This is the first class in the Registered Nurse series for positions in state hospitals and institutions. Positions in this class provide direct professional nursing services. This class is distinguished from the Registered Nurse Senior by the latter's charge responsibility for a basic nursing skills training program. Performs work of moderate difficulty in the delivery of nursing care. The work may include responsibility for obtaining and organizing supplies and equipment, making safety checks of equipment and the patient environment, giving work assignments to staff aides, participating in treatment planning sessions with an interdisciplinary team, and providing emergency care and transport.
Administrative supervision is received from a nursing, medical, or other program administrator.
Delivery of nursing care may have a moderate to serious impact upon the health, comfort, and safety of patients. May have contact with support staff to arrange for supplies or equipment.