MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSE 3.

Job Description Summary

Strategic Roles & Responsibilities

• Contribute to strategic initiatives aimed at improving the assigned units nursing practices
• Participate in the development of protocols and processes to enhance patient safety and operational efficiency
• Pursue high staff engagement
• Obtain high patient experience
• Achieve and sustain highquality of care and patient safety
• Support the empowerment of nurses through the enculturation of the JHAH nursing Professional Practice Model

Operational Roles & Responsibilities

• Deliverhighquality nursing care services focusing on complex cases
• Assist in managing workflow ensuring proper resource utilization and providing mentorship to junior nurses
• Ensure adherence to clinical protocols and participates in the evaluation of patient outcomes
• Achieve andor Maintain the mandated set of activities for level 3 which is a minimum total of 20 points in at least four categories within each 12month cycle as outlined in the Clinical Advancement Program
• Utilize the nursing process to assess plan implement evaluate and document patient care from admission through discharge specific to the patients age
• Provide nursing care patientfamily education consistent with the plan of care and needs of the patients with respect for the patients privacy dignity personal preference and culture demonstrating acceptance caring and empathy utilizing appropriate resources when applicable
• Precept new hires and trainees during the probation training period and participates in making recommendations regarding progress and training needs
• Respond promptly and effectively to emergency and lifesaving situations by utilizing clinical skills critical thinking and evidencebased practices to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Perform a wide range of nursing procedures with attention to accuracy patient safety and comfort while maintaining a safe clean and organized environment for the patient familyvisitors and staff