Registered Nurse

Description of Work A. Nursing Process and Task Delegation/Monitoring

• 45% 1. Assessment
• Collects data based on patient's immediate mental health and/or medical condition or need. 2. Diagnosis
• Analyzes the assessment data in determining nursing plan of care and nursing diagnoses system. 3. Outcome Identification
• Identifies expected outcomes individualized to the patient. Ensures outcomes are patient-oriented, evidenced-based, therapeutically sound, realistic, attainable and cost-effective. 4. Planning
• Develops plan of care; collaborate with patient, family and other treatment team members. 5. Implementation
• Implement the interventions identified and Document as required. 6. Evaluation
• Evaluates patient's progress in attaining expected goals and outcomes.

7. Assumes primary charge nurse responsibilities and any delegated additional responsibilities for the assigned area. 8. Systematically evaluates the quality of care, tasks and duties of the assigned front-line staff. 9. Administer medications per policy of the facility 10. Assists others in identifying teaching needs related to clinical care. 11. Provide input to supervisor to assure provision of competent clinical care. 12. Evaluate and report factors related to safety and security of patients and staff. B. Professional Performance and Customer Service

• 35% 1.

Maintain current knowledge in nursing practice. Participate in professional activities to improve clinical knowledge that would enhance role performance. 2. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary in the delivery of clinical care to patients. 3. Consistently demonstrates concern and courtesy for patients, family and co-workers. 4. Demonstrate respect individual and cultural differences. 5. Effectively identify customer needs and respond appropriately. C. Documentation

• 20% 1.

Ensure documentation is accurate and timely as prescribed by facility policy. 2. Ensure pertinent patient information is communicated to peers, co-workers and interdisciplinary team members. 3. Routinely carries out functions within the Patient Safety Evaluation System (PSES) which may include, but is not limited to, review and analysis of events, maintaining Patient Safety Work Product (PSWP) within a secure environment, and entering patient safety event information into the designated Patient Safety Event and Patient Safety Organization (PSO) databases.