Description

The Unit Resource RN is responsible for providing all aspects of Triaging clinical care while providing effective and appropriate communication to ensure the optimal patient clinical experience. Assignments will include but are not limited to Triaging Patient/ Physician phone calls, reviewing daily labs and sending to MD, reviewing incoming wound care orders faxed from physician and enter faxed orders in EHR, sending communication note to clinician with order changes, assisting clinical managers in task that do not require management oversight for example reviewing and cosigning LVN orders and other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

Adheres to infection prevention guidelines Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care Assesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial status Communicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of care Complies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goals Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals Interprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process Maintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the profession Participates in activities in alignment with the Magnet Model Participates in organizational activities Participates in Peer Review Participates in professional development activities Performs as a preceptor in an active and engaged manner Provides age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundles Provides patient and family education throughout the care of patient Uses critical thinking to formulate and carry out a care plan according to patient needs Utilizes resources in an economical manner Utilizes safe administration of medications Utilizes Safe Patient Handling