Attachment B - Statement of Duties_COVID Generalist RNs.pdf

03/2016

Indian Health Service

Statement of duties

Position title:

Duty location:

Provide specific statement of duties for position to be filled:

1. Basic Life Support (BLS)

2. Advance Cardiopulmonary Life Support (ACLS)

Shift:

40 hours per week, 8 hour flex days with occasional evening shifts, weekends and holidays Day shift hours- 0730-1600; Evening hours- 1030-1900

Statement of Duties:

Assesses acute and chronic conditions including physical, psychosocial, home health, and educational needs as it pertains to patients. Observes and assesses patient's conditions: recognizes, identifies and interprets serious situations and immediately decides proper action. Performs patient assessments and evaluations consistent with GSU COVID Program (testing, vaccinations, and COVID Therapeutics). Screens patient and evaluates chief complaint. Initiate treatment measures based on appropriate utilization of standing orders, certifications and standards of care for the COVID program. Consults with attending provider and collaborate in developing multi-disciplinary approach to provision of care. Plans and modifies nursing care as needed. Administers therapeutic measures as prescribed by the physician such as medications, infusions and vaccinations. Implements a plan of care as indicated by patient's condition, all age and medical history. Carries out treatments and emergency or other procedures required. Develops an age specific standard of care based on physician's medical care plan and includes problems, expected outcomes (patient care standards), deadlines, and interventions/plan of action, therapeutic measures, and nursing interventions for the adolescent, adult and geriatric patient. Evaluates for effectiveness of plan and design changes based upon patient and family needs. Provides counseling and teaching to patient and families on preventive, restorative, curative and rehab measure in health care. Provides nursing interventions based on an established plan of care and evaluates for effectiveness, Including but not limited to:

-Administration of oxygen and other respiratory treatment; parental fluids, N antibiotics, various emergency and routine medicines, topical and systemic medications, including immunizations and conscious sedations prior to special procedures. Performs treatment as indicated.

-Evaluates status of patients on an ongoing basis and reports significant findings and/or changes, plan of care/nursing interventions as appropriate. Observes patients closely, records observations, and documents nursing interventions, therapeutics measures administered, patient's reactions status of coordinated activities between nursing and other professional disciplines.

-Performs patient assessment and evaluation consistent with emergency care: determine nursing procedures and practices to use, and periodically evaluates plan of care to obtain optimal results. Initiates emergency interventions as indicated by patient condition, age and medical history. In emergency situations, when a physician is not present or immediately available, initiates resuscitative measures, i.e. acute airway and cardiovascular emergencies based on appropriate utilization of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) protocol as primary nurse when a cardiac or respiratory arrest occurs. Performs other as needed intervention as indicated.

-Provides patient care in a team model. Does patient charting using the nursing process. Prepares written assignments for and provides guidance and leadership to other nursing personnel.

-Assists providers with exams and procedures as needed. Responsible to ensure that all appropriate consents and paperwork are completed by the physician and nursing staff prior to starting the procedure.

-Sets up, monitors and operates specialized equipment in all areas of assigned competencies.

-Works in a courteous and responsive manner with patients, families and other employees, which enhances the image of the Gallup Indian Medical Center.

Performs other related duties assigned.

Revised: 10/7/2022 IL