SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA
San Bernardino, California, United States
The Job APPLY NOW FOR PRIORITY CONSIDERATION San Bernardino County is offering an excellent opportunity as a Supervising Correctional Nurse II. Thisposition plans, organizes, and supervises the operations of health services and personnel at a correctional facility and is responsible for negotiations and grievances of contractual issues. In collaboration with the Health Services Manager, assigns, evaluates and coordinates the day-to-day operations of service, provides leadership and direction for health services in accordance with organizational direction, assists to maintain the highest degree of clinical and operational performance in health services; instructs professional healthcare staff of standardized procedures, scope of practice, safety and security parameters as well as health informatics technology. For more detailed information, refer to the Supervising Correctional Nurse II job description. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Background: Successful candidates must not have been convicted of a felony and must successfully pass an extensive background investigation including a polygraph and live scan. Physical: Requires physical agility and mobility, hand dexterity, good vision and hearing; lifting and carrying of up to ten (10) pounds. Working conditions involve exposure to infectious materials. Travel: Travel throughout the County will be required. Incumbents are required to make a provision for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation. The incumbent must be flexible to travel between facilities as necessary. Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Minimum Requirements License: Must possess and maintain a current license as a Registered Nurse with the State of California and must possess a current CPR Certification. -AND- Experience: One (1) year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a locked correctional facility performing full-scope supervisory duties such as hiring, firing, writing and signing work performance evaluations, and approving time off. Desired Qualifications The ideal candidate is a well-organized, experienced correctional nurse with leadership experience, who remains current with common medical practices with the ability to analyze data, develop and implement processes to improve healthcare services offered to youth. It is highly desired that the incumbent has experience analyzing and negotiated contract policies. Selection Process Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. The recruitment may close at any time once a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires. There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the application and/or resume and the supplemental questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Be sure to include in your application and Supplemental Questionnaire any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements, as it will be used to competitively evaluate your qualifications. All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk, and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment. EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline. Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points. Click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process . Supervisory Nurses Unit The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked. For a summary of benefits,* please click here . Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ . *Retirement benefits subject to change. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
The Job APPLY NOW FOR PRIORITY CONSIDERATION San Bernardino County is offering an excellent opportunity as a Supervising Correctional Nurse II. Thisposition plans, organizes, and supervises the operations of health services and personnel at a correctional facility and is responsible for negotiations and grievances of contractual issues. In collaboration with the Health Services Manager, assigns, evaluates and coordinates the day-to-day operations of service, provides leadership and direction for health services in accordance with organizational direction, assists to maintain the highest degree of clinical and operational performance in health services; instructs professional healthcare staff of standardized procedures, scope of practice, safety and security parameters as well as health informatics technology. For more detailed information, refer to the Supervising Correctional Nurse II job description. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Background: Successful candidates must not have been convicted of a felony and must successfully pass an extensive background investigation including a polygraph and live scan. Physical: Requires physical agility and mobility, hand dexterity, good vision and hearing; lifting and carrying of up to ten (10) pounds. Working conditions involve exposure to infectious materials. Travel: Travel throughout the County will be required. Incumbents are required to make a provision for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation. The incumbent must be flexible to travel between facilities as necessary. Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Minimum Requirements License: Must possess and maintain a current license as a Registered Nurse with the State of California and must possess a current CPR Certification. -AND- Experience: One (1) year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a locked correctional facility performing full-scope supervisory duties such as hiring, firing, writing and signing work performance evaluations, and approving time off. Desired Qualifications The ideal candidate is a well-organized, experienced correctional nurse with leadership experience, who remains current with common medical practices with the ability to analyze data, develop and implement processes to improve healthcare services offered to youth. It is highly desired that the incumbent has experience analyzing and negotiated contract policies. Selection Process Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. The recruitment may close at any time once a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires. There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the application and/or resume and the supplemental questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Be sure to include in your application and Supplemental Questionnaire any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements, as it will be used to competitively evaluate your qualifications. All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk, and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment. EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline. Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points. Click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process . Supervisory Nurses Unit The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked. For a summary of benefits,* please click here . Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ . *Retirement benefits subject to change. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
CA CORRECTIONAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Wasco, California, United States
Supervising Registered Nurse II, CF $62,166 - $77,820 Annual Range (.50/20hr week) A Supervising Registered Nurse II, Correctional Facility, is the second supervisory level in the series. Incumbents work in a correctional facility either (1) directing nursing services in a licensed inpatient care facility other than a general acute care hospital; or (2) directing nursing services as a shift supervisor in a licensed general acute care hospital; or (3) directing nursing services as an assistant to the director of nursing at a licensed general acute care hospital. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued an Order on August 19, 2021 which requires workers working in a healthcare setting at all local and state correctional facilities and detention centers be vaccinated against COVID-19. Therefore, all workers identified under the CDPH Order are required to either be vaccinated or submit a medical or religious accommodation. While working through either of these interactive processes, staff shall wear an N95 mask and test twice-weekly (with at least 72 hours between each test) until they comply with the August 19, 2021 CDPH Order. Please review the appropriate bulletin/assessment on the Bulletin Page for the Minimum Qualifications and, if qualified, complete the Assessment according to the instructions. How To Apply: You may apply for this position by clicking “Apply Now” on the top or bottom of this page. Contact Shelly.Fink@cdcr.ca.gov for your questions regarding the application process, and/or status of your application. "CCHCS uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. For more information about E-Verify, please go to www.e-verify.gov ." Closing Date/Time: 08/05/2022
Mar 05, 2024
Part Time
Supervising Registered Nurse II, CF $62,166 - $77,820 Annual Range (.50/20hr week) A Supervising Registered Nurse II, Correctional Facility, is the second supervisory level in the series. Incumbents work in a correctional facility either (1) directing nursing services in a licensed inpatient care facility other than a general acute care hospital; or (2) directing nursing services as a shift supervisor in a licensed general acute care hospital; or (3) directing nursing services as an assistant to the director of nursing at a licensed general acute care hospital. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued an Order on August 19, 2021 which requires workers working in a healthcare setting at all local and state correctional facilities and detention centers be vaccinated against COVID-19. Therefore, all workers identified under the CDPH Order are required to either be vaccinated or submit a medical or religious accommodation. While working through either of these interactive processes, staff shall wear an N95 mask and test twice-weekly (with at least 72 hours between each test) until they comply with the August 19, 2021 CDPH Order. Please review the appropriate bulletin/assessment on the Bulletin Page for the Minimum Qualifications and, if qualified, complete the Assessment according to the instructions. How To Apply: You may apply for this position by clicking “Apply Now” on the top or bottom of this page. Contact Shelly.Fink@cdcr.ca.gov for your questions regarding the application process, and/or status of your application. "CCHCS uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. For more information about E-Verify, please go to www.e-verify.gov ." Closing Date/Time: 08/05/2022
CA CORRECTIONAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Calipatria, California, United States
Supervising Registered Nurse II, CF $124,332 - $155,640 Annual Range A Supervising Registered Nurse II, Correctional Facility, is the second supervisory level in the series. Incumbents work in a correctional facility either (1) directing nursing services in a licensed inpatient care facility other than a general acute care hospital; or (2) directing nursing services as a shift supervisor in a licensed general acute care hospital; or (3) directing nursing services as an assistant to the director of nursing at a licensed general acute care hospital. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued an Order on August 19, 2021 which requires workers working in a healthcare setting at all local and state correctional facilities and detention centers be vaccinated against COVID-19. Therefore, all workers identified under the CDPH Order are required to either be vaccinated or submit a medical or religious accommodation. While working through either of these interactive processes, staff shall wear an N95 mask and test twice-weekly (with at least 72 hours between each test) until they comply with the August 19, 2021 CDPH Order. Please review the appropriate bulletin/assessment on the Bulletin Page for the Minimum Qualifications and, if qualified, complete the Assessment according to the instructions. How To Apply: You may apply for this position by clicking “Apply Now” on the top or bottom of this page. Contact Shelly.Fink@cdcr.ca.gov for your questions regarding the application process, and/or status of your application. "CCHCS uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. For more information about E-Verify, please go to www.e-verify.gov ." Closing Date/Time: 08/05/2022
Mar 05, 2024
Full Time
Supervising Registered Nurse II, CF $124,332 - $155,640 Annual Range A Supervising Registered Nurse II, Correctional Facility, is the second supervisory level in the series. Incumbents work in a correctional facility either (1) directing nursing services in a licensed inpatient care facility other than a general acute care hospital; or (2) directing nursing services as a shift supervisor in a licensed general acute care hospital; or (3) directing nursing services as an assistant to the director of nursing at a licensed general acute care hospital. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued an Order on August 19, 2021 which requires workers working in a healthcare setting at all local and state correctional facilities and detention centers be vaccinated against COVID-19. Therefore, all workers identified under the CDPH Order are required to either be vaccinated or submit a medical or religious accommodation. While working through either of these interactive processes, staff shall wear an N95 mask and test twice-weekly (with at least 72 hours between each test) until they comply with the August 19, 2021 CDPH Order. Please review the appropriate bulletin/assessment on the Bulletin Page for the Minimum Qualifications and, if qualified, complete the Assessment according to the instructions. How To Apply: You may apply for this position by clicking “Apply Now” on the top or bottom of this page. Contact Shelly.Fink@cdcr.ca.gov for your questions regarding the application process, and/or status of your application. "CCHCS uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. For more information about E-Verify, please go to www.e-verify.gov ." Closing Date/Time: 08/05/2022
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY EXAM NUMBER: YSCS1 FILING START DATE: 06/19/18 AT 8:00 A.M. PST - UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. REBULLETIN INFORMATION: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION REGARDING NOTIFICATION OF EXAM RESULTS. PERSONS WHO HAVE ALREADY APPLIED NEED NOT REAPPLY, BUT MAY CONTACT THE EXAM ANALYST IF THEY WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. COVID-19 VACCINATION : All Department of Health Services workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES : The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four (4) acute hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov . Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. Supervising Clinic Nurse II This position has the responsibility for the supervision of nursing services in a clinic or emergency care unit. Supervising Staff Nurse II This position has the responsibility for providing 24-hour supervision of nursing activities in an assigned inpatient care unit or ward and performs professional nursing duties -OR- during a shift supervises nursing activities of an area consisting of several wards or other inpatient care units or wards. Essential Job Functions Establishes and makes adjustments to nursing schedules to distribute required nursing skills on one or more shifts and requests changes in staffing on the basis of changing ward census, workload and needs of patients. Supervises patient care delivery and nursing activities provided by the staff and collaborates with other disciplines and departments to provide care/services in assigned areas. Enforces and interprets regulatory requirements, nursing standards, goals, hospital and nursing policies and procedures governing patient care, security, safety, and unit operations. Reviews and updates policy and procedures for assigned areas and conducts staff meetings to disseminate information, policies, and changes in policies and/or directives. Evaluates and reviews evaluations of employee performance. Prepares formal answers to and recommends the adjustment of grievances and disciplinary action. Ensures that staff are qualified to work in the assigned unit, coordinating orientation of new staff, assessing and validating skill sets and coordinating in-service instruction and mandatory classes. Investigates and answers formal patient complaints, queries, and patient events and prepares reports and implements corrective action plans. Establishes and coordinates quality performance improvement activities. Manages and monitors budget and resource utilization to ensure compliance with established budget. Collaborates with other departments to obtain resources and equipment required to deliver care. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: To qualify, candidates must meet all of the following requirements: 1. A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.* -AND- 2. Two years of experience as a registered nurse providing direct administrative and technical supervision** to nurses including registered nurses. -AND- 3. Current certification in accordance with the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program.*** LICENSE(S) AND CERTIFICATE(S) REQUIRED : A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.* Applicant's must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title(s) of your required license(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the Selection Requirements. Required license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted. Additionally, in order to receive credit for license(s) and/or certification(s) in relation to any desirable qualifications, the license(s) and/ or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted. A current, active certification in accordance with the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program.*** Applicants MUST attach a legible photocopy of the required BLS certification to their application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from the application filing date. Applications submitted without the required evidence of BLS certification will be rejected. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Physical Class III - Moderate : Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION : Training and Experience Requirements **For this examination, supervision must have included the planning, assigning, reviewing work of staff and evaluating employee performance. Applicants claiming experience in a state other than California must attach a copy of their registered nurse license from that state to the application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from the application filing date. Experience claimed without the required evidence of licensure will not be considered. The original license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing and BLS certification must be presented during the selection process and/or prior to appointment. Please Note : All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualification: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program.**** Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing program.**** Any additional experience in excess of the selection requirements. **** Be advised that in order to receive credit for the desired degree, you MUST include a legible copy of the official diploma and/or transcripts which shows the area of specialization, at the time of filing, or within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online . Copies of official transcripts are accepted. Unofficial copies of transcripts are not considered and will not be accepted with your application. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT : The examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based upon application information and Desirable Qualifications, weighted 100% Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add aharraway@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION : Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be placed on the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility . No person may compete for this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. AVAILABLE SHIFT : Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. VACANCY INFORMATION : The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST on the last day of filing will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "APPLY" button for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification and/or rescindment of appointment. Fill out your application and supplemental application questions completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work performed. NOTE: If you are unable to attach documents to your application, you may email the documents to Alvonte Harraway at aharraway@dhs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online . Please include the exam number and exam title. Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED . SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE As part of this application process, applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire to document specific education and work experience; and to acknowledge the nature of the job duties and willingness to perform those duties. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER : All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES : For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD : All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. ADA COORDINATOR PHONE (323) 914-6365 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT Alvonte Harraway, Exam Analyst HR ESC phone number is (213) 288-7000 aharraway@dhs.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here
