The staff RN is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the therapeutic environments, treatment and modalities and interdisciplinary collaboration. 

Applies appropriate theory as a basis for decisions regarding nursing practice.  Perform initial physiological and psychosocial needs assessment on all patients within 30 minutes of admissions and shift assessment within (2) hours of coming on duty.   The RN shall, for their patient, collaborate in the formulation of the overall plan of care for the patient, as evidenced by written documentation.  Identifies needs and problems specific to biophysical, cognitive, developmental, emotional, socio-cultural, and spiritual.  Demonstrates accountability for on-going awareness of the status of assigned patients.  Collects and documents data appropriate to the nature and severity of the condition.  Communicates appropriate data to the physician and other patient care team members.  Collaborates with other discipline to plan and coordinate care.