1. Responsible for providing & managing professional nursing care in accordance with physician's treatment plan and utilizing appropriate judgment to make intelligent decisions to anticipate patient needs and solve problems.
2. Responsible for completing admission, discharge, and transfer paperwork according to hospital policy.
3. Responsible for effectively communicating with physicians regarding patient status.
4. Responsible for patient and family education.
5. Responsible and accountable for efficient time and resource management in accomplishing acceptable work volumes (ie. supply cost, time mgt.)
6. Accountable for regulatory and compliance standards on the unit.
7. Responsible for the timely and accurate implementation of physician orders.
8. Responsible for accurate shift reports reflecting that the patient's status and needs are communicated in order of priority at the beginning and ending of each shift or patient transfer.
9. Demonstrates initiative by developing and/or implementing new ideas or methods of patient care.
