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Perform assessment/data collection
in an on-going systematic manner,
focusing on physiologic,
psychosocial, cultural, spiritual
and cognitive status; also
nutrition, pain, patient/family
education, family involvement and
patient advocacy
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Formulate a goal-directed plan of
care that is prioritized and based
on determined nursing diagnosis and
patient outcomes
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Implement care in a thorough,
skillful, consistent, and continuous
manner
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Establish priorities or patient care
based on essential patient needs and
available unit resources of time,
personnel, equipment, and supplies
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Evaluate effectiveness of care given
by health care team members
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Identify patient/family learning
needs and implement appropriate
measures
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Document patient care and unit
activities in a timely, accurate,
and concise manner
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Demonstrate an awareness of and
sensitivity to patient/family
rights, age specific needs, cultural
and ethical beliefs
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Demonstrate knowledge of and apply
safety principles as identified
within the institution
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Perform efficiently in emergency
patient care situations following
established protocols, remaining
calm, informing appropriate persons,
and documenting events
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Demonstrate sound knowledge base and
actions in the care of a designated
patient population
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Demonstrate responsibility and
accountability for own professional
practice
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Participate regularly in staff
development activities for unit and
Department of Nursing personnel
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Demonstrate knowledge of legal
issues, including patient
confidentiality and risk management
in all aspects of patient care and
unit functioning
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Participate in unit and Department
Performance Improvement activities
as directed
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Delegate appropriately and
coordinate duties of health care
team members
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Utilize effective communication
methods and skills, following lines
of authority, as appropriate
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Demonstrate a service philosophy in
all interactions with patients,
families, and all members of the
health care team
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Establish effective working
relationships with members of the
health care team, patients, and
families. Acknowledge staff rights
and cultural and ethical beliefs
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Provide data for staffing decisions
and demonstrate flexibility in the
resolution of staffing issues;
demonstrate flexibility when
floating to other units upon
requests
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Participate in nursing research
activities as requested
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Perform other related duties as
necessary.
