The nursing process is a modified scientific method. Nursing practise was first described as a four-stage nursing process by Ida Jean Orlando in 1958. It should not be confused with nursing theories o…
Its primary aim is to know the health status and the problems of clients which may be actual or potential.bmcresnotes.biomedcentral.comThe nursing process was initially an adapted form of problem-solving technique based on theory used by nurses every day to help patients improve their health and assist doctors in treating patients.
These characteristics include its cyclic centeredness; focus on problem solving and decision making, interpersonal and collaborative style, universal applicability, and use of critical thinking.health-conditions.comThe nursing process has distinctive 5 characteristics that enable the nurse to respond to the changing health status of the client.
nursing-theory.orgMost nurses use the nursing process without realizing it is a part of their careers. That is, it comes as second nature to them rather than thinking out each step as they take it.
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Summary of Primary Function
Delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifies and determines the priority of patient’s problems/needs, and evaluates the process and outcome of nursing care; coordinates, provides and directs patient teaching activities and coordinates the care provided by health team members.
Essential Job Functions
In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment and evaluates treatment effectiveness; administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures; serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments. Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department. Incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery
Skills
• Knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and future innovations
• Nursing judgment and skill based on principles of the biological, physical, behavioral, and social sciences
• Application of the nursing process in patient care delivery
• Coordination of patient care delivery
• Evaluation of professional nursing practice to optimize goals and outcomes
• Health teaching and health promotion
• Patient advocacy and partnership
• Interprofessional collaboration and leadership
• Understanding and utilization of office and clinical technologies
• Compassionate, relationship-based approach to help find meaning in illness, suffering, pain, and existence
• Integration of quality improvement, evidence based practices and research in practice
• Accountability for professional actions
• Effective stewardship of available resources
• Conflict management and resilience
• Authority for delegating activities to others, while remaining responsible and accountable for outcomes
Certifications
BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (preferred)
Valid nursing license from the state of practice (required)
Education
Associate of Nursing, nursing (required)
OR
Diploma in Nursing (required)
Bachelors of Science, nursing (preferred)
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Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
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Job Summary...
Provide nursing care to a defined group of patients, adhering to Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington ambulatory Nursing Care Standards, the Nursing Code of Ethics and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington policies. Coordinate and facilitate Health Care services for the patient in other segments of the Health Care delivery system. Provide and coordinate nursing care for the patient in collaboration with the Health Care team. The Registered Nurse is an integral member of the Health Care team, overseeing and participating in patient assessment and the formulation and implementation of the care plan.
The Primary Care RN will act as a clinical resource for the team including participating in daily huddles and help solve unusual challenges. Identify and provide nursing management of high-risk patients using established criteria and protocols, coordinate multi-disciplinary team and resources to support patient care needs. Provide care coordination/management for chronic medically complex or fragile patients/patient populations using nursing protocols. This work includes the use of the nursing process, motivational interviewing, and case management skills. Incorporate preventative care into every visit and act as a patient advocate, assessing and educating patients of all ages (pediatric, geriatric, etc.) and their families. Provide nursing services needed in an outpatient setting such as medication administration, immunizations, wound care, and other nursing skilled services.
Essential Responsibilities:
• Using the nursing process, provides ongoing assessment of the nursing care needs of a defined group of patients. Uses nursing diagnosis to describe this assessment. Develops a written plan of care for patient care needs. Assists patients and families/significant others in developing health care goals which are part of the individualized plan of care. Determines priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available resources. Provides nursing interventions safely and competently. Provides the patient and family/significant others with information preceding interventions. Provides telephone consultation to patients and family/significant others Provides ongoing evaluation of the patients response to care. Anticipates and recognizes changes in the patients status and need for nursing care. Modifies the individual plan of care in collaboration with the health care team.
• Demonstrates understanding of the physiologic and psychological effects of normal aging by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care to meet the needs of those populations served. Demonstrates effective communication skills with those specific age populations served. Identifies own learning needs and participates in educational programs related to those age-specific patient populations served (Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Geriatric). Collaborates, communicates and coordinates with other health care team members in planning and implementing care. Assesses the needs of designated patients requiring hospitalization; initiates nursing admission database and discharge planning in collaboration with inpatient staff and physician. Cooperates and communicates effectively with other team members in order to accomplish the workload.
