The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse registered in Massachusetts who is responsible and accountable for planning and providing patient care for assigned patients in accordance with Nursing Standards of Care as set forth in the Nursing Department's Clinical Practice Manual. The registered nurse demonstrates initiative, knowledge and clinical skills in caring for the patient with complex needs. The Registered Nurse demonstrates the ability to effectively manage patients by assuming full responsibility for the assessment, plan, implementation and evaluation of patient care and is directly responsible to a designated nurse manager, or supervisor. The Staff Nurse will also assure the practice of the Patient and Family Centered Care Model in an environment that exemplifies best practice. Qualifications. BSN required. Massachusetts Registered Nurse Licensure required. BLS required. Adheres to all I. C. A. R. E standards. The RN must show evidence of the basic analytic thinking necessary to care for a group of patients. Must demonstrate observational skills and the ability to set priorities. Must be able to function under stress with good interpersonal and communication skills. Must demonstrate effective skills in applying hospital standards in area of service, team work, communication, respect for others, and time/priority management. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Adheres to all C. A. R. E. standards.- Staff RN, Psychiatry, Ambulatory/ Float: Adheres to all I. C. A. R. E standards.- The RN must show evidence of the basic analytic thinking necessary to care for a group of patients.- Must demonstrate observational skills and the ability to set priorities.- Must be able to function under stress with good interpersonal and communication skills.- Must demonstrate effective skills in applying hospital standards in area of service, team work, communication, respect for others, and time/priority management.