ABOLISHED 06/04/2015 PER PAY LETTER 15-17 - Pre-Registered Nurse
California State Personnel Board Specification
Schematic Code: TH50
Class Code: 8140
Established: 06/15/1967
Revised: 10/29/1975
Title Changed: --
Definition
Under direct supervision of a registered nurse, to assist in the administering of nursing care to patients in a State facility; and to do other related work.
Distinguishing Characteristics
The class of Pre-Registered Nurse is an entrance classification in the registered nursing series. Incumbents must have an approved application for examination on file with the California Board of Registered Nurses, and must possess a valid interim permit issued by that Board. All positions in this class are established for a period not to exceed six months and all appointments are made on a temporary basis. Incumbents will be required to become registered with the California Board of Registered Nurses within this six month period of time.
Typical Tasks
Assists in the administering of general nursing care to physically ill or mentally ill or developmentally disabled patients; assists in the administering of non-narcotic medications as prescribed by physicians; assists physicians in clinical examinations and in the administering of inoculations, vaccinations, and treatments; observes patients' progress and reports unusual occurrences to medical officers; prepares clinical and bedside charts; assists in preparing and serving meals and special diets; assists in keeping current inventories of hospital supplies.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Equivalent to graduation from a school of nursing approved by the California Board of Registered Nurses and eligibility to receive a valid interim permit issued by that Board.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: Technical skills and specific knowledge based on the principles of scientific medicine, such as are acquired by means of a prescribed course in an approved school of nursing.
Ability to: Perform assigned nursing duties.
Special Personal Characteristics
Willingness to work in a State institution, alertness, patience, tact, keenness of observation, and emotional stability.
