The staff RN is a registered nurse who is responsible for the professional nursing care of all assigned patients in accordance with established standards of care and within the scope of the current Nurse Practice Act. The staff RN is responsible for meeting the physical, psychosocial, educational, and emotional needs of the patients assigned to her/his care. The staff RN is responsible for maintaining the patient's medical record with proper documentation of nursing observations and actions taken. Utilizing the nursing process, the staff RN is responsible for maintaining a safe patient environment at all times. The staff RN is a registered nurse who is responsible for the professional nursing care of all assigned patients in accordance with established standards of care and within the scope of the current Nurse Practice Act. The staff RN is responsible for meeting the physical, psychosocial, educational, and emotional needs of the patients assigned to her/his care. The staff RN is responsible for maintaining the patient's medical record with proper documentation of nursing observations and actions taken. Utilizing the nursing process, the staff RN is responsible for maintaining a safe patient environment at all times. 1.

Standards, Policies and Procedures:

Maintains the standards of nursing care and implements the policies and procedures of the Hospital and Nursing Departments. 2.

Nursing Process:

A.

Assessing:

Accurately assesses patient/family conditions and needs on an ongoing basis. Categories data on basis of scientific principles and in professional terminology. B.

Planning:

Based on nursing assessment, sets goals and plans appropriate nursing interventions as evidenced by a written plan including discharge planning. C.

Implementing:

Performs, directs and coordinates total nursing care. Performs nursing skills with accuracy, speed and safety. Provides patient/family education after assessing educational needs. Documents pertinent information on patient record which reflects nursing interventions, patient response and the plan of care. Reports pertinent observations to the appropriate person. Provides care for patients of all ages in a competent manner; verification through skills checklist and evaluation. D.

Evaluating:

Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing intervention in accomplishing goals and intended patient outcome. This process is evidenced by an updated plan of care. Consistently evaluates personal practice in relation to the standards of care and the individual patient care plan. Implements changes as necessary. 3.

Safety:

Participates in and monitors the maintenance of a clean and safe environment. Familiar with location and use of equipment and supplies and assures that they are in good working order. Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Mississippi. Participation in continuing education programs as necessary.