The Registered Nurse 3 - Specialty delivers patient-centered care in a culturally competent manner utilizing and promoting evidence-based standards of quality, safety, and service while ensuring population-specific. The incumbent demonstrates excellent nursing processes.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Completes assessments and documents patient interactions and general observations, per unit standards, including the need for age and cultural considerations, care management and teaching; makes necessary referrals.

2. Demonstrates advanced level of competency in the area of practice.

3. Administers and maintains accurate records related to medications and treatments as per regulatory bodies, policies and procedures.

4. Reassesses and documents the effectiveness of intervention as per guidelines and protocols; evaluates diagnosis/ problems on the plan of care based on the patient’s status.

5. Communicates plan of care clearly in an effective and timely manner to patient, family and the appropriate team members.

6. Participates in the development of policies, procedures, protocols and standards of care.; examines and questions treatment to determine if they are within best practices.

7. Represents nurses by actively participating in committees and task forces.

8. Begins discharge planning upon admission; uses available resources to assist in preparing for discharge. Involves patient and patient support network in plan of care.

9. Manages own work and time and prioritizes assignments to ensure work assignments are completed on time.

10. Adapts to changing work demands and environment. Anticipates possible problems and assists nurse leader(s) in the development of contingency plans.

11. Evaluates other staff in the provision of care; provides concise, constructive feedback to employee and leadership.

12. Serves as a preceptor to students and new staff, as needed.

13. Serves as a Charge Nurse or Resource Nurse when needed.

14. Initiates unit-level projects with significant impact on patient care, expense reduction, safety and/or patient experience.

15. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.