PURPOSE STATEMENT
A staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional registered nurse who directs and/or performs nursing care to patients assigned to his/her team within the scope of his/her license. The RN reports to the charge nurse on the unit to which he/she is assigned. This RN must effectively prescribe, delegate, and coordinate nursing care.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrate appropriate assessment and knowledge of the critically ill patient.
• Demonstrate the ability to assist providers with procedures that include but are not limited to: arterial lines, central line placement, and ventilators.
• Implement patient care according to planned interventions to attain the patient's optimal level of function and documents according to policy.
• Demonstrate positive customer service relations.
• Routinely participates in Quality Improvement projects and encourages the department to continuously improve...