Assuring and Improving Quality of Care Facilitates the patient and family's right to receive quality cost effective care following Advocate's MVP of Stewardship. Utilizes appropriate resources to respond to situations that have the potential to negatively impact outcomes. Adapts practice to the latest standards according to evidence based literature. Utilizes appropriate

Clean/disinfects assigned area(s) by washing walls, doors, door frames, ceilings, patient televisions, windows, furniture, tile, fixtures, appliances, floors, and equipment with appropriate cleaning solutions using procedures and following schedules specific to each item. Assigned area(s) may include, but are not limited to, patient rooms, offices, meeting rooms, rest roo

Participates in the preparation of the operating rooms and / or case carts. 1)Assists nursing personnel with OR set up including setting supplies around the room, gathering additional equipment/supplies, and opening sterile supplies onto sterile field. In the event of surgical delays, monitors open sterile field. 2)Reviews the surgeon preference cards and ensures all item

Using evidence based practice, clinical decision making, compassion and skilled dialogue, the registered nurse leads efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience. The nurse delivers and coordinates patient centered care across the continuum to support the successful transition of patients to other healthcare delivery systems or their ho

Supervises the day to day activities of non physician staff, ensuring a high level of productivity. Continuously monitors the functioning of the medical group and revises operational procedures as necessary. Oversee all functions of the medical group including reception and scheduling activities, patient service areas, accounting, medical records, transcription, business

Assists RN with daily care of patients including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders and ambulation which may include use of therapeutic assistive devices, proper positioning, range of motion and special transferring as indicated. Measures and documents blood pressures, TPRs (Temperature, Pulse, Respiration), I & O (Intake and Output), daily weights, and other

Assists RN with daily care of patients including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders and ambulation which may include use of therapeutic assistive devices, proper positioning, range of motion and special transferring as indicated. Measures and documents blood pressures, TPRs (Temperature, Pulse, Respiration), I & O (Intake and Output), daily weights, and other

Uses the nursing process to assess the needs of the patient, plan and implement individualized interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care. Includes the patient and family in planning and implementing care and develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum. Anticipates and recognizes significant changes in the pa

Uses the nursing process to assess the needs of the patient, plan and implement individualized interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care. Includes the patient and family in planning and implementing care and develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum. Anticipates and recognizes significant changes in the pa

Performance of the principle duties and responsibilities of the RN position and serves as a role model for professional practice. Competent in the duties of a staff nurse. Performs the duties of the charge nurse. Educates and holds self and staff accountable for the nursing standards of practice and documentation. Models behaviors that demonstrate an environment of open c

Direct Patient Care 6)Administers medications according to approved policy/procedure following protocol or provider order and monitors response. 5)Consistently demonstrates ability to perform and document accurate vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, pulse (may be apical) respiration, height and weight. 1)Prepares patients for exams and treatments physically

Using evidence based practice, clinical decision making, compassion and skilled dialogue, the registered nurse leads efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience. The nurse delivers and coordinates patient centered care across the continuum to support the successful transition of patients to other healthcare delivery systems or their ho

Uses the nursing process to assess the needs of the patient, plan and implement individualized interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care. Includes the patient and family in planning and implementing care and develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum. Anticipates and recognizes significant changes in the pa

Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous, and helpful manner, collects insurance co payments, and responds to routine requests for information. Schedules and maintains calendar of appointments, meetings, and travel. Coordinates related administrative aspects such as agendas, site selection, food/beverage selections, audio visual arrangements, and document prepa

Assists RN with daily care of patients including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders and ambulation which may include use of therapeutic assistive devices, proper positioning, range of motion and special transferring as indicated. Measures and documents blood pressures, TPRs (Temperature, Pulse, Respiration), I & O (Intake and Output), daily weights, and other