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. 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. 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. Performs a wide variety of technical and professional duties utilizing complex diagnostic imaging equipment. Efficiently follows routine protocols, demonstrates independent judgment and has minimal downtime. 1.1 Uses technical skill and knowledge of cross sectional anatomy to perform MR exams using appropriate imaging protocols, independently and efficiently. 2. Active

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

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. Performs standard and complex EEG recordings (wake and asleep, bedside, isolation and electrocerebral inactivity evaluations). 2. Records EEG's from pediatric and neonates, including those in the Newborn Special Care Unit as requested by the referring physician. 3. Reviews the Patient's neurological status and clinical history from the chart, patient or other knowledge

1. Follows departmental infection control policies and procedures, particularly hand washing, personal hygiene and uniform cleanliness. 2. Collects patient meal selections at the patient's bedside using CBORD software on the tablet computer. Utilize knowledge of diet restrictions in guiding patients to make food choices. 3. Must exhibit exemplary customer service during i

1. Performs a wide variety of technical and professional duties utilizing complex diagnostic imaging equipment. Efficiently follows routine protocols, demonstrates independent judgment and has minimal downtime. 1.1 Follows routine protocols and refers to the source document to ensure the correct exam is performed. 2. Actively participates in workflow activities in order t

1. Performs quality and efficient ultrasound exams in order to assist with a patient's diagnostic work up 1.1 Follows routine protocols and/or physicians specific prescriptions. Repeat of examinations due to non compliance or poor quality is minimal as observed by manager / supervisor or physician review. 2. Provides accurate and compassionate patient care in order to ens

1. Effectively works in collaboration with providers and clinical /clerical staff to provide direct/indirect care to patients and families. 1.1 Prepares patient for visit. Includes, but is not limited to height and weight, history intake, vital signs, pulse oximetry, and documents findings. 2. Maintains patient records effectively. 2.1 Updates and maintains census records