The duties of a nurse will depend on the type of nurse and which specialty and health care system the nurse will be working for. Duties may include:
Provide direct patient care to patients using critical thinking skills
Perform assessments, diagnosis, treatments and procedures
Monitor patient condition from admission to discharge
Handle accurate, efficient documentation and record keeping of patients
Demonstrate a professional demeanor while maintaining patient confidentiality
Offer leadership skills to improve quality of patient care
Build meaningful relationship with patients and their family