1. STANDARDS OF PRACTICE RN practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015). The Standards of Practice describe a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by utilizing the nursing process components of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation and evaluation. Assessment The registered nurse collects pertinent data

1. STANDARDS OF PRACTICE RN practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015). The Standards of Practice describe a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by utilizing the nursing process components of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation and evaluation. Assessment The registered nurse collects pertinent data

1. Patient Flow Serve as the clinical leader working in collaboration with the charge nurse, bed management and medical teams, and other members of the healthcare team and ancillary services to ensure safe patient flow (in all care settings), facilitating the right patient, in the right bed or type of service, at the right time. In addition, in non inpatient areas, serves

6. Professional Development/Clinical Competencies The ACA demonstrates accountability for clinical competency in care delivery 6.1 Demonstrates accountability and responsibility for own practice 7. Clinical Responsibilities ACA performs the following clinical functions as per scope of practice. Clinical functions may vary and are identified by the clinical service area re

1. Performs patient care responsibilities as assigned. 1.1 Identifies self to patient/family and explains to patient/family the roles of each member of the care delivery team. 2. Performs administrative responsibilities as assigned. 2.1 Sends/receives patient medical records and abstracts new patient records into EPIC. 3. Performs environmental responsibilities as assigne

Acknowledges the patient, Introduces oneself, informs of the exam duration, explains the procedure, ensures patient physical and emotional comfort during the exam, and thanks the patient at the end of the procedure. 2 2. Demonstrates use of scripts with patient and families before, during and after procedure as observed by manager/supervisor. 2 3. Is attentive and respons

1. DAILY OPERATIONS 1.1 Directs the operation of lab sections on a twenty four hour basis. Assures that the staff reports to work promptly and accurately. Working with the Staff, researches, evaluates and recommends new procedures, instrumentation and technologies. Troubleshoots laboratory issues involving patient care and physician satisfaction as well as constantly comm

1. STANDARDS OF PRACTICE RN practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015). The Standards of Practice describe a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by utilizing the nursing process components of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation and evaluation. Assessment The registered nurse collects pertinent data

1. Responsible as a unit representative demonstrating service excellence. 1.1 Acknowledges patients, families, visitors and staff promptly and graciously. 2. Teamwork 2.1 Embraces shared goals versus narrower interests actively cooperative vs. competitive or non committal. 3. Organizes and maintains the clerical activities of the embryology lab. Interacts with other depar

1. Patient Throughput Ensures all required information obtained from referring physicians and providers in clinical areas are provided to the third party payers to ensure reimbursement for services delivered within the outpatient setting. 1.1 Accurately schedules patient follow up physician appointments in the appropriate scheduling system using guidelines and requirement

1. Clinical Practice 1.1 Provides care to medicine inpatients assigned to the Hospitalist Service, ensuring safe, high quality, patient centered and efficient care. 2. Education 2.1 Identifies information needs of team members, patients and families. Regularly provides related teaching and education to unit nurses and as applicable, to PAs/NPs, medical students, residents

1. STANDARDS OF PRACTICE RN practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015). The Standards of Practice describe a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by utilizing the nursing process components of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation and evaluation. Assessment The registered nurse collects pertinent data

1. Clinical Care The Physician Assistant (PA) or the Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient/family needs throughout the disease process as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team. The NP/PA, whether the practice setting is the inpatient, ambulatory, or outpatient settings, provides optimal patient care, from diagno

1. Performs all diagnostic radiographs and associated film processing. 1.1 Uses technical skill and knowledge of cross sectional anatomy to perform CT exams using appropriate imaging protocols, independently and efficiently. 2. Actively participates in workflow activities in order to ensure the goals of the department are met and runs efficiently 2.1 Assists schedulers, p

1. Patient Flow Serve as the clinical leader working in collaboration with the charge nurse, bed management and medical teams, and other members of the healthcare team and ancillary services to ensure safe patient flow (in all care settings), facilitating the right patient, in the right bed or type of service, at the right time. In addition, in non inpatient areas, serves