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Distinguishing Features of the Class: Under general supervision of a Charge Nurse, Head Nurse or other higher level nurse or health care professional, incumbents of this class provide professional nursing care in an assigned clinic or clinical area, including but not limited to ambulatory, psychiatric, medical/surgical, critical care or long term care units within the Westchester County Department of Health or Westchester Medical Center. Incumbents are expected to provide direct nursing care by assessing patients' needs and administering treatments, preventive care regimens, medications and general care according to nursing and medical orders. Work is subject to shift assignment over a 24 hour, 7 day per week period. Supervision is not a regular responsibility of this class, however, p