Mar 05, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY EXAM NUMBER: YSCS1 FILING START DATE: 06/19/18 AT 8:00 A.M. PST - UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. REBULLETIN INFORMATION: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION REGARDING NOTIFICATION OF EXAM RESULTS. PERSONS WHO HAVE ALREADY APPLIED NEED NOT REAPPLY, BUT MAY CONTACT THE EXAM ANALYST IF THEY WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. COVID-19 VACCINATION : All Department of Health Services workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES : The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four (4) acute hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov . Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. Supervising Clinic Nurse II This position has the responsibility for the supervision of nursing services in a clinic or emergency care unit. Supervising Staff Nurse II This position has the responsibility for providing 24-hour supervision of nursing activities in an assigned inpatient care unit or ward and performs professional nursing duties -OR- during a shift supervises nursing activities of an area consisting of several wards or other inpatient care units or wards. Essential Job Functions Establishes and makes adjustments to nursing schedules to distribute required nursing skills on one or more shifts and requests changes in staffing on the basis of changing ward census, workload and needs of patients. Supervises patient care delivery and nursing activities provided by the staff and collaborates with other disciplines and departments to provide care/services in assigned areas. Enforces and interprets regulatory requirements, nursing standards, goals, hospital and nursing policies and procedures governing patient care, security, safety, and unit operations. Reviews and updates policy and procedures for assigned areas and conducts staff meetings to disseminate information, policies, and changes in policies and/or directives. Evaluates and reviews evaluations of employee performance. Prepares formal answers to and recommends the adjustment of grievances and disciplinary action. Ensures that staff are qualified to work in the assigned unit, coordinating orientation of new staff, assessing and validating skill sets and coordinating in-service instruction and mandatory classes. Investigates and answers formal patient complaints, queries, and patient events and prepares reports and implements corrective action plans. Establishes and coordinates quality performance improvement activities. Manages and monitors budget and resource utilization to ensure compliance with established budget. Collaborates with other departments to obtain resources and equipment required to deliver care. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: To qualify, candidates must meet all of the following requirements: 1. A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.* -AND- 2. Two years of experience as a registered nurse providing direct administrative and technical supervision** to nurses including registered nurses. -AND- 3. Current certification in accordance with the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program.*** LICENSE(S) AND CERTIFICATE(S) REQUIRED : A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.* Applicant's must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title(s) of your required license(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the Selection Requirements. Required license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted. Additionally, in order to receive credit for license(s) and/or certification(s) in relation to any desirable qualifications, the license(s) and/ or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted. A current, active certification in accordance with the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program.*** Applicants MUST attach a legible photocopy of the required BLS certification to their application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from the application filing date. Applications submitted without the required evidence of BLS certification will be rejected. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Physical Class III - Moderate : Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION : Training and Experience Requirements **For this examination, supervision must have included the planning, assigning, reviewing work of staff and evaluating employee performance. Applicants claiming experience in a state other than California must attach a copy of their registered nurse license from that state to the application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from the application filing date. Experience claimed without the required evidence of licensure will not be considered. The original license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing and BLS certification must be presented during the selection process and/or prior to appointment. Please Note : All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualification: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program.**** Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing program.**** Any additional experience in excess of the selection requirements. **** Be advised that in order to receive credit for the desired degree, you MUST include a legible copy of the official diploma and/or transcripts which shows the area of specialization, at the time of filing, or within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online . Copies of official transcripts are accepted. Unofficial copies of transcripts are not considered and will not be accepted with your application. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT : The examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based upon application information and Desirable Qualifications, weighted 100% Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add aharraway@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION : Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be placed on the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility . No person may compete for this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. AVAILABLE SHIFT : Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. VACANCY INFORMATION : The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST on the last day of filing will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "APPLY" button for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification and/or rescindment of appointment. Fill out your application and supplemental application questions completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work performed. NOTE: If you are unable to attach documents to your application, you may email the documents to Alvonte Harraway at aharraway@dhs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online . Please include the exam number and exam title. Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED . SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE As part of this application process, applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire to document specific education and work experience; and to acknowledge the nature of the job duties and willingness to perform those duties. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER : All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES : For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD : All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. ADA COORDINATOR PHONE (323) 914-6365 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT Alvonte Harraway, Exam Analyst HR ESC phone number is (213) 288-7000 aharraway@dhs.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here
Announcement Number: 46319 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 02/22/2024 Recruiter: MARJALISA ROBERTS Phone: (775)977-5268 Email: mbroberts@doc.nv.gov Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied ** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. The Position Correctional Nurses provide professional nursing care to patients in a correctional setting. Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff, or they coordinate and provide statewide health-related training programs. Correctional Nurse III will work under the supervision of the Director of Nursing Service for the facility and will consult with them on a regular basis. They will be supervising CN II?s. They will be supervising the selection and assignment of duties; supervise performance, evaluations, counseling, and discipline. Assure infection control procedures and OSHA guidelines are followed by staff. Ensure staff receives annual training on OSHA guidelines, blood borne pathogens, use of safety engineered sharps, safe work practices and use of personal protective equipment. They will follow NDOC?s Personnel Code of Ethic outlined in AR339. Observe all safety practices at all times for the safely of self and others. Follow Department accident reporting procedures. Comply with all OSHA guidelines. They will be working directly with inmates to carry out nursing care assignments, promote optimal health and patient independence, document problems requiring nursing interventions, document patient teaching needs and discharge planning, communicate care plans to other nurses to maintain continuity of care. The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*** To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-10_0/ To Qualify: In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) License as a Registered Nurse and three years of professional nursing experience in a correctional or institutional setting; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Notes A Bachelor's degree in nursing is equivalent to a diploma or associate's degree in nursing and one year of experience. Out of state applicants must have a temporary license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Nevada Board of Nursing at the time of appointment and must obtain permanent licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the Nevada State Board of Nursing as a condition of employment. As a condition of appointment and continuing employment, positions are subject to call-back, overtime on short notice, stand-by status, and must work various hours and/or shifts including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Special Requirements A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. CPR certification is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following: Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB REFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here: Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Announcement Number: 46319 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 02/22/2024 Recruiter: MARJALISA ROBERTS Phone: (775)977-5268 Email: mbroberts@doc.nv.gov Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied ** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. The Position Correctional Nurses provide professional nursing care to patients in a correctional setting. Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff, or they coordinate and provide statewide health-related training programs. Correctional Nurse III will work under the supervision of the Director of Nursing Service for the facility and will consult with them on a regular basis. They will be supervising CN II?s. They will be supervising the selection and assignment of duties; supervise performance, evaluations, counseling, and discipline. Assure infection control procedures and OSHA guidelines are followed by staff. Ensure staff receives annual training on OSHA guidelines, blood borne pathogens, use of safety engineered sharps, safe work practices and use of personal protective equipment. They will follow NDOC?s Personnel Code of Ethic outlined in AR339. Observe all safety practices at all times for the safely of self and others. Follow Department accident reporting procedures. Comply with all OSHA guidelines. They will be working directly with inmates to carry out nursing care assignments, promote optimal health and patient independence, document problems requiring nursing interventions, document patient teaching needs and discharge planning, communicate care plans to other nurses to maintain continuity of care. The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*** To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-10_0/ To Qualify: In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) License as a Registered Nurse and three years of professional nursing experience in a correctional or institutional setting; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Notes A Bachelor's degree in nursing is equivalent to a diploma or associate's degree in nursing and one year of experience. Out of state applicants must have a temporary license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Nevada Board of Nursing at the time of appointment and must obtain permanent licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the Nevada State Board of Nursing as a condition of employment. As a condition of appointment and continuing employment, positions are subject to call-back, overtime on short notice, stand-by status, and must work various hours and/or shifts including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Special Requirements A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. CPR certification is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following: Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB REFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here: Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
CA CORRECTIONAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Chino, California, United States
Registered Nurse, CF - Resource (ISUDT) $106,980 - $127,512 Annual Range Under the supervision of the Supervising Registered Nurse II/III, Correctional Facility (CF), the Resource Registered Nurse (Resource RN), CF organizes and provides necessary nursing care for patients participating in Complete Care Model (CCM) initiatives such as Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Hepatitis C (HCV) treatment and other program initiatives in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and program requirements in a variety of correctional health care settings. The Resource RN serves as the Care Manager for patients with chronic care management needs and is an adjunct member of the primary care team. The Resource RN, in collaboration with the primary care team and other specialized care teams (addiction medicine team, HCV treatment team), ensures the delivery of appropriate and timely health care to patients and coordinates interdisciplinary communication to promote continuity of care. Assesses for side effects, signs/symptoms of recent drug or alcohol use or withdrawal, mental health, and/or medical conditions that interfere with treatment. Facilitates recovery, physical health and wellness, medication management groups and promotes therapeutic relationships. Serves as a mentor for patient peer development and actively participates in Peer Education Programs. Attends primary care meetings and Population Management sessions, collaborates with the Primary Care Nurse (PCRN) on care visits, care planning, medication management, administers injections, and provides high-level education. Serves as a tele-presenter for the Telemedicine Addiction Provider and is responsible for addressing the ongoing health care needs of patients and for promoting the timely, efficient, and appropriate use of health care resources. Possession of a valid license issued by the CA Board of Registered Nursing, is required and must be provided prior to hire. Please review the appropriate bulletin/assessment on the Bulletin Page for the Minimum Qualifications and, if qualified, complete the Assessment according to the instructions. How To Apply: You may apply for this position by clicking "Apply Now" on the top or bottom of this page. Contact Catherine.Lara@cdcr.ca.gov for your questions regarding the application process, and status of your application. "CCHCS uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. For more information about E-Verify, please go to www.e-verify.gov ." Closing Date/Time: 08/04/2022
Mar 05, 2024
Full Time
Registered Nurse, CF - Resource (ISUDT) $106,980 - $127,512 Annual Range Under the supervision of the Supervising Registered Nurse II/III, Correctional Facility (CF), the Resource Registered Nurse (Resource RN), CF organizes and provides necessary nursing care for patients participating in Complete Care Model (CCM) initiatives such as Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Hepatitis C (HCV) treatment and other program initiatives in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and program requirements in a variety of correctional health care settings. The Resource RN serves as the Care Manager for patients with chronic care management needs and is an adjunct member of the primary care team. The Resource RN, in collaboration with the primary care team and other specialized care teams (addiction medicine team, HCV treatment team), ensures the delivery of appropriate and timely health care to patients and coordinates interdisciplinary communication to promote continuity of care. Assesses for side effects, signs/symptoms of recent drug or alcohol use or withdrawal, mental health, and/or medical conditions that interfere with treatment. Facilitates recovery, physical health and wellness, medication management groups and promotes therapeutic relationships. Serves as a mentor for patient peer development and actively participates in Peer Education Programs. Attends primary care meetings and Population Management sessions, collaborates with the Primary Care Nurse (PCRN) on care visits, care planning, medication management, administers injections, and provides high-level education. Serves as a tele-presenter for the Telemedicine Addiction Provider and is responsible for addressing the ongoing health care needs of patients and for promoting the timely, efficient, and appropriate use of health care resources. Possession of a valid license issued by the CA Board of Registered Nursing, is required and must be provided prior to hire. Please review the appropriate bulletin/assessment on the Bulletin Page for the Minimum Qualifications and, if qualified, complete the Assessment according to the instructions. How To Apply: You may apply for this position by clicking "Apply Now" on the top or bottom of this page. Contact Catherine.Lara@cdcr.ca.gov for your questions regarding the application process, and status of your application. "CCHCS uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. For more information about E-Verify, please go to www.e-verify.gov ." Closing Date/Time: 08/04/2022
CA CORRECTIONAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Corona, California, United States
Registered Nurse, CF - Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program (ISUDT) $106,980 - $127,512 Annual Range The Registered Nurse (RN), CF, under the supervision of the Supervising Registered Nurse II, CF is responsible for providing basic nursing care to inmates incarcerated in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. This includes assessments, triage, scheduling, patient education, and emergency response coverage. Performs Health Care related duties consistent with the RN Scope of Practice. A detailed duty statement is available upon request. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued an Order on August 19, 2021 which requires workers working in a healthcare setting at all local and state correctional facilities and detention centers be vaccinated against COVID-19. Therefore, all workers identified under the CDPH Order are required to either be vaccinated or submit a medical or religious accommodation. While working through either of these interactive processes, staff shall wear an N95 mask and test twice-weekly (with at least 72 hours between each test) until they comply with the August 19, 2021 CDPH Order. Possession of a current license as a Registered Nurse in California. (Applicants who do not meet this requirement will be admitted to the examination, but they must secure the required license before they will be considered eligible for appointment. Please review the appropriate bulletin/assessment on the Bulletin Page for the Minimum Qualifications and, if qualified, complete the Assessment according to the instructions. How To Apply: You may apply for this position by clicking "Apply Now" on the top or bottom of this page. Contact Victoria.Bojorquez@cdcr.ca.gov for your questions regarding the application process, and status of your application. "CCHCS uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. For more information about E-Verify, please go to www.e-verify.gov . " Closing Date/Time: 08/04/22
Mar 05, 2024
Full Time
