Leadership

·        Demonstrates clinical leadership as a role model for team members.

·        Consults nursing management regarding issues or barriers in delivery of care, staff achievement of competency, system concerns, provider concerns or specific patient care barriers.

·        Participates in divisional and hospital shared governance infrastructure.

·        Coordinate and lead hospital-wide patient initiatives as assigned by Director

30%

Clinical Excellence

·        Maintains current knowledge of trends and advances in nursing practice.

·        Facilitates development, implementation, and evaluation of changes in patient care based on published evidence.

·        Assists with formulation of evidence-based nursing policy and procedure.

·        Partners with providers and patient care team members to achieve patient care outcomes.

 25%

Education

·        Serves as a resource to patient care team members based on professional standards of care.

·        Provides support and resources to the division for on-boarding of new patient care team members.

·        Supports competency development and implementation within the division for patient care team members.

25%

Quality Improvement

·        Identifies pertinent research, EBP, and/or PI questions arising from clinical practice.

·        Assists with formulation of evidence-based nursing policy and procedure.

·        Reports research, EBP and/or PI findings to appropriate stakeholders.

·        Supports performance improvement initiatives within the division.

·        Mentors staff on improvement process and implementation principles.

10%

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.

·        Responds to clinical needs/cares during times of surge as determined by CNE and nursing leadership. 

·        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.

10%

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that required of the employee.  Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Demonstration of UPH Values and Standards of Behaviors

Consistently demonstrates UnityPoint Health’s values in the performance of job duties and responsibilities

Foster Unity

·        Leverage the skills and abilities of each person to enable great teams.

·        Collaborate across departments, facilities, business units and regions.

·        Seek to understand and are open to diverse thoughts and perspectives.

Own The Moment: 

·        Connect with each person treating them with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect

·        Enthusiastically engage in our work.

·        Accountable for our individual actions and our team performance.

·        Responsible for solving problems regardless of the origin.

Champion Excellence:

·        Commit to the best outcomes and highest quality.

·        Have a relentless focus on exceeding expectations.

·        Believe in sharing our results, learning from our mistakes and celebrating our successes.

Seize Opportunities:

·        Embrace and promote innovation and transformation.

·        Create partnerships that improve care delivery in our communities.

·        Have the courage to challenge the status quo.