• Communicates recognition of the patients and family/significant others psychosocial, cultural and emotional needs in each nurse-patient interaction. Orients patients and family/significant others to the role of the professional nurse and other health care team members, the nursing services available, and the means of access to those services. Reinforces orientation to the Consumer Bill of Rights and Responsibilities. Identifies the patients educational needs as part of the nursing assessment. Develops an educational component for each nursing care plan. Provides teaching/counseling congruent with patients and family/significant others learning needs and the medical plan of care. Encourages patient compliance with therapeutic and medical regimens. Teaching is based on scientific and behavioral knowledge.
• Assesses patient lifestyle risk factors. Integrates health promotion and preventive aspects of care with the ongoing assessment of nursing care needs. Works with patient to develop a plan to improve general health status. Implements physical and psychological preventive measures. Promotes patient self-care responsibility for meeting their own health needs. Adheres to KFHPW documentation standards. Provides a safe environment for each patient and adheres to KFHPW safety standards. Adheres to KFHPW infection control standards and guidelines, including the guidelines for reporting communicable diseases.
• Identifies own learning needs and participates in continued education programs to meet those needs. Participates in staff orientation and student education activities. Collaborates with managers in completing the process for self and colleague/team performance reviews. Assures quality of care through development, implementation and evaluation of professional nursing standards and participation in multidisciplinary quality assurance activities. Participates in professional activities. Participates in nursing research and incorporates research findings into nursing practice. Adheres to KFHPW personnel policies and maintains a high standard of professional work habits. Consistently demonstrates an appearance consistent with current KFHPW dress code policy.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
• N/A
Education
• Associates degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
License, Certification, Registration
• Registered Nurse License (Washington) required at hire
• Basic Life Support required at hire
Additional Requirements:
• Communication, problem-solving, leadership and decision-making skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Ambulatory care nursing experience
• Primary nursing or case management experience.
• Bachelor of science in Nursing (BSN).
Job Schedule:
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OVERVIEW:
The staff nurse is a registered nurse who is responsible for assuring competent, compassionate nursing care for specific patients and families, including delegation to and supervision of non-professional and support staff. The staff nurse, as primary nurse, is responsible and accountable for the overall nursing care management of a designated group of patients. She/he collaborates with the Nurse Manager and members of the Patient Care Team to achieve optimal Patient outcomes. She/he also collaborates with the Patient toward efficient and effective personnel and unit management.
REPORTS TO: Nurse Manager/nurse leader of the specific area.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
1.0 Provides competent, compassionate nursing care based on scientific principles and the use of nursing process and a primary nursing model.
1.1 Provides and maintains a therapeutic environment for patients and families.
1.2 Articulates the primary nursing role to the patient, family and health team members.
1.3 Identifies, facilitates, and evaluates outcomes of nursing care for an individual patient or group of patients.0
1.4 Coordinates involvement of the patient, family and health team members in patient care, including patient/family teaching and discharge planning.
1.5 Documents relevant patient information.
1.6 Communicates the plan of care and other pertinent information to/from other health team members.
1.7 Helps define standards of excellence for patient care; participates in improvement of patient care services in a cost-effective way.
1.8 Performs specific functions as described in the unit Scope of Service.
1.9 Provides care appropriate to age group of patients on assigned unit(s) as described in relevant unit Scope of Service.
2.0 Collaborates with other professionals and directs nonprofessional nursing personnel in maintaining recognized standards.
2.1 Teaches and directs all nursing personnel for whom she/he is responsible.
2.2 Participates in orientation of new permanent and temporary staff members.
2.3 Appropriately utilizes nursing resources.
2.4 Interprets hospital and departmental policies and procedures to nurses and other health team members.
3.0 Participates in daily operational activities necessary for safe patient/staff environment.
3.1 Utilizes resources efficiently to facilitate optimal patient care.
3.2 Provides input to the Nurse Manager regarding unit needs.
3.3 Participates in unit and departmental committees for formulation of nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
4.0 Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills based on current nursing education practices.
4.1 Adheres to Department of Nursing requirements for required training.
4.2 Identifies own learning needs and goals and develops a plan to meet them.
4.3 Maintains and develops professional practice through continuing educational programs and appropriate learning experiences.
4.4 Contributes to relevant committees, professional meetings, continuing educational and/or formal academic programs.
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Current license as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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