Job Responsibilities

• Obtains and documents a patient assessment incorporating all available data and information.
• Utilizes observation, interview, measurement, and physical examination techniques in performing assessments.
• Assesses family adaptation, coping skills, and identifies the need for crisis or intervention support.
• Updates the nursing care plan continually as patient status demands.
• Commences discharge planning as soon as feasible, in cooperation with the patient and significant others.
• Delivers care using the nursing process, setting priorities for care delivery.
• Delegates and supervises nursing care performed by junior staff nurses.
• Co‑ordinates care delivered by other health professionals.
• Provides culturally competent care in a non‑judgmental, non‑discriminatory manner, preserving autonomy, dignity, and rights.
• Reports patient condition to appropriate personnel during each ...