Alameda Health System
Oakland, CA, USA
Summary
SUMMARY: Under general direction, to evaluate and diagnose the nursing problems of patients; to direct appropriate patient care treatment, counseling and education of patients and their families; to assist nursing staff in the evaluation of patients and the provisions of nursing care; to provide interprofessional consultation; and to perform related duties.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.
1. Assumes responsibility for the treatment of individuals, groups, and families; evaluates patients; recommends treatment plans; affects positive changes in patient behavior through diagnosis and treatment of patient illness.
2. Serves as consultant to nursing staff, physicians, and other health...