Crouse Hospital College of Nursing ROLE POSITION DESCRIPTION

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1 Crouse Hospital College of Nursing ROLE POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: OSHA JOB CLASS: IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: DEPARTMENT: STUDENT NURSE Exposed Faculty College of Nursing REVIEWED: April, 2011 ROLE SUMMARY Under the supervision of a faculty member or preceptor the student nurse is responsible for providing limited nursing care to those patients assigned by the faculty or preceptor. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS Some exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substance, ionizing radiation therapeutic preparations and other conditions common to a healthcare environment. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity/sensation and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts, carries and pushes items weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours. Is expected to meet essential physical demands outlined for the registered professional nurse. (See attached.) HOSPITAL VALUES All students are expected to live the Hospital values of Community, Respect, Open and Honest Communication, Undivided Commitment to Quality, Service to Our Customers and Excellence through Innovation and Creativity.

2 Page 2 STUDENT NURSE In accordance with nursing course objectives: 1. Identifies and applies nursing concepts and principles to meet the needs of assigned patients. 2. Applies nursing process in assisting patients to meet health care needs. A. Collects, validates and analyzes data. B. Implements nursing interventions. C. Evaluates patients' responses. 3. Safely carries out nursing care following appropriate preparation/learning. 4. Communicates with patients and families in a courteous, professional and therapeutic manner. A. Initiates interactions with introductions and appropriate address. B. Listens and uses appropriate non-verbal communication. C. Discusses planned nursing care. D. Conveys caring and respect. E. Maintains confidentiality of patients information. 5. Reports/documents significant information in the manner outlined for the nursing courses and clinical unit policies. 6. Provides information/teaching that is appropriate to the patient's level of understanding. 7. Participates with health care team in the management of patient care. 8. Is accountable and responsible for own nursing practice. A. Practices safely. B. Seeks and accepts appropriate guidance C. Promptly reports untoward events and errors to appropriate persons. D. Maintains professional demeanor. 9. Performs any other tasks assigned by supervisor. S:\My Files\School of Nursing\_SON\SON Share\Faculty Handbook\ Faculty Handbook\C- FacultyRole and School Structure\Faculty Role\Position Descriptions\Position descriptions\000 SON.doc Dev. 9/1/93; Rev. 5/10/99, 6/2/04, 8/4/04, 6/05 AS/lst S:\My Files\College of Nursing\_CON\CON Share\Faculty Handbook\ Faculty Handbook\C- Faculty Role and School Structure\Faculty Role\Position Descriptions\000 SON (spring2011).doc

3 Page 3 DRPT, PC Our mission is the prevention of musculoskeletal and lifestyle-related disorders and disability through education, training and research. Functional Demand Evaluation Company: Crouse Hospital Department/ Job: Registered Professional Nurse () Main Functions: The practice of the profession of nursing as a registered nurse is defined as diagnosing and treating human responses to actual or potential health problems through such services as casefinding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of care supportive to or restorative of life and well-being (Title VII, Education Law: Article 139, Nursing). The RN is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating care for a given patient population with the established standards and practices of Crouse Hospital. This process is enacted through direct clinical practice, management of patient care and general professional activities. Job Evaluator(s): Wayne Rath, PT, Dip MDT Duffy-Rath Physical Therapy, PC (315) Assessment Dates: Report Submitted: Revision Dates: Work Hours: Rotation Policy: July 9, August 10, 2010 (March 5, 26, 2010) August 10, 2010 Full time (12-hour and 8-hours) and part time (4 hours) with minimal OT Not Applicable U.S. D.O.L. PDC Rating * (Sedentary, Light, Medium, Heavy & Very Heavy) The daily physical demands of this job fall within a Medium PDC according to the U.S. Department of Labor guidelines for an 8 hour workday. Read through report for details pertaining to these categorizations. *A PDC rating is based upon force exertion () and duration (occasional, frequent, or constant) required to move objects at work. (Occasional = 1 33 % workday; Frequent = > % workday; Constant = > 66 % workday) Narrative Description of Essential Physical Demands: To perform the essential job tasks requires the physical ability to continuously stand/walk, reach, push/pull and observe/communicate within the range of a Medium PDC. This includes frequent bending and reaching (mostly moderate heights; i.e. adjustable bed and many functions are 2-person), lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling. Occasional low and awkward bending, reaching (e.g. patient repositioning, if patient has fallen and there is no one immediately available to help etc.). Coordination and communication with physicians, patient and other coworkers/personnel is essential. There is exposure to biologic contamination (e.g. isolation rooms) and procedures/protocols are strict requiring diligent adherence. Training and skill in patient handling is required and there is significant variability of patient size, level of cooperation and functionality, and these factors can significantly influence the physical demands (this FDE reflects the demands of someone trained to use assist devices, to get help and has moderate patient handling skills). Essential Physical Demand List Demand O F C N Demand O F C N Force Exertion Positions Lift (waist-shoulder) Neglig. Standing Lift (below waist) Neglig. Sitting Lift (Above < 10 NA NA Kneel

