1. Professional Practice 1.1 The Pediatric Nurse Coordinator is the lead member of the health care team coordinating all aspects of patient care for the specific specialty. 2. Education 2.1 Provides patient and family education on appropriate medical condition, including signs, symptoms , treatment regimens, side effects, outcomes expected, and potential adverse reactions

1. Clinical Care The Physician Assistant (PA) or the Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient/family needs throughout the disease process as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team. The NP/PA, whether the practice setting is the inpatient, ambulatory, or outpatient settings, provides optimal patient care, from diagno

1. Performs high quality dynamic, static, and gated SPECT and PET imaging procedures utilizing appropriate age specific standards to obtain the desired diagnostic patient information for the referring physician. 1.1 Performs the daily operation of a variety of SPECT and PET/CT cameras and computers in accordance with prescribed departmental procedures to produce images of

1. Performs patient care responsibilities as assigned. 1.1 Identifies self to patient/family and explains to patient/family the roles of each member of the care delivery team. 2. Performs administrative responsibilities as assigned. 2.1 Sends/receives patient medical records and abstracts new patient records into EPIC. 3. Performs environmental responsibilities as assigne

1. Clinical Care The Physician Assistant (PA) or the Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient/family needs throughout the disease process as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team. The NP/PA, whether the practice setting is the inpatient, ambulatory, or outpatient settings, provides optimal patient care, from diagno

1. Prepares the patient, conducts various physiologic studies and collects pertinent information to ensure proper interpretation by the physician. 2. Performs standard and complex EEG recordings (wake and asleep, bedside, isolation and electrocerebral inactivity evaluations). 3. Records EEG's from pediatric and neonates, including those in the Newborn Special Care Unit as

1. 1.The therapist is able to integrate the five elements of patient/client management ?Examination ?Evaluation ?Diagnosis ?Prognosis ?Intervention 2. 2.Will be able to identify appropriate tests and measures necessary to guide them in making the right decision for intervention. 3. 3.Will be able to implement and modify treatment plans in accordance with the patient's nee

1. Performs all diagnostic radiographs and associated film processing. 1.1 Uses technical skill and knowledge of cross sectional anatomy to perform CT exams using appropriate imaging protocols, independently and efficiently. 2. Actively participates in workflow activities in order to ensure the goals of the department are met and runs efficiently 2.1 Assists schedulers, p

1. Professional Practice 1.1 The Pediatric Nurse Coordinator is the lead member of the health care team coordinating all aspects of patient care for the specific specialty. 1 .2 Initial contact with patient/family includes coordination of specialty office visit appointments , ancillary testing. Includes collaboration with multiple specialists to coordinate initial and fol

1. Complete comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and/or psychiatric evaluations. 2. Develop and maintain a treatment plan responsive to patient/family concerns, problems and clinical impressions. 3. Use a patient and family centered approach to engage individuals and families in a plan of care that addresses their identified needs. 4. Provide education and counseling

6. Professional Development/Clinical Competencies The ACA demonstrates accountability for clinical competency in care delivery 6.1 Demonstrates accountability and responsibility for own practice 7. Clinical Responsibilities ACA performs the following clinical functions as per scope of practice. Clinical functions may vary and are identified by the clinical service area re

1. Accountable for the delivery of quality patient care in the Operating Room. 1.1 Assists with the transportation of patients to and from the O.R. 2. Assists with the preparation of equipment and supplies required for the surgical procedure. 2.1 Plans for and coordinates supplies and equipment for intra operative use. 3. Participates as a team member in the implementatio

1. Patient Flow Serve as the clinical leader working in collaboration with the charge nurse, bed management and medical teams, and other members of the healthcare team and ancillary services to ensure safe patient flow (in all care settings), facilitating the right patient, in the right bed or type of service, at the right time. In addition, in non inpatient areas, serves

1. STANDARDS OF PRACTICE RN practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015). The Standards of Practice describe a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by utilizing the nursing process components of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation and evaluation. Assessment The registered nurse collects pertinent data

1. Performs quality and efficient ultrasound exams in order to assist with a patient's diagnostic work up 1.1 Follows routine protocols and/or physicians specific prescriptions. Repeat of examinations due to non compliance or poor quality is minimal as observed by manager / supervisor or physician review. 2. Provides accurate and compassionate patient care in order to ens