A professional nurse is an individual accountable for the care of a group of patients. The Registered Nurse (RN) focuses on safe effective patient and family centered care, customer satisfaction and quality outcomes. The RN is responsible for assisting in maintaining a financially stable unit, promoting his/her own development with an emphasis on evidence based practice and education supported by a Practice Governance framework.
The RN supervises licensed and non-licensed staff members. Applying the caring processes of the Kristin M. Swanson Model of Care, the RN has the responsibility to assess, develop, implement and evaluate the plan of care.
The RN focuses on patient and family comforts, education and satisfaction. The RN applies his/her educational and professional experiences in the delivery of quality care and mentoring/precepting staff. Additional, department specific, requirements and competencies of an RN are listed and maintained in the department specific Competency Evaluation Profile (CEP).
These competencies reflect the unique needs, skills, and expectations of each clinical area and are reviewed regularly to ensure alignment with best practices and regulatory standards. Qualifications Required: No experience required for full-time or part-time positions. If PRN, must have one year of RN/LPN experience in an inpatient, acute-care setting.
Diploma or Associate. Registered Nurse. Desired: None