NURSE FELLOW

General Purpose of Job:

This position is an unlicensed healthcare worker who performs delegated routine, predictable patient care tasks under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) in an acute care environment. The Nurse Fellow is accountable for the delivery of safe, compassionate, evidence-based quality care to patients and families, based on individual physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, and appropriate care strategies throughout the lifespan. Practices in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the state of employment, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the ANA scope and standards of practice. Key functions and specific skills for the job are found in the unit specific onboarding checklist and in standards that are applicable to the specialty.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Team members may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Provides direct patient care tasks/duties that have been delegated by the RN.
• Assists with patient admissions/transfers/discharges
• Performs transportation of patients, lifting support with appropriate lift equipment
• Follows directions appropriately in emergency situations; reports observations
• Responsible for timely, accurate and concise EPIC documentation
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient and hospital related information
• Areas of emphasis performed under the DIRECT supervision of an RN, and after skill validation within academic environment:
  
  
  
  • Body system assessments
  • Urinary catheter insertion, irrigation, and removal.
  • Skin/decubitus care .
  • Nasogastric tube insertion, irrigation and removal.
  • Tube feedings
  • Medication administration
  • Peripheral IV insertion
  • Low flow oxygen therapy initiation with nasal cannula and simple mask.
  • Provides patient education about medications, procedures, plan of care, and discharge instructions
  • Use/application of devises (Hoyer, Bladder scanner, SCDs, Restraints, Traction, etc.)
  • Specimen collection
  • Ostomy/Wound care
  • Oral/Tracheal suctioning/care
  • Chest tube set up/care
  • Central Line dressing changes/discontinuation
  • Suture/staple removal