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Clinical Nurse
UCI Series Concepts
Class Specifications - H.35
Clinical Nurse V - 9136
Clinical Nurse IV - 9137
Clinical Nurse III - 9138
Clinical Nurse II - 9139
Clinical Nurse I - 9140
January, 1979
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SERIES CONCEPT
The Clinical Nurse series reflects the direct and active involvement of
incumbents in determining the nursing needs of the patient and family.
The series includes positions which require knowledge of physical,
social, psychological and nursing sciences which serve as a basis for
the decision-making processes of nursing practice. The objective of
the series is to establish career patterns which provide for
professional growth in patient care through increasingly difficult
assignments for the highly qualified clinical nurse. The series
describes work in a variety of health care settings within the
University system. The series consists of five levels of responsibility
ranging from Clinical Nurse I through Clinical Nurse V.
The factors used as a basis for classification determination reflect
clinical expertise through complexity of assignment, and accountability
and responsibility for patient care and nursing practice.
CLASS CONCEPTS
Clinical Nurse V
Under general direction, incumbents design and conduct clinical research
and special studies. Clinical Nurse V's evaluate current nursing
practices, develop the necessary methodologies, and implement
standards of nursing care; provide consultation services; assess
clinical educational needs of the service; and participate in
implementing and evaluating educational programs.
Clinical Nurse IV
Under general direction, incumbents establish nursing standards, assess
health needs, and plan and evaluate care for patients with complex
health problems. Clinical Nurse IV's utilize specialized knowledge and
skills for patient care supervision, evaluation, and teaching; and may
act as resource persons within the organization and/or community.
Clinical Nurse III
Under general supervision, incumbents provide nursing care for patients
and patient populations exhibiting more complex problems with less
predictable outcomes. Clinical Nurse III's may provide clinical
supervision and evaluation for Clinical Nurse I's, II's, and
paraprofessionals; and may participate in orientation, in-service
education, staff development and clinical training.
Clinical Nurse II
Under general supervision, incumbents provide care to patients in a
structured environment. Clinical Nurse II's perform established nursing
interventions utilizing current clinical knowledge. This is the
operational level in the series where a majority of clinical nursing
positions are allocated.
Clinical Nurse I
Under close supervision, incumbents apply the theoretical concepts of
nursing to clinical practice by performing routine patient care
assignments and established nursing procedures in controlled patient
care situations. This is the entry level class in the series.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Clinical Nurse V
Possession of the legal requirements to practice as a Registered Nurse
as determined by the California Board of Registered Nursing. A Masters
degree in Nursing with two years of clinical experience including at
least one year in the area of concentration; or a Doctorate in Nursing
or a relevant discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and
experience; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful
performance of the duties assigned to the position.
Clinical Nurse IV
Possession of the legal requirements to practice as a Registered Nurse
as determined by the California Board of Registered Nursing. A Diploma
or Associate degree in Nursing with three years of clinical experience
including at least one year in the area of concentration; or a
Baccalaureate degree in Nursing with two years of clinical experience
including at least one year in the area of concentration; or a Master's
degree in Nursing with one year of experience including at least six
months in the area of specialization; or an equivalent combination of
education and experience; and knowledges and abilities essential to the
successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
Clinical Nurse III
Possession of the legal requirements to practice as a Registered Nurse
as determined by the California Board of Registered Nursing. A Diploma
or Associate degree with two years of clinical experience; or a
Baccalaureate degree in Nursing with one year of clinical experience; a
Master's degree in Nursing with six months of clinical experience; or an
equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledges and
abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned
to the position.
Clinical Nurse II
Possession of the legal requirements to practice as a Registered Nurse
as determined by the California Board of Registered Nursing and six
months of clinical experience; and knowledges and abilities essential
to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
Clinical Nurse I
Possession of the legal requirements to practice as a Registered Nurse
as determined by the California Board of Registered Nursing; and
knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the
duties assigned to the position.
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