Provides professional nursing care to patients and families in an acute clinical care environment, guided by the SMHCS nursing professional practice model and in accordance with the ANA's Standards of Professional Practice.

Require graduate of an accredited school of nursing or a diploma program. For new hires after 2012, Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing (BSN) is required within specified timeframe as outlined in the New Hire BSN Agreement policy (126.045).
- Require basic working knowledge of commonly used computer applications.

- Prefer certification in nursing specialty area.

BSN: Bachelor of Science Nursing

BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR
FL RN: FL Registered Nurse License

ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support