- General Staff Accountabilities
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Employee’s conduct conforms to the Mission, Vision, Values, and Code of Conduct of College Hospital.
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Values individual differences and demonstrates sensitivity to the cultural needs of others.
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Respects the rights, privacy and property of others, and maintains strict confidentiality.
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Effectively protects all health information from unauthorized access per HIPAA regulations and all applicable local and state laws.
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Maintains required certification/license in a timely fashion.
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Exhibits good attendance and punctuality.
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Provides appropriate notice prior to vacation/time off and notifies supervisor a minimum of two hours prior to shift when unable to come to work.
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Observes allotted break and meal periods as prescribed by Hospital Policy and follows time card procedures by accurately writing in and out.
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Attends to personal affairs to avoid any interference with productivity.
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Adheres to the Dress Code.
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Demonstrates an understanding of their personal role in the case of fire/disaster and participates in Performance Improvement activitie
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Functions with an awareness of patient safety issues and applies basic principles of safety as identified within the facility.
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Follows the occurrence reporting policy and procedure in reporting any potential safety issues.
- Job Specific Accountabilities
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Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions in the care and decision making for severely mentally ill patients.
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Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychological and cognitive status.
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Formulates a goal directed plan of care which is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes.
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Educates patient on learning needs according to care plans.
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Performs documentation duties on unit and in patient record which are timely, accurate and concise.
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Demonstrates an awareness of self-responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
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Remains flexible in responding to unit needs regarding schedules and resolution of staffing.
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Demonstrates appropriate delegation of tasks and duties in the direction and coordination of the work of nursing team members, patient care and unit activities.
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Demonstrates effective communication methods and skills, using lines of authority appropriately and keeps self informed of content of staff meetings, new policies and other significant information.
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Demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity to patient rights, as identified within the institution and by the California Department of Mental Health.
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Performs efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons and documenting events.
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Practices effective problems identification and resolution skills and report identified issues to Charge RN.
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Assesses age specific needs and communicates with patients on assigned units in language that patient can understand according to their age.
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Continuously recognizes and utilizes opportunities for teaching LVN/LPT & MHW staff relative to their work with patients on assigned units.
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Holds staff accountable for safely monitoring patients and reporting any unsafe occurrences.
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Effectively lead patient groups as assigned, utilizing accepted group therapy techniques.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Exhibits behavior that is courteous, compassionate, polite, friendly, and respectful towards patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers and extends self to make patients, visitors, clinical staff, and peers feel welcome and respected.
Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of California. Ability to assess the age specific needs of the patients per unit population. BCLS required. Management Assaultive Behavior (MAB) is required within 90 days of hire.
