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  Orients new nursing employees

• Participates in unit councils

• Provides parent education- 1:1 and group settings

• Represents UnityPoint Health at community events

• Shares clinical knowledge through informal teaching and in response to the learning needs of others

• Demonstrates technical knowledge of equipment and troubleshoots when problems arise

• Adapts teaching strategies based on patient's response, readiness to learn and level of comprehension

• Takes cultural, age-specific, gender, and developmental factors into consideration when teaching patients about procedures, illness, hospital experience, etc.

• Assesses patient's status through interview, observation and physical assessment of actual problems and outcomes

• Provides a thorough ongoing assessment of breast-feeding activities

• Provides education regarding alternative feeding methods

• Initiates milk production

• Uses appropriate interventions identified in the plan of care to achieve expected patient outcomes

• Ensures infant safety when breast feeding is not effective

• Identifies patients in need of follow up after discharge

• Completes care plan and discharge plan in a timely manner

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  All patient interactions are documented in a concise format in the EMR

• Able to schedule outpatient appointments in EMR

• Enters patient charges accurately and timely

• Identifies practice problems on the unit

• Works on assigned projects, data collection, audits as assigned

• Participates in the implementation of Performance Improvement initiatives

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  Chooses an appropriate and meaningful communication style when interacting with others: gives and accepts constructive feedback to/from peers.

• Ensure appropriate follow up is arranged and communicated to the patient

• Involves other disciplines as needed ie speech, dietician, physician

• Consistently prioritizes work based on changes in patient condition, changes in assignment and unanticipated interruptions

• Advocates with physicians on patient's behalf when necessary

• Assures that the care provided is consistent with standards of care, evidence-based practices, national patient safety goals, core measures and other quality initiatives undertaken by the unit/hospital

• Works with interdisciplinary team in identifying opportunities for improvement in patient care and patient/family satisfaction

• Actively promotes and achieves customer satisfaction (patient, family, departments, physicians)

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

• Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.

• Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.

• Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.

• Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.

• Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.

• Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

Minimum Requirements

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education:

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Individuals hired after August 1, 2013 must obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) within (5) years of start date.

License(s)/Certification(s):

Current licensure in good standing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.

Hires after January 1, 2017 and after must have IBCLC certification. Individuals with current CLC or CLS certification must obtain IBCLC within 5 years of hire date.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.

Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser.

Multicultural sensitivity.

Critical thinking skills using independent judgement in making decisions.

Other:

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

Work may occasionally require travel to other UPH facilities/hospitals.

Required to drive your own vehicle for business purposes.