KH Hamilton | Hamilton | Full-time | Days

Essential Functions

☐ Responsive to coaching to correct risky behaviors and applies learning to next situation
☐ Demonstrates nursing clinical skills necessary to make pertinent and accurate assessments of the physical, psychological, spiritual and educational needs of the patient
☐ Analyses collected data to establish and prioritize a list of actual and potential individualized age specific patient problems and/or needs
☐ Develops a plan of care based on patient assessment, diagnosis and co-morbidities
☐ Implements the plan of care and executes interventions provide safe quality care based on assessed needs, established standards of care.
☐ Evaluates and modifies the care plan based on patient response
☐ Appropriate delegation based on the patient’s care plan and skill level of the personnel.
☐ Timely documents in the electronic medical record or the appropriate venue. Documentation reflects nursing care, patient response and associated pertinent information related to the care of the patient.
☐ Demonstrates appropriate clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
☐ Identifies and responds appropriately to emergency situations
☐ Verifies current patient medications and completes reconciliation documentation.
☐ Safely administers medications utilizing the “five rights”.
☐ Consistently informs patients when new medications are ordered, informs patients of the implications and possible side effects of these medications*
☐ Aware of population specific quality indicators; practice reflects actions that support core measures.
☐ Behavioral choices align with safe practice standards

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.