Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

Under the direction of the RN Nursing Supervisor, Unit Manager, ADON or ADON – Unit, or Center Nurse Executive (Nurse Leader), the Registered Nurse (RN) delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. He/she operates within the scope of practice defined by the State Nurse Practice Act and delegates aspects of patient care to LPNs and CNAs consistent with their scope of practice. The RN manages patient care by performing nursing assessments and collaborating with the nursing team and other disciplines, patients and families to develop effective plans of care.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Assessment: Collects, validates, synthesizes, and records objective and subjective data. Prioritizes data collection based on patient needs. Analyzes all data. Identifies actual or potential problems or needs based on data analysis.
• Care Planning: Establishes real...