Knowledge, Skills and Abilities *Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practicalnurse and NCA *Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursingprocess *Knowledge of professiona l theory, practice andprocedure *Ability to assess nursing needs of acut e andchronically ill patients and their families *Able to independentlys eek outresources and work collaboratively *Ability to establishand main tain effective working relationships*Able to communicateclearly with pat ients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians,administrators, l eadershipandothers *Able to teach patients andfamilies in accordance wit h the nursing plan of care *Able to usesensory and cognitive functions t o process and prioritize information,treatment, and follow-up *Able to u se fine motor skills *Competent in BLS and/or other specialized life su pport requirementsdesignated by work area *Able to record activities, do cumentassessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluation and re-evalua tionof patient status *Able to use computer and learn new softwareprogra ms *Able to navigate the entity to provide clinical care forpatients *Ab le to withstand prolonged standing and walking withthe ability to move o r lift at least fifty pounds*Ableto remainfocused and organized *Workin g knowledge of procedures and techniquesinvolved inadministeringroutine and special treatments topatients*Working knowledge of infection control procedures andsafety precautions *Working knowledge and completion ofap propriate JCAHO and other regulatory requirements Level Characteristics N/A. North Carolina State Licensure Registry ( RRT) by the National Association for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation (NRPS) if applicable to institution.