(Depending on the area of assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following) - Within the full scope of the Nurse Practice Act, assess, plan, organize, and provide nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with physician instructions; make preliminary observations of, and prepare patients for surgical procedures. After surgery, receive patient monitoring through phase I, phase II and discharge planning. - As directed, administer or dispense prescribed treatment and medications to patients; chart treatment and dispensing to patients, and record and report significant changes in condition and general progress of patient. - Provide discharge instructions prior discharge. - Prepare and maintain concise and complete records and reports; instruct patients in carrying out physicians' orders. - May participate in quality assurance reviews; may act as a team leader or relief charge nurse. - Assign and monitor the work of subordinate nursing personnel; participate in committee activities; identify staff training needs. - May testify in court as to the client's mental and physical condition; may recommend initiating conservatorship investigations when assigned to the mental health setting. - May coordinate and monitor patients through the hospitalization process utilizing physicians, primary care nurses, and third-party payors to maintain quality care and fiscal responsibility. - May review the post hospital care plan with the patient/family, establishing a contact regarding timeframes and responsibilities; follow plan through discharge. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Registered Nurse III - MC/ CHC: Education: Successful completion of the education required to obtain a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California. (A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or a health-related field may be required for some positions.)Experience: Equivalent to three years of full time experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care facility or community health agency with references and evaluations to show appropriate skill level. (A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or a national certification in a nursing specialty may substitute for one year of the required experience. A master's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing may be substituted for two years of the required experience.) Knowledge of: Current principles, techniques and procedures used in professional nursing; medical terminology and patient care routine appropriate to clinical setting; medical instruments and equipment; the uses and effects of medicines and narcotics; community resources available to provide patient care and follow-up; federal, state and local laws and regulations governing professional aspects of nursing; identification of potential discharge needs; payor source documentation requirements and governmental regulations affecting reimbursement. Ability to: Perform the full range of nursing duties and responsibilities in a patient care setting; plan and organize nursing plans for patients; prepare and maintain concise and complete records and reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, patients and fellow employees; secure the cooperation of employees to work effectively together; assist in the instruction of entry-level nurses and ancillary personnel; keep abreast of developments in area of nursing specialization; evaluate the medical records of hospital admissions; make recommendations regarding continued stay necessity; identify discharge needs. Other Requirements:License: Must possess and maintain a current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California. Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required. Certification: A valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association. Physical Requirements: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods. Bend, stoop, reach, and twist while providing patient care; and lift, push, pull and transfer patients and equipment, typically up to 25-50 pounds with assistance as needed.