RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with implementation of the nursing care plan.
• Carries out policies of the CMCSSSD as appropriate.
• Completes, maintains and submits accurate clinical records and prepares reports, as needed.
• Utilizes community relationships to contribute to a better public understanding of Agency services.
• Provides emergency treatments as directed and indicated.
• Performs selected nursing procedures in keeping with licensures, such as administration of medications and treatments.
• Observes, records and reports to the appropriate person, patient’s symptoms, reactions, and changes in the condition as indicated.

SKILLS

• Minimum of one year Licensed Practical Nursing experience in community nursing or medical-surgical/hospital setting required.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in written format at all levels.
• Ability to interact with and relate to the problems and difficulties associated with the aging process.
• Able to provide direct care tasks according to the established patient plan of care and under the supervision of an RN.