The Inpatient Registered Nurse "RN" provides basic care to patients, performing all job functions in an ethical manner and ensuring patient safety, privacy, dignity, and confidentiality. This role interacts with and contributes to the professional development and image of all unit staff practicing in a Shared Governance model of nursing practice. The Inpatient Registered Nurse (RN) ensures that the ANA scope and standards of practice and the code of ethics for nurses are the foundation for nursing practice. Promotes high quality care, outcomes, nursing research, and evidence based practice and contributes to building and maintaining a strong environment that facilitates collaboration to achieve quality outcomes. Utilizes a consistent, patient-focused care approach to meet patient needs and demonstrates initiatives to utilize a holistic approach to identify patient needs. Utilizes analytical skills and advanced assessment skills necessary to assess a patient's condition and utilize that data through the nursing process and clinical judgement to provide comprehensive care. Collaborates and supports the plan of care as established by the interdisciplinary team and prescribes interventions to attain the expected outcomes. Evaluates the patient's progress toward attainment of the outcomes, working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Safely administers medications following policy/procedure Reports errors, near misses or adverse drug reactions in a timely and efficient manner. Prepares and maintains a record of observations and care given. Documents information clearly and completely utilizing correct forms/systems and in a timely manner according to Center policy. Assists with medical appointments and medical procedures as requested by MD. Educates and prepares the patient/family for future self-management by facilitating patient movement from passive to an active partnership and eventual to a personal self-care expert. Serves as a clinical preceptor for new staff/students from nursing schools performing clinical/senior practicums or shadowing experience for prospective new employees. Ensures appropriate usage/ordering of supplies and proper charging. Performs consistent with Shepherd Center standards, clinical policies, and procedures. Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with Center and departmental policies and procedures. Responsible for the reporting of employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to the supervisor and in the occurrence notification system. Actively participates in center-wide efforts that affect nursing practice. Adheres to patient/family centered principles using the communication and engagement tools (OARS/AIDECT). Establishes relationships with other RNs. Performs other duties as required/requested/assigned.