MINIMUM

DESIRABLE

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

• Graduate from accredited School of Nursing.
• Licensed to practice in the state where work is being performed.
• Meets contact hour requirements for licensure, including all state-required courses.
• Focus of education promotes nurses’ ability to practice in clinical area assigned.

• BSN, clinical certification, specialized courses and MSN.

Specialized Knowledge:

• Demonstrates knowledge of nursing theory, clinical practice standards, procedures, policies and competence in mathematical calculations associated with medication administration.
• Competent to independently perform safe nursing skills and procedures.

• Based on previous work experience, demonstrates proficiency in the performance of nursing practice as shown through the implementation of the nursing process.

Kind and Length of Experience:

• Successful completion of preceptorship and orientation to the facility and clinical area.
• Able to critically think and problem solve in routine and emergency situations.

• Prior experience as an RN, LPN, NA, Nurse Technician, and/or Clerical Coordinator.