Communication techniques and well developed communication skills become an important requirement at this level. The work requires considerable physical exertion. The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required.
Serious injury is possible.
Supervision is not the primary responsibility of the job. Responsibility includes training, instructing, scheduling, and reviewing work and recommending hiring and disciplinary actions to a higher level of authority. Distinguishing Features Differs from the Registered Nurse II class which is full performance professional nursing work but does not include coordinative and supervisory responsibilities. Differs from the Registered Nurse IV class which is second level supervisory or managerial in nature and allows for directing an in-service education and training program. Directs the nursing program of a student health service, youth center and other designated facilities.