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State of Michigan
Department of Civil Service
Classification and Selection Operations Bureau
Classification Division
A portion of this information is
protected by federal privacy laws
and/or state confidentiality
requirements. / POSITION DESCRIPTION / AUTHORITY: In accordance
with Article XI, Section 6,
Michigan Constitution on 1963
and Public Act 431 of 1984.
This form is to be completed by the person that occupies the position being described, and reviewed by the supervisor and appointing authority to ensure its accuracy. It is important that each party sign and date the form. If the position is vacant, the supervisor and appointing authority should complete the form.
This form will serve as the official classification document of record for this position. Please take time to complete this form as accurately as you can since the information in this form is used to determine the proper classification of the position. THIS PAGE SHOULD BE FILLED OUT BY SUPERVISOR/APPOINTING AUTHORITY.
2. Name of Incumbent (Last, First, M.I.) / 8. Department/Agency
Community Health
3. Social Security Number / 9. Bureau (Institution, Board, or Commission)
Clinical
4. Civil Service Classification of Position / 10. Division
Registered Nurse 1 / Department of Nursing
5. Working Title of Position (What Agency Titles the Position) / 11. Section
Clinical Nurse / Department of Nursing
6. Name and Classification of Immediate Supervisor / 12. Unit
Registered Nurse Manager 2 / Assigned inpatient unit
7. Name and Classification of Next Higher Level Supervisor / 13. Work Location (City and Address)/Hours of Work
Box 2060, Ann Arbor, MI 48106
Registered Nurse Director 16 / Days, PMs, MNs, as assigned
14. General Summary of Function/Purpose of Position
Conducts physical and mental assessment of the patient formulating nursing diagnosis, interaction strategies, and contributing Nursing’s role to patient’s interdisciplinary care plan (IPOS). Administers medication. Follows documentation guidelines. Conducts socialization, psycho educational and group therapy sessions. Performs high risk assessments of patient/staff injury, suicides, seclusion and restraint assessments and readiness for release. Responsible for and oversees professional nursing care of patients. Responsible to maintain nursing competency. Provides emergency care to patients and staff as needed. Participates in department and center-wide activities to maintain JC accreditation efforts including patient safety, P.I., I.C. and other pertinent patient care activities.
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15. Please describe your assigned duties, percent of time spent performing the duty, and explain what is done to complete the duty.
List duties in order of importance from most important to least important.
Duty 1
General Summary of Duty 25% of Time
Conducts physical and mental assessment of patient formulating and nursing diagnosis, interaction strategies, and contributing Nursing’s role to patient’s interdisciplinary care plan (IPOS).
Individual tasks related to the duty.
1 -Conducts interview and gathers history to determine patient problems needs and nursing diagnosis.
2 -Interprets information to formulate nursing plan of service.
3 -Reports findings to interdisciplinary team.
4 -Utilize data obtained from assessment to formulate intervention plans and appropriately reassesses as
necessary.
5 -Collaborates with interdisciplinary team and the patient to develop the IPOS.
6 -Implements nursing care identified in IPOS.
7 -Participates in patient-centered planning
8 -Documents assessment date and interventions completely, effectively and timely per hospital, department
policies and guidelines.
9 –Demonstrates good clinical judgment in prioritizing good patient care.
Duty 2
General Summary of Duty 30% of Time
Administration of medication
Individual tasks related to the duty.
1 -Process physician’s orders
2 -Acquire medication from Pharmacy.
3 -Comply with JCAHO, DCH, hospital and department medication standards and policies during
medication administration process.
4 -Assess patient’s needs for and effectiveness of the medication and document such per procedure.
5 -Maintain nursing medication records.
6 -Observation of patient for side effects of medication.
7 -Maintain patient safety standards in regards to medication process.
8 -Reports medication errors.
Duty 3
General Summary of Duty 20% of Time
Organize, plan and implement patient orientated activities inclusive of physical health programs for
patients and social, psycho education, group therapy sessions for patients.
Individual tasks related to the duty.
1 -Design and implement physical health programs for patients.
2 -Design and implement group therapy sessions to help understand their symptoms and those of their
peers.
3 -Conduct groups to increase patient socialization skills.
4 -Conduct groups to increase patient’s functional skills.
5 -Conduct medication groups for patients.
6 -Document patient participation and progress per charting guidelines.
Duty 4
General Summary of Duty 25% of Time
Perform required nursing functions in clinical area.
Individual tasks related to the duty.
1 -Perform all nursing functions as stated in hospital policies, i.e., seclusion, restraints, etc.
2 –Perform all nursing shift duties as described in Nursing Procedure Manual.
3 -Administer CPR and FA as needed
4 -Monitor special physical problems of chronically ill patients.
