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.
Involves functional leadership responsibility. This level may also involve limited administrative responsibility such as participating in the evaluation of work performance. Distinguishing Features Differs from the Licensed Practical Nurse class in which incumbents perform work which does not require the application of advanced technical monitoring and treatment equipment or the evaluative skills required in the care of medically fragile patients. Differs from Registered Nurse and Public Health Nurse classes which require the application of professional level nursing skills. Assists in revising or updating nursing care plans.