Registered Nurse, CF - Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program (ISUDT) $106,980 - $127,512 Annual Range The Registered Nurse (RN), CF, under the supervision of the Supervising Registered Nurse II, CF is responsible for providing basic nursing care to inmates incarcerated in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. This includes assessments, triage, scheduling, patient education, and emergency response coverage. Performs Health Care related duties consistent with the RN Scope of Practice. A detailed duty statement is available upon request. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued an Order on August 19, 2021 which requires workers working in a healthcare setting at all local and state correctional facilities and detention centers be vaccinated against COVID-19. Therefore, all workers identified under the CDPH Order are required to either be vaccinated or submit a medical or religious accommodation. While working through either of these interactive processes, staff shall wear an N95 mask and test twice-weekly (with at least 72 hours between each test) until they comply with the August 19, 2021 CDPH Order. Possession of a current license as a Registered Nurse in California. (Applicants who do not meet this requirement will be admitted to the examination, but they must secure the required license before they will be considered eligible for appointment. Please review the appropriate bulletin/assessment on the Bulletin Page for the Minimum Qualifications and, if qualified, complete the Assessment according to the instructions. How To Apply: You may apply for this position by clicking "Apply Now" on the top or bottom of this page. Contact Victoria.Bojorquez@cdcr.ca.gov for your questions regarding the application process, and status of your application. "CCHCS uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. For more information about E-Verify, please go to www.e-verify.gov . " Closing Date/Time: 08/04/22
CA CORRECTIONAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Represa, California, United States
Registered Nurse, CF - Resource Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment (ISUDT) $106,980 - $127,512 Annual Range The Registered Nurse (RN), CF, under the supervision of the Supervising Registered Nurse II, CF is responsible for providing basic nursing care to inmates incarcerated in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. This includes assessments, triage, scheduling, patient education, and emergency response coverage. Performs Health Care related duties consistent with the RN Scope of Practice. A detailed duty statement is available upon request. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued an Order on August 19, 2021 which requires workers working in a healthcare setting at all local and state correctional facilities and detention centers be vaccinated against COVID-19. Therefore, all workers identified under the CDPH Order are required to either be vaccinated or submit a medical or religious accommodation. While working through either of these interactive processes, staff shall wear an N95 mask and test twice-weekly (with at least 72 hours between each test) until they comply with the August 19, 2021 CDPH Order. Possession of a valid license issued by the CA Board of Registered Nursing, is required. Please review the appropriate bulletin/assessment on the Bulletin Page for the Minimum Qualifications and, if qualified, complete the Assessment according to the instructions. How To Apply: You may apply for this position by clicking “Apply Now” on the top or bottom of this page. Contact Mary.Trevino@cdcr.ca.gov or (916) 985-2561 ext. 3528 for your questions regarding the application process, and status of your application. "CCHCS uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. For more information about E-Verify, please go to www.e-verify.gov ." Closing Date/Time: Until Filled
Mar 05, 2024
Full Time
Registered Nurse, CF - Resource Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment (ISUDT) $106,980 - $127,512 Annual Range The Registered Nurse (RN), CF, under the supervision of the Supervising Registered Nurse II, CF is responsible for providing basic nursing care to inmates incarcerated in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. This includes assessments, triage, scheduling, patient education, and emergency response coverage. Performs Health Care related duties consistent with the RN Scope of Practice. A detailed duty statement is available upon request. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued an Order on August 19, 2021 which requires workers working in a healthcare setting at all local and state correctional facilities and detention centers be vaccinated against COVID-19. Therefore, all workers identified under the CDPH Order are required to either be vaccinated or submit a medical or religious accommodation. While working through either of these interactive processes, staff shall wear an N95 mask and test twice-weekly (with at least 72 hours between each test) until they comply with the August 19, 2021 CDPH Order. Possession of a valid license issued by the CA Board of Registered Nursing, is required. Please review the appropriate bulletin/assessment on the Bulletin Page for the Minimum Qualifications and, if qualified, complete the Assessment according to the instructions. How To Apply: You may apply for this position by clicking “Apply Now” on the top or bottom of this page. Contact Mary.Trevino@cdcr.ca.gov or (916) 985-2561 ext. 3528 for your questions regarding the application process, and status of your application. "CCHCS uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. For more information about E-Verify, please go to www.e-verify.gov ." Closing Date/Time: Until Filled
CA CORRECTIONAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES
San Quentin, California, United States
Registered Nurse, CF - Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program (ISUDT) $117,924 - $140,592 Annual Range The Registered Nurse (RN), CF, under the supervision of the Supervising Registered Nurse II, CF is responsible for providing basic nursing care to inmates incarcerated in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. This includes assessments, triage, scheduling, patient education, and emergency response coverage. Performs Health Care related duties consistent with the RN Scope of Practice. A detailed duty statement is available upon request. Possession of a current license as Registered Nurse in California is required, please include your license number on your submitted Employment Application (STD. 678). Please review the appropriate bulletin/assessment on the Bulletin Page for the Minimum Qualifications and, if qualified, complete the Assessment according to the instructions. How To Apply: You may apply for this position by clicking “Apply Now” on the top or bottom of this page. Contact Ronnesha.Fountain@cdcr.ca.gov or 415-454-1460 X6330 for your questions regarding the application process, and status of your application. "CCHCS uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. For more information about E-Verify, please go to www.e-verify.gov ." Closing Date/Time: Until Filled
Mar 05, 2024
Full Time
Registered Nurse, CF - Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program (ISUDT) $117,924 - $140,592 Annual Range The Registered Nurse (RN), CF, under the supervision of the Supervising Registered Nurse II, CF is responsible for providing basic nursing care to inmates incarcerated in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. This includes assessments, triage, scheduling, patient education, and emergency response coverage. Performs Health Care related duties consistent with the RN Scope of Practice. A detailed duty statement is available upon request. Possession of a current license as Registered Nurse in California is required, please include your license number on your submitted Employment Application (STD. 678). Please review the appropriate bulletin/assessment on the Bulletin Page for the Minimum Qualifications and, if qualified, complete the Assessment according to the instructions. How To Apply: You may apply for this position by clicking “Apply Now” on the top or bottom of this page. Contact Ronnesha.Fountain@cdcr.ca.gov or 415-454-1460 X6330 for your questions regarding the application process, and status of your application. "CCHCS uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. For more information about E-Verify, please go to www.e-verify.gov ." Closing Date/Time: Until Filled
CALAVERAS COUNTY, CA
San Andreas, California, United States
Position Description We will be conducting Correctional Officer testing on Thursday, April 25th, 2024. To be invited to our next testing date submit your application no later than Sunday, April 14th, 2024. (Future testing dates: May 30th, June 27th, July 25th, August 29th, September 26th, October 31st, November 21st and December 19th) Correctional Officer I: $25.61 - $31.12 Correctional Officer II: $28.23 - $34.31 A correctional officer is a custodian of inmates in our jail system. It is a position of authority and commitment to integrity. It is a career that upholds the rules of incarceration yet protects the welfare of inmates. Rules at the jail are strictly enforced to protect visitors, correctional staff and inmates. JOIN OUR TEAM! Under supervision, maintains care and custody of inmates, security, and order on and off the property of Calaveras County; do related work as required, or conduct other duties as assigned by the Sheriff or his/her designee. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Correctional Officer I: This is the entry-level and first working level in the Correctional Officer series. Incumbents work in a learning capacity performing Correctional Officer duties related to the care, custody, and confinement of inmates at the County correctional facility. Initially given detailed direction and supervision in learning the techniques of supervising inmates and jail operations. Once experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult. Close supervision and frequent review of work lessens as the incumbent demonstrates skill to perform independent work. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the Correctional Officer II, but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgement in matters related to work procedures and methods. Correctional Officer II: This is the fully-qualified level in the Correctional Officer series. Incumbents have increased responsibility and latitude when performing the full range of assigned duties. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Correctional Officer I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Incumbents at this level only receive occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arrives and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies in the jail. The incumbent may be required to assume the role of an acting, temporary shift Officer in Charge in certain situations when directed. This class is distinguished from the Correctional Corporal in that the latter is responsible for technical and functional direction of the lower level Correctional Officers and staff. Positions within the Correctional Officer series are flexibly staffed. These classifications function as peace officers within the authority and limits of California Penal Code Sections 830.1( c ) and 832. Example of Duties Receives, books, fingerprints, and photographs inmates. Receives and records personal property of inmates. Assures that inmates are searched, clothed, and assigned to cells. Confines and releases inmates from cells. Monitors inmate activities. Operates a County vehicle to transport and escort inmates to and from medical facilities, other detention facilities, courts, and other locations. Supervises inmates on work details both within and outside of the custodial facility. Patrols the internal and external perimeters of the custodial facility, making periodic inspections of conditions. Enforces rules and regulations governing the conduct of inmate and visitors. Examines mail and packages to be received by inmates. Maintains discipline and orderly conduct. Prevents, deters, and stops fights among inmates, restrains disorderly inmates. Uses appropriate verbal skills to prevent assault by inmates, and uses appropriate self-defense tactics to deflect assault by inmates. Investigates and/or handles medical emergencies and disorders. Administers CPR and first aid. Coordinates with custody nurse for the distribution of prescribed medications to inmates. Investigates crimes committed within the facility by inmate population and writes accurate reports regarding said investigation. Operates radios, telephones, and other communication equipment. Prepares required records pertaining to period of commitment. Prepares records and reports; completes forms. Discharges or transfers inmates, prepares appropriate reports and paperwork, releases personal property. Answers inquiries over the telephone related to jail policies and individual prisoners per applicable regulations. Receives and gives receipts for bail money; Supervises feeding of prisoners; Assists with routine clerical duties; Attends State mandated training(s) to achieve and maintain correctional officer certificate(s). Minimum Qualifications Correctional Officer I: Knowledge, Skill and Ability to Demonstrate an aptitude for correctional work, learn , understand and carry out oral and written instructions; learn the techniques of and perform inmate supervision; , learn, understand and apply departmental and other applicable laws and regulations; learn standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system, make independent decisions and adopt quick, effective and reasonable course of action with respect for the rights of others; work under stressful or dangerous conditions, often involving considerable personal risk or risk to others; maintain accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports and other written materials; to learn from experience and apply knowledge gained effectively . Correctional Officer II: Knowledge of: (Full Performance): Human relations, inmate character and habits, supervision of inmates, disciplinary, security, emergency, and safety policies and procedures, departmental rules and regulations, location of routine and emergency equipment, and appropriate terminology. Skill to: (Full Performance): Use effective verbal and non-verbal communication; perform CPR and first-aid; use riot control equipment, restraining devices, fire extinguishers and other security and safety equipment; and drive a County vehicle while monitoring inmates. Demonstrate and maintain proficiency with firearms and other assigned defensive weapons and tools. Ability to: (Full Performance): Independently enforce jail policies and procedures to ensure the safety and security of the jail; independently supervise, monitor, and transport inmates; make quick, sound, and independent decisions based on facts; appraise situations and people accurately and adopt an effective course of action; keep records and reports; protect oneself and others; handle hostile inmates with minimum amount of force, observe and note unusual occurrences; be aware of surroundings; supervise inmates; and perform duties according to established policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Ability to supervise junior correctional officers and other staff when directed. Training and Experience Equivalent to graduation from high school and: Correctional Officer I: Successful completion of the Adult Corrections Officer CORE course as mandated by the California Board of State & Community Corrections (BSCC) and S.T.C. within one year of employment. Correctional Officer II: One year of experience equivalent to a Calaveras County Correctional Officer I, successful completion of the Adult Corrections Officer CORE course as mandated by the California Board of State & Community Corrections (BSCC), successful completion of the Penal Code 832 Laws of Arrest and Firearms certification course within one year of advancement to Correctional Officer II. Advancement and approval of merit increase is based on performance. Special Requirements Must be able to successfully complete a thorough Sheriff’s Department background investigation and be eligible to possess firearms. Possession of an appropriate California driver’s license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles is required. Successful completion of a P.C. 832 course and C.O.R.E training within the one-year probationary period of employment is required. Correctional Officers will be required to maintain proficiency and skill training throughout their career. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Frequently stand, walk and climb stairs and ladders; sit or stand for extended periods in one position; walk on sloped, slippery and/or uneven surfaces; ability to stoop, kneel, or bend to pick up or move objects weighing over 100 pounds with help; open heavy metal doors routinely throughout a shift, crawl through various areas moving on hands and knees; physical ability to restrain prisoners; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range, verbal communication; use of office equipment including computers, telephones, calculators, copiers, and FAX. Correctional officers are required to wear specialized equipment, some of which is heavy and worn daily. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: This class description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Not all duties are necessarily performed by each incumbent. Incumbents may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in the documents and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills. For more information on the CORE Course please visit: ACO CORE Manual http://www.bscc.ca.gov/s_stcprogramsandservices/ Bargaining Unit 10 - Calaveras County Public Service Employees Association For available Health/Dental/Vision insurance please visit the County BENEFITS WEBPAGE. Please note that Extra-hire positions that are benefitted, are only offered our CORE medical plan and are not offered dental or vision. NEW * Assist-To-Own program to help Couny employees purchase a home. Program Highlights: Down Payment Assistance, up to 5.5% of the Total Mortgage Loan. Available with purchase of a primary residence. Variety of Mortgage Loan options (FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Loans). No first-time homebuyer requirement to qualify. Flexible guidelines: Minimum FICO 640; Maximum DTI 50%. Flexible income limits, up to moderate income levels; no income limits for FHA and VA. For more information, vists Calaveras County Assist-to-Own Uniform Allowance: $650.04 per calendar year for specific positionssplit into monthly payments.Payments will be made monthly on the second pay check. Qualifying Classifications : Crime Scene Specialist/Property Room Manager, Deputy Probation Officer I/II/III, Correctional Cook I/II, Correctional Technician, Correctional Officer, Correctional Corporal, Correctional Sergeant, Dispatcher Clerk, Sr. Dispatcher, and Animal Control Officer I/II/III. The County shall pay a two hundred dollar and four cent ($200.04) per calendar year uniform maintenance allowance to Animal Shelter Assistant. Uniform Allowance(Shirt): $200.04 per calendar year split into monthly payments. Qualifying Classifications : Animal Shelter Assistant Professional Time Off : 80 hours annually, prorated to 40 hours if hired after July 1st. Qualifying Classifications : Deputy District Attorney I/II/III/IV Extra-Hire: Extra-hire employees are not eligible for step advances, vacation, seniority rights, holiday pay or other certain employee benefits. They are entitled to 24 hours of sick leave per year and eligilbe for the county's CORE Medical plan but not eligible for dental or vision insurance. Vacation days: 0 - 3 complete years = 80 hours per year. After 6 months you can take your first week. 3 - 10 complete years = 120 hours per year 10 years+ = 160 per year Holidays :13 paid holidays per year. Life Insurance: $50,000.00 County paid Sick Leave: 12 days annual sick leave accrual with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave is accrued at 3.69 hours for each full 80 hours of payroll period. 60 hours of sick leave can be used for immediate family, parent spouse, child or sibling. Merit: After successfully completing twenty-six (26) pay periods, a 5% merit increase may be granted.Merit increases may be granted annually thereafter to the top step. Probation Period: New employees remain in a probationary status for 26 pay periods. Longevity Incentives @ 2.5% for each of the following: 5.5 years (if hired before March 28, 2005) 6 years 10 years 15 years 20 years 25 years Bi-Lingual pay :$50 per month for specific approved job classifications. Flexible Spending: Pre-Tax Medical Reimbursement - Max contribution of $2,500 annually Flexible Spending: Pre-Tax Dependent Care Account - Max contribution of $5,000 annually Section 125 Plan :Additional insurance is available through the Section 125 plan and may be purchased from arepresentative during open enrollment or by appointment when they are on-site. AFLAC Heart & Stroke Insurance Cancer Insurance Accident Insurance Universal Life Insurance Short Term Disability Insurance LEGALSHEILD CALPERS RETIREMENT INFORMATION: CalPERS: CLASSIC MEMBERS: 2% at 55 PEPRA MEMBERS: 2% at 62 Extra-Hire's will be enrolled into Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) unless you are already a member of CalPERS. ??????? SAFETY CalPERS: for Correctional Officer, Correctional Corporal, Correctional Sergeant and Deputy Probation Officer I/II/III. CLASSIC MEMBERS: 3% at 50 PEPRA MEMBERS: 2.7% at 57 Additional Retirement Plan: The County offers a 457(b) Government plan. Employees can contribute to this deferred compensation plan ( Pre-Tax ).The County currently utilizes VALIC. Participating employees will receive a County paid match of up to $50 a month.
