Clinical Excellence/Patient Care 

• Participate in nursing process under supervision of RN. 
• Collaborates with RNs and other health care workers in implementing care within hospital policy and legal limitations.  
• Exerts limited judgment in care of assigned patients.  
• Maintains responsibility for equipment and supplies related to patient care.  
• Assumes responsibility of maintaining current professional and clinical expertise.  
• Utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area.  
• Demonstrates the ability to consistently meet the department work schedule.  
• Documents care provided utilizing current technology.  
• Appropriately delegates to unlicensed personnel.  
• Practice reflects knowledge of HIPAA, JCAHO, OSHA, DNV and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare. 

Clinical Excellence/Unit Functions 

• Performs functions other than described due to extenuating circumstances. 
• Abides by all Health System and departmental policies. 
• Triages telephone calls to appropriate personnel and schedules patient appointments. 
• Prepare patient chart prior to obtain first visit for medications, health history and insurance. 
• Assist RN’s with testing as needed. 
• Complete designated patient treatment with minimal assistance. Included but not limited to assess established wounds, call in prescription, documentation, vitals and faxing orders to outside facilities, photographing wounds. 
• Register patients and other designated secretarial skills.  
• Assist RN’s with quality data gathering.   

Basic UPH Performance Criteria  

• Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines. 
• Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance. 
• Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position. 
• Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare. 
• Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year. 
• Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.