Skilled Nursing Facility Experience, Successful performance of essential functions can best be achieved through consistent application of current knowledge, use of good judgement, teamwork, common sense, ability to establish and carry out priorities, effective use of interpersonal skills and ongoing communication with residents, staff, families, interdisciplinary team members, and government officials, including state surveyors and ombudsman. Working knowledge and ability to comply with facility polices and procedures for workplace safety including infection control procedures, application of universal precautions for blood borne pathogens, use of personal protective equipment and handling of hazardous materials.