RN (3p-11p)

The registered nurse develops, implements, and coordinates, with the other health disciplines, a holistic plan of care. They work to provide an optimum-healing environment for the body, mind, and spirit; plan and arrange education/discharge-planning needs; coordinate care and manage resources. The psychiatric mental health nurse uses knowledge of age-specific guidelines to develop and implement a plan of care for patients based on the individual’s current level of functioning.

Registered nurses are a member of the multi-disciplinary health care team. They develop, implement and evaluate the plan of care; coordinate resources and care activities, educate patients/families and participate in care conferences.