WORK DEMANDS

• Job requires working indoors in an often noisy and distracting environment. There is an occasional need to be outdoors. Job requires working continuously with others. Schedule fluctuation is frequent and at times unpredictable to anticipate. Response to emergencies is required. . Job involves possible exposure and handling of the following; bloodborne and/or airborne pathogens, body fluids, infections and contagious diseases, latex, antineoplastic and other hazardous drugs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists the registered nurse, as delegated, in collecting data within scope of practice.
• Collaborates with RN in formation of a goal directed plan of care which is prioritized and based on anticipated patient outcomes.
• Collaborates with RN information of discharge plan which is consistent with the patient’s progression through the continuum of care.
• Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize patient care.
• Demonstrated competency in psychomotor skills.
• Responds appropriately in an emergency situation as per Hospital for Special Care policy and protocol.
• Provides direct care that recognizes differences and needs of patients with an awareness of specific disabilities, age, developmental levels, and cultural background.
• Recognizes changes in patient’s condition and communicates changes to RN.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Identifies and utilizes appropriate resources to deliver patient care.
• Collaborates with RN and physician/physician assistant/APRN in order to evaluate or revise a patient’s medical plan of care.
• Plans for discharge/education needs and provides necessary materials, referrals and resources to patient/family/caregivers.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team and/or external agencies to ensure effective discharge outcomes.
• Administers medications according to HSC policies and standards including documentation of medication administration.
• Completes documentation of all patient data collected, plan of care, interventions, education, interdisciplinary communication and patient outcomes in collaboration with RN as needed.
• Participates in the admission, discharge and transfer process.
• Performs assigned patient care activities according to Hospital for Special Care standards.
• Utilizes and adheres to nursing and multidisciplinary standards, policies and protocols.
• Completes assignments within required time frame.
• Attends staff meetings.
• Adheres to guidelines and standards of regulatory agencies.
• Participates as a resource to unit staff and students on clinical affiliations.
• Attends educational inservice/conferences (internal/external) to further knowledge.