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Role Overview:
Demonstrating the tenets of our Professional Practice Model, Relationship Based Care® (RBC), provides professional nursing care at the advanced beginner level which includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in accordance with care standards. Contributes to a safe and therapeutic environment that is centered on the needs of patients, caregivers and others showing concern for the patient's privacy, comfort, and emotional state. Treats patients with consideration of age, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomic background, culture and disability in a caring, ethical and professional manner.
A CNI is expected to seek guidance and feedback from the preceptor and more advanced nurses and use organizational resources in caring for patients with increasing complexity.
Key Qualifications:
Clinical Practice
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ASSESSMENT: Performs an initial and ongoing assessment which encompasses the physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and educational needs of the patient and their caregiver(s). Determines and reports change in patient condition.
PLAN OF CARE: Using evidence and best practice standards, participates in the development of an individualized plan of care in collaboration with the patient, family and multidisciplinary team.
IMPLEMENTATION: Provides advanced beginner level of direct patient care and performs/assists with procedures. Adheres to policies, procedures and established standards of care in delivery of nursing services while creating a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, caregiver(s) and self.
EVALUATION: Evaluates progress toward expected outcomes and modifies individualized treatment plan.
PATIENT EDUCATION: Assesses patient and caregiver learning needs and provides education about the disease, treatment plan, actual and potential side effects of treatments and medications, and self care measures. Evaluates understanding of instructions provided.
PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT: Provides psychosocial support to patients and caregivers while fostering a patient-centered environment.
Performance Improvement
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Participates in quality assurance and/or performance improvement activities. Demonstrates understanding of unit based nurse sensitive indicators (CAUTI, CLABSI, HAPU, Falls, Extravasation, Patient satisfaction, Retained Foreign Objects, etc) and other quality indicators and associated data trends at the unit level.
Informatics
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Demonstrates professional accountability in documenting care provided. Ensures compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements for documentation and information management. Effectively communicates patient information utilizing handoff during transitions in care.
Evidence-based Practice/Research
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As part of Nurse Residency completes an evidence-based presentation that is aligned with strategic goals of the department of Nursing and the MSK organization. In collaboration with the research study team, implements clinical trial study requirements and supports patients enrolled in clinical research trials
Staff Development
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Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning as evidenced by individual professional development through ongoing assessment of learning needs; attends unit based, divisional and departmental educational offerings; and pursues clinical knowledge and skill development through outreach to senior staff, Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nursing Professional Development Specialists. Contributes to the learning environment by sharing knowledge and assisting with onboarding of new staff, as appropriate.
Leadership
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As an advanced beginner nurse demonstrates ongoing development of leadership characteristics as evidenced by seeking and providing peer feedback, articulating viewpoint in unit based forums, and recognizing and soliciting assistance in complex situations. Upholds the tenets of the Professional Practice Model, Relationship Based Care®.
Core Skills:
Clinical Nurse Preoffer
Pay Range: $110,700.00 - $177,100.00FSLA Status: Exempt
Closing:
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