This position provides clinical support to professional staff for basic nursing care under the supervision of physicians, RNs, and LPNs.  Assists with routine cleaning of equipment and environment.  Responsible for supply inventory maintenance, stocking, and ordering with support and input from nursing staff.  Assists with transporting patient per stretcher or wheelchair.  Backup support for unit secretary during peak volumes and breaks.

This position is responsible for providing professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process within an assigned unit; assesses, treats and care for patients demonstrating an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation process; coordinates care planning with other disciplines. These activities include day-to-day supervision and room scheduling of staff, assisting nursing director with staff development and evaluation, assisting with development of policies and procedures, performing data collection and analysis, performance improvement and coordination of supplies and equipment. Provide patient care as required and takes appropriate share of workload. Performs other duties as assigned.