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Position Description We will be conducting Correctional Officer testing on Thursday, April 25th, 2024. To be invited to our next testing date submit your application no later than Sunday, April 14th, 2024. (Future testing dates: May 30th, June 27th, July 25th, August 29th, September 26th, October 31st, November 21st and December 19th) Correctional Officer I: $25.61 - $31.12 Correctional Officer II: $28.23 - $34.31 A correctional officer is a custodian of inmates in our jail system. It is a position of authority and commitment to integrity. It is a career that upholds the rules of incarceration yet protects the welfare of inmates. Rules at the jail are strictly enforced to protect visitors, correctional staff and inmates. JOIN OUR TEAM! Under supervision, maintains care and custody of inmates, security, and order on and off the property of Calaveras County; do related work as required, or conduct other duties as assigned by the Sheriff or his/her designee. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Correctional Officer I: This is the entry-level and first working level in the Correctional Officer series. Incumbents work in a learning capacity performing Correctional Officer duties related to the care, custody, and confinement of inmates at the County correctional facility. Initially given detailed direction and supervision in learning the techniques of supervising inmates and jail operations. Once experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult. Close supervision and frequent review of work lessens as the incumbent demonstrates skill to perform independent work. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the Correctional Officer II, but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgement in matters related to work procedures and methods. Correctional Officer II: This is the fully-qualified level in the Correctional Officer series. Incumbents have increased responsibility and latitude when performing the full range of assigned duties. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Correctional Officer I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Incumbents at this level only receive occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arrives and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies in the jail. The incumbent may be required to assume the role of an acting, temporary shift Officer in Charge in certain situations when directed. This class is distinguished from the Correctional Corporal in that the latter is responsible for technical and functional direction of the lower level Correctional Officers and staff. Positions within the Correctional Officer series are flexibly staffed. These classifications function as peace officers within the authority and limits of California Penal Code Sections 830.1( c ) and 832. Example of Duties Receives, books, fingerprints, and photographs inmates. Receives and records personal property of inmates. Assures that inmates are searched, clothed, and assigned to cells. Confines and releases inmates from cells. Monitors inmate activities. Operates a County vehicle to transport and escort inmates to and from medical facilities, other detention facilities, courts, and other locations. Supervises inmates on work details both within and outside of the custodial facility. Patrols the internal and external perimeters of the custodial facility, making periodic inspections of conditions. Enforces rules and regulations governing the conduct of inmate and visitors. Examines mail and packages to be received by inmates. Maintains discipline and orderly conduct. Prevents, deters, and stops fights among inmates, restrains disorderly inmates. Uses appropriate verbal skills to prevent assault by inmates, and uses appropriate self-defense tactics to deflect assault by inmates. Investigates and/or handles medical emergencies and disorders. Administers CPR and first aid. Coordinates with custody nurse for the distribution of prescribed medications to inmates. Investigates crimes committed within the facility by inmate population and writes accurate reports regarding said investigation. Operates radios, telephones, and other communication equipment. Prepares required records pertaining to period of commitment. Prepares records and reports; completes forms. Discharges or transfers inmates, prepares appropriate reports and paperwork, releases personal property. Answers inquiries over the telephone related to jail policies and individual prisoners per applicable regulations. Receives and gives receipts for bail money; Supervises feeding of prisoners; Assists with routine clerical duties; Attends State mandated training(s) to achieve and maintain correctional officer certificate(s). Minimum Qualifications Correctional Officer I: Knowledge, Skill and Ability to Demonstrate an aptitude for correctional work, learn , understand and carry out oral and written instructions; learn the techniques of and perform inmate supervision; , learn, understand and apply departmental and other applicable laws and regulations; learn standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system, make independent decisions and adopt quick, effective and reasonable course of action with respect for the rights of others; work under stressful or dangerous conditions, often involving considerable personal risk or risk to others; maintain accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports and other written materials; to learn from experience and apply knowledge gained effectively . Correctional Officer II: Knowledge of: (Full Performance): Human relations, inmate character and habits, supervision of inmates, disciplinary, security, emergency, and safety policies and procedures, departmental rules and regulations, location of routine and emergency equipment, and appropriate terminology. Skill to: (Full Performance): Use effective verbal and non-verbal communication; perform CPR and first-aid; use riot control equipment, restraining devices, fire extinguishers and other security and safety equipment; and drive a County vehicle while monitoring inmates. Demonstrate and maintain proficiency with firearms and other assigned defensive weapons and tools. Ability to: (Full Performance): Independently enforce jail policies and procedures to ensure the safety and security of the jail; independently supervise, monitor, and transport inmates; make quick, sound, and independent decisions based on facts; appraise situations and people accurately and adopt an effective course of action; keep records and reports; protect oneself and others; handle hostile inmates with minimum amount of force, observe and note unusual occurrences; be aware of surroundings; supervise inmates; and perform duties according to established policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Ability to supervise junior correctional officers and other staff when directed. Training and Experience Equivalent to graduation from high school and: Correctional Officer I: Successful completion of the Adult Corrections Officer CORE course as mandated by the California Board of State & Community Corrections (BSCC) and S.T.C. within one year of employment. Correctional Officer II: One year of experience equivalent to a Calaveras County Correctional Officer I, successful completion of the Adult Corrections Officer CORE course as mandated by the California Board of State & Community Corrections (BSCC), successful completion of the Penal Code 832 Laws of Arrest and Firearms certification course within one year of advancement to Correctional Officer II. Advancement and approval of merit increase is based on performance. Special Requirements Must be able to successfully complete a thorough Sheriff’s Department background investigation and be eligible to possess firearms. Possession of an appropriate California driver’s license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles is required. Successful completion of a P.C. 832 course and C.O.R.E training within the one-year probationary period of employment is required. Correctional Officers will be required to maintain proficiency and skill training throughout their career. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Frequently stand, walk and climb stairs and ladders; sit or stand for extended periods in one position; walk on sloped, slippery and/or uneven surfaces; ability to stoop, kneel, or bend to pick up or move objects weighing over 100 pounds with help; open heavy metal doors routinely throughout a shift, crawl through various areas moving on hands and knees; physical ability to restrain prisoners; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range, verbal communication; use of office equipment including computers, telephones, calculators, copiers, and FAX. Correctional officers are required to wear specialized equipment, some of which is heavy and worn daily. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: This class description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Not all duties are necessarily performed by each incumbent. Incumbents may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in the documents and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills. For more information on the CORE Course please visit: ACO CORE Manual http://www.bscc.ca.gov/s_stcprogramsandservices/ Bargaining Unit 10 - Calaveras County Public Service Employees Association For available Health/Dental/Vision insurance please visit the County BENEFITS WEBPAGE. Please note that Extra-hire positions that are benefitted, are only offered our CORE medical plan and are not offered dental or vision. NEW * Assist-To-Own program to help Couny employees purchase a home. Program Highlights: Down Payment Assistance, up to 5.5% of the Total Mortgage Loan. Available with purchase of a primary residence. Variety of Mortgage Loan options (FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Loans). No first-time homebuyer requirement to qualify. Flexible guidelines: Minimum FICO 640; Maximum DTI 50%. Flexible income limits, up to moderate income levels; no income limits for FHA and VA. For more information, vists Calaveras County Assist-to-Own Uniform Allowance: $650.04 per calendar year for specific positionssplit into monthly payments.Payments will be made monthly on the second pay check. Qualifying Classifications : Crime Scene Specialist/Property Room Manager, Deputy Probation Officer I/II/III, Correctional Cook I/II, Correctional Technician, Correctional Officer, Correctional Corporal, Correctional Sergeant, Dispatcher Clerk, Sr. Dispatcher, and Animal Control Officer I/II/III. The County shall pay a two hundred dollar and four cent ($200.04) per calendar year uniform maintenance allowance to Animal Shelter Assistant. Uniform Allowance(Shirt): $200.04 per calendar year split into monthly payments. Qualifying Classifications : Animal Shelter Assistant Professional Time Off : 80 hours annually, prorated to 40 hours if hired after July 1st. Qualifying Classifications : Deputy District Attorney I/II/III/IV Extra-Hire: Extra-hire employees are not eligible for step advances, vacation, seniority rights, holiday pay or other certain employee benefits. They are entitled to 24 hours of sick leave per year and eligilbe for the county's CORE Medical plan but not eligible for dental or vision insurance. Vacation days: 0 - 3 complete years = 80 hours per year. After 6 months you can take your first week. 3 - 10 complete years = 120 hours per year 10 years+ = 160 per year Holidays :13 paid holidays per year. Life Insurance: $50,000.00 County paid Sick Leave: 12 days annual sick leave accrual with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave is accrued at 3.69 hours for each full 80 hours of payroll period. 60 hours of sick leave can be used for immediate family, parent spouse, child or sibling. Merit: After successfully completing twenty-six (26) pay periods, a 5% merit increase may be granted.Merit increases may be granted annually thereafter to the top step. Probation Period: New employees remain in a probationary status for 26 pay periods. Longevity Incentives @ 2.5% for each of the following: 5.5 years (if hired before March 28, 2005) 6 years 10 years 15 years 20 years 25 years Bi-Lingual pay :$50 per month for specific approved job classifications. Flexible Spending: Pre-Tax Medical Reimbursement - Max contribution of $2,500 annually Flexible Spending: Pre-Tax Dependent Care Account - Max contribution of $5,000 annually Section 125 Plan :Additional insurance is available through the Section 125 plan and may be purchased from arepresentative during open enrollment or by appointment when they are on-site. AFLAC Heart & Stroke Insurance Cancer Insurance Accident Insurance Universal Life Insurance Short Term Disability Insurance LEGALSHEILD CALPERS RETIREMENT INFORMATION: CalPERS: CLASSIC MEMBERS: 2% at 55 PEPRA MEMBERS: 2% at 62 Extra-Hire's will be enrolled into Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) unless you are already a member of CalPERS. ??????? SAFETY CalPERS: for Correctional Officer, Correctional Corporal, Correctional Sergeant and Deputy Probation Officer I/II/III. CLASSIC MEMBERS: 3% at 50 PEPRA MEMBERS: 2.7% at 57 Additional Retirement Plan: The County offers a 457(b) Government plan. Employees can contribute to this deferred compensation plan ( Pre-Tax ).The County currently utilizes VALIC. Participating employees will receive a County paid match of up to $50 a month.
