nurse-responsible-for-general-care/references/profile.md

Occupation profile — nurse responsible for general care

• ESCO URI: http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/8d3e8aaa-791b-4c75-a465-f3f827028f50
• ESCO code: 2221.2
• ISCO-08 group: 2221 — Nursing professionals
• O*NET-SOC: 29-1141.00 — Registered Nurses (match: exactMatch)

Description (ESCO)

Nurses responsible for general care are in charge of promoting and restoring patients` health by providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families. They also supervise assigned team members.

Definition

A nurse responsible for general care is a health care professional qualified to practise nursing both individually and in cooperation with others.

Alternative labels

• healthcare nurse
• district nurse
• learning disability nurse
• practice nurse
• mental health nurse
• adult nurse
• healthcarer
• ward sister
• ward nurse
• community staff nurse