LABOR AND DELIVERY AND POST PARTUM UNIT- 7p-7a, PRN
- The Staff Nurse Clinical Colleague is the second position in the Career Progression Model and has completed his/her initial period as a graduate nurse and is able to function with minimal supervision.- He/she is committed to lifelong learning and continues to actively develop basic skills and abilities.- Demonstrates the behaviors associated with the Leadership, Art, and Science of Nursing at the second level of the Novice to Expert continuum. - Practices within the framework of Relationship Centered Care while living the values of the Methodist Hospital: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.1. Art: Nursing Process - Assessment, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation.- Applies basic nursing knowledge and skills to meet the clinical, psycho-social and spiritual needs of patients & families & assumes accountability for personal professional practice that achieves high quality patient outcomes.- Active problem solver.- Demonstrates critical thinking.- Practices and documents the nursing process at the novice level, reflecting the age specific needs of the patient population.- Routinely uses symptom assessment tools and follows protocols.- Develops and discusses the plan of care for the shift with the patient and the multidisciplinary team and considers patient and family needs when scheduling procedures and medications.- Identifies core patient needs.2. Science: Professional Activity, Continuous Learner - Informal, Formal- Demonstrates continuous leaning and growth; actively seeks educational opportunities, both formal and informal. - Incorporates feedback into performance improvement.3. Science: Clinical Practice Improvement and Research- Begins to apply evidence-based practice to daily work, such as reviewing the professional literature and attending professional meetings and sharing with colleagues.4. Art: Image, Communication - Verbal, Non-Verbal, Written, Listening- Presents a polished, professional image at work and professional meetings/events.- Demonstrates fundamental, effective communication (verbal, non-verbal and written) and listening skills.- Participates in communication with the patient and family regarding goals of care on admission, milestones during hospitalization, and discharge planning.5. Art: Teacher - Staff, Patient/Family- Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to prepare them for the hospital stay and a successful transition to home or other care facility.6. Leadership: Teamwork, Shared Governance- Works as a team member.- Responds willingly to colleagues needs for assistance and partnership.- Serves as an active participant in unit based shared governance.7. Art: Living the Values- Builds relationships with patients, families, staff, students and physicians that demonstrate the ICARE and Service Pride values.- Explains and supports Patient Rights.8. Art: Safety- Follows all safety rules while on the job.- Reports near misses as well as errors and accidents promptly.- Corrects minor safety hazards.- Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.9. Performs Other Duties as Assigned- Performs other duties as assigned. Experience - External: EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.- BSN preferred.EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS- At least six months RN experience required.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED- Registered Nurse with current Texas license.