**Description**

+ Administers comprehensive clinical services to patients; provides testing, analyses and evaluations of seriously ill patients or those having complex medical problems and formulates a treatment plan which is consistent with the patient's needs.
+ Assists in supervising staff and students and in developing in-service training programs for continuing staff development.
+ Maintains an established inventory of supplies; ensures the proper use and maintenance of equipment and maintains a work area which is free of debris and clutter.
+ Communicates regularly with members of the patient care team, the patient, family members and others involved with the patient's care.
+ Responds to requests for professional information or advice and refers complex matters to the appropriate staff.
+ Instructs and trains patient and family regarding pertinent aspects of the patient's care.
+ Assesses the patient to provide a diagnosis and to identify problems.
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