Well developed communication skills are required. The work requires considerable physical exertion. The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required.
Serious injury is possible.
Distinguishing Features Differs from other registered nurse classes as it allows for an incumbent to work in professional nursing capacity while waiting to take and pass the Kansas State Nursing Board exam for registration after completion of an approved school of nursing. It further allows an agency to hire a nurse experienced in one specialty, and provide for an orientation and training period in the agency before advancement to a full performance position. Administers medications and intravenous fluids. Develops, implements and revises nursing care plans. Performs nursing assessment of assigned patients, documents findings.