DescriptionSummary:Responsible for patient assessment, patient care planning, and provision of quality nursing care to an assigned group of patients for a defined work period. Provides direction and supervision to LVN/LPNs, nursing assistants, unit secretaries and other clinical/clerical associates. By assignment, may function as charge nurse for the unit. Involves provision of patient care/service to older adolescent, young adult, adult, geriatric and pediatric patients. MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Patient Care Planning o Develops comprehensive nursing care plan which addresses all significant needs and problems identified through nursing assessment. o Prepares nursing elements of the interdisciplinary