JOB SUMMARY:

• Assesses, plans, implements, teaches, evaluates, coordinates, supervises, and provides quality skilled nursing care to assigned patients of all ages under the direct order of a physician in accordance with agency policy and procedures. Supports System and Nursing Strategic Plans, Relationship-Based Care, and Shared Leadership.
• This role is considered the minimum role for all nurses who have greater than 12 months experience. Provides and coordinates independent care to patients within a clinical specialty as a fully effective and participative member of the multidisciplinary patient care services team.
• Utilizes the institution's care delivery and professional practice models as the frame of reference for practicing as a professional nurse. Participates in activities to develop own practice, and to support group practice goals at the unit level.
• Is accountable to patient, family and team members for care provided and to the nurse manager for totality of work performance.
• Is accountable to hold to the Service Standards and to the Nursing Mission, Vision and Values.