Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: complete patient assessments and triage; record patient histories, symptoms and observations; establish and implement nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation and evaluation; participate in patient case conferences and rounds; organize, assign and supervise duties and responsibilities of other staff members as a team leader; orient and teach new staff members of the nursing team and students; perform nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures; identify problems, assist in data gathering, propose solutions and participate in evaluation of quality assurance issues; work with patients and their families to provide in-hospital and after-hospital follow-up through teaching and referral; participate in educational programs to maintain level of expertise; participate in non-clinical assignments, which may include maintaining records, preparing reports and/or serving on special committees; maintain records and prepare reports; operate a variety of medical machinery and equipment; administer treatment and medications; maintain knowledge of outpatient resources; develop discharge plans for patients; perform related duties as assigned and as required by assigned work setting, as described below. Under direction, the incumbent will perform varied professional nursing duties with primary emphasis on professional nursing care for hospital or patients; treat and educate patients, their families and the public about various medical conditions; record medical histories and symptoms; perform diagnostic tests and analyze results; operate medical machinery; administer treatment and medications; assist with patient follow-up and rehabilitation; and perform other duties as assigned and required by assigned clinical setting.