Provides clinical direction for all aspects of patient care in an acute inpatient setting, fostering patient/family centered care. Demonstrates clinical competency utilizing evidence-based practices/research in all areas of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and outcomes. Incorporates knowledge of safety protocols, cost containment and quality improvement throughout the nursing process. Identifies patient, unit and organizational priorities and incorporates into the nursing process. Adheres to all compliance and policy/procedures of the organization including, but not limited to licensure renewal, assigned training, employee health screenings, time and attendance policy, dress code policy, patient confidentiality, infection control, medication administration. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory agency requirements (TJC, SC DPH, CMS). Provides care within the scope of the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act. The acute inpatient setting may require staff to be scheduled for a weekend, holiday, and on-call work. Unit Description Progressive acute care adult unit with 32 private beds. Provides care for a wide variety of patients including those with COPD, acute/chronic respiratory failure, anoxic and traumatic brain injuries, tracheostomies/laryngectomies, cystic fibrosis, asthma, Sickle Cell crisis, and TB. Oxygen flow rates up to 30 liters/100% concentration provided via nasal cannula, heated high flow, CPAP, BiPAP, Trilogy, and chronic ventilator therapy; all in close partnership with Respiratory Therapy. Providing management of pulse oximetry, telemetry monitoring, chest tubes, Pleurx drains and Cardizem, Amiodarone, Argatroban, and Remodulin drips.