- The Staff Nurse Clinical Colleague is the second position in the Career Progression Model and has completed his/her initial period as a graduate nurse and is able to function with minimal supervision.

- He/she is committed to lifelong learning and continues to actively develop basic skills and abilities.

- Demonstrates the behaviors associated with the Leadership, Art, and Science of Nursing at the second level of the Novice to Expert continuum.

- Practices within the framework of Relationship Centered Care while living the values of the Methodist Hospital: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

1. Art: Nursing Process – Assessment, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation.

- Applies basic nursing knowledge and skills to meet the clinical, psycho-social and spiritual needs of patients & families & assumes accountability for personal professional practice that achieves high quality patient outcomes.

- Active problem solver.

- Demonstrates critical thinking.

- Practices and documents the nursing process at the novice level, reflecting the age specific needs of the patient population.

- Routinely uses symptom assessment tools and follows protocols.

- Develops and discusses the plan of care for the shift with the patient and the multidisciplinary team and considers patient and family needs when scheduling procedures and medications.

- Identifies core patient needs.

2. Science: Professional Activity, Continuous Learner – Informal, Formal

- Demonstrates continuous leaning and growth; actively seeks educational opportunities, both formal and informal.

- Incorporates feedback into performance improvement.

3. Science: Clinical Practice Improvement and Research

- Begins to apply evidence-based practice to daily work, such as reviewing the professional literature and attending professional meetings and sharing with colleagues.

4. Art: Image, Communication – Verbal, Non-Verbal, Written, Listening

- Presents a polished, professional image at work and professional meetings/events.

- Demonstrates fundamental, effective communication (verbal, non-verbal and written) and listening skills.

- Participates in communication with the patient and family regarding goals of care on admission, milestones during hospitalization, and discharge planning.

5. Art: Teacher – Staff, Patient/Family

- Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to prepare them for the hospital stay and a successful transition to home or other care facility.

6. Leadership: Teamwork, Shared Governance

- Works as a team member.

- Responds willingly to colleagues needs for assistance and partnership.

- Serves as an active participant in unit based shared governance.

7. Art: Living the Values

- Builds relationships with patients, families, staff, students and physicians that demonstrate the ICARE and Service Pride values.

- Explains and supports Patient Rights.

8. Art: Safety

- Follows all safety rules while on the job.

- Reports ‘near misses’ as well as errors and accidents promptly.

- Corrects minor safety hazards.

- Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.

9. Performs Other Duties as Assigned

- Performs other duties as assigned.

- BSN or ADN with a Bachelor’s Degree in some other discipline,

required.

- Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.

- A minimum of three years OR experience required.

- Registered Nurse with current Texas license.