Position Summary: Coordinates, plans, organizes implements and monitors nursing care of the adult & geriatric patients as applicable in accordance with departmental philosophy and objectives. Facilitates communication and continuity of care for patients, accepting accountability for daily operations of their respective units when on duty. When delivering patient care 1) provides high quality, safe, cost effective, total nursing care to all patients utilizing the nursing process 2) assumes the responsibility for overall coordination and integration of patient care based on need of the patient and family members 3) directs care according to established standards of safety, risk management, infection control, with the goal being to discharge the patient with