JOB TITLE REGISTERED NURSE (CARDIO THORACIC UNIT B) EMPLOYER MERCY HOSPITAL OF BUFFALO EMPLOYEE NAME
DEPARTMENT NUMBER 6190 FACILITY/HOSPITAL NUMBER 400 MANAGER RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTENANCE/TITLE:
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DEPARTMENT NAME Cardiothoracic Unit REVISED /ESTABLISHED DATE REVISED 9/25/07 EVALUATION PERIOD FROM: TO: GL # NATURAL CLASS CODE KRONOS
FLSA STATUS
EEOC CODE P
JOB SUMMARY: Coordinates the nurse care for patients by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating. Participates in patient and family teaching. Provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary, nursing and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the Cardiothoracic Critical Care Unit. REPORTS TO: Nurse Manager SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None AGE GROUPS: CLINICAL POSITIONS ONLY. Neonate 0 28 days Pediatric 29 days - 12 years Adolescent 13 17 years Adult 18 64 years Geriatric 65 years and above
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SKILL AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS (MINIMUM): EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited Registered Professional Nursing Program. Current registration as registered nurse in New York State. Current BLS validation and ACLS validation. EXPERIENCE: Must have one (1) year of recent (within 6 months) critical care experience. Must successfully complete cardiothoracic training program as defined by education competencies. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY: Participates in educational conferences and upgrades and maintains professional knowledge and skills related to the area of responsibility, maintains confidentiality, understands legal aspects of job function, and adheres to hospital policies and procedures. Role involves a variety of problems to be solved under general guidelines, and calls for a variety of decisions, some of which are complex and must be referred to a resource person. Assists in directing a small group of employees performing similar or related tasks of semi-skilled nature. Instructs employees. Assigns, contributes to evaluating performance, and maintains efficiency of staff assigned to him/her. Has an obligation to conserve supplies, equipment and time in a cost-effective environment.
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High Lift (shoulder and Full Lift (floor to shoulder) Carry Push Pull Overall Strength Category
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Job Demand Frequent Occasional Frequent Occasional Occasional Frequent Occasional Frequent Frequent 3
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS: INTERNAL: Interacts with all members of the health care team. EXTERNAL: Interacts with outside contracted providers and outside healthcare facilities.
MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Utilizes the nursing process to meet patient needs.
CRITERIA/STANDARD (if established) Coordinates the delivery of care by the interdisciplinary team.
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O D C O D C O D C O D C O D C O D C
Performs assessment/data collection independently in a systematic manner focusing on physiologic and cognitive status. Establishes a plan of care, with multidisciplinary care team, which is patient focused, prioritized and encompasses the continuum of care. Communicates plan of care and all pertinent clinical data to the appropriate member(s) of the healthcare team in a timely manner. Utilizes computer applications as appropriate.
CRITERIA/STANDARD (if established) Provides rationale for patient care which is based on nursing knowledge to achieve desired patient outcomes. Recognizes clinical and diagnostic changes in patient status.
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O D C O D C O D C O D C O D C
Initiates action related to patients change in condition and unexpected response to care. Evaluates patient response to care and revises plan based on ongoing assessment and goal/outcome attainment. Participates in the development and implementation of patient/family teaching.
CRITERIA/STANDARD (if established) Performs according to established protocols in emergency situations to include informing appropriate person and documenting events.
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1 2 3 4
O D C
CRITERIA/STANDARD (if established) Institutes emergency procedures according to ACLS protocols in response to changes in patients condition and/or cardiac/respiratory arrest. Participates in house-wide code team response.
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1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
O D C O D C O D C O D C
Administers medications safely with knowledge of action, side effects and contraindications, including those requiring titration and monitoring. Demonstrates the ability to assess and interact with patients and families from differing religious/social/cultural backgrounds and utilizes appropriate resources for this purpose. Demonstrates appropriate care, prevention and treatment of dermal ulcers and follows established skin care protocols. Incorporates proper principles of body mechanics during
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O D C O D C
CRITERIA/STANDARD (if established) Maintains a safe environment by keeping call light in reach, room free of clutter, personal items (water, tissues) within reach. Implements alternative strategies to reduce restraint use.
