- Provide an advanced level of specialized nursing care to medical-surgical patients, ranging from neonates to the elderly. - Provide direct care and education to patients and families. - Provide input for decisions related to policy, procedures, and practices relevant to patient care. Utilize the nursing process to initiate assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care of patients. - Assist in the development of patient care plans. - Coordinate the care of complex medical-surgical patients. - Performs other duties as assigned.