5 -Do all treatment as prescribed by the physician.
6 -Documentation of nursing observations, interventions in accordance with charting guidelines.
7 -Maintain Nursing skills and competencies as described in Nursing Procedure Manual.
8 -Performs tasks related to Performance Improvement goals and government regulatory requirements of
CLIA.
9 -Maintains medical equipment and supplies within their control including monitoring use, usability, and
presence.
10-Assist in precepting of new nursing employees as required.
11-Participate in committees and workgroups as required.
16. Describe the types of decisions you make independently in your position and tell who and/or what is affected by those decisions. Use additional sheets, if necessary.
Assess physical care and the patient needs including short and long term care. Patients are affected
by this decision. Ability to call for an ambulance. Patients are affected by this decision. Seclusion and
restraint, physical and mental health assessment and readiness for release which affects patient and unit
milieu.
17. Describe the types of decisions that require your supervisor's review.
Nursing decisions that fall outside of established procedures and policies.
Nursing competency is reviewed each year or as a need would arise.
18. What kind of physical effort do you use to perform your job? What environmental conditions are you physically exposed to on your job? Indicate the amount of time and intensity of each condition. Refer to instructions on page 2.
Physical activities of the job are standing, sitting, lifting up to 25 pounds. You require digital dexterity, repetitive use/movement of hands and ability to read small print to administer medications. The ability to work all three shifts and provide mandatory overtime coverage in emergencies. You must be able to perform CPR in an emergency. You need to be able to stand 50% of the time, climb stairs 10%, and sit 40% of the time without any ill effects. You need to be able to walk or run if the need arises. The nurse may be exposed daily to patient verbal and physical aggression, biohazardous waste, hazardous chemicals, and to needle exposure injuries.
19. List the names and class titles of classified employees whom you immediately supervise or oversee on a full-time ongoing basis (if more than 10, list only titles and number of employees in each class).
N/A
20. My responsibility for the above-listed employees includes the following (check as many as apply):
o / Complete and sign service ratings o Assign work
o / Provide formal written counseling o Approve work
o / Approve sick and annual leave requests / o Review work
o / Sign time card / o Provide guidance on work methods
o / Orally reprimand / o Train employees in the work
21. I CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE ANSWERS ARE MY OWN AND ARE ACCURATE AND COMPLETE.
Signature / Date
NOTE: Make a copy of this form for your record.
TO BE FILLED OUT BY IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR22. Do you agree with the responses from the employee for Items 1 through 18? If not, which items do you disagree with and why?
I see no areas of disagreement at this time.
23. What are the essential duties of this position?
Direct care of patients both physical and emotional. Carries out nursing duties on assigned unit.
Assess, document, integrate and implement individual nursing care plans for each patient. Performs
nursing duties as assigned by supervisor. Instructs in-service programs when indicated.
Work requirement – 8.0 hours/day or a minimum of 40 hours/week, must be available to work overtime
24. Indicate specifically how the job's duties and responsibilities have changed since the position was last reviewed.
The organizational structure remains the same. The scope of the duties have increased in accordance
with the individual needs of the patients on the unit.
25. What is the function of the work area and how does this position fit into that function?
The Department of Community Health Center for Forensic Psychiatry is a high risk speciality hospital
accredited by JCAHO. The patients are mentally ill criminal offenders who can be dangerous to themselves
and others. They are pending psychiatric examinations and their behavior is unpredictable. This position
would have direct contact with the above mentioned patients on a daily basis.
26. In your opinion, what are the minimum education and experience qualifications needed to perform the essential functions of this position?
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
EXPERIENCE:
No specific type or amount of experience is required if a master’s degree in Nursing is held OR
6 months of experience equivalent to a R.N. P11 in state service, in combination with a bachelor’s
Degree in Nursing OR One year of experience equivalent to a R.N. P11 in state service, in combination
With a diploma or an associate’s degree in Nursing.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Ability to independently organize and coordinate the professional registered nurse activities of a specific
work area. Ability to determine work priorities. Knowledge of general nursing principles and practices.
Knowledge of medications and treatments. Knowledge in the application of nursing techniques. Ability
to assess the effectiveness of nursing care. Ability to carry out instructions.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Michigan license as a Registered Nurse
NOTE: Civil Service approval of this position does not constitute agreement with or acceptance of the desirable qualifications for this position.
27. I certify that the information presented in this position description provides a complete and accurate depiction of the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position.
Supervisor's Signature / Date
TO BE FILLED OUT BY APPOINTING AUTHORITY
28. Indicate any exceptions or additions to the statements of the employee(s) or supervisor.
29. I certify that the entries on these pages are accurate and complete.
Appointing Authority's Signature / Date
02/02/06