Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status.

Dimensions are:

*Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship based nursing care.

*Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.

*Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.

*Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing.

*Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes