Identifies patient/family care needs and provides nursing and supportive care for the terminally ill patient and their families. The position involves providing quality nursing care to patients with life-limiting illness to maintain the highest level of care in conjunction with the primary physician by initiating and maintaining the nursing process. The nurse participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement a patient-directed individualized plan of care, consults with the attending physician when necessary, and evaluates patient/family response to intervention, modifying the care plan appropriately. The role also includes providing patient and family education to achieve skills necessary to maintain quality care, promote patient/family independence, and facilitate the patient living fully until death.