Supervision of nurse intern; rules. (1) A registered nurse who is responsible for the supervision of a nurse intern

ORS 678.398 — under Chapter 678.

ORS 678.398

(a) Is accountable at all times for the safety and well-being of patients to whom the nurse intern provides care;

(b) Shall maintain an awareness of the nursing tasks and functions performed by the nurse intern;

(c) Shall be immediately available to the nurse intern through methods determined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing; and

(d) Shall have knowledge of the tasks and functions that the nurse intern may perform.

(2) The board may adopt rules to carry out this section. [2022 c.38 §5; 2025 c.124 §18]