Junelle Williams

Job Description

Manages team members, operations, and patient care activities of a patient care unit during assigned shift. Maintains a professional work environment that supports delivery of high-quality patient and family centered care.

Job Responsibility

· Manages and leads team members, operations and patient care activities within a patient care unit during assigned shift.

· Collaborates with team members and nursing management in the development of methods, techniques and analytical approach to patient care.

· Communicates, builds consensus, and guides team members toward

· achieving department objectives.

· Promotes and maintains high quality patient and family centered care in a healing environment.

· Creates a professional work environment that encourages team member respect, engagement, accountability and optimal patient outcomes.

· Promotes appreciative inquiry and evidence-based, ethical and compassionate practice.

· Provides direction and guidance to patient care unit team members during assigned shift.

· May conduct performance reviews and provide input into hiring, promotions and corrective actions.

· Serves as a role model for standards of professional practice (clinical, educational and leadership).

· Educates team members in new and existing department procedures and systems (information systems, fiscal responsibility, etc.).

· Provides input on department budget allocations to nursing management.

· Ensures adherence to the established care delivery model, using knowledge of scope and standards of practice.

· Facilitates continual patient care unit compliance with the JC, CMS, New

· York State, DOH, Public Health Law, HIPPA regulations and System, hospital and department standards.

· Maintains current knowledge of scope and standards of practice, healthcare legislation, and population health.

· Interprets policies, procedures and technical methods for team members.

· Identifies opportunities and makes recommendations that improve patient care delivery and team effectiveness using evidence-based strategies and solutions.

· Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop effective care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
• Administered patient care, monitoring vital signs and ensuring comfort during recovery.
• Educated patients and families on health management, medication adherence, and preventative measures.
• Implemented best practices in infection control, enhancing overall patient safety within the facility.
• Mentored junior nursing staff, providing guidance on clinical procedures and professional development.
• Led initiatives to streamline patient admission processes, improving efficiency and reducing wait times.
• Coordinated with healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care across various settings and services.
• Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and communication of patient information.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
• Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.

• Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
• Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
• Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Administered patient care, monitoring vital signs and ensuring comfort during recovery.