Assesses patient condition during admission and during each shift as scheduled and/or as needed, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.

Assesses patient pain regularly to promote effective pain management, including reassessments after appropriate intervention.

Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.

Performs exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests. Strives to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.

Teaches patients/families/caregivers about any non-medicinal follow-up measures, such as healthy diet and exercise, disease prevention, and/or other lifestyle changes. Prepares patients and families/caregivers for future self-management.

Manages evidence-based practices and continuous process improvement initiatives to meet and exceed quality measures and enhance the exceptional care provided to patients.

Manages the continuation of care by serving as the interface between healthcare providers and community support systems who coordinate ongoing care needs for specialized patient groups.

Utilizes knowledge of growth and development, psychopathology, and psychosocial systems to plan and implement aga-appropriate and culturally-sensitive care interventions.

Incorporates knowledge of pharmacological, biological, and complementary interventions with applied clinical skills to restore the patient's health and prevent further disability.

Provides health teaching in individual and group settings related to patient needs, recovery goals, and situation, including mental health problems, psychiatric and substance use disorders, treatment regimens and self management strategies, coping skills, relapse prevention, self-care activities, conflict and crisis management, problem solving skills, stress management, and relaxation techniques

Serves as an example of professional nursing practice and promotes pride in nursing for the organization, the community, and the health care industry.

Engages in evidence-based best practices that enhance the patient experience, including SAFETY rounding, communication fundamentals/AIDET, Teach-Back, Narrating Care, etc.

Demonstrates excellent communication skills, including active listening. Ensures patients, physicians, and colleagues have a clear understanding of all communications, and escalates care concerns appropriately

Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates behaviors consistent with established policies/procedures.

Seeks opportunities to continue to grow professionally through learning through HCA programs, classes, and offerings, and through outside learning, research, and school. Shares new knowledge with peers and, when appropriate, utilizes new evidence-based knowledge to drive process improvement.

Encourages physician engagementby nurturing a positive, professional work environment.

Assumes personal accountability for work time.