated by signature on crash cart checklist.
Assists physicians with deliveries, special tests and procedures in the unit. Uses universal protocol “time out” on all patients for any invasive / bedside procedures.
Responsible for the observation and direction of patient lifts, mobilization, and shall participate as needed in patient handling.
Attends and maintains mandatory training in safe patient handling, trained in safe lifting techniques, includes but not limited to 1) Appropriate use of lifting devices and equipment, 2) Five areas of body exposure: vertical, lateral, bariatric repositioning and ambulation, 3) Use of lifting devices to handle patients safely.
Uses professional judgment and clinical assessment in safe patient handling that are consistent with Safe Patient Handling policies.
Uses two patient identifiers consistently when drawing lab, administering medications and performing procedures. Follows medication reconciliation policy consistently.
Does not use unacceptable abbreviations in documentation (uses read back on all telephone orders.) Monitors authentication and validation of telephone orders within 24 hours by the physician.
Performs all other duties as assigned or required.
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Recognizes signs of abuse and reports appropriately to the hospital social worker and/or Adult / Child Protective Services. Familiar with the EMTALA Regulations.
Responsible for the observation and direction of patient lifts, mobilization, and shall participate as needed in patient handling.
Attends and maintains mandatory training in safe patient handling, trained in safe lifting techniques, includes but not limited to 1) Appropriate use of lifting devices and equipment, 2) Five areas of body exposure: vertical, lateral, bariatric repositioning and ambulation, 3) Use of lifting devices to handle patients safely.
Uses professional judgment and clinical assessment in safe patient handling that are consistent with Safe Patient Handling policies.
Uses two patient identifiers consistently when drawing lab, administering medications and performing procedures.
Does not use unacceptable abbreviations in documentation and uses read back on all telephone orders. Monitors authentication and validation of telephone orders within 24 hours by the physician.
Follows medication reconciliation policy consistently.
Ensures Crash Cart, defibrillation function have been checked per protocol and after each code, appropriate items are immediately replaced and indicated by signature on crash cart checklist.
Is in compliance with information contained in the Infection Manual (i.e. OSHA blood borne pathogen standards, CDC Guidelines), and demonstrates appropriate use of personal protective equipment (i.e. gloves, gowns, masks, goggles) and hand hygiene techniques.
Ensures consistently that all clinical alarms i.e. cardiac monitor alarms are set with the appropriate parameters for the patient and are audible at all times.
Gives thorough, detailed efficient change of shift report or upon patient intra-department transfer to ensure consistency in the plan of care. Uses the SBAR communication methodology in all reporting.
Assists physicians with special tests and procedures in the ICU. Uses universal protocol “time out” on all patients for any bedside procedures.
Avoids and prevents injury to self and patients by applying the principles of body mechanics. Maintains a safe environment, functioning with an awareness and application of safety issues identified within the unit/facility, i.e., suction and oxygen immediately available at all ICU bedsides.
Completes pain assessment and reassessment consistently with the time frame after giving pain medications and upon discharge or transfer of patients.
Completes documentation of medications given to the patient on the medication administration record (MAR).
Initiates discharge and patient / family education planning with proper documentation on the patient record or electronic medical record (EMR).
Establishes priorities of patient care based on essential needs and available resources of time, equipment, personnel and supplies.
Formulates, maintains and updates a goal directed plan of care on patients which is prioritized and based on patient outcomes.
Complies with all regulatory requirements for clinical pathways, clinical assessments, interventions and documentation
Initiates, titrates and safely monitors all IV medications and blood components. Uses two patient identifiers consistently when drawing lab, medicating, or performing any procedure on a patient and blood components
Performs all other duties as assigned or required.