RN Role Indicators
RN Role Indicators
Below are sample indicators of the role expected of nurses as practitioners:
• Clinical judgment/critical thinking reflects professional standards of care and practice and code of ethics in providing effective and safe patient outcomes.
• Assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of patient care are reflected accurately by complete and accurate documentation.
• Communicates pertinent patient information and plan of care before breaks, during transfer, and at shift report.
• Accurately completes routine assignments without the need for supervision.
• Checks charts each shift for accuracy of transcription orders.
• Properly complies with appropriate physician orders in a timely manner.
• Participates in the improvement process of quality patient care.
Source: Hader R, Sorensen ER, Edelson W, et al. Developing a registered nurse performance appraisal tool. JONA 1999; 29(9):26-32.
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