4 Page 4 shoulder) Carry ( 7 ft) Carry (8-50 ft) Carry (> 50 ft) Push Pull Grip > 10 Pinch > 2 Other: NA Squat 10 NA NA Sustained Bend 10 NA NA Sustained Reach Sustained Twist/Sbend Other Movement/Activity Reach (waistshoulder) Reach (above shoulder) Repetitive Hand- Reach (> 25 in) Wrist Gripping Reach (Asymmetrical) Pinching Bend > deg. Fine Manipulations Bend > 90 degrees Keyboard/mouse Twisting Manual tools (e.g. vitals etc.) Walking: Power tools (e.g. respirators, Climb glucose machines etc.) Other Crawl Physical Demand Summary Max O 50 lb Max F 25 lb Max C 10 lb Throw Comments: this job requires constant standing/walking, reaching, patient interaction and handling. There is frequent bending, push/pulling and gripping/grasping. The demands vary significantly with the size and level of cooperation of the patient and their specific medical and/or surgical condition(s). There are assistive devices available and help from co-workers is required for the more physical demanding situations. Comments: The physical demands could potentially be greater than Medium PDC upon an unusual or rare occasion when it is not possible get help from a co-worker or an assistive device cannot be provided; i.e. in emergency situations. Environmental: Min Noise NA Cold (< 45 deg.) Oc Chemicals NA Dust NA Heat (> 85 deg.) Oc Biologic Contaminants NA Hand Vibration NA Humidity Oc NA Whole Body Vibration Oc Wet/Slippery Floor Comments: Environment is controlled for patient comfort; depending upon the unit there is greater or lesser exposures to biologic contamination; some patients are uncooperative and hostile or unresponsive.

5 Page 5 Protective Equipment: Shoes (no open-toed) F/C Gloves Occ Eyes F/C Respiratory NA Hearing F/C Clothing Occ Head Other Comments: Routine requirements for protection of worker, co-workers and patient from biologic contamination. Sensory Functions: Light touch Color discrimination Writing Depth perception Reading Smelling Speaking NA Tasting Seeing Work independently Comments: Constant communication and physical interaction with patients; need to be alert to change in patient condition and respond appropriately to adverse/altered states and status as per unit procedure and protocol; i.e. communicate with physicians as defined by the NY State Nurse Practice Act. Physical Demands Functional Demand Evaluation Summary Medium Physical Demand Level: essential functions include the ability to constantly stand/walk, reach and interact with patients, physicians and other hospital personnel. There is frequent patient handling that involves bending, pushing/pulling, lifting/carrying and manual manipulation. There is exposure to biologic contaminants and protocols for each of the hospital units that are strict and require diligent adherence. Environmental Considerations Protective Equipment Sensory Considerations Biologic contaminants requiring strict adherence to protocol and procedures. This varies, including: gowns, gloves, respiratory masks, to surgical aseptic protocols. Patient handling and communication, patient observation and inspection (multiple senses) and interaction with physician and other hospital personnel, take vitals and operate basic in-room equipment within scope of practice, read, follow protocols and some computer entry (COW).

6 Page 6 I have read this Role Position Description and the outline of essential functional demands attached, in total. I understand this description and my signature indicates that I am able to meet the functional demands as outlined. Print Name Date Signature Date Please sign and return only this form with your completed application.