Provides nursing care to patients across all ages using nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate treatments. Ensures quality care by coordinating patient care activities and adhering to organizational policies. Maintains professional standards with required licensure and certifications in a hospital setting, primarily working night shifts on a PRN basis.
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The staff nurse provides nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care for patients. He/she functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. The staff nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice, coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care.
registered nurse, medical-surgical nursing, patient care, nursing assessment, care coordination, hospital nursing, BLS certification, nursing licensure, clinical nursing, healthcare