Clinical Nurse

GENERAL SUMMARY:The clinical nurse, under the ANA scope of practice utilizes the

framework of the nursing process to provide professional nursing care by

incorporating patient-family centered care principles. The Clinical

Nurse provides quality patient care under the direction of the Nurse

Leader according to Beaumont policies and procedures.UNIT SUMMARY:This 37 bed unit is dedicated to Oncology and MedSurg overflow. This

unit schedules daily short stays for chemotherapy treatment, blood

transfusions, bone marrow biopsies and cardiac catheterization. Also

specializes with surgical patients with epidurals and can accommodate

telemetry patients. The nurse patient ratio is based on acuity, census,

and activity.ESSENTIAL DUTIES: ? Applies the nursing process of assessment, planning,

implementation, evaluation and discharge needs of

patient/family/significant other.? Applies the Core Concepts of Patient- and Family-Centered Care

(PFCC) in practice, and uses this knowledge to personalize care for each

patient/family.? Recognizes the impact of nursing care and patient/family

partnerships on patient outcomes.? Partners with and utilizes patient/family input and goals in

planning plan of care.? Provides quality care that meets or exceeds the expectations of

value (core measures, quality matrix, patient experience, fiscally

responsible).? Provides assistance to individuals in a manner that takes into

account their special needs, age-related and cultural-related needs.? Recognizes the roles of the interdisciplinary team, patient and

family care partners and utilizes them appropriately as resources in

planning patient care.? Delegates appropriate tasks.? Demonstrates knowledge of and competently performs technical

procedures and uses equipment properly.? Documents in the patient record in a timely, accurate and

concise manner. Develops teaching strategies for patient/family;

documents education and learning appropriately in health record.? Demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and

is responsible for continuing personal education, mentoring peers and

educating patients and families. .? Stays up to date with current health system initiatives and

incorporates evidence based practice and research into practice.

Maintains current knowledge in area of clinical practice.? Completes a self-appraisal that includes professional goals

annually and completes peer review.? Participates in department based activities, staff meetings and

committees.? Actively participates in hand offs of care, including the

patient, family and partners in care.? Demonstrates knowledge, understanding and embraces cultural

traditions and lore of community served.STANDARD QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform

each essential duty satisfactorily. 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 duties.? Education / Training: Graduate of an accredited school of

nursing. Diploma, A.D.N., B.S.N., M.S.N., DNP/PhD – if not minimum BSN

prepared, new graduate/nurse with less than one (1) year experience is

required to sign an educational contract upon hire to complete BSN

within specified timeframe and adhere to contract stipulations. RN must

enroll in an accredited BSN program within one (1) year of hire date and

complete within the next three (3) years. This is effective September

1, 2017.? Specialty Certification highly recommended after 2 years in

specialty.? Work Experience: As required by job posting? Certification, Licensure, Registration: RN with active license

in State of Michigan? Other Qualifications: Current American Heart Association BLS

for Healthcare Providers certification and other certifications as

required by department.