The RN has multiple roles and functions including care-giver, decision-maker, client advocate, manager, rehabilitator, comforter, communicator, and teacher.  The functions include assessment of the nursing needs of the patient, initiation of the plan of care of nurse action, implementation of the plan of care and the evaluation of the process, by use of the nursing process.  The Standards of Practice set forth by the professional nursing associations provide guidelines for the competent, safe and professional practice.  The RN promotes the dignity and quality of the nursing care given to the patient.

St. Mary's Regional Medical Center is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at St. Mary's via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of St. Mary's. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Mary's as a result of the referral or through other means.