DescriptionSUBFUNCTION DEFINITION: Profession within the health care sector focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of lifeSCOPE: To function at the direction of; and in conjunction with the Registered Nurse (RN); or providers (physicians; physician assistants; nurse practitioners; dentists; podiatrists; optometrists) in providing direct care to infant; child; adolescent and young adult patients and their families within the parameters of the Performance Standards for Practical Nurses.REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIESCare Delivery Utilize the plan of care to provide nursing care to patients and families as assigned by, and in conjunctio