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Key Working Relationships: Working Relationships: Patients, families, physicians, PHO staff, public.  \nD. Primary Customer Groups: Patients, families, physicians, PHO staff, public.  \nE. Age of Patients Served:  \n\n|  | Neonatal |  | Adolescent |  | Geriatric |  | Not Applicable |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  | Pediatric |  | Adult | X | All Ages |  |  |\n\nIII. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  \nA. Assesses patients and identifies physical, psycho-social, spiritual, cultural, environmental, and educational needs.  \nB. Provides direct patient care which reflects use of the nursing process, evidence-based  \npractice, and established procedures. Promotes patient comfort, safety, and dignity.  \nC. Develops a written plan of care through nursing diagnosis which is initiated within 24 hours of admission, reviews daily and updates as necessary. Provides oversight to LPNs in developing care plans for their patients.  \nD. 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