The RN / GN must have the skill and knowledge to provide population specific care.  He/She must have the ability to assess, evaluate, identify, and interpret the requirement and needs of the patients and perform based on those findings.  

The RN / GN reports directly to Charge Nurse/Supervisor/Director.

1. Provides leadership for the unit by organizing and prioritizing care by communicating and collaborating with others and implementing multidisciplinary actions to provide a continuity of care.

2. Holds self and other staff members accountable and responsible for work performance and continuous improvement of patient in his/her work area and throughout the hospital.

3. Ensures self-compliance with professional, regulatory and government standards of care.

4. Demonstrates the knowledge of needs and task for his/her specific unit.

5. Ensures the satisfactory completion of clinical procedures, documentation, educational and procedural teaching of the patient.

Education
• RN graduate of Accredited School of Nursing

Licensure/Certification
• Must have valid, current license by the Missouri State Board of Nursing
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Required

Work Experience
• Successful completion of hospital orientation