Introduction THIS IS A NEW CONTINUOUS EXAMINATION . The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended.This examination may be reopened as necessary and the names of additional candidates merged onto the existing list according to examination score. APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME . Applications must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Applications will only be accepted on-line . Supplemental Questionnaire : A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Applications will only be accepted on-line. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. DESCRIPTION ALAMEDA COUNTY HEALTH Alameda County Health is the local government agency that promotes and protects the health and well-being of all who live, work, learn, and play in Alameda County. We coordinate services and cultivate partnerships with community organizations and providers to help ensure access, organize, and deliver health care and services to people with Medi-Cal and without insurance, support resilient communities, and improve health for all. We focus on health equity by developing programs and systemic solutions that reduce disparities for the people and communities we serve. Alameda County Health’s departments and programs focus on services and support that provide care for the whole person. • The Behavioral Health Department provides mental health and substance use services for people with Medi-Cal and without insurance and supports people along their path to wellness, recovery, and resilience. • The Environmental Health Department works to keep our air, water, and food safe; it regulates, protects, and promotes the health of everyone in Alameda County by enforcing environmental health codes to reduce exposure to toxins and diseases. • The Public Health Department focuses on community and population-level health, preventing and addressing root causes of health inequity across a range of communicable and chronic diseases. • Alameda County Health also provides services through Housing and Homelessness Services, Emergency Medical Services Agency, HealthPAC, and Healthy Schools and Communities. PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT As part of Alameda County Health, the Public Health Department works in partnership with our local communities to ensure the optimal health and well-being of all people. We monitor health status and service delivery, prevent disease, mobilize communities, conduct outreach, and promote health policy and education. We actively seek partnerships and engage with the community to improve community health through a dynamic and responsive process that respects diversity, addresses health equity, and challenges us to provide for present and future generations. We are nurses, doctors, community psychologists, epidemiologists, dentists, medical social workers, physical and occupational therapists, dietitians, outreach workers, health educators, program managers, and pre-hospital care coordinators. THE POSITION Registered Nurse IIIs act as lead nurses, assist in providing direction, consultation, coordination and review of the work of professional nursing, and para-professional staff on an assigned team; precept nursing students; plan, implement, monitor and evaluate the delivery of nursing care services to individuals and communities; assist in the management of a program/project; and perform related duties as required. THE VACANCIES The current vacancies for this position are located in the Social Services Agency and in thefollowing programs of the Public Health Department; Adult Protective Services, Nurse Family Partnership, Nursing Administration, and Tuberculosis Control (TB). However, the eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in other program areas. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications below, these positions require possession of a current and valid California Public Health Nursing (PHN) certificate issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. ALAMEDA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSES Public Health Nurses (PHNs) work as part of multidisciplinary teams and are embedded inside well-funded comprehensive programs to ensure that our diverse, low-income, multi-stressed individuals, families, and communities are served in holistic ways. PHNs work in multiple programs/units as case managers, community engagement specialists, consultants, coordinators, educators, health screeners, inspectors, investigators, and vaccinators, in the areas of Children’s Medical Services, Central Referral and Intake, Chronic Disease, Communicable Disease, Community Engagement, Immunization Assistance, Correctional Health, Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health, Nurse Education, Nurse Recruitment, Occupational Health, Older Adults and Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response. The Public Health Department maintains a Memorandum of Understanding with the Alameda County Social Services Agency for the provision of PH Nursing services to clients in the Departments of Adult and Aging Services (Adult Protective Services, Public Conservator, Public Guardian, and In-Home Supportive Services) and Children and Family Services (Foster Care Assessment Center and the Medically Fragile and Services to Enhance Early Development Units). Descriptions of some of these program/units are specifically highlighted below: PROGRAM OVERVIEW Adult Protective Services (APS) and Foster Care PHNs provide nursing case management services to clients with complicated chronic medical conditions. These conditions often render the client vulnerable to ongoing abuse and neglect and at risk for additional medical emergencies, further traumatizing clients and creating cycles of recidivism. Casework may include home visits (to client's residence, hospital, board & care home, health clinic, day program or skilled nursing facility) to conduct an assessment, engagement of the client and client's informal and formal support system in accordance with the service plan of the APS Social Worker, which is designed to reduce or eliminate risk for the client. PHNs will provide health education to clients and their caregivers and/or family and will advocate on behalf of clients for access to required medical services. PHN Case Managers may recognize and coordinate care for varying stages of dementia and cognition; identifying and facilitating appropriate level of care, which could lead to out-of-home placement (such as skilled-nursing facilities, board and cares etc.); facilitating the enrollment process and care provider selection for In-Home Support Services (IHSS) or the selection of other care appropriate providers; and coordinating services, such as Meals-on-Wheels, Friendly Visitors, transportation services (i.e. Paratransit). Nurse Family Partnership Nurse-Family Partnership is a home visiting program that partners nurses with low income first-time moms residing primarily in Oakland, in order to improve birth outcomes, increase self-sufficiency and improve child development. Case management services begin in pregnancy and continue until the child reaches two years old. During that time, families receive health education and assessments, child development information and screenings and help with goal setting so that they can create better lives for their child and themselves. Nursing Administration The Nursing Administration Office sits inside of the Public Health Nursing Division and is comprised of the Central Intake and Referral Unit, Education and Professional Development Unit, Public Health Nurse Recruitment and Retention Unit, Quality Improvement and Nurse Informatics Units, and Occupational Health Unit. Public Health Nurses (PHNs) as analysts, consultants, coordinators, educators, improvement specialists, and recruiters work as part of multi-disciplinary teams in the Nursing Administration Office to advance and strengthen the role, function, and development of PH Nursing services. Staff in the Nursing Administration Office collaborate with internal and external partners in the development of policy and professional nursing standards of care that support the health of Alameda County residents. Tuberculosis Control (TB) The Tuberculosis Control program staff includes public health nurses, community health outreach workers, physicians and clerical support staff working collectively toward the program's priorities and objectives to: Ensure early identification and reporting of all persons with TB and ensure timely completion of appropriate therapy; Ensure contacts to persons with infectious TB are promptly identified, examined, and if appropriate, complete treatment for latent TB infection (LTBI); Reduce occurrence of sentinel events (pediatric TB cases and TB deaths); and Identify persons (other than contacts) with LTBI at risk for progression to TB disease, and treatment of those persons with an effective drug regimen. TB staff also consults with physicians, schools, hospital nurses and others in the community on Tuberculosis. Additionally, they monitor the number of TB cases yearly and determine other steps that need to be taken to control Tuberculosis in Alameda County. IHSS Program The IHSS Program is a home visiting program across all 58 counties in California. The Alameda County Public Health Nurse primary role is to conduct an assessment/reassessment of clients that are at risk for out of home placement and to prevent premature institutionalization and/or nursing home placement. The program serves eligible individual across the lifespan who are aged, blind, and disabled to remain safely in their own homes. The public health nurse carries a caseload focused exclusively on IHSS recipients identified as having paramedical service needs for example GT feedings/Tracheostomy/diabetes management/home dialysis. The PHN conducts comprehensive in-home assessment and reassessment to address the medical, nursing, and psychosocial aspects of the client’s health. In addition, the PHN provides health education and management of chronic medical conditions. The PHN is expected to have knowledge of the health delivery system, applying the nursing process, comfortable conducting a thorough assessment, and communicate effectively with clients. Under the supervision of the Supervising Public Health Nurse (RN IV); the RN II/PHN serves as part of a multidisciplinary team who are responsible for assessing clients’ ability to live safely in their home by evaluating the risk for institutionalization, monitoring client’s progress through any prescribed rehabilitative, and providing case management in coordination with other departments, agencies, and health providers. IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate is an experienced public health nurse with solid clinical skills, who is a proven problem solver and effective team leader with the ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, collaborate with community partners, and is dedicated to providing timely, courteous and knowledgeable consultation and education to clients, external community, health care partners, internal staff and team members. Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess the following competencies: Detail-oriented and able to review documentation of case management activities for accuracy and completeness Provide oversight to public health nurses who conduct case assessment/investigation, case management and care coordination services to high risk, low income Alameda County residents in their own homes, clinics, schools, or other community settings. Thrives in a rapidly-changing work environment. Able to shift direction and priorities as needed. Is proficient with entering, managing andanalyzing information from web-based information systems. Must have a commitment to providing the highest quality of services. Must be able to maintain focus and composure while responding to urgent situations requiring rapid response. Possess the ability to work with and embrace individuals from diverse backgrounds. Be an exceptional listener and analytical thinker/investigator who possesses strong written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrates competence in the following areas; analysis and assessment, interpreting and implementing policies, procedures and regulations as they relate to nursing,cultural competence, public health sciences, training, mentoring, leadership and systems thinking. This is a continuous filing exam with filing deadlines quarterly on thefourth Friday. The next filing deadlines are on the following date at 5:00 PM: February 29, 2024 May 24, 2024 August 23, 2024 November 20, 2024 February 28, 2025 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Either I The equivalent of two years of full-time, recent experience within the last 5 years as a Registered Nurse II in the Alameda County classified service. Or II The equivalent of three years of full-time, recent nursing experience within the past 5 years, at a level of, or higher than, the Alameda County class of Registered Nurse II in a clinical and/or public health setting. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications below, these positions require possession of a current and valid California Public Health Nursing (PHN) certificate issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. License: Possession of a current and valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California. Some positions may require a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license. Certificate: Possession of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certificates issued by the American Heart Association for professional healthcare providers. Additional Special Requirements: 1. In compliance with the Administrative Simplification provision of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), employees in this classification are required to possess a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number prior to their first day on the job. 2. In compliance with Medicare regulations, employees in this classification are required to complete the "Medicare Enrollment Process for Physicians and non-Physician Practitioners" through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, prior to their first day on the job. Active enrollment in Medicare is a condition of employment. Failure to attain or maintain active enrollment will result in termination. NOTE : The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of: Theories, principles, procedures, techniques, standards and practices of nursing and public health nursing. Current trends in public health and public nursing. Local, State and Federal codes and regulations governing the field of nursing and public health nursing practice. Wellness to illness continuum, including major disease processes to evaluate the condition of clients, families, and/or community. Disparities in health outcomes for vulnerable populations, including socio-economic and environmental factors affecting health equity. Ten Essential Public Health Services. Principles and practices of public health education and teaching, and interviewing, assessment, and counseling techniques. Health systems, agencies, community resources and patterns of referral. Basic principles and practices of supervision and leadership. Cultural, environmental, sociological and psychological differences and problems. Safety and infection control principles, practices and methods. Quality assurance and quality improvement indicators. Control and prevention of communicable and chronic disease. Mandated reporting requirements. Medical terminology and documentation. Basic auditing skills. Ability to: Facilitate and model effective written and oral communications with attention to linguistic preferences and cultural proficiency to influence behavior and improve health. Plan, organize, assign and evaluate the work of others. Understand, interpret, explain ad apply laws, regulations, policies and written and oral direction. Exercise interpersonal sensitivity and group interaction skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Gather and analyze data. Problem solve and draw logical conclusions. Prioritize work and coordinate several activities to meet critical deadlines. Work independently and adapt to change. Assess the health status and concerns of clients and communities. Assess, monitor, implement and evaluate program services and operations. Exercise sound independent judgement within scope of authority and practice. Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interactions. Provide public health nursing services and case management. Maintain patient confidentiality. Respond effectively to emergency situations. Incorporate departmental core values and ethical standards of practice into all interactions with individuals, organizations and communities. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS The examination will consist of the following steps: A review of applicants' application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those applicants who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. A review of candidates’ Supplemental Questionnaires to determine the best qualified. Those candidates considered the best qualified will move on to the final step in the examination process. An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates' final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the “What You Need to Know” section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . Selection Plan Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency: TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN Deadline for Filing: 5:00PM, Friday, December 29, 2023 Continuous Review of Minimum Qualifications: Ongoing Screening for Best Qualified: Ongoing Civil Service Oral Examination: Ongoing Department Hiring Interviews: Ongoing *WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN* Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing . Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Catastrophic Sick Leave Employee Mortgage Loan Program Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @jobaps.com, @acgov.org, Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the "My applications" button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email boxes Noreply@jobaps.com and noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org are routed to unmonitored mailboxes. If you have questions, please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs . You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied. Angelica Cuevas, HR Analyst Human Resource Services, County of Alameda (510) 271-5154 or email Angelica.Cuevas@acgov.org DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 05, 2024
Full Time
Introduction THIS IS A NEW CONTINUOUS EXAMINATION . The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended.This examination may be reopened as necessary and the names of additional candidates merged onto the existing list according to examination score. APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME . Applications must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Applications will only be accepted on-line . Supplemental Questionnaire : A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Applications will only be accepted on-line. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. DESCRIPTION ALAMEDA COUNTY HEALTH Alameda County Health is the local government agency that promotes and protects the health and well-being of all who live, work, learn, and play in Alameda County. We coordinate services and cultivate partnerships with community organizations and providers to help ensure access, organize, and deliver health care and services to people with Medi-Cal and without insurance, support resilient communities, and improve health for all. We focus on health equity by developing programs and systemic solutions that reduce disparities for the people and communities we serve. Alameda County Health’s departments and programs focus on services and support that provide care for the whole person. • The Behavioral Health Department provides mental health and substance use services for people with Medi-Cal and without insurance and supports people along their path to wellness, recovery, and resilience. • The Environmental Health Department works to keep our air, water, and food safe; it regulates, protects, and promotes the health of everyone in Alameda County by enforcing environmental health codes to reduce exposure to toxins and diseases. • The Public Health Department focuses on community and population-level health, preventing and addressing root causes of health inequity across a range of communicable and chronic diseases. • Alameda County Health also provides services through Housing and Homelessness Services, Emergency Medical Services Agency, HealthPAC, and Healthy Schools and Communities. PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT As part of Alameda County Health, the Public Health Department works in partnership with our local communities to ensure the optimal health and well-being of all people. We monitor health status and service delivery, prevent disease, mobilize communities, conduct outreach, and promote health policy and education. We actively seek partnerships and engage with the community to improve community health through a dynamic and responsive process that respects diversity, addresses health equity, and challenges us to provide for present and future generations. We are nurses, doctors, community psychologists, epidemiologists, dentists, medical social workers, physical and occupational therapists, dietitians, outreach workers, health educators, program managers, and pre-hospital care coordinators. THE POSITION Registered Nurse IIIs act as lead nurses, assist in providing direction, consultation, coordination and review of the work of professional nursing, and para-professional staff on an assigned team; precept nursing students; plan, implement, monitor and evaluate the delivery of nursing care services to individuals and communities; assist in the management of a program/project; and perform related duties as required. THE VACANCIES The current vacancies for this position are located in the Social Services Agency and in thefollowing programs of the Public Health Department; Adult Protective Services, Nurse Family Partnership, Nursing Administration, and Tuberculosis Control (TB). However, the eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in other program areas. