week 3 Flashcards
what are the roles of the nurse
teacher
advocator
educator
researcher
manager
care provider
change agent
collaborator
coordinator
leader
team members for the patient
nurse
physician
therapist (PT, OT, ST)
pharmacist
dietitian
APN (CNS, CRNA, CNM)
respiratory therapist
social worker
chaplain
tech (radiology, echo, lab)
case manager
hospital opportunities for nurses
infection control
safety and quality compliance
specific client services (IV Team, rapid response team, support groups)
coordinators (specialty practice areas)
management/administration
non-traditional nursing jobs: direct pt care
Hospital staff nurse
APN
School Nurse
Travel Nurse
Cooperate World (DisneyWorld, NASCAR, etc)
Flight Nurse
Camp Nurse
NASA Nurse
non-traditional nursing jobs: indirect pt care
Informatics
Educator
Parish Nurse
Legal Nurse
Forensic Nurse
Medical Script Nurse
Research Nurse
non-traditional nursing jobs: management
Lower Management
Charge Nurse
Middle management
Floor Manager, Unit Director, Project Manager
Upper Management (C-suite, Nurse Supervisor)
what is workforce advocacy
The power the nurse can call on to resolve conflict and improve care
what do nurses contribute to in the workplace
Prevent hospital readmissions
Decrease adverse events and shorter length of stay
Decrease patient mortality
Nurses must react to challenges within the workplace and advocate to improve patient care and the work environment
examples of workforce advocacy
Promote occupational safety and health of nurses
Use nurse practice acts and other legislative and regulatory protections
Use the political process to influence legislative and regulatory agencies for the protection of nurses and patients
Participate in committee structures to ensure a nursing voice in safety and workplace issues
what can be issues in the workplace
Nursing shortage and workforce challenges
Safe staffing
Patient advocacy and safety
Nurses and workplace safety
how can education be used with BSN, experienced RNs, and MSN/DPN
Baccalaureate-prepared nurses with critical thinking, leadership, quality improvement, case management, and health promotion skills
Experienced RNs in critical care, emergency department, operating room, and neonatal intensive care
Master’s and doctorate-prepared RNs in advanced clinical specialties, teaching, and research
which kind of hospitals have a great retention rate and why
Magnet hospitals: successful retention program; promotes standards for professional nursing practice, and recognizes quality, excellence, and service
Nurses in magnet hospitals have higher levels of autonomy, greater control over the practice setting, and better relationships with physicians
Creating work environment with professional autonomy and supports decision making
what are strategies for retaining the older, expert nurses
Provide better ergonomics and health care design to decrease physical demands
Allow for greater participation in decision making
Flexible work schedules
Programs to pair experienced and newer nurses to promote knowledge transfer
what is the expectation for the 20-something generation
Opportunities to gain advanced training, education, and certification
Ongoing coaching and feedback about performance
Manager to take a personal interest in them
Assistance to build a competitive portfolio
Comfortable with technology and excel at multitasking
what does professionalism mean in nursing
The qualities and behaviors you exhibit and the way you conduct yourself when representing your career.
what are the qualities a nurse should have to be “professional”
Appearance – meet or exceed dress code
Demeanor – polite and well-spoken
Reliability – find a way to get the job done
Competence – strive to become expert RN
Ethics – adhere to code of ethics
Maintaining Poise – remain calm and collected
Phone Etiquette – respectfully and only work related
Written Correspondence – brief, to-the-point, respectful
Organizational Skills – find things quick and easy
Accountability – own up to mistakes
what are the professional practice environment hallmarks
Clinical Care Philosophy
Quality & Safety
Truly Interdisciplinary
Continuity of care
Professional accountability
Value of nurses’ expertise for clinical care quality and patient outcomes
Promote executive level nursing leadership
Empower nurses in clinical decision making
Professional development support for nurses
Clinical advancement programs
Technological advances in clinical care and information systems
how can a nurse use networking
Research potential employers
Explore websites of health care facilities
Question faculty, other nurses, employees, former employees, and alumni
Talk with nurses and other employees
Review employment sections of newspapers, job fairs, and the Internet
Listen to family members, neighbors, and friends
what are applicants rights
Be informed of available positions and minimum qualifications
Apply for available position for which he or she is qualified
Be seriously and fairly considered
Have an interview and be shown a job description
Be informed of the benefits package
See the nursing unit, and meet the manager
Be made aware of the orientation program
Be given an expected time when a decision will be made
what are the applicant’s tasks
Assess the climate of the work environment
-Is a tone of respect and pride used by the organization?
-In the hallways, do people acknowledge each other?
-Read in-house publications available to you
Ask for a tour
-Meet the clinical directors
-Pay attention to pace, staff interactions, and morale
-Manager accessible of staff recognition
-Public displays of staff recognition
Follow-up
-Send a thank-you letter to the recruiter after the interview
-Avoid impulse decisions
Weigh options
-Does the position match the nurse’s qualifications?
-What are the actual responsibilities of the job?
-Does the position lead the nurse in the direction of projected career goals?
-How will the work be compensated?
what should the nurse consider when making a job decision
Standards of nursing practice
Nurse-patient ratio
Structure & individualized orientation
Advancement opportunities
Competitive salary & benefits
Continuing education
Nurse administrator’s responsibilities
what is the employer’s tasks
Determine qualifications
-Meets the minimum requirements for the position?
-Suitable for contributing to the mission of the business?
-Any evidence that the nurse is impaired in terms of providing safe nursing care?
-Incompetence or unprofessional conduct
-Unreliability in attendance
-Chemical dependency
-Criminal activity
Validate applications: work history and references will be checked to ensure accuracy
Preemployment physical examination
-Done at the employer’s expense
-Ensures protection for patients
-Ensures that the person can carry out the necessary physical responsibilities of the job
-Even after a job offer is made, start dates might be contingent on final screenings, reference checks, and résumé verification
