Job DescriptionMain Function: The Registered Nurse is a member of the health care team and renders nursing care to all patients within her/his assigned unit/area, assuring the nursing process is followed from admission through discharge. The RN collaborates with other members of the health team, delegates appropriately to support staff and directs care to assure the patient's care needs are met. The RN is expected to exercise good judgment in the care of patients and the management of personnel. The RN promotes teamwork with physicians and personnel from other units/areas/departments. The RN must stay current with standards of practice through ongoing education relevant to nursing, such as the Nurse Practice Act. The