Position Summary
To provide proficient nursing care for an individual or group of patients with less predictable problems and to provide leadership in the implementation of high-quality nursing care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.
Uses advanced nursing knowledge and the nursing process to:
Assess factors of the patient’s past and present physical, psychosocial, and cultural baseline, health problems, and external support systems which may impact on his/her ability to cope with current health situation.
Define a nursing problem list, based on assessment of the patient that reflects the consideration of the medical diagnosis and the patient’s problems.
Define realistic measurable goals related to each problem.
Develop a nursing plan which is directed toward the optimal resolution of nursing diagnoses and prevention of future problems.
Evaluate and document a patient’s progress toward goals.
Collaborate with the appropriate health care professionals in implementing a comprehensive plan of care.
Provide an individualized plan of nursing care which assists the patient in maximizing participation in his/her care.
Collaborate with physician to revise the nursing plan of care and/or goals as necessary.
Implement appropriate patient education programs to meet individual health care needs.
Assist physicians with day-to-day patient care.
Taking histories and assessing reason for visit.
Assist with procedures and treatments.
Provide patient teaching when necessary.
Record nursing care using appropriate documentation.
Demonstrate administrative and clinical leadership skills by:
Planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care.
Identifying and correcting situations not in accord with departmental policies and procedures.
Evaluating requirements and patient needs.
Serving as a role model in the area of professional behavior.
Precepting, procedure, and clinical situations under direction of nurse manager.
Maintain accountability for delivery of nursing care and for aspects of care delegated to others.
Adhere to ethical and legal standards of the hospital and the profession.
Use results of nursing research to support and/or change nursing practice.
Other Related Duties
Work as telephone triage nurse:
Give advice to patients via telephone and in office.
Assess the needs of patients via telephone.
Handle calls in order of priority.
Make appointments whenever necessary.
Assist with referrals from outside physicians.
Redirect calls when appropriate.
Work directly with other support staff to handle problems.
Maintain professional expertise by earning contact hours through review of current nursing literature and/or attending conferences.
Develop goals in consultation with nursing manager for professional growth and development.
Participate in departmental meetings.
Minimum Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
Current D.C. Licensure as a registered nurse or evidence of application for licensure in D.C. and current out-of-state is necessary. Bachelor’s degree in nursing - OR - Diploma or associate degree in nursing.
Experience
At least two years of relevant clinical experience is necessary. Nursing experience in cosmetic and plastic preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Walk, bend, twist, and reach above the shoulder frequently in an office setting.
- Must be able to occasionally lift or carry and frequently push or pull up to 20 lbs. as part of the role.
- Regularly exposed to healthcare settings that may require personal protective equipment.
- Requires manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, copier machine, and other equipment.
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