Clinical Staff Nurse

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The Clinical Staff Nurse is a professional member of the health care team who assumes advocacy and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time. CSN provides a single standard of care to patients via the therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment, instrumentation and other health care team members. Performs independently and seeks support/direction as needed. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of their patients; demonstrate knowledge of growth and development; assess data reflective to patient's status; and identify each patient's requirements relative to age specific needs. Performs specific job criteria/performance standards according to prevailing applicable unit, division hospital and professional standards.