1. Technical Duties 1.1 Evaluates specimens for acceptability and accurately performs all testing using current methologies, instruments and manual method if applicable. 2. Quality 2.1 Investigates and documents problems with unacceptable specimens 3. Problem solving 3.1 Follows established quidelines for troubleshooting instrument, reagent or specimen problems 4. Regulat

1. Performs quality and efficient ultrasound exams in order to assist with a patient's diagnostic work up 1.1 Follows routine protocols and/or physicians specific prescriptions. Repeat of examinations due to non compliance or poor quality is minimal as observed by manager / supervisor or physician review. 2. Provides accurate and compassionate patient care in order to ens

A professional registered nurse responsible and accountable for providing nursing care to patients and their families by utilizing the nursing process, and in accordance with standards identified by The American Nurse's Association, and The Association of Critical Care Nursing. The registered nurse is expected to provide primary nursing care for patients and assume respon

1. To obtain blood samples from patients by venipuncture or skin puncture observing proper phlebotomy technique and patient identification policies. Responding immediately to STAT requests and drawing other specimens in a timely manner. 2. Demonstrates service excellence in all patient care activities exhibiting a caring and courteous manner to all patients and guests. Pr

1. Clinical Competence in Patient Care 1.1 Complies with patient safety standards. 2. Safety Administers Medications and IV Therapies 2.1 Adheres to the 5 R's of medication administration. Is proficient at using the Pyxis for medication withdraw. 3. Professional Behavior and Growth 3.1 Demonstrates evidence of professional growth by education thru attendance at seminars a

1. Assists the patient care unit and Nursing Department through the following activities 1.1 Provides direct physical patient care following accepted procedures and in accordance with the department specific skills checklist. 2. Teamwork 2.1 Embraces shared goals versus narrower interests actively cooperative vs. competitive or non committal. 3. Knowledgeable/Accountable/

1. Essential Functions 1.1 Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct care to patients under the direct supervision of licensed personnel and according to their standards of practice. 2. Essential Functions ( continued) 2.1 Adheres to The Westerly Hospital policies and procedures 3. Staff/Self Development 3.1 Acts as a resource and role model 4. Staf

1. Provides age and culturally appropriate medical nutrition therapy to assigned patients using evidence based practice guidelines and the Nutrition Care Process. 2. Demonstrates effective organizational skills and uses understanding of department performance standards to ensure the smooth and timely delivery of clinical nutrition on assigned patient care units. 3. Attend

1. Maintain appointment schedule template (alterations, deletions, additions). 1.1 Responsible for communicating schedule changes to the appropriate staff members and physicians/providers. 2. Coordinate the ongoing operation of the check in process and front desk to ensure that quality services provided are cost effective and efficient. 2.1 Receive patient at arrival and

1. Evaluates and treats patients commensurate with experience and within the scope of standards and procedures of the practice, keeping service excellence as a main priority. 2. Keeps appropriate timely documentation of services rendered in line with hospital and regulatory agencies policies, procedures and standards. 3. Provides positive, supportive communication and edu

1. As part of the interdisciplinary health care team, coordinates and ensures the implementation of the plan of care, utilizing the principles of case management. 1.1 Establishes a system for coordinating the care of a patient throughout the continuum of care, linking the inpatient care with outpatient care, services, and case management. 2. Optimizes the efficiency of ho

1. Resolves drug distribution problems assuring accurate and timely dose delivery to all patients 1.1 Responds to telephone requests for medication in appropriate fashion accommodating callers request or routing call to appropriate person. 2. Interprets Clinical and Pharmacokinetic Lab Data in order to formulate medication monitoring plans. 2.1 Demonstrates knowledge of b

1. Technical Duties 1.1 Evaluates specimens for acceptability and accurately performs all testing using current methologies, instruments and manual method if applicable. 2. Quality 2.1 Investigates and documents problems with unacceptable specimens 3. Problem solving 3.1 Follows established quidelines for troubleshooting instrument, reagent or specimen problems 4. Regulat

1. Performs patient care responsibilities as assigned. 1.1 Identifies self to patient/family and explains to patient/family the roles of each member of the care delivery team. 2. Performs administrative responsibilities as assigned. 2.1 Sends/receives patient medical records and abstracts new patient records into EPIC. 3. Performs environmental responsibilities as assigne

1. Clinical Care The Physician Assistant (PA) or the Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient/family needs throughout the disease process as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team. The NP/PA, whether the practice setting is the inpatient, ambulatory, or outpatient settings, provides optimal patient care, from diagno