The purpose of the 2320 Registered Nurse Training Programs is to prepare registered nurses at any stage of their careers to provide safe and competent nursing care to all patients.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Provides nursing care to patients within an assigned hospital Unit, Clinic, or any SFDPH setting that requires Registered Nursing care;
- Observes and reports symptoms and conditions of patients;
- Takes and records vital signs or other diagnostics including temperatures, respiration and pulse;
- Reports unusual occurrences and unusual results of treatments;
- Sets up treatment trays, prepares instruments and other equipment;
- Implements medical and nursing care plans;
- Directs and supervises the patient care provided by nursing personnel;
- Maintains standard unit or clinic activities;
- Assists in administering highly specialized therapy;
- Maintains records reflecting patients' condition, medication, treatment and reactions;
- Follows regulations, policies, and procedures for nursing care;
- May direct the work of auxiliary sub-professional personnel in performing various tasks in assisting with the care and comfort of patients and the cleanliness and sanitation of ward, hospital beds, and appurtenant equipment; AND
- Performs other related duties as assigned/required.
Please note that incumbents in this classification may be required to perform duties as listed in the class specification, which can be found on DHR’s website: https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/
The following nursing care areas are recruiting for the 2320 Register Nurse (Training) specialty. Other nursing care areas may also make hires from this recruitment.
Psychiatric Care
- Registered Nurses in this program will learn how to provide nursing care to patients with mental health needs.
Jail Health Service
- Registered Nurses in this program will learn how to provide nursing care to patients in a correctional setting.