2011 California Code
Civil Code
DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS [1427 - 3272.9]
CHAPTER 7. Nurses Registries
Section 1812.524
(a) Nursing service means the assignment of a nurse, as a private duty, self-employed, licensed registered nurse, licensed vocational nurse, or practical nurse to render service to a patient under the direction or supervision of a physician or surgeon registered to practice in this state.
(b) Nurses registry means a person who engages in the business of obtaining and filling commitments for nursing service. A nurses registry which makes or plans to make referrals for nurses employment other than private duty nursing shall comply with Chapters 1 (commencing with Section 1812.500) and 2 (commencing with Section 1812.503) of this title with respect to those referrals.
(c) Private duty nurse means a self-employed nurse rendering service in the care of either a physically or mentally ill patient under the direction of a physician or surgeon, but who is paid by either the patient or the designated agent of the patient and who accepts the responsibilities of a self-employed private contractor.
(Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1256, Sec. 9.)
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