• Current knowledge of the nursing role and scope of practice as defined by the State of Ohio Nurse Practice Act and the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Current knowledge of American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics.
• Knowledge of current trends and demonstration of standards of care in assigned unit.
• Successful completion of mandatory requirements including unit proficiencies/competencies.
• Demonstration of effective problem solving, decision-making, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Demonstration of effective verbal and written communication.
• Demonstration of positive customer service.

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS/SOFTWARE

• Basic computer literacy (keyboarding; order entry; word processing)

• Knowledge of and skill in using all instrumentation/ equipment for patient care in specific unit such as but not limited to IV pumps, PCA pumps, monitor/ defibrillators, and Pyxis Stations.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses/reassesses patient’s condition based upon observation of patient and interview of patient and/or family, physician’s diagnosis and data, diagnostic results, and relevant data from other healthcare providers. Assessment and reassessment of functional and cognitive deficits as it relates to transition to the community.
• Uses professional knowledge to develop/revise nursing plans of care for assigned patients according to unit guidelines and criteria with expected outcomes. Works with rehab team members to construct, develop, and implement rehabilitation treatment plan and rehabilitation plan of care to address emergent medical issues as well as functional/self-care/cognition deficits.
• Delivers safe rehabilitation nursing interventions in an organized, efficient, and prioritized manner to address identified needs.
• Evaluates/re-evaluates patient’s response to rehab nursing interventions and patient’s progress to expected outcome(s) and community discharges.
• Collaborates and communicates effectively with team members, physicians, and other healthcare providers to coordinate the medical and nursing plans of care.
• Accepts delegated responsibilities for functions such as, but not limited to, charge nurse for unit activities on assigned shift.
• Delegates responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Provides patients and family members with relevant health care education and instructions regarding treatments and procedures including pre/post hospital care as appropriate.
• Assist in the orientation and training of new and tenured personnel, reassigned nurses, student nurses, Patient Care Assistants, and faculty; serves as a preceptor when requested.
• Maintains self-control under stressful situations and workload pressures without exhibiting negative behaviors.
• Demonstrates knowledge of disaster/emergency procedures and responds appropriately.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for individual knowledge, skills, performance and behavior in accordance with hospital, division, and unit standards of care and policies and procedures.
• Utilizes measures to promote and maintain patient, visitor and personnel safety.
• Maintains patient, employee, physician, and organization confidentiality; respects the rights, privacy, and property of others.
• Demonstrates the appropriate use of infection control principles and personal protection equipment.
• Supports the mission, values, and vision of the organization.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and takes the initiative to implement changes.
• Operates as a team member planning, coordinating, developing, and implementing a team care plan.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Floats to assigned unit(s) as needed.
• Performs tasks that are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job.
• Participates in staff meetings, educational programs, committees, QI activities and mandatory in-services.
• Participates in maintaining unit functions.
• Demonstrates initiative in personal/ professional development.
• Presents a professional image.
• Assists with control of costs through the judicious use of human and material resources.
• Other duties as assigned.