The Registered Nurse, as an integral member of the patient care team, functions as the coordinator of patient care for childbearing patients/families within the single room maternity care philosophy. Supervises, directs and delegates to other patient care team members. Has accountability for gynecological surgical and childbearing patient/family care, outcomes, and customer satisfaction. Serves as a clinical expert, role model, resource, supervisor and care integrator for the surgical and childbearing patient and her family.