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications below, these positions require possession of a current and valid California Public Health Nursing (PHN) certificate issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. ALAMEDA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSES Public Health Nurses (PHNs) work as part of multidisciplinary teams and are embedded inside well-funded comprehensive programs to ensure that our diverse, low-income, multi-stressed individuals, families, and communities are served in holistic ways. PHNs work in multiple programs/units as case managers, community engagement specialists, consultants, coordinators, educators, health screeners, inspectors, investigators, and vaccinators, in the areas of Children’s Medical Services, Central Referral and Intake, Chronic Disease, Communicable Disease, Community Engagement, Immunization Assistance, Correctional Health, Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health, Nurse Education, Nurse Recruitment, Occupational Health, Older Adults and Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response. The Public Health Department maintains a Memorandum of Understanding with the Alameda County Social Services Agency for the provision of PH Nursing services to clients in the Departments of Adult and Aging Services (Adult Protective Services, Public Conservator, Public Guardian, and In-Home Supportive Services) and Children and Family Services (Foster Care Assessment Center and the Medically Fragile and Services to Enhance Early Development Units). Descriptions of some of these program/units are specifically highlighted below: PROGRAM OVERVIEW Adult Protective Services (APS) and Foster Care PHNs provide nursing case management services to clients with complicated chronic medical conditions. These conditions often render the client vulnerable to ongoing abuse and neglect and at risk for additional medical emergencies, further traumatizing clients and creating cycles of recidivism. Casework may include home visits (to client's residence, hospital, board & care home, health clinic, day program or skilled nursing facility) to conduct an assessment, engagement of the client and client's informal and formal support system in accordance with the service plan of the APS Social Worker, which is designed to reduce or eliminate risk for the client. PHNs will provide health education to clients and their caregivers and/or family and will advocate on behalf of clients for access to required medical services. PHN Case Managers may recognize and coordinate care for varying stages of dementia and cognition; identifying and facilitating appropriate level of care, which could lead to out-of-home placement (such as skilled-nursing facilities, board and cares etc.); facilitating the enrollment process and care provider selection for In-Home Support Services (IHSS) or the selection of other care appropriate providers; and coordinating services, such as Meals-on-Wheels, Friendly Visitors, transportation services (i.e. Paratransit). Nurse Family Partnership Nurse-Family Partnership is a home visiting program that partners nurses with low income first-time moms residing primarily in Oakland, in order to improve birth outcomes, increase self-sufficiency and improve child development. Case management services begin in pregnancy and continue until the child reaches two years old. During that time, families receive health education and assessments, child development information and screenings and help with goal setting so that they can create better lives for their child and themselves. Nursing Administration The Nursing Administration Office sits inside of the Public Health Nursing Division and is comprised of the Central Intake and Referral Unit, Education and Professional Development Unit, Public Health Nurse Recruitment and Retention Unit, Quality Improvement and Nurse Informatics Units, and Occupational Health Unit. Public Health Nurses (PHNs) as analysts, consultants, coordinators, educators, improvement specialists, and recruiters work as part of multi-disciplinary teams in the Nursing Administration Office to advance and strengthen the role, function, and development of PH Nursing services. Staff in the Nursing Administration Office collaborate with internal and external partners in the development of policy and professional nursing standards of care that support the health of Alameda County residents. Tuberculosis Control (TB) The Tuberculosis Control program staff includes public health nurses, community health outreach workers, physicians and clerical support staff working collectively toward the program's priorities and objectives to: Ensure early identification and reporting of all persons with TB and ensure timely completion of appropriate therapy; Ensure contacts to persons with infectious TB are promptly identified, examined, and if appropriate, complete treatment for latent TB infection (LTBI); Reduce occurrence of sentinel events (pediatric TB cases and TB deaths); and Identify persons (other than contacts) with LTBI at risk for progression to TB disease, and treatment of those persons with an effective drug regimen. TB staff also consults with physicians, schools, hospital nurses and others in the community on Tuberculosis. Additionally, they monitor the number of TB cases yearly and determine other steps that need to be taken to control Tuberculosis in Alameda County. IHSS Program The IHSS Program is a home visiting program across all 58 counties in California. The Alameda County Public Health Nurse primary role is to conduct an assessment/reassessment of clients that are at risk for out of home placement and to prevent premature institutionalization and/or nursing home placement. The program serves eligible individual across the lifespan who are aged, blind, and disabled to remain safely in their own homes. The public health nurse carries a caseload focused exclusively on IHSS recipients identified as having paramedical service needs for example GT feedings/Tracheostomy/diabetes management/home dialysis. The PHN conducts comprehensive in-home assessment and reassessment to address the medical, nursing, and psychosocial aspects of the client’s health. In addition, the PHN provides health education and management of chronic medical conditions. The PHN is expected to have knowledge of the health delivery system, applying the nursing process, comfortable conducting a thorough assessment, and communicate effectively with clients. Under the supervision of the Supervising Public Health Nurse (RN IV); the RN II/PHN serves as part of a multidisciplinary team who are responsible for assessing clients’ ability to live safely in their home by evaluating the risk for institutionalization, monitoring client’s progress through any prescribed rehabilitative, and providing case management in coordination with other departments, agencies, and health providers. IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate is an experienced public health nurse with solid clinical skills, who is a proven problem solver and effective team leader with the ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, collaborate with community partners, and is dedicated to providing timely, courteous and knowledgeable consultation and education to clients, external community, health care partners, internal staff and team members. Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess the following competencies: Detail-oriented and able to review documentation of case management activities for accuracy and completeness Provide oversight to public health nurses who conduct case assessment/investigation, case management and care coordination services to high risk, low income Alameda County residents in their own homes, clinics, schools, or other community settings. Thrives in a rapidly-changing work environment. Able to shift direction and priorities as needed. Is proficient with entering, managing andanalyzing information from web-based information systems. Must have a commitment to providing the highest quality of services. Must be able to maintain focus and composure while responding to urgent situations requiring rapid response. Possess the ability to work with and embrace individuals from diverse backgrounds. Be an exceptional listener and analytical thinker/investigator who possesses strong written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrates competence in the following areas; analysis and assessment, interpreting and implementing policies, procedures and regulations as they relate to nursing,cultural competence, public health sciences, training, mentoring, leadership and systems thinking. This is a continuous filing exam with filing deadlines quarterly on thefourth Friday. The next filing deadlines are on the following date at 5:00 PM: February 29, 2024 May 24, 2024 August 23, 2024 November 20, 2024 February 28, 2025 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Either I The equivalent of two years of full-time, recent experience within the last 5 years as a Registered Nurse II in the Alameda County classified service. Or II The equivalent of three years of full-time, recent nursing experience within the past 5 years, at a level of, or higher than, the Alameda County class of Registered Nurse II in a clinical and/or public health setting. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications below, these positions require possession of a current and valid California Public Health Nursing (PHN) certificate issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. License: Possession of a current and valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California. Some positions may require a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license. Certificate: Possession of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certificates issued by the American Heart Association for professional healthcare providers. Additional Special Requirements: 1. In compliance with the Administrative Simplification provision of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), employees in this classification are required to possess a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number prior to their first day on the job. 2. In compliance with Medicare regulations, employees in this classification are required to complete the "Medicare Enrollment Process for Physicians and non-Physician Practitioners" through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, prior to their first day on the job. Active enrollment in Medicare is a condition of employment. Failure to attain or maintain active enrollment will result in termination. NOTE : The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of: Theories, principles, procedures, techniques, standards and practices of nursing and public health nursing. Current trends in public health and public nursing. Local, State and Federal codes and regulations governing the field of nursing and public health nursing practice. Wellness to illness continuum, including major disease processes to evaluate the condition of clients, families, and/or community. Disparities in health outcomes for vulnerable populations, including socio-economic and environmental factors affecting health equity. Ten Essential Public Health Services. Principles and practices of public health education and teaching, and interviewing, assessment, and counseling techniques. Health systems, agencies, community resources and patterns of referral. Basic principles and practices of supervision and leadership. Cultural, environmental, sociological and psychological differences and problems. Safety and infection control principles, practices and methods. Quality assurance and quality improvement indicators. Control and prevention of communicable and chronic disease. Mandated reporting requirements. Medical terminology and documentation. Basic auditing skills. Ability to: Facilitate and model effective written and oral communications with attention to linguistic preferences and cultural proficiency to influence behavior and improve health. Plan, organize, assign and evaluate the work of others. Understand, interpret, explain ad apply laws, regulations, policies and written and oral direction. Exercise interpersonal sensitivity and group interaction skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Gather and analyze data. Problem solve and draw logical conclusions. Prioritize work and coordinate several activities to meet critical deadlines. Work independently and adapt to change. Assess the health status and concerns of clients and communities. Assess, monitor, implement and evaluate program services and operations. Exercise sound independent judgement within scope of authority and practice. Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interactions. Provide public health nursing services and case management. Maintain patient confidentiality. Respond effectively to emergency situations. Incorporate departmental core values and ethical standards of practice into all interactions with individuals, organizations and communities. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS The examination will consist of the following steps: A review of applicants' application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those applicants who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. A review of candidates’ Supplemental Questionnaires to determine the best qualified. Those candidates considered the best qualified will move on to the final step in the examination process. An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates' final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the “What You Need to Know” section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . Selection Plan Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency: TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN Deadline for Filing: 5:00PM, Friday, December 29, 2023 Continuous Review of Minimum Qualifications: Ongoing Screening for Best Qualified: Ongoing Civil Service Oral Examination: Ongoing Department Hiring Interviews: Ongoing *WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN* Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing . Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Catastrophic Sick Leave Employee Mortgage Loan Program Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @jobaps.com, @acgov.org, Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the "My applications" button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email boxes Noreply@jobaps.com and noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org are routed to unmonitored mailboxes. If you have questions, please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs . You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied. Angelica Cuevas, HR Analyst Human Resource Services, County of Alameda (510) 271-5154 or email Angelica.Cuevas@acgov.org DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
CA CORRECTIONAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Chino, California, United States
Medical Assistant $40,536 - $53,304 Annual Range Under the administrative supervision of the Supervising Registered Nurse (SRN) II/III, Correctional Facility (CF), and the clinical supervision of a Physician and Surgeon, CF, or Physician and Surgeon, CF (Internal Medicine/Family Practice), the Medical Assistant (MA) provides support to primary care providers in a variety of health care settings. Possession of a valid certificate from an agency approved by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Medical Board of California to practice as a Medical Assistant. Department of Consumer Affairs approved agencies include: American Association of Medical Assistants, http://www.aama-ntl.org American Medical Certification Association, https://www.amcaexams.com/ American Medical Technologists, www.americanmedtech.org California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants, http://www.ccbma.org Multi-skilled Medical Certification Institute, http://www.mmciinc.com/ **Failure to provide proof of meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification through experience and/or education (include copy of college degree and/or transcript and certificate if required) may eliminate you from being considered for the position. You must have ACTIVE certification status to be considered for this position. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued an Order on August 19, 2021 which requires workers working in a healthcare setting at all local and state correctional facilities and detention centers be vaccinated against COVID-19. Therefore, all workers identified under the CDPH Order are required to either be vaccinated or submit a medical or religious accommodation. While working through either of these interactive processes, staff shall wear an N95 mask and test twice-weekly (with at least 72 hours between each test) until they comply with the August 19, 2021 CDPH Order. Please review the appropriate bulletin/assessment on the Bulletin Page for the Minimum Qualifications and, if qualified, complete the Assessment according to the instructions. How To Apply: You may apply for this position by clicking "Apply Now" on the top or bottom of this page. Contact Shelly.Fink@cdcr.ca.gov for your questions regarding the application process, and/or status of your application. "CCHCS uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. For more information about E-Verify, please go to www.e-verify.gov ”. Closing Date/Time: 08/02/2022
Mar 05, 2024
Full Time
Medical Assistant $40,536 - $53,304 Annual Range Under the administrative supervision of the Supervising Registered Nurse (SRN) II/III, Correctional Facility (CF), and the clinical supervision of a Physician and Surgeon, CF, or Physician and Surgeon, CF (Internal Medicine/Family Practice), the Medical Assistant (MA) provides support to primary care providers in a variety of health care settings. Possession of a valid certificate from an agency approved by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Medical Board of California to practice as a Medical Assistant. Department of Consumer Affairs approved agencies include: American Association of Medical Assistants, http://www.aama-ntl.org American Medical Certification Association, https://www.amcaexams.com/ American Medical Technologists, www.americanmedtech.org California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants, http://www.ccbma.org Multi-skilled Medical Certification Institute, http://www.mmciinc.com/ **Failure to provide proof of meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification through experience and/or education (include copy of college degree and/or transcript and certificate if required) may eliminate you from being considered for the position. You must have ACTIVE certification status to be considered for this position. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued an Order on August 19, 2021 which requires workers working in a healthcare setting at all local and state correctional facilities and detention centers be vaccinated against COVID-19. Therefore, all workers identified under the CDPH Order are required to either be vaccinated or submit a medical or religious accommodation. While working through either of these interactive processes, staff shall wear an N95 mask and test twice-weekly (with at least 72 hours between each test) until they comply with the August 19, 2021 CDPH Order. Please review the appropriate bulletin/assessment on the Bulletin Page for the Minimum Qualifications and, if qualified, complete the Assessment according to the instructions. How To Apply: You may apply for this position by clicking "Apply Now" on the top or bottom of this page. Contact Shelly.Fink@cdcr.ca.gov for your questions regarding the application process, and/or status of your application. "CCHCS uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. For more information about E-Verify, please go to www.e-verify.gov ”. Closing Date/Time: 08/02/2022
Orange County, CA
Orange County, California, United States
CAREER DESCRIPTION PHYSICIAN II ( CORRECTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES) In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates: Effective June 28, 2024 - 4.25% increase Effective June 27, 2025 - 4.00% increase Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization. Premium Pay In addition to the hourly salary, eligible applicants may receive premium pay for the items listed below: Board Certification pay: Employees assigned on a regular, full-time basis in this classification, who are Board Certified, shall receive, in addition to his or her salary, the equivalent of $350 monthly Jail Supplement pay: An employee in this classification who is assigned to work in an adult or juvenile correctional or institutional facility shall receive an additional $1.50 per hour for all paid hours Other Additional Premium Pays This recruitment is open to the public for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until the needs of the County are met. Candidates who are placed on the eligible list will remain on the eligible list for six (6) months and may be considered/referred for selection/hiring interviews. After six (6) months, candidates must reapply to receive further consideration. This recruitment is being held to establish an Open eligible list to fill current and future Physician II vacancies within the Health Care Agency. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange. THE AGENCY The County of Orange , Health Care Agency (HCA) is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health. Under the leadership of the Agency Director, a dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five (5) service areas - Strategy and Special Projects, Mental Health and Recovery Services, Correctional Health Services, Medical Health Services and Public Health Services - is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community. THE PROGRAM Adult Correctional Health Services (ACHS) provides medical, dental, nursing, infection control, health education and pharmaceutical services at a community standard of care to all adult inmates in the County's five correctional facilities and contracts with hospitals for inpatient and specialty care. THE OPPORTUNITY The Physician II will be the primary care provider to the most under-served patients in Orange County while working in a challenging environment. Physicians will provide all urgent and chronic care to the adult population of Orange County Jails, including women's health and prenatal care to obstetric (OB) patients. Physicians must be skilled at making good clinical judgments based on physical diagnosis and perform a wide range of office based, outpatient procedures such as: femoral venipunctures, skin biopsies, sutures, ingrown nail removals, incision and drainage, pap smears, colonoscopies, etc. Additionally, the Physician II will provide clinical supervision and oversight of four (4) Nurse Practitioners (NP). DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES The ideal candidate will have one (1) or more years of experience working in triage/urgent care, mental health, or correctional medicine type of setting. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate the following: Professional & Technical Expertise: Providing medical and mental health services effectively while promoting patient safety and improving patient care practices Performing comprehensive physical examinations and ordering appropriate diagnostic studies Understanding Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines and legal liabilities Knowledge of current policies, practices, and trends as it relates to Correctional Health Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and electronic medical record systems (e.g. EHR system) Leadership & Supervision | Developing Others: Supervising, directing, and consulting with clinical staff Maintaining team objectives and standards Training and developing staff to ensure they understand and follow proper procedures and protocols Adaptability | Handling Stress: Diagnosing, treating and controlling diseases in a sensitive manner Demonstrating resilience and positivity in a challenging environment Responding and relating well to supervisor by being open to work performance feedback Demonstrating empathy and genuinely caring about incarcerated clients Critical Thinking | Safety Focus: Using initiative and sound judgment in performing medical diagnostic and treatment services Being alert and aware of personal safety and security while providing care and/or treatment to unstable or unpredictable clients Written & Oral Communication Skills | Collaboration: Providing accurate medical records and reports Verbally deescalating violent, aggressive or destructive behavior safely and effectively, while giving care to clients Providing and relaying important medical related messages with members of the health care team and other agencies efficiently both verbally and in writing Using diplomacy when dealing with challenging situations and/or people Fostering a collaborative approach with health care staff and Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD) administration to promote quality healthcare delivery to inmates SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must NOT have felony convictions or be on any form of probation Candidates are required to pass a comprehensive background investigation prior to a formal offer and acceptance of employment and maintain background investigation to the satisfaction of the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner which includes completing a Personal History Form, interviewing with a background investigator, fingerprinting, and may include a polygraph test. Some of the areas considered in the background screening include prior convictions, traffic violations, drug use and credit problems, employment history, professional references, and education verification (i.e. degree, license, or official transcripts). Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (N.A.C.E.S.) The Correctional facilities are a 24 hour, 7 day a week operation, incumbents must be able to work on weekends, evenings, night shifts and holidays MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: For detailed information on Physician II minimum qualifications, including Physical and Mental Requirements, Environment and Working Conditions click here. RECRUITMENT PROCESS: Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all applications to identify qualified applicants. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition. Veterans Employment Preference The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy. Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure. Eligible List: HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION EMAIL NOTIFICATION: Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account. NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com . FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions. For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Gazala Yerunkar at (714) 834-3205 or gyerunkar@ochca.com . EEO INFORMATION Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Non-Management Benefits In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS). Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits. http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
