A role that requires independent judgment, fluent communication, and candid partnership, the Professional Staff Nurse establishes relationships with physicians, other care providers, patients, and patients' families to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. Specializes in the care of cardiac and respiratory patients with a diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (AMI, congestive heart failure (CHF, coronary artery disease (CAD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD, pneumonia, and other conditions requiring closer monitoring and treatment.