Has developed increased knowledge and expertise in the management and treatment of physical and pediatric disorders and can utilize information in making a comprehensive assessment; Acts as a resource person in applying the children’s community based healthcare center code; Completes and documents or ensures a thorough and accurate RN assessment on all patients at the time of admission and utilizes pertinent data from available resources, records, and health care personnel; Function as a qualified person and completes assessments in consultation with medical director when patient requires transfer to another facility; Documentation reflects a high level of skill and knowledge in assessing, diagnosing, implementing and evaluating nursing care; Ensures documentation on nursing care plan and multidisciplinary treatment plan routinely reflects the biophysical, psychosocial, self-care, age/developmental, and culturally sensitive care, educational and discharge planning needs of the patient/family system; Obtains and utilizes information from multidisciplinary conferences and incorporates data into the patients’ care plan; Participated in discussions among colleagues and encourages problem identification/resolution; Promotes team building for cohesiveness of care; Identifies the need for case conferences and collaborates with unit director / medical case manager in coordinating nursing activities with activities of other disciplines to provide comprehensive care; Assist the Director of Nursing (DON) in ensuring that patient/parent participates in the medical care training and equipment technical training required to facilitate a safe transition home for the patient; Ensures that staff have reviewed plan of care with patient / parent and ensures patient / significant other understands the problem list, goals, intervention, and discharge criteria; Assists the DON in directing unit staff via role modeling and feedback to maximize delivery of patient care; Collaborates with the Director of Nursing/Administrator and Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) in reviewing, revising, implementing and evaluating policies / procedures; Continually ensures that patient’s questions regarding bill of rights and confidentially act are addressed. Monitor staff compliance in maintaining dignity and confidentiality of patients and significant others; Bases interventions on the developmental stage and physical abilities of the patient and parent; Provides staff oversight and follow through with safety issues/concerns; Assists the DON in educating and monitoring staff compliance with infection control plan; Evaluates effectiveness of staff interventions in dealing with patients and their families; Participates in peer review by evaluating staff interactions and providing feedback as assigned by the DON; Utilizes data from quality management / evaluation studies and input from staff to continually improve quality of care; Utilizes patient and family satisfaction survey data to evaluate effectiveness of treatment and work with the DON/ADON to develop strategies to address problem areas; Reviews medical records according to quality management activities to ensure that team members’ documentation requirements are of HIGH quality; Evaluates the response of the patient / family to training and provide documentation necessary for licensing bodies; Exhibits skill in working collaboratively with the DON/ADON in evaluating current nursing care and providing alternative treatment options; Determines patient acuity level and staffing needs when delegated by the DON per unit specifications and reassessing patient acuity and staffing daily.