CAREER DESCRIPTION PHYSICIAN II ( CORRECTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES) In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates: Effective June 28, 2024 - 4.25% increase Effective June 27, 2025 - 4.00% increase Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization. Premium Pay In addition to the hourly salary, eligible applicants may receive premium pay for the items listed below: Board Certification pay: Employees assigned on a regular, full-time basis in this classification, who are Board Certified, shall receive, in addition to his or her salary, the equivalent of $350 monthly Jail Supplement pay: An employee in this classification who is assigned to work in an adult or juvenile correctional or institutional facility shall receive an additional $1.50 per hour for all paid hours Other Additional Premium Pays This recruitment is open to the public for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until the needs of the County are met. Candidates who are placed on the eligible list will remain on the eligible list for six (6) months and may be considered/referred for selection/hiring interviews. After six (6) months, candidates must reapply to receive further consideration. This recruitment is being held to establish an Open eligible list to fill current and future Physician II vacancies within the Health Care Agency. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange. THE AGENCY The County of Orange , Health Care Agency (HCA) is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health. Under the leadership of the Agency Director, a dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five (5) service areas - Strategy and Special Projects, Mental Health and Recovery Services, Correctional Health Services, Medical Health Services and Public Health Services - is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community. THE PROGRAM Adult Correctional Health Services (ACHS) provides medical, dental, nursing, infection control, health education and pharmaceutical services at a community standard of care to all adult inmates in the County's five correctional facilities and contracts with hospitals for inpatient and specialty care. THE OPPORTUNITY The Physician II will be the primary care provider to the most under-served patients in Orange County while working in a challenging environment. Physicians will provide all urgent and chronic care to the adult population of Orange County Jails, including women's health and prenatal care to obstetric (OB) patients. Physicians must be skilled at making good clinical judgments based on physical diagnosis and perform a wide range of office based, outpatient procedures such as: femoral venipunctures, skin biopsies, sutures, ingrown nail removals, incision and drainage, pap smears, colonoscopies, etc. Additionally, the Physician II will provide clinical supervision and oversight of four (4) Nurse Practitioners (NP). DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES The ideal candidate will have one (1) or more years of experience working in triage/urgent care, mental health, or correctional medicine type of setting. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate the following: Professional & Technical Expertise: Providing medical and mental health services effectively while promoting patient safety and improving patient care practices Performing comprehensive physical examinations and ordering appropriate diagnostic studies Understanding Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines and legal liabilities Knowledge of current policies, practices, and trends as it relates to Correctional Health Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and electronic medical record systems (e.g. EHR system) Leadership & Supervision | Developing Others: Supervising, directing, and consulting with clinical staff Maintaining team objectives and standards Training and developing staff to ensure they understand and follow proper procedures and protocols Adaptability | Handling Stress: Diagnosing, treating and controlling diseases in a sensitive manner Demonstrating resilience and positivity in a challenging environment Responding and relating well to supervisor by being open to work performance feedback Demonstrating empathy and genuinely caring about incarcerated clients Critical Thinking | Safety Focus: Using initiative and sound judgment in performing medical diagnostic and treatment services Being alert and aware of personal safety and security while providing care and/or treatment to unstable or unpredictable clients Written & Oral Communication Skills | Collaboration: Providing accurate medical records and reports Verbally deescalating violent, aggressive or destructive behavior safely and effectively, while giving care to clients Providing and relaying important medical related messages with members of the health care team and other agencies efficiently both verbally and in writing Using diplomacy when dealing with challenging situations and/or people Fostering a collaborative approach with health care staff and Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD) administration to promote quality healthcare delivery to inmates SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must NOT have felony convictions or be on any form of probation Candidates are required to pass a comprehensive background investigation prior to a formal offer and acceptance of employment and maintain background investigation to the satisfaction of the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner which includes completing a Personal History Form, interviewing with a background investigator, fingerprinting, and may include a polygraph test. Some of the areas considered in the background screening include prior convictions, traffic violations, drug use and credit problems, employment history, professional references, and education verification (i.e. degree, license, or official transcripts). Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (N.A.C.E.S.) The Correctional facilities are a 24 hour, 7 day a week operation, incumbents must be able to work on weekends, evenings, night shifts and holidays MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: For detailed information on Physician II minimum qualifications, including Physical and Mental Requirements, Environment and Working Conditions click here. RECRUITMENT PROCESS: Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all applications to identify qualified applicants. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition. Veterans Employment Preference The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy. Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure. Eligible List: HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION EMAIL NOTIFICATION: Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account. NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com . FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions. For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Gazala Yerunkar at (714) 834-3205 or gyerunkar@ochca.com . EEO INFORMATION Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Non-Management Benefits In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS). Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits. http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity EXAM NUMBER: Y5299K FILING START DATE: March 5, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. (PST) This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. REBULLETIN INFORMATION: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION REGARDING NOTIFICATION OF EXAM RESULTS. PERSONS WHO HAVE ALREADY APPLIED NEED NOT REAPPLY, BUT MAY CONTACT THE EXAM ANALYST IF THEY WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and 4 acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 employees, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion dollars. Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. MISSION Our mission is to ensure access to high-quality, patient-centered, cost-effective health care to Los Angeles County residents through direct services at DHS facilities and through collaboration with community and university partners. POSITION INFORMATION: This position is administratively responsible for leading and managing multiple, complex programs or organizational areas with accountability and responsibility for programmatic planning, directing, implementing and evaluating accomplishment of both short and long term nursing service goals and objectives. In addition the position is responsible for recruiting, staffing, directing and controlling those areas within the scope of responsibilities of the position. MANAGEMENT APPRAISAL OF PERFORMANCE PLAN (MAPP): This position is subject to the provisions of the Management Appraisal of Performance Plan (MAPP). Initial salary placement and subsequent salary adjustments will be made in accordance with MAPP guidelines and regulations. Essential Job Functions Plans, organizes and leads the components, scope and implementation of nursing operations for achievement of both short and long-term goals for the health care system in collaboration with other disciplines and services. Determines the subordinate organizational structure, clinical operations, standards and practices, and makes revisions consistent with changing legal, regulatory requirements, and health care trends. Directs the preparation of budgets for assigned areas; integrates with organizational budget and justifies budget and personnel resource requests. Establishes strategic priorities and operational guidelines for setting goals and objectives for delegated areas of responsibility. Interprets and communicates nursing and organizational philosophy goals, objectives, Departmental policies and procedures, and integrates evidence based standards of nursing practice. Evaluates and leads corrective actions regarding operational compliance with licensure, accreditation and regulatory standards. Evaluates the performance of subordinates; resolves problems and issues involving grievances or discipline. Administers general personnel management matters and actions and may participate in collective bargaining. Participates in strategic planning for the organization and leads initiatives for the nursing service area(s). Formulates policy, procedure, standards of care and standards of professional performance for the organization and nursing service. Serves as chief nursing officer in his/her absence. Leads and engages key stakeholders in quality improvement activities and implementation of Department of Health Services and other organizational initiatives. Collaborates with other disciplines to champion Patient Safety efforts to assess, prevent and reduce potential patient harm and facility risks. Leads efforts to promote patient/family satisfaction with care and services provided. Mentors, coaches and develops subordinates. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: 1. A Bachelor's degree* in nursing from an accredited institution. -AND- 2. A relevant Master's degree* in nursing or administration (MPA, MBA, MHA, MHS, MPH in Administration) from an accredited institution. -AND- 3. Four years of experience in nursing management at the level of Nurse Manager** or higher in a clinical environment supervising. Up to two years of experience with organization-wide responsibility for setting policy as an Assistant Nursing Director, Administration*** may be substituted for the required management experience. LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: A current active license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Please ensure the certificates and licenses section of the application is completed. Provide the type of the required license(s), the number(s), the date(s) of issue, the date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for each license as specified in the Selection Requirements. Applicants claiming experience in a state other than California must provide their Registered Nurse License Number from that state on the application at the time of filing. Applications submitted without the required evidence of licensure will be considered incomplete. Required license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted. Additionally, in order to receive credit for license(s) and/or certification(s) in relation to any desirable qualifications, the license(s) and/ or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted. PHYSICAL CLASS: II - Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *In order to receive credit for any college course work, or any type of college degree, such as Bachelor's or Master's degree or higher, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application, at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online . **In the County of Los Angeles, a Nurse Manager administers an assigned nursing program or organizational unit with responsibility for planning, selecting and/or devising the methods and procedures to be used and for directing nursing supervisors and/or other personnel in the accomplishment of designated goals. ***In the County of Los Angeles, an Assistant Nursing Director, Administration, administers an organizational area which has functional impact on the management and/or operations of departments across the nursing or health care operation, such as the development of policy, application of procedures and provisions of services which broadly affect or control the management and operations of all departments and divisions within the nursing or health care operations. Applicants must meet the Selection Requirements at the time of filing. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Recent, within the last five years, acute nursing management experience in an acute hospital. Doctorate degree* in Nursing, Public Administration, Business Administration, or Health Administration from an accredited institution. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT : The examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based upon application information and Desirable Qualifications weighted 100% Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add sjaimez@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION : Applications will be processed on an "as received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. No person may compete for this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill a vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Applications must be filed online only. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking the "APPLY" green button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the SELECTION REQUIREMENTS . Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely to receive full credit for related education and/or experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. Please do not group your experience, for each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. IMPORTANT NOTES: Please note that All information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION . We may reject your application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment is made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION . Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and/or Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Comments such as "SEE RESUME" or "SEE APPLICATION" will not be considered as a response; in doing so, your application will be REJECTED . It is recommended that you provide your work experience using statements that provide the following three elements: ACTION you took, the CONTEXT in which you took that action, and the BENEFIT that was realized from your action. Include specific reference to the impact you made in the positions you have held. NOTE : If you are unable to attach documents to your application, you must email the documents to the Exam Analyst, Sylvia Jaimez at sjaimez@dhs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online . Please include your full name, examination number and examination title in the subject of your email. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER : Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES : For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD : All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individual assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. ADA COORDINATOR PHONE 323-914-6365 TELETYPE PHONE : (800) 899-4099 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE : (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT : Sylvia Jaimez, Exam Analyst Telephone Number: (213) 288-7000 Email Address: sjaimez@dhs.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here
Mar 05, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity EXAM NUMBER: Y5299K FILING START DATE: March 5, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. (PST) This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. REBULLETIN INFORMATION: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION REGARDING NOTIFICATION OF EXAM RESULTS. PERSONS WHO HAVE ALREADY APPLIED NEED NOT REAPPLY, BUT MAY CONTACT THE EXAM ANALYST IF THEY WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and 4 acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 employees, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion dollars. Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. MISSION Our mission is to ensure access to high-quality, patient-centered, cost-effective health care to Los Angeles County residents through direct services at DHS facilities and through collaboration with community and university partners. POSITION INFORMATION: This position is administratively responsible for leading and managing multiple, complex programs or organizational areas with accountability and responsibility for programmatic planning, directing, implementing and evaluating accomplishment of both short and long term nursing service goals and objectives. In addition the position is responsible for recruiting, staffing, directing and controlling those areas within the scope of responsibilities of the position. MANAGEMENT APPRAISAL OF PERFORMANCE PLAN (MAPP): This position is subject to the provisions of the Management Appraisal of Performance Plan (MAPP). Initial salary placement and subsequent salary adjustments will be made in accordance with MAPP guidelines and regulations. Essential Job Functions Plans, organizes and leads the components, scope and implementation of nursing operations for achievement of both short and long-term goals for the health care system in collaboration with other disciplines and services. Determines the subordinate organizational structure, clinical operations, standards and practices, and makes revisions consistent with changing legal, regulatory requirements, and health care trends. Directs the preparation of budgets for assigned areas; integrates with organizational budget and justifies budget and personnel resource requests. Establishes strategic priorities and operational guidelines for setting goals and objectives for delegated areas of responsibility. Interprets and communicates nursing and organizational philosophy goals, objectives, Departmental policies and procedures, and integrates evidence based standards of nursing practice. Evaluates and leads corrective actions regarding operational compliance with licensure, accreditation and regulatory standards. Evaluates the performance of subordinates; resolves problems and issues involving grievances or discipline. Administers general personnel management matters and actions and may participate in collective bargaining. Participates in strategic planning for the organization and leads initiatives for the nursing service area(s). Formulates policy, procedure, standards of care and standards of professional performance for the organization and nursing service. Serves as chief nursing officer in his/her absence. Leads and engages key stakeholders in quality improvement activities and implementation of Department of Health Services and other organizational initiatives. Collaborates with other disciplines to champion Patient Safety efforts to assess, prevent and reduce potential patient harm and facility risks. Leads efforts to promote patient/family satisfaction with care and services provided. Mentors, coaches and develops subordinates. