ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
3. b. As a member of the IHSC Nursing Services Unit team, they will assist with participating in the development/review of: i. Special projects to support the DAD of Clinical Services when not on TDY travel. ii. Developing and communicating a strategic vision of nursing care that includes communicating values and goals for a diverse group of nursing professionals. iii. Formulating short and long-range objectives for programs within the nursing division to ensure integration of them with overall objectives and plans of IHSC. iv. Planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating nursing policy.v. Timely corrective action plans to resolve issues related to the delivery of nursing care and nursing personnel issues; federal staff performance or conduct issues are communicated to site NM for appropriate action;contractor performance is documented in real time using the Tier Reporting system in collaboration with site NM or HSA (in absence of NM).vi. discipline specific nursing orientation schedules for each new nursing staff member, in collaboration with the Contract Coordinator (CC) (if contract nurse); may meet with the preceptor/preceptee to assess effectiveness of the orientation process initially or while on TDY to make recommendations for training based on the individual's learning style.vii. utilization and documentation of translation services within the medical record, to include providing corrective actions necessary to ensure appropriate use of translation services per IHSC policy.
4. Identifying, analyzing, advising, consulting, and reporting on nursing, theoretical, and factual data, conditions, and problems, as evidenced by: a. Demonstrating strong oral/written communication and interpersonal skills through the following: i. Performance of complex tasks requiring developed proficiency/ higher responsibility: serving as Clinical Coordinator/ Acting Nurse Manager/ Acting Regional Nurse Manager as assigned.ii. Demonstrates ability to work effectively with all members of the local health care teams to ensure the delivery of comprehensive quality care to all patients by providing input into nursing treatment plans, on-site primary nursing care,assisting with identification of special needs accommodations, and follow-up care as needed. iii. During TDY assignments, serving on local leadership team (TRIAD) in the absence of NM and working in partnership with the HSA and Clinical Director (CD) (responsible health authority) together to establish the processes and procedures necessary to meet all applicable medical and operational standards. During absence of NM or as needed, communicates updates on NSU local, regional, and national goals/taskings to HSA and CD for collaboration. Attends weekly TRIAD meetings if needed to represent NSU.iv. During TDY assignments demonstrates ongoing collaborative communication with local site leadership while serving as Nursing Services Unit liaison with HSA, Assistant Health Services Administrator (AHSA), Facility Healthcare Program Manager (FHPM), Infection Prevention Officer (IPO), Clinical Director (CD), and lead Advanced Practice Provider (APP). v. Maintaining awareness of any operational/quality issues in nursing and identifying strategies for correction of operational/quality issues for nursing at local site to NM, RNM or CN as needed, that includes development of/review of corrective action plans for those issues.vi. During TDY assignments, participating in regular meetings, at request of local NM, with multidisciplinary treatment team members to discuss proposed revisions of treatment plans.vii. During TDY assignments, serving as a liaison for nursing, at request of local NM, while maintaining collaborative relationships with members of other healthcare disciplines.viii. During TDY assignments, provides comprehensive care and treatment plans;evaluates/collaborates as needed for patient care interventions with other health care professionals, using in-depth knowledge of the specific patient's status, anticipating physiological and/or psychological appropriate or adverse responses, to facilitate optimal clinical outcomes.
5. Staying abreast of, and evaluating nursing subjects, analyses, and proposals in professional literature, as evidenced by the following:a. Demonstrating a working knowledge of Lippincott's Nursing Procedures and Advisor programs and utilize this knowledge to evaluate onsite professional nursing practice. b. Effectively assigning required Lippincott training modules to nursing staff and monitoring staff progress.c. Monitoring nursing research trends and reports potentially applicable processes or procedures to Nursing Services Unit (NSU) leadership for evaluation and consideration of implementation. d. Development/review for annual revisions of national, evidence-based Nursing Clinical Guidelines and Protocols for NSU.e. If required during TDY assignments, attending/representing local site at all teleconferences with NSU, such as monthly nurse manager meetings/trainings and quarterly all hands nursing meetings.f. Development of strategies promoting the recruitment and retention of nurses and to recognize nursing excellence g. Attends leadership and other training as recommended.
6. Assessing, resolving, and predicting the relationships and interactions of data and findings under varying conditions, as evidenced by the following: a. Assessing and validating the current patient care delivery system, ensuring clinical and staffing standards for nursing practice are consistent with current evidence-based research and professional standards to align with the mission, vision, and values of the organization. b. Assesses standards for nursing and overall review of quality assurance and data entry procedures for the purpose of generating reports as required/needed. c. May prepare statistical information, regularly scheduled reports, or special reports as necessary. d. Facilitates ease of data reporting, data collection, and the generation of reports by implementing streamlined and approved reporting processes.
7. Reasoning from existing knowledge and assumptions in the nursing field to unexplored areas and phenomena. a. Demonstrates ability of proactive and collaborative adaptation when encountering challenges related to novel health conditions, infectious diseases, and health care trends. b. Demonstrates ability to learn emerging concepts and trends regarding healthcare and nursing services, collaborating with NSU and IHSC leadership, and demonstrates ability to effectively convey new knowledge, such as newly approved practices and procedures, to peers and subordinates. c. Demonstrates annually contributions to NSU program development at the local,regional, and national level with team/unit participation. d. Other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Required to walk unaided at a normal pace for up to five (5) minutes and maintain balance.
- Required to jog/fast walk up to ¼ mile.
- Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.
- Must have the ability to assist sick, injured, or aging detainees or staff exiting the building(may require lifting, dragging, wheeling, or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than self).
- Must be able to see, hear (with hearing aids if necessary), and smell as needed.
- Must easily alternate between kneeling and standing.
- Must be able to lift, push, or carry 30 pounds.
- Must have the ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time (6-8 hours).
- Must perform the duties of the position in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.
- Hazardous duty assignment