CLINICAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Independently and consistently performs goal-focused and individualized assessment when caring for all patients, including those with complex pathophysiological  and psychosocial needs.
Individualizes nursing diagnoses based on assessment data.
Practice relies on previous experience for focused analysis of problems and solutions with individual patient modification in order to meet outcomes.
Accommodates unplanned events and evaluates/responds appropriately with speed, efficiency, flexibility, and confidence.
Becomes expert and resource for use of standard unit technology and advanced technology as appropriate.
Identifies learning needs of designated populations. Works collaboratively to develop strategies to meet these learning needs.
Revises and develops patient education materials.
Seeks out challenging patient/family education opportunities.
Teaches and functions as a resource in the application of hospital policies, and unit procedures   and protocols.
Unit expert and resource on medications applicable to their unit/clinical setting.
Facilitates others related to patient and staff safety; actively works toward prevention of potential injury.
Involved in ongoing quality monitoring of documentation of nursing care and patient outcome.

THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIPS

Consistently role models individualized therapeutic communication based on patient and family needs.
Initiates consultation/leadership with the healthcare team to share and promote collaborative approach to patient and family care.
Invites patients and families to actively participate in plan of care to foster growth and competence.
Plans and provides nursing care that promotes intentional caring.
Challenges situations and/or decisions that obstruct positive patient outcomes and works to reduce barriers.
Anticipates patient/family needs.
Demonstrates actions that incorporate the rich traditions, beliefs, and values of patients and families.
 
PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Acts as a resource to nursing and healthcare teams.
Is sought out by members of the multi-disciplinary healthcare team.
Frequently initiates consults with health care team.
Actively collaborates with other health professionals in delivering care.
Recognizes need and calls for team conference.
Fosters mutual regard, respect, and trust.
Demonstrates active engagement to enhance patient care and promote a positive workplace.
Demonstrates flexibility.
Creates conditions and relationships that promote creative, innovative, and positive processes and outcomes.
Role models behaviors that demonstrate compassion and caring.
Fosters other’s development of conflict resolution.
Role models and helps to establish group norms that promote valuing of all health care team members.
Recognizes and values interdependent relationships.
Recognizes strengths of other team members that would benefit the patient and the team.
Successfully organizes and coordinates multiple activities, requests, and needs.
Develops work process that maximize team work.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Sets goals for knowledge/skill enhancement within and beyond the practice setting.
Attends inservice CE’s within and beyond practice area.
Takes a leadership role in building and maintaining an environment where all team members thrive.
Recognizes professional strengths in others and builds upon them.
Shares in/contributes to others knowledge and skill development in practice setting.
 
ADVANCING PRACTICE THROUGH INNOVATION AND RESEARCH

Reads evidence based articles related to area of practice.
Participates in unit/area based/institutional Continuous Quality Improvement projects.
Presents at unit based educational forums.
Takes on leadership role in relation to innovations/improvements in practice setting.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Supervision is received from a Nurse Manager or other designated official.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Functional supervision is typically exercised over LPN’s, Nurse Aides, Allied Health, Service Maintenance, and other support staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful completion of a program in nursing is necessary.
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse
in the State of Michigan is necessary.
This classification requires Primary Source Verification.