Job Summary:  Provides safe and effective delivery of patient care, utilizing a systems theory approach, through assessment, goal setting, and outcome evaluation.  Practices within the parameters of the Illinois Nursing and Advanced Practice Nursing Act and Anderson Hospital policies and procedures. Practices autonomously and in accordance with professional nursing standards, providing care to primarily adult and geriatric populations. Performance expectations are defined in the competency evaluation.

Service and Quality Standards:

1. Service

Is Customer focused

                Anticipates customer needs

                Adheres to customer service standards

Is Competent, caring and compassionate

                Treats coworkers and customers with dignity and respect

                Demonstrates competent, caring and compassionate behavior

                to customers and coworkers

1. People

Is conversation conscious

                Assures confidentiality of patient and employee information

Is positive in interactions with others

Is courteous and respectful

                Promotes a harassment free environment

                Inspires the trust of others

Acts in accordance with hospital policies, meets the requirements of the Code of Excellence Code of Conduct, and identifies any conflicts of interest.

1. Quality

Is excellent in patient care and service

                Demonstrates multidisciplinary cooperation

                Assists in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores of feedback

Is safety conscious

                Demonstrates safety consciousness and supports safety initiatives

Is involved with improvement efforts

                Supports performance improvement

                Seeks ways to improve systems and services

                Shows commitment to improvement efforts

                Meets mandatory educational requirements

1. Growth

Is a loyal ambassador

                Demonstrates commitment to hospital mission and vision

Is active and involved

                Supports hospital initiatives

                Champions innovation and supports change

Is a positive role model

                Fosters team cooperation

1. Finance

Is a good steward of hospital resources

                Develops/uses efficient work methods

Is cost effective

                Conserves organizational resources

Job Responsibilities:

1. Effectively utilizes nursing process to ensure optimal nursing care and patient outcomes.
2. Engages in activities to expand and / or enhance the professional nursing role, which includes integration of research and evidence based practices.
3. Provides leadership and autonomy in the professional practice setting and the profession.
4. Supports patient’s rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural, ethical, and religious diversity.
5. Provides age-appropriate and population specific patient care in a safe, skillful, accurate and efficient manner to primarily adult and geriatric populations as indicated.
6. Assess patient and family learning needs and provides ongoing education and evaluation. Documents readiness to learn, teaching, barriers and outcomes.
7. Completes documentation accurately and in a timely manner according to hospital policies and procedures.
8. Adheres to standard precautions and infection control standards.
9. Responds to Code Blue and Rapid Response Team Calls and delegates appropriately
10. Is flexible with scheduling, assignments, and job duties as necessary
11. Monitors Telemetry

Education Requirements and Other Requirements:

                Education Level: Graduate of an accredited nursing program

                Certification/Licensure: Illinois licensed or eligible

                                                    BLS certification required

                Experience Requirements:  One year medical-surgical experience preferred.

Working Conditions: Exposure Category I:  Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes of them, care Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.

Physical Activity:

                                                                                                                NA          0-25%    26-75%     76-100%

Lift/Carry                                                                                                                         X

Push/Pull                                                                                                                        X                                                                                                                              

Reach Overhead                                                                                                              X

Climb                                                                                                                 X

Squat/Bend/Kneel                                                                                                            X

Sit                                                                                                                    X

Stand                                                                                                                                                 X

Walk/Move About                                                                                                                              X

The most significant duties have been included in this description.  Other duties may be assigned and the hospital has the right to modify this job description as needed to accurately reflect assigned duties.