5. LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY
Core Competency 1: Adheres to practices in accordance with the nursing law and other relevant legislation including contracts, informed consent.
Fulfills legal requirements in nursing practice
Holds current professional license
Acts in accordance with the terms of contract of employment and other rules and regulations
Complies with required continuing professional education
Confirms information given by the doctor for informed consent
Secures waiver of responsibility for refusal to undergo treatment or procedure
Checks the completeness of informed consent and other legal forms
Core Competency 2: Adheres to organizational policies and procedures, local and national
Articulates the vision, mission of the institution where one belongs
Acts in accordance with the established norms of conduct of the institution/ organization/legal and regulatory requirements
Core Competency 3: Documents care rendered to clients
Utilizes appropriate client care records and reports.
Accomplishes accurate documentation in all matters concerning client care in accordance to the standards of nursing practice.
6. Ethico-moral Responsibility
Core Competency 1: Respects the rights of individual / groups
Renders nursing care consistent with the client’s bill of rights: (i.e.confidentiality of information, privacy, etc.)
Core Competency 2: Accepts responsibility and accountability for own decision and actions
Meets nursing accountability requirements as embodied in the jobdescription
Justifies basis for nursing actions and judgment
Projects a positive image of the profession
Core Competency 3: Adheres to the national and international code of ethics for nurses
Adheres to the Code of Ethics for Nurses and abides by its provision
Reports unethical and immoral incidents to proper authorities
7. Personal and Professional Development
Core Competency 1: Identifies own learning needs
Identifies one’s strengths, weaknesses/ limitations
Determines personal and professional goals and aspirations
Core Competency 2: Pursues continuing education
Participates in formal and non-formal education
Applies learned information for the improvement of care
Core Competency 3: Gets involved in professional organizations and civic activities
Participates actively in professional, social, civic, and religious activities
Maintains membership to professional organizations
Support activities related to nursing and health issues
Core Competency 4: Projects a professional image of the nurse
Demonstrates good manners and right conduct at all times
Dresses appropriately
Demonstrates congruence of words and action
Behaves appropriately at all times
Core Competency 5: Possesses positive attitude towards change and criticism
Listens to suggestions and recommendations
Tries new strategies or approaches
Adapts to changes willingly
Core Competency 6: Performs function according to professional standards
Assesses own performance against standards of practice
Sets attainable objectives to enhance nursing knowledge and skills
Explains current nursing practices, when situations call for it
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