Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Establish and implement nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation and evaluation;
• Perform nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures;
• Identify problems, assist in data gathering, propose solutions and participate in evaluation of quality assurance issues;
• Work with patient and their families to provide in-hospital and after-hospital follow-up through teaching and referral;
• Orient and teach new staff members of the nursing team and students; 
• Participate in non-clinical assignments which may include maintaining records, preparing reports and/or serving on special committees;
• Maintain records and prepare reports; and 
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse or equivalent.

Knowledge of:

• Nurse Practice Act;
• Current nursing and related medical theory and skills necessary to administer nursing care within assigned clinical setting;
• Safety and infection control practices; and 
• Clinical systems, supplies and equipment.

• Perform nursing procedures required for assigned clinical setting;
• Comply with clinical procedures and policies;
• Maintain professional nurse-patient relationships; 
• Work harmoniously with other personnel;
• Follow safety practices;
• Assist in the instruction of other nursing and paraprofessional personnel; and 
• Maintain accurate records and preparing reports.