Provides direct nursing care and assesses the patient’s condition and nursing needs of the terminally ill patient using nursing process; set goals; prescribes appropriate nursing intervention to meet those goals of the physical and psychological needs of the patient and family. Able to function independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Incumbents are subject to overtime and call-back as required by the hospital. The RN will serve as a role model for nursing assistants and students by demonstrating clinical competence and leadership. The RN must promote good public relations for the unit, the nursing division, and the medical center while maintaining patient confidentiality.