Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns reporting suspected violations.
Monitors department specific standards of care/practice.
Develops Nursing P.I. Projects and communicates resultant data in conjunction with the UBC.
Monitors unit readiness in TJC, California and Federal standards.
Ensure daily assessment of unit equipment to maintain quality controls (i.e. Crash Cart check, BGM, Med Refrigerators, ACT (where applicable).
Ensures unit based patient care equipment is working accurately without defect; places work orders when necessary with subsequent timely follow-up.
Rounds with staff members/patients daily to evaluate care and services of hospitalized patients.
Facilitates availability of adequate material resources and supplies.
Assists control of expenditures within the department.
Demonstrates proficiency in assessing shift staffing needs consistent with patient mix, census and acuity levels.
Sets priorities appropriate to daily patient/physician dynamics.
Assures patient acuity classification is completed and accurate.
Maintains communication and resolves issues regarding shift activities.
Coaches and educates staff Nurses regarding clinical questions.
Retains clinical skills for execution of patient care as necessary including expertise in the initiation of IV therapy.
Facilitates multidisciplinary patient care planning and rounding.
Collaborates with staff regarding necessary physician notification.
Demonstrates medication barcoding compliance and monitors staff for compliance.
Effectively promotes and maintains the shared governance model.
Completes performance reviews on assigned staff.
Participates in touch base rounding with case management and primary nurse for patient.
Administers all aspects of human resource policies including disciplinary action as delegated by Clinical Director.
Resolves any patient, family or physician concerns/complaints consistent with organization-wide expectations; knowing when to engage the chain of command, (i.e. House Supervisor, Clinical Director or Patient Relations Representative).
Inputs employees’ timekeeping corrections as indicated on “Timekeeping Correction Form” as per policy.
Participates in creation of monthly schedule. Ensures schedules are completed in a timely fashion with staffing balance to meet volume needs and skill levels.
Works with designated educator to ensure all levels of nursing skills and competencies are met.
Concurrent monitoring and auditing of electronic and computer systems for compliance and correction with appropriate staff member.
- Ensures staff compliance with required certifications.
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