Duties include but are not limited to the following: Implements nursing processes (assessment, planning, implementation of care plan, evaluation of patient response); revises plans as needed; Administers basic and advanced competency nursing care in accordance with VCMC/SPH policies and procedures and Patient Bill of Rights; Provides direction to others regarding complex health and patient problems; Provides patient and staff education including the coordination of educational programs; Participates in hospital and/or nursing administration care committee; Reviews, identifies, reports, and corrects deficiencies in practices, products, or equipment as necessary; Develops, implements and documents performance improvement processes; Recognizes problem situations and takes appropriate steps leading to correction; Coordinates patient care conferences; Serves as a preceptor for new graduates, re-entry nurses, etc. Working ability to: provide direction to others; self-direct continuing education needs; provide a positive role model and public image; work proficiently in emergency and/or stressful situations; maintain confidentiality of patient/client information; effectively establish and maintain working relationships with medical staff, co-workers, patients and the public; and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.