Identify proper patient to be transported by checking armband 1)Make sure mode of transport is appropriate to patient's condition 2)Make sure proper precautions are taken for each patient, i.e., oxygen, foley catheter, chest tube, etc. 3)Make sure patient is properly covered to protect their privacy 4)Instruct and help new transport staff so they are properly trained Prin

Uses the nursing process to assess the needs of the patient, plan and implement individualized interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care. Includes the patient and family in planning and implementing care and develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum. Anticipates and recognizes significant changes in the pa

Patient Services Provides efficient, high quality service to patients who arrive for appointments or who telephone or visit in person to request appointments or information on tests and procedures, bills and charges, referrals, and other matters. 1.) Greets and accurately registers patients in EMR system verifying essential billing and demographic information. 2.) Coordin

Uses the nursing process to assess the needs of the patient, plan and implement individualized interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care. Includes the patient and family in planning and implementing care and develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum. Anticipates and recognizes significant changes in the pa

Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and gathering/documenting/updating pertinent health information (i.e., chief complaint, allergies, and/or medications). Monitors and completes Clinical Integration/ Quality Improvement measures with notification to clinician for opportunities within their scope. Performs laboratory procedures (i.e., strep te

Patient Centered Wholistic Care The registered nurse is culturally sensitive and engaged with the beliefs and values of diverse populations. Nurses engage with inter professional colleagues to deliver exemplary care. Lifelong relationships with patients and families develop to support achievement of health goals. Initiates referrals and discharge planning and actively coo

Ensures a secure and safe environment by maintaining a continued awareness of safety hazards and observation of the patient. 1)Follows established policies and procedures for precautions, i.e., suicide, seizure, falls, elopement, restraining, provides restraint alternatives when appropriate; i.e., diversional activities. 2)Follows established policies and procedures for e

Uses the nursing process to provide ongoing care (assess, plan, intervention, and evaluation). Recognizes and responds to changes in a patient's status and need for care. Determines priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs. Provides triage and consultation to patient, family, and/or significant others according to protocol and organization guidelines. C

Responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures. Using evidence based practice, clinical decision making, compassion and skilled communication, leads efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient expe

Provides basic, quality patient focused care in clinical setting under daily direction and supervision of Registered Nurse (RN) in accordance with the standards of practice within guidelines of corresponding state regulations. Performs delegated tasks in patient care setting that supports environment of patient care and assures patients and family are treated in a holisti

Performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols, selecting and performing additional procedures when indicated. Monitors workflow and makes necessary adjustment to complete work in an appropriate time frame. Evaluates results for clinical significance, validity and appropriateness. Follows prescribed policy in the reporting an

Assembles patient and mobile meal trays/meals in accordance with approved diet guidelines and portions while adhering to productivity standards. Loads and transports food carts. Delivers patient meal trays to patient rooms in accordance with established procedures. May provide initial service to visitors in the cafeteria by serving food and maintaining the cleanliness of

Determination of appropriate image scan technique and position for patient using immobilization and support devices. 4)Secures history from patient regarding reason for prescribed test and records on appropriate form for the radiologist's review. 1)Positions patient, adjusts equipment, secures immobilizes and support devices as needed to tactfully perform procedures. 2)Re

Ensures availability of necessary supplies and equipment for surgical procedures. Assists with timely turnover of assigned rooms throughout the day. Sets up rooms for next day's schedule. Sets up case carts. Takes and fills inventory as needed. Functions as a runner interdepartmentally. Answer incoming telephone calls and triage as appropriate. May assist with patient car

Develops competency in clinical practice including appropriate drug therapy for patients and prevention/resolution of drug related problems. Develops competency to evaluate patients for drug drug, drug food, drug lab, and drug disease interactions. Individualizes drug therapy regimens based on patient's size, organ functions, and disease states. Facilitates medication rel