JOB SUMMARY : Functions independently in performing the nursing process through assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of safe therapeutic care for patient’s overt and covert needs and / or complications of treatment in the Intensive Care Unit.
Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide individualized care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the Intensive Care Unit.
PERFORMANCE DIMENSIONS AND TASKS
Essential Function
9 Delegation and supervision.
a Supervises delegated care based on abilities and limitation of heath care personnel and patient acuity. Makes adjustments in delegated assignments as needed.
b Reports changing patient status that affects nursing unit staffing needs using appropriate supervisory communication structure.
Problem solving
a Utilizes the steps of problem solving to resolve identified patient related problems.
b Reports unit related problems using the supervisory communication structure.
c If available, responds cooperatively to requests for assistance from other nursing units.
d Acts as a resource to other staff members in problem identification and resolution.
Utilizes appropriate professional communication skills.
a Listens to the ideas, opinions and feeling of others
b Uses communication (interpersonal) strategies with individual patients and staff that result in :
- Achievement of intended outcomes
- Achievement of ICU objectives
Gathers, disseminates and communicates pertinent information.
a. Attends and participates in % of the staff meetings per year.
b. Obtains information presented in staff meetings.
c. Participates in nursing unit goal setting.
d. Attends mandatory in-service programs.
e. Participates in committee work as requested.
f. Reviews communication / information book every shift.
Maintains professional responsibilities to enhance personal growth
a Understands and functions within the scope of the California nurse Practice Act.
b Keeps all licenses and certificates current.
c Plans for personal change and growth based on evaluation and feedback.
d Participates in setting measurable goals for performance.
e Acquires knowledge or experience to meet goals.
f Passes ECG test with a minimum score of %.
g Complies with annual skills update as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
a Performs other duties within capabilities as assigned by Manager.
b Willingly floats and cross-trains to other units as needed.
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