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1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
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O D C O D C O D C O D C O D C O D C
Demonstrates the use of the least restrictive approach to patient restraint in clinically justified situations. Applies restraints according to procedure.
Assesses/observes, intervenes according to hospital policy when caring for a patient in restraints. Completes the nursing record and all other required documentation accurately, legibly and completely.
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Evaluato r Rating
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
O D C O D C O D C O D C O D C O D C
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Evaluato r Rating
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
O D C O D C O D C O D C O D C O D C
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MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 3. Practices according to New York State Nurse Practice Act, regulatory code of New York State Department of Health and JCAHO Standards.
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O D C O D C O D C O D C
Demonstrates an awareness of professional standards and scope of practice within nurse practice act. Participates in quality improvement activities as appropriate.
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MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 4. Assumes personal responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
CRITERIA/STANDARD (if established) Participates in hospital sponsored inservices and continuing education programs/activities. Seeks educational opportunities relevant to unit specific care. Develops and initiates personal goals yearly.
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1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
O D C O D C
O D C O D C
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MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 5. Promotes an environment in which the patient care team works cooperatively towards positive patient outcome.
CRITERIA/STANDARD (if established) Respects and protects the confidentiality of all patient, hospital and peer information. Is able to adapt to changes when required.
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1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
O D C O D C O D C O D C
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CRITERIA/STANDARD (if established) Geriatric Population: o Orients patient to environment. o Introduces self. o Speaks slowly and distinctly, looks at patient. o Identifies sensory deficits that can affect understanding. o Ensures hearing aid, glasses, dentures are in place. o Assesses fragility of skin and implements measure to maintain skin integrity. o Determines mobility of body parts. o Recognizes and reports signs and symptoms of neglect. o Maintains body temperature. Adult Population (age 18-64): o Assesses changes related to aging. o Assesses whether illness threatens or diminishes home or work capabilities.
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1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
O D C
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
O D C
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MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 7. Demonstrates ability to provide care for the patients requiring mechanical ventilation.
CRITERIA/STANDARD (if established) Identifies normal values and waveforms (PA, CVP, PCWP, RA, arterial pressures, PVR, SVR) Obtains PCWP
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O D C O D C
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CRITERIA/STANDARD (if established) Performs cardiac outputs and interprets values and provides interventions based on protocol. Demonstrates ability to properly care for pressure line system.
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1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
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O D C O D C O D C O D C O D C
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MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 8. Demonstrates ability to provide care for the patients requiring mechanical ventilation.
CRITERIA/STANDARD (if established) Provides airway management for a patient with an ET tube: o Suctioning o Oral care o Taping tube o Cuff technique o documentation Provides airway management for a patient with a trach: o Suctioning o Trach Care o Oral Care o Cuff Technique o Changing trach o Trach holder o Documentation Obtains arterial blood gases.
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1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
O D C
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O D C O D C O D C O D C O D C
Recognizes different modes of ventilation used for weaning and provides interventions as appropriate.
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Evaluato r Rating
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
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O D C O D C
Provides psychosocial support: o States alternative ways to communicate. o States the indications for ventilator sedation o Encourages family involvement. o Coordinate interdisciplinary efforts.
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MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 9. Demonstrates ability to care for immediate postoperative cardio thoracic patient.
CRITERIA/STANDARD (if established) Provides care for patient recovering from anesthesia and/or conscious sedation. Demonstrates airway management techniques
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1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
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O D C O D C O D C O D C O D C O D C
Performs hemodynamic monitoring and provides interventions per protocol. Monitors fluid and electrolyte status and provides interventions per protocol. Transfuses blood products per protocol.
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CRITERIA/STANDARD (if established) Assesses physiologic values and performs interventions per protocol.
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1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
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O D C O D C O D C O D C
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Evaluato r Rating
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
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O D C O D C O D C O D C O D C O D C
Assesses and interprets cardiac rhythms and provides appropriate interventions inclusive of transcutaneaus pacing, transvenous pacing and defibrillation per protocol. Performs neurological assessments.
MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 10.Demonstrates ability to provide care for the patient requiring hemodialysis.
CRITERIA/STANDARD (if established) Recognizes changes in fluid status including weight changes, Intake & Output, CVP readings and other associated physiological changes. Monitors laboratory values. Verbalizes components of assessment.
