 To render an optimum level of care to patients throughout its curative and rehabilitative stage,  Perform all nursing duties in accordance with the state Nursing Act specific to the state you are working in, while adhering to all facility policies and procedures.  Monitor patient progress and identifies any changes in status, acting on those changes to insure patient comfort and safety.  Assist physicians and all healthcare professionals caring for patient, always giving a complete and thorough report on patient status at end of shift/assignment.  Perform routine nursing care to assigned patients, while utilizing age specific and universal precaution practices at all times.  Practice patient teaching/training for patients and families.  Follow hospital policy when disposing of biohazardous materials, labeling and handling of all materials.  Actively demonstrate a working knowledge of nursing theory, techniques, principles, and practice in order to holistically care for the patient.  Communicate with all staff, patients, and families with excellent written and verbal skills.  Consistently seek educational tools in order to broaden knowledge base of various age groups, diseases, and best practices.  Will handle and be knowledgeable of all medical equipment utilized in the care of the patient.  Must be able to perform various sensory requirements such as; vision, speech, smell, touch, manual dexterity, fine motor skills, and hearing in order to assess and treat the patient accurately.  Accountable and responsible for each specific patient assigned while under direct supervision of the facilities Charge Nurse and/or House Supervisor.  Is punctual and dependent for assigned/confirmed shifts.