Registered Nurse

Department: Nursing
Reports To: RN Nurse Supervisor/Unit Manager/ADON/ADON-Unit/Center Nurse Executive
Summary: Under the direction of the RN Nursing Supervisor, Unit Manager,
ADON or ADON – Unit, or Center Nurse Executive (Nurse Leader), the Registered Nurse (RN)
delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and
patient/family satisfaction. He/she operates within the scope of practice defined by the State
Nurse Practice Act and delegates aspects of patient care to LPNs and CNAs consistent with their
scope of practice. The RN manages patient care by performing nursing assessments and
collaborating with the nursing team and other disciplines, patients and families to develop
effective plans of care.
Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
1. Assessment:
1.1. Collects, validates, synthesizes, and records objective and subjective data.
1.2. Prioritizes data collection based on patient needs.
1.3. Analyzes a...