Ability to effectively communicate with and gain the cooperation of patients of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds; accurately follow oral and written instructions, including standing orders, clinical protocols, orders for treatment, and dispensary orders; work cooperatively with other health care providers and other staff; learn and comply with laws, rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures, including security requirements, applicable to the work unit; clearly and accurately chart all patient information and physician's orders; gain cooperation of patients in treatment and follow-up care; maintain patient confidentiality. In a detention/correctional facility, the Registered Nurse D/CF performs a variety of professional nursing duties including hands-on care, assessment, testing, and treatment of patients; interviewingpatients and assisting them in follow-up care; maintaining medical and medication supplies; rendering emergency medical treatment; dispensing and administering medications; and maintaining charts and records.