and Responsibilities include: 

• Formulates, maintains, modifies, and evaluates an individualized age-specific plan of care based on the patient’s assessed needs. 

• Provides nursing assessment based on interview, examination, observation, and review of the patient’s records. 

• Develops a goal-oriented care plan based on the nursing assessment, with participation of the patient and significant others. 

• Identifies and documents nursing problems. 

• Provides leadership in the delivery of care and nursing practice within the clinical unit. 

• Participates in unit employee selection through interviewing and the hiring process. 

• Directs and evaluates all personnel according to hospital, nursing, and unit philosophy and objectives. 

• Play an active role as a model and resource person, guiding staff in the development of skills and capabilities. 

• Develops unit activities that support the elements of extending excellence. 

• Adheres to the SRMC Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable agencies and accrediting bodies. 

• Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. 

• Perform all other duties as assigned.