1. Knowledge of professional nursing concepts, principles and practices.
2. Knowledge of concepts and principles from the biological sciences that are supportive of nursing practice
3. Knowledge of concepts and principles of health promotion and disease prevention.
4. Knowledge of abnormal signs and symptoms relating to physical and mental illness, as well as indicators of wellness
5. Knowledge of medications and drugs, common dosages, their psychological, physical and physiological effects and possible adverse reactions.
6. Knowledge of emergency treatments and interventions.
7. Knowledge of teaching and consulting techniques.
8. Knowledge of the Agency's routines, procedures and policies.
9. Knowledge of cultural, ethnic, and linguistic needs of clients relating to cultural competence.
10. Ability to recognize changes in signs and symptoms that warrant the immediate action of a physician.
11. Ability to develop, evaluate, implement and modify a plan of nursing intervention to meet the needs of individual clients.
12. Ability to secure the cooperation of and work effectively with others. Ability to prepare accurate and timely reports.