What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse - care unit - medical center position at St. Joseph's Health?
We, St Joseph's Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
Our Mission
To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes.
Our Commitment
In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing Justice in fostering right relationships to promote common good, Reverence in honoring the dignity of every person, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others; Ensures quality nursing care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the New York Nurse Practice Act, National Standards of Practice, and Nursing and Clinical Service standards of care and practice.
Nursing Responsibilities
- Utilizing the Nursing Process, plans, directs and supervises the care of patients in addition to being involved in the provision of direct care of patients and families.
- Education, Training, Experience, Certification And Licensure - Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current licensure, or eligibility for licensure, in the State of New York.
- Special Equipment, Skills Or Other Requirements - All services, medical staff, patients, visitors, and various regulatory and professional agencies.
Career Advancement
- Advancement to Level II and Level III after experience and clinical performance demonstrates ability to meet criteria.
- Advancement to coordinator or management positions if experience and clinical performance demonstrates ability to meet criteria.
General Performance Criteria
- Utilizes Nursing Process:~ nursing care of designated patient populations. Plans and implements nursing interventions.
- Collects Data In a Comprehensive Manner:~ Augments initial nursing assessment data with experiential knowledge to refine patient care plan.~ significant others to make nursing decisions. Compiles, interprets and incorporates laboratory data into the plan of care of the patient.
- Collaborates Using a Multi-disciplinary Approach To Patient Care: General Performance Criteria: Communicates patient outcomes to other health team members. Initiates proactive nursing interventions which reflect assessment skills that Evaluates nursing interventions in relationship to patient outcomes.
Professional And Staff Development
- Participates in clinical supervision.
- Reviews with the orientee and student the outcomes of nursing Attends staff meetings.
Supervision, Delegation And Coordination
- Supervises the practice and care of LPN's and other allied health care members. Demonstrates awareness, provides input for unit goal and Coordinates activities for a designated patient population/unit for a given shift.
- Presents a positive unit and nursing image when communicating with other departments, services, units and physicians.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve.
