Accomplishes nursing assessment throughinterviewing, observation and nursing process; obtains, interprets and appliesage-related (pediatric, adult and geriatric) patient information terms ofcognitive, physical, emotional and normal growth/development needs of thepatient; completes thorough Nursing Admission Databases/initial patientassessment; documents assessment findings that are consistent with otherproviders and include review of body systems, laboratory results, diagnosticfindings, chart reviews and inter disciplinary input; identifies problems andnursing diagnosis by recognizing the impact of health problems on patients andfamilies; distinguishes between normal and abnormal assessments in order toidentify patient capabilities and limitations including psychosocial risks,utilizes resources to assess patients with conditions that are new, unfamiliaror not commonly seen. Baseline Qualifications Education/Experience Education required to obtain a valid, current, full andunrestricted RN license in the State of Alaska One-yearclinical nurse experience preferred Priorexperience in the area of specialty is preferred License/Certification Valid, current, full and unrestricted RNlicense in the State of Alaska Must have BLS and PALS upon hire, ACLS must be obtained within 6 months ofhire date Knowledge, Skills& Abilities: Knowledgeof nursing care principles, practices, diagnosis and processes (assessment,planning, implementation and evaluation) including specialty areas whenappropriate, to provide professional nursing care to patients.