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1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
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O D C O D C O D C O D C O D C O D C
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Evaluato r Rating
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O D C O D C O D C O D C O D C O D C
Knowledgeable regarding appropriate lab values for patients at nutritional risk. Verbalizes patient assessment prior to, during and following sedation.
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CRITERIA/STANDARD (if established) Identifies procedures/tests indicting use of IV conscious sedation. Assesses ability/desire for learning.
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1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
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O D C O D C O D C O D C O D C O D C
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MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 15.Demonstrates ability to provide care for the patient receiving intra-aortic balloon pump, counter pulsation therapy.
CRITERIA/STANDARD (if established) Demonstrates understanding of anatomical and physiological parameters of IABP. Recognizes waveforms for effective inflation and deflation.
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1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
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O D C O D C O D C O D C O D C O D C
Assists with insertion of IABP Verbalizes patient assessment and patient response to the pain management regime. Demonstrates epidural pump set-up.
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Evaluato r Rating
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
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O D C O D C O D C
BEHAVIORAL FACTORS
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BEHAVIORIAL FACTOR
1. Attendance/Reliability
Meets requirements for attendance at department meetings Communicates appropriately with patients, visitors and coworkers
2. Customer Service
Exhibits excellent Customer Relations skills Demonstrates commitment to Mission and Core Values of CHS of compassion to our patients and commitment to excellence by improving staff performance.
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BEHAVIORIAL FACTOR
Evaluat or Rating 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
5. Patient Rights
6. Infection Control
7. Safety
Identifies safety hazards and provides a safe environment for patients, visitors and associates
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BEHAVIORIAL FACTOR
Evaluat or Rating 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
9. Corporate Compliance
Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to CHS Corporate Compliance Plan and Standards of Conduct. Identifies area of compliance risk with job duties and departmental activities. Compliance training, date completed.
2. Compassion- We demonstrate our connectedness to each other through inclusive and compassionate relationships. This core value affirms that the workplace is a community of persons, committed to a common mission, who depend upon and support each other. Indicators that exemplify this value include: Spends the extra effort to put people at ease; extends hospitality graciously; builds rapport well; brings out the best in people; listens with empathy to understand others thoughts, feelings, and concerns; treats all persons whom we serve and with whom we work with respect and compassion; shares wins and successes; shares credit for accomplishments with others. Needs Improvement (1) Comments: Acceptable/Solid Performance (2) Commendable (3) Outstanding (4)
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Justice for All, Especially Those Who are Poor and Disadvantaged We advocate for a society in which all can realize their full potential and achieve the common good. This core value affirms that the organization demonstrates a special commitment to serving those who are economically and spiritually poor through the manner in which we provide programs and services in a way that is truly responsive to their needs. In addition, policies and practices of the organization, internal and external, conform to the principles of social justice. Indicators that exemplify this values include: Treats others justly and respectfully; respects diversity; recognizes and appreciates the need and circumstances of persons who are poor; responds with empathy to those who are less fortunate; is seen as one who cares about and actively takes initiatives to conserve the resources of the earth; stands up for what is believed to be right, even in the face of adversity; adheres to provisions of Patient Bill of Rights. Needs Improvement (1) Acceptable/Solid Performance (2) Commendable (3) Outstanding (4)
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Employee Health Assessment Current Infection Control Practices Observed Corporate Compliance Training Current Mandatory Education Current Adheres to Safety Standards
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A minimum score of 2 is required in all three (3) sections to deem that an associate has met the minimum performance level equating to satisfactory job performance for this evaluation period. An overall rating of 1 4 is determined by averaging the scores of all three (3) factors. A score for ANY of the three (3) factors that is not indicated as greater than 2 will require a formal action plan to be compiled by the manager in conjunction with an HR Representative. The plan must be specific to the responsibilities, competencies and/or behaviors identified for improvement or further development. The Action plan document must be compiled within thirty (30) days of the associates performance evaluation meeting.
OVERALL RATING
FACTORS OVERALL MAJOR DUTIES, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES RATING OVERALL DEMONSTRATION OF VALUES RATING OVERALL PURSUING EXCELLENCE EIGHT (8) EXPECTATIONS RATING OVERALL PERFORMANCE RATING [Average of above three (3) Factors]
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