• Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the Healthcare consumer’s health and/or the situation.

• Analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnosis or the issues.

• Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the Healthcare consumer of the situation.

• Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.

• Implements the identified plan. Ensures patient progression along plan.

• Coordination of Care – coordinates care delivery.

• Health Teaching and Health Promotion – employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.

• Consultation – the advanced practice registered nurse and the nursing role specialist provide consultation to influence the identified plan, enhance the abilities of others and effect change.

• Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.

Follows the ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2010):

• Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice

• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice

• Evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations

• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues

• Collaborates with patient, family and others in the conduct of nursing practice

• Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice

• Integrates research findings into practice

• Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services

• Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession

• Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner

• Supports purpose, vision, and values of Monument Health.

• Practices within the legal scope of a Registered Professional Nurse as outlined by the state in which employment occurs and delivers competent care consistent with standards / policies, laws, regulators/accreditation/certifying organizations.

• Abides by the Provisions of the Code of Ethics for Nurses (ANA 2010).

Proficiently uses applicable technology and software to:

• Support and document nursing activities and patient care.

• Access other work-related applications necessary to be an engaged and active associate of the organization, such as company email, iLearn modules, employee engagement surveys, benefits and compensation information, and policies and procedures.

• Continuously seeks out opportunities to improve the quality of patient care delivery through innovative and creative problem solving.

• All other duties as assigned.