Under the direction of the Nursing Unit Director and/or Charge Nurse, perform nursing patient care duties for the assigned unit or department. Plan, provide, and evaluate total nursing care in accordance with the established patient care philosophy. Facilitate individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Relate effectively with other shifts for continuity of care, maintain satisfactory relations with other departments and nursing units; and participate in all phases of education.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:


+ Provide the best possible nursing care through planning, organizing, and facilitating the nursing function for assigned patients.

+ Initiate and implement patient care plans.

+ Maintain acceptable standards of patient care.

+ Identify existing and potential problems, and seek or...