Registered Nurse 2Admissions Nurse

Admissions Nurse for Adult Emergency -1p-1a -30 hours per week. No weekends or holidays Upon graduation and obtaining a degree in Nursing from a NLN or CCNE accredited program and Tennessee state-approved program, applies the nursing process to plan and manage the care of patients, including patient and family education and continuum of care planning. Effectively communicates pertinent patientfamily information to healthcare team. Participates in finding solutions for variances from patient goals and ensures implementation of solutions. Furthers professional growth by engaging in 6- 10 hours of learning activities annually. bKey Functions and Expected Performances:b 1. PLANNING amp; MANAGING CARE a. Practice adheres to specialty and organizational standards. b. Addresses patient safety needs c. Applies age specificcultural considerations to care of patient. d. Organizes and triages patient care - timely, accurate, and acuity determination. e. Manages patient flow for maximum efficiency and notifies internal resources of changes f. Appropriately communicates changes in patient condition. g. Takes on additional clinical responsibilities andor assists others. h. Takes on additional clinical responsibilities andor assists others. i. Delegates to staff appropriately, with consideration for other team members workload. j. Patients and families are satisfied with the care this nurse has given. k. Manages complex clinical situations. 2. bCONTINUUM OF CARE PLANNINGb a. Identifies dischargetransfer needs and initiates plan for movement to next level of care. b. Uses internal amp; external referrals amp; resources that support patientsfamilies through continuum of care. c. Initiates change in plan for next level of care in unexpected, changing and complex situations. d. Acts to resolve systems breakdowns, knowledge, and behavior issues that impact continuum of care needs. 3. bPATIENT amp; FAMILY EDUCATIONb a. Incorporates a variety of resources to teach and support patient and family learning b. Individualizes patientfamily education for complex patientsfamilies c. Led in developmentrevisionuse of teaching toolsaids for specific population within the last year. 4. bPROBLEM SOLVINGb a. Identifies and takes action to resolve patient safety related problems and other clinical issues. b. Identifies and takes action to resolve systems (operationalworkarounds) problems. c. Follows appropriate chain of command when problem solving. d. Actively participates in teamgroup problem solving. e. Uses interdisciplinary approach to lead others in problem solving projects and evaluates outcomes using data. f. Positively supports change. g. Is a consultant to manager (ex: clinical, proposed changes, dept enhancements). 5. bCOMMUNICATION amp; COLLABORATIONb a. Personal behavior positively influences environment and others (may include attendance, tardiness, team support). b. Participates in rounds with HCT c. Effectively communicates and collaborates with patients, families, and other HCT members d. Effectively communicates and collaborates with staff and other HCT members. e. Communicates positively and constructively in stressful situations. f. Provides accurate and objective feedback in a respectful and professional manner while maintaining confidentiality. g. Completes assigned evaluation tools within designated timeframe h. Receives peer feedback in a respectful and professional manner. i. Participates directly in andor supports orientation of new staff. j. Facilitates internal andor external customer satisfaction. 6. bCONTINUOUS LEARNINGb a. Provide to manager evidence of self- educational activities within timeframe designated by manager. *Total # of contact hours, courses taken, articles readhours spent in self education. b. Participates in quality improvement initiatives. c. Participates in developing andor revising evidence based practice guidelines. d. Participates in quality improvement initiatives. e. Leads in the development andor r