(1) A registered nurse who is responsible for the supervision of a nurse intern:

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(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 as detailed on the documentation described in ORS § 678.392 (1)(b).

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