Passive Aggressive Behavior Jobs in Usa

• Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License Current licensure in good standing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Upon Hire
• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 Days
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training within 3 months.

• Assesses patient's status through interview, observation and physical assessment of actual problems and outcomes
• Develops an individualized plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team.
• Uses appropriate interventions identified in the plan of care to achieve expected patient outcomes
• Systematically evaluates and documents patient's progress toward expected outcomes/goals on an ongoing basis throughout the shift
• Modifies plan of care based on evaluation
• Completes required documentation as appropriate, including patient chart and event reports
• Demonstrates professional accountability for own practice as evidenced through seeking resources and continuing self-development
• Demonstrates technical knowledge of equipment and troubleshoots when problems arise
• Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in evidence-based nursing practice
• Promotes the professional development of self and team members
• Shares clinical knowledge through normal teaching and in response to the learning needs of others
• Demonstrates a practical problem-solving approach to patient moving and handling issues (as applicable)
• Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment (as applicable)
• Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing.
• Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider’s orders and hospital lab procedures/policies.

• Analyzes clinical situations in a systematic way and acts to obtain resources or correct problems to meet or exceed expected outcomes or patient needs
• Recognizes need for assistance and utilizes resources, including physician and nurse to nurse (UAT) consultation in a timely manner
• Demonstrates ownership and persistence to ensure problem is resolved in best way possible.
• Able to assume assignment of non-complex and some complex patient management with some turnover in assignment
• Consistently prioritizes work based on changes in patient condition, changes in assignment and unanticipated interruptions
• Identifies and utilizes team resources to solve identified problems or needs
• Collaborates with the health care team in the organization of tasks and activities for the patient's care from admission to discharge according to the plan of care and to meet identified expected outcomes
• Works with other team members in delegating tasks and activities appropriately
• Provides goal-focused shift report
• Advocates with physicians on patient's behalf when necessary
• Utilizes communication and teamwork strategies aimed at promoting high team performance and achieving optimal patient outcomes and unit productivity
• Chooses an appropriate and meaningful communication style when interacting with others: gives and accepts constructive feedback to/from peers.

• Adapts teaching strategies based on patient's response, readiness to learn and level of comprehension
• Takes cultural, age-specific, gender, and developmental factors into consideration when teaching patients about procedures, illness, hospital experience, etc.
• Ensures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy/procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals
• Demonstrates a practical problem-solving approach to patient moving and handling issues (as applicable)
• Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment (as applicable)
• Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education
• Utilizes SVI patient education system as a resource for patients and family members

• Assures that the care provided is consistent with standards of care, evidence-based practices, national patient safety goals, core measures and other quality initiatives undertaken by the unit/hospital
• Works with interdisciplinary team in identifying opportunities for improvement in patient care and patient/family satisfaction
• Actively promotes and achieves customer satisfaction (patient, family, departments, physicians)
• Participates in the implementation of Performance Improvement initiatives
• Promptly and efficiently follows up on patient/family requests/needs - anticipates patient/family needs
• Encourages coworkers in achieving excellent customer satisfaction; utilizes organizational service excellence standards
• Serves on unit-based councils
• Identifies practice problems on the unit
• Implements changes in own clinical practice based on literature and unit process improvement outcomes
• Works on assigned projects, data collection, audits as assigned

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides professional level skills required in the clinical practice of mental health counseling and crisis intervention, affording direct services to individuals housed in the adult detention center. Screens and identifies inmates who are mentally ill, have substance use issues, and/or may be at risk for suicide and make the appropriate referral for further assessment. Works as a therapeutic agent as a member of a multidisciplinary team to provide evaluation, treatment planning and service coordination for those in adult detention. Counsels and assists patients with personal and environmental difficulties which predispose illness or hinder the patient from receiving maximum benefits from medical care. Actively supports the policies and procedures of the University Health.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Master's degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education is required. One year post master's degree experience in a health care setting is preferred.

LICENSURE

Current state licensure from the Texas State Board of Social Workers Examiners is required. Current CPR certification as a BLS HealthCare Provider is also required. Certification as a Correctional Health Care Professional is preferred when eligible.