POSITION SUMMARY Responsible to the Unit Director/Manager/designee for overall practice. In his/her absence is responsible to the Nursing Supervisor, Charge Nurse or Nursing House Supervisor of the shift. Works under the direct supervision of a professional nurse and is responsible to her/him for the care/duties assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: • High School graduate or GED. • Completion of a patient care training course is preferred. Experience: • Previous experience in a position with patient care activity is preferred. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: • Updates knowledge and skills on an ongoing basis including, but not limited to successful completion and maintenance of job related competencies. • Effectively functions as a team member and as a liaison between patient and staff. • Supports and encourages harmonious communication skills. • Uses verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills. • Demonstrates high level of mental and emotional tolerance, uses tact, sensitivity and sound judgments. • Communicates in highly professional manner at all times. License/Certification/Registration: • Nursing Assistant Certification preferred. • If Nursing Assistant Certified must be certified by the state of Pennsylvania. • Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years. • Within three months from the hire/transfer date, completes Crisis Prevention Institute’s Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI NCI) training and renews every 2 years thereafter. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Receives direct supervision from the Unit Director/Manager, Supervisor, Charge Nurse, or Nursing House Supervisor. Performs under immediate supervision work assignments which are given at frequent intervals and checked regularly. SUPERVISION GIVEN None