**Req Number** 187433

Job Description

Performs an age specific plan of care for a designated group of patients using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. Collaborates with physicians and other health team members in coordinating and implementing procedures and treatments. Uses leadership skills/clinical judgment in coordinating patient care and directing/delegating activities of the patient care unit team.

Job Responsibility

+ * Assesses the patients physiologic health status
+ Conducts patient interview, explains policies and procedures to patient/ significant others, reviews patients chart and answers questions correctly and courteously;
+ Assesses gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and neurological health status;
+ Determines mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, and skin condition and adjusts plan of care, as appropriate;