Registered Nurse 2 CSO (FLOAT)-ICU

Responsibilities: EVIDENCE BASED INTERVENTIONS 1.

Participates in the collection of data to support unit based quality initiatives, research and evidence based activities. 2.

Utilizes system wide resources to support decision making and action. 3.

Recognizes patterns/groupings of problems in a specific patient population that require investigation and initiates actions to address. 4.

Communicates current evidence-based information with peers.

RELATIONSHIPS AND CARING 5.

Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes. 6.

Collaborates consistently and effectively with other disciplines and services to meet the needs of patients/families.

CRITICAL THINKING 7.

Utilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and families. 8.

Demonstrates the ability to prioritize care for complex patients based on knowledge acquired from previous clinical experiences. 9.

Recognizes a change in patient status and seeks appropriate resources to address concerns.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE 10.

Demonstrates consistent safe and effective use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care. 11.

Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications. 12.

Assesses patient safety needs and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, and suicide risk patient identification) to minimize risk. 13.

Individualizes teaching plans based on a thorough assessment to meet the learning needs of patients and families.

LEADERSHIP 14.

Demonstrates the ability to provide education to staff and students on the unit. 15.

Demonstrates beginning leadership skills related to patient care. 16.

Delegates effectively and consistently to optimize patient outcomes. 17.

Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress towards achievement of annual goals.

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