Overview:

Under the direct supervision of the Cath Lab Manager, the Registered Nurse (RN) Dedicated Call position is part of the dedicated call team in which participating colleagues will be on-call for seven consecutive days and off work for seven consecutive days.  Responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process.  Provides age-appropriate care. Participates in research when appropriate and incorporates research findings into evidence-based clinical practice. Contributes to quality improvement processes.  Adheres to MMC Mission, Vision, and Values, the Nursing Division Mission, Vision, and Philosophy, the ANA Code of Ethics and the Illinois Nursing Act.  Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values.

Qualifications:

Education:

Diploma of Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

RN license in the State of Illinois required.

Current BLS/CPR certification per policy required

Experience:

Cath lab experience required.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform other patient care duties as required. Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing.  Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections.

Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials.

Yearly Credentialing to Maintain Current Track:

Attends all Joint Commission, OSHA, and hospital/nurse manager specified mandatory inservices.

Validates competencies and obtains credentials as identified in unit specific requirements.

Completion of annual self-evaluation at time of performance appraisal.

Responsibilities:

Professional Nursing Care

Age appropriate assessment.

Data analysis to identify nursing problems.

Defines individualized patient outcomes.

Develops an interdisciplinary, individualized plan of care in partnership with patients and families.

Implements specified interventions to attain expected outcomes.

Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attainment of outcomes, revising the plan when indicated.

Supervision and Delegation

Delegates patient care tasks to LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel based on job description, individual capability and patient needs.

Communicates patient status and caregiver performance expectations.

Appropriately supervises performance of LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel.

Directs performance improvement for LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel.

 Builds teamwork when supervising and delegating to others.

Communication and Collaboration

Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills.

 Uses therapeutic communication techniques.

Demonstrates assertiveness.

Communicates relevant patient information to other members of the health team.

Documents patient care according to Memorial policies and procedures..

Ensures appropriate implementation of physician’s orders.

Accesses electronic data to facilitate patient care.

Creates and maintains a collaborative work environment.

Participates in interdisciplinary planning and decision making.

Precepts new nursing employees and/or nursing students.

 4. Quality and Safety

Identifies and resolves safety risks.

Participates in continuous quality improvement.

Participates in the periodic review and revision of policies, procedures, and standards of care.

Complies with all safety policies.

5. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:

SAFETY: Prevent Harm - I put safety first in everything I do.  I take action to ensure the safety of others.

COURTESY: Serve Others - I treat others with dignity and respect.  I project a professional image and positive attitude.

QUALITY: Improve Outcomes - I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance.  I work with others to achieve superior results.

EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste - I use time and resources wisely.  I prevent defects and delays.

Professional Accountability

Demonstrates ethical decision making.

Advocates for patients and families.

Appropriately follows the chain of command.

Adheres to the Memorial Health System Behavioral Standards.

Develops annual plan for own professional development.

Participates in community health initiatives.

Participates in community organizations.

Contributes to nursing research activities and applies findings in clinical practice.

Participates in nurse peer review process.

Performs other related work as required or requested.

 The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.