GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
The staff nurse is a registered nurse who is responsible for assuring competent, compassionate nursing care for specific patients and families, including delegation to and supervision of non-professional and support staff. The staff nurse, as primary nurse, is responsible and accountable for the overall nursing care management of a designated group of patients. She/he collaborates with the primary physician, members of the patient care team, support staff and nurse manager to achieve optimal patient outcomes. She/he also collaborates with the patient toward efficient and effective personnel and unit management.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Current Massachusetts licensure as a registered nurse