Per Diem Nurse

Class Specifications – H.35
Per Diem Nurse – 9119

November, 1980

Series Concept

Same as class concepts.

Class Concepts

Under supervision, Per Diem Nurses provide temporary professional nursing care for an individual patient, supplement the regular nursing staff in emergency situations, and perform other related duties as required.

Duties performed are similar to those described in the Clinical Nurse Series, but positions are temporary in nature.

Minimum Qualifications

Incumbents for positions included in the Per Diem Nurse class are expected to meet the requirements of graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California; and possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.