JOB PURPOSE:
Facilitating and providing quality patient care by and under the supervision of the RN/LPN.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides direct patient care.
2. Collaborates with the health care team in the development of the patient’s plan of care.
3. Appropriately evaluates developmental age of the patient when performing assessments, treatments, and providing education for clients of various age groups.
4. Observes for complications and/or deviations from patients baseline assessment.
The individual demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriately to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit.
The individual demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status. The individual interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age specific needs.
AGE SPECIFIC POPULATIONS SERVED:
____Infant (0-1yr.)
____Child (1-12 yrs.)
____Adolescent (12-18 yrs.)
____Adult (18-65 yrs.)
____Geriatric (65 and older.)

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Requirements

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Currently enrolled in a Nursing program and have completed the first Med/Surg rotation.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
None

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
None.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Current BCLS. Ability to independently perform multiple tasks as directed by the RN/LPN.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
Skill and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in-writing.
Skill and ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
Ability to work as a member of a team.
Skill and ability in Microsoft Office applications.
Disclaimer
The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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