| Credentialed as a Pediatric
Trauma Center the ICU also staffs an acute transport service, which
serves many local emergency room transports to this triage center.
For some cases the ICU team utilizes telemedicine while the transport
team is in route to the referring institution, sharing their expertise
to improve outcomes in the community. As part of our clinical practice
a conscious sedation program has been developed within the ICU, which
enables the children to have their family surround them as they undergo
a procedure. The diverse nature of the clinical care offers the nursing
staff numerous opportunities to learn. The moral and retention is
a direct reflection of this and the fact that they are surrounded
by a collaborative practice model in which their opinions are sought
after and valued.
PATIENT CARE DELIVERY
MODEL
The patient care delivery model is a patient-focused model, supported
by primary nursing. Patient-focused care is high quality, comprehensive,
accessible, supportive and personalized care.
TEAM MEMBERS
Our staff is comprised of a CNS, RN's,
OA's and USA's. All care Is provided by the RN. To inquire about
positions available on this unit, contact Jackie Lynch at jglynch@partners.org.
SCHEDULING PRACTICES
Staff schedules are driven by patient need.
The scheduling process is staff driven and flexible to accommodate
personal and educational needs. Once the schedule is posted, the
staff manages changes.
STAFF ORIENTATION
All staff attends a one- week nursing orientation
program. Unit orientation is preceptor based, individualized and
determined by the Nursing Director, clinical nurse specialist and the
new employee. The length of orientation is also individually determined.
New nursing graduates participate in the New
Graduate Mentorship Program.
EDUCATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Staff education and development is supported
by The Norman Knight Nursing Center for Clinical & Professional Development. Full and partial day programs
are offered. Staff may also access outside educational opportunities.
The teaching environment provides staff with a daily opportunity
to discuss patient care related educational issues with members
of the graduate medical education program and with other members
of the care-delivery team.
Clinical Nurse Specialists provide educational
support to staff on the nursing units. Staff has time allocated
and the necessary support to offer educational programs to other
staff members. Nursing Grand Rounds programs are offered on a regular
basis.
Staff RNs have the opportunity to participate
as a nurse preceptor or a team leader. RNs may advance in their
clinical practice and demonstrate proficiency through the Clinical
Recognition Program.
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