Responsible for the delivery of comprehensive nursing care and the supervision of care delegated to other members of the health care team.  Using the nursing process, the RN collaborates with the patient, family, and other members of the team to formulate, coordinate, implement, and evaluate the plan of care based on data collected from knowledge of the biological, physical, spiritual, behavioral, and psychosocial assessment of the patient.  The RN accepts individual responsibility and accountability for providing excellent service, nursing care, and a positive customer experience.

The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the nursing care provided to a group of patients.  This nurse leads the nursing team members in the care as directed by the attending physician and in collaboration with other health care providers in accordance with the philosophy and policies of ProMedica Acute Care Hospitals.  Actively participates in the creation of an environment that fosters patient, family, physician and employee satisfaction.   Ensures decisions made are based on patient and family centered care philosophy utilizing evidenced based practices, and focused on safety, customer satisfaction, and quality outcomes. 

Scope of Service: The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to individuals and groups which require specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, spiritual/cultural, and nursing sciences.  The Registered Nurse functions within the full scope of nursing practice as noted by the Board of Nursing of their designated state for which they are practicing in addition to compliance with any of the hospitals accrediting bodies.