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: 1. A Bachelor's degree* in nursing from an accredited institution. -AND- 2. A relevant Master's degree* in nursing or administration (MPA, MBA, MHA, MHS, MPH in Administration) from an accredited institution. -AND- 3. Four years of experience in nursing management at the level of Nurse Manager** or higher in a clinical environment supervising. Up to two years of experience with organization-wide responsibility for setting policy as an Assistant Nursing Director, Administration*** may be substituted for the required management experience. LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: A current active license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Please ensure the certificates and licenses section of the application is completed. Provide the type of the required license(s), the number(s), the date(s) of issue, the date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for each license as specified in the Selection Requirements. Applicants claiming experience in a state other than California must provide their Registered Nurse License Number from that state on the application at the time of filing. Applications submitted without the required evidence of licensure will be considered incomplete. Required license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted. Additionally, in order to receive credit for license(s) and/or certification(s) in relation to any desirable qualifications, the license(s) and/ or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted. PHYSICAL CLASS: II - Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *In order to receive credit for any college course work, or any type of college degree, such as Bachelor's or Master's degree or higher, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application, at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online . **In the County of Los Angeles, a Nurse Manager administers an assigned nursing program or organizational unit with responsibility for planning, selecting and/or devising the methods and procedures to be used and for directing nursing supervisors and/or other personnel in the accomplishment of designated goals. ***In the County of Los Angeles, an Assistant Nursing Director, Administration, administers an organizational area which has functional impact on the management and/or operations of departments across the nursing or health care operation, such as the development of policy, application of procedures and provisions of services which broadly affect or control the management and operations of all departments and divisions within the nursing or health care operations. Applicants must meet the Selection Requirements at the time of filing. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Recent, within the last five years, acute nursing management experience in an acute hospital. Doctorate degree* in Nursing, Public Administration, Business Administration, or Health Administration from an accredited institution. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT : The examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based upon application information and Desirable Qualifications weighted 100% Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add sjaimez@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION : Applications will be processed on an "as received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. No person may compete for this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill a vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Applications must be filed online only. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking the "APPLY" green button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the SELECTION REQUIREMENTS . Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely to receive full credit for related education and/or experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. Please do not group your experience, for each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. IMPORTANT NOTES: Please note that All information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION . We may reject your application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment is made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION . Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and/or Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Comments such as "SEE RESUME" or "SEE APPLICATION" will not be considered as a response; in doing so, your application will be REJECTED . It is recommended that you provide your work experience using statements that provide the following three elements: ACTION you took, the CONTEXT in which you took that action, and the BENEFIT that was realized from your action. Include specific reference to the impact you made in the positions you have held. NOTE : If you are unable to attach documents to your application, you must email the documents to the Exam Analyst, Sylvia Jaimez at sjaimez@dhs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online . Please include your full name, examination number and examination title in the subject of your email. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER : Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES : For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD : All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individual assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. ADA COORDINATOR PHONE 323-914-6365 TELETYPE PHONE : (800) 899-4099 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE : (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT : Sylvia Jaimez, Exam Analyst Telephone Number: (213) 288-7000 Email Address: sjaimez@dhs.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER Y5295Y FILING START DATE November 16, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. (PT) This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION . All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES : The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and 4 acute hospitals and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 employees, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion dollars. Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. THE MISSION: Our mission is to ensure access to high-quality, patient-centered, cost-effective health care to Los Angeles County residents through direct services at DHS facilities and through collaboration with community and university partners. DEFINITION: Under general direction, the Assistant Nursing Director, Administrator (ANDA), Infection Control provides supervision, management, and leadership for the hospital’s Infection Prevention & Control Division. The ANDA is responsible for the overall facility compliance and adherence to infection prevention and control standards. This individual works collaboratively as resource and consultant across the organization, including associated clinics and clinic sites, in policy development, employee education, department specific infection prevention and control projects, and assessment and management of infectious or communicable diseases. The ANDA will work with administrative and clinical leaders to implement prevention measures hospital wide. Essential Job Functions Provides supervision, management, and leadership for the Infection Prevention & Control Division. Responsible for the overall hospital compliance and adherence to federal, state and county infection prevention and control standards. Maintains currency with, interprets and converts government regulations and agency guidelines into applicable facility-based policies and procedures. Ensures facility compliance with government and accrediting body regulations related to infection prevention and control. Monitors operational compliance with licensure, accreditation and regulatory standards, and recommends changes as needed. Plans, selects and devises nursing administrative methods, procedures, work flow and standards for quality and quantity of work, including staffing standards. Interprets and directs the implementation of nursing philosophy and objectives, Department policies and procedures, and applies recognized standards of nursing care. Advises nursing managers and other nursing executives on management, administrative or technical procedures and techniques. Conducts high level and detailed process flow studies to evaluate infection prevention and control clinical issues and researches best practices to develop reasonable solutions to identified problems. Performs outbreak investigations by collecting data from multiple sources, conducting research on relevant issues, and reporting to stakeholders. Answers inquiries on individual patient cases for public health department. Identifies patients at risk of infection, clustering or outbreaks of infection, variation from baseline HAI rates, and unusual presentations of infection, and takes appropriate steps to mitigate identified issues. Assumes primary responsibility for all aspects of project management for infection prevention and control projects. Determines personnel, material, equipment and facilities needed to accomplish program goals. Assigns, directs and reviews the work of subordinate supervisors and/or other employees. Conducts educational rounds related to infection prevention and control initiatives. Supports the organization’s risk management program related to follow up on infection prevention and control-related Patient Safety Net (PSN) notifications and potential/actual litigated cases. Completes ICRAs which involve reviewing the applicable project, assigning risk/class level, and monitoring facility construction sites for compliance with applicable regulations. Participates in disaster preparedness (e.g. terrorist attack, influx of infectious diseases, earthquake, floods, fires, etc.) and updates/revises emergency policy content as needed. Participates in DHS-Wide committees and project groups to provide facility specific input and make recommendations for system-wide improvements. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: 1. A Bachelor's degree* in Nursing from an accredited nursing program. -AND- 2.Three (3) years of experience at the level of Supervising Staff Nurse I** or higher, supervising*** an infection control unit in a large hospital (200+ beds), or large correctional institution, or rehabilitation hospital, or comprehensive health center offering multiple ambulatory care services. LICENSE(S) AND CERTIFICATE(S) REQUIRED: A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title(s) of your required license(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the Selection Requirements. Applicants claiming experience in a state other than California must provide their Registered Nurse License Number from that state on the application at the time of filing. Out-of-State experience provided on the application without the required license number will not be considered. Required license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted. Additionally, in order to receive credit for license(s) and/or certification(s) in relation to any desirable qualifications, the license(s) and/ or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted. A current certification issued by the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program. Applicants MUST attach a legible photocopy of the required BLS certification to their application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing your application online. Applications submitted without the required evidence of BLS certification will be rejected. A valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS II- Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: * In order to receive credit for any college course work, or any type of college degree, such as a Bachelor's degree or higher, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application, at the time of filing, or email to the analyst within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online. **The Supervising Staff Nurse I supervises nursing activities in an assigned hospital inpatient care unit for a shift and performs professional nursing duties. ***For this examination, supervising experience is defined as planning, assigning and reviewing the work of staff, and evaluating employee performance. Applicants MUST meet the experience in the Selection Requirements at the time of filing. Los Angeles County employees wishing to claim experience gained in a position performing similar kinds of work which provide the knowledge, skills and abilities required for this higher-level position will be accepted. Applicants claiming such experience in County service must present written proof of such experience by submitting Out-of-Class Bonus verification, Additional Responsibility Bonus verification, or performance evaluations, at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission. Verification of Experience letters will not be accepted. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional credits will be given to applicants who possess the following: A Master’s degree or higher in Nursing from an accredited nursing program. ANational Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) issued by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. Additional experience at the level of Supervising Staff Nurse I** or higher, supervising an infection control unit - in excess of the Selection Requirements. To receive credit for the desirable qualifications, you must attach a copy of your degree and certification to your application at the time of filing, or email the documents to the analyst within 15 calendar days from the application filing date. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: The examination will consist of an evaluation of education, training and experience based upon application information and desirable qualifications, weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION : Applications will be processed on an "as received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. VACANCY INFORMATION: The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION : Applications must be filed online only. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking the green "APPLY" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. For the foreseeable future, all notices including invitation letters, result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add sjaimez@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log into your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent, for your records. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the SELECTION REQUIREMENTS . Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely to receive full credit for related education and/or experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. Please do not group your experience, for each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. IMPORTANT NOTES: Please note that All information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION . We may reject your application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment is made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION . Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and/or Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Comments such as "SEE RESUME" or "SEE APPLICATION" will not be considered as a response; in doing so, your application will be REJECTED . It is recommended that you provide your work experience using statements that provide the following three elements: ACTION you took, the CONTEXT in which you took that action, and the BENEFIT that was realized from your action. Include specific reference to the impact you made in the positions you have held. NOTE: If you are unable to attach documents to your application, you must email the documents to the Exam Analyst, Sylvia Jaimez at sjaimez@dhs.lacounty.gov within 15 calendar days of filing online . Please ensure to reference your attachment(s) by including your full name, examination number and examination title in the subject of your email. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER LANGUAGE : Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employees have a Social Security Number. NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE : The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individual assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed . ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: 323-914-6365 TELETYPE PHONE: (800) 899-4099 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: 800-735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT Sylvia Jaimez, Exam Analyst Telephone Number: (213) 288-7000 Email Address: sjaimez@dhs.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here
Mar 05, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER Y5295Y FILING START DATE November 16, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. (PT) This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION . All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES : The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and 4 acute hospitals and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 employees, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion dollars. Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. THE MISSION: Our mission is to ensure access to high-quality, patient-centered, cost-effective health care to Los Angeles County residents through direct services at DHS facilities and through collaboration with community and university partners. DEFINITION: Under general direction, the Assistant Nursing Director, Administrator (ANDA), Infection Control provides supervision, management, and leadership for the hospital’s Infection Prevention & Control Division. The ANDA is responsible for the overall facility compliance and adherence to infection prevention and control standards. This individual works collaboratively as resource and consultant across the organization, including associated clinics and clinic sites, in policy development, employee education, department specific infection prevention and control projects, and assessment and management of infectious or communicable diseases. The ANDA will work with administrative and clinical leaders to implement prevention measures hospital wide. Essential Job Functions Provides supervision, management, and leadership for the Infection Prevention & Control Division. Responsible for the overall hospital compliance and adherence to federal, state and county infection prevention and control standards. Maintains currency with, interprets and converts government regulations and agency guidelines into applicable facility-based policies and procedures. Ensures facility compliance with government and accrediting body regulations related to infection prevention and control. Monitors operational compliance with licensure, accreditation and regulatory standards, and recommends changes as needed. Plans, selects and devises nursing administrative methods, procedures, work flow and standards for quality and quantity of work, including staffing standards. Interprets and directs the implementation of nursing philosophy and objectives, Department policies and procedures, and applies recognized standards of nursing care. Advises nursing managers and other nursing executives on management, administrative or technical procedures and techniques. Conducts high level and detailed process flow studies to evaluate infection prevention and control clinical issues and researches best practices to develop reasonable solutions to identified problems. Performs outbreak investigations by collecting data from multiple sources, conducting research on relevant issues, and reporting to stakeholders. Answers inquiries on individual patient cases for public health department. Identifies patients at risk of infection, clustering or outbreaks of infection, variation from baseline HAI rates, and unusual presentations of infection, and takes appropriate steps to mitigate identified issues. Assumes primary responsibility for all aspects of project management for infection prevention and control projects. Determines personnel, material, equipment and facilities needed to accomplish program goals. Assigns, directs and reviews the work of subordinate supervisors and/or other employees. Conducts educational rounds related to infection prevention and control initiatives. Supports the organization’s risk management program related to follow up on infection prevention and control-related Patient Safety Net (PSN) notifications and potential/actual litigated cases. Completes ICRAs which involve reviewing the applicable project, assigning risk/class level, and monitoring facility construction sites for compliance with applicable regulations. Participates in disaster preparedness (e.g. terrorist attack, influx of infectious diseases, earthquake, floods, fires, etc.) and updates/revises emergency policy content as needed. Participates in DHS-Wide committees and project groups to provide facility specific input and make recommendations for system-wide improvements. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: 1. A Bachelor's degree* in Nursing from an accredited nursing program. -AND- 2.Three (3) years of experience at the level of Supervising Staff Nurse I** or higher, supervising*** an infection control unit in a large hospital (200+ beds), or large correctional institution, or rehabilitation hospital, or comprehensive health center offering multiple ambulatory care services. LICENSE(S) AND CERTIFICATE(S) REQUIRED: A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title(s) of your required license(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the Selection Requirements. Applicants claiming experience in a state other than California must provide their Registered Nurse License Number from that state on the application at the time of filing. Out-of-State experience provided on the application without the required license number will not be considered. Required license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted. Additionally, in order to receive credit for license(s) and/or certification(s) in relation to any desirable qualifications, the license(s) and/ or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted. A current certification issued by the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program. Applicants MUST attach a legible photocopy of the required BLS certification to their application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing your application online. Applications submitted without the required evidence of BLS certification will be rejected. A valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS II- Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: * In order to receive credit for any college course work, or any type of college degree, such as a Bachelor's degree or higher, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application, at the time of filing, or email to the analyst within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online. **The Supervising Staff Nurse I supervises nursing activities in an assigned hospital inpatient care unit for a shift and performs professional nursing duties. ***For this examination, supervising experience is defined as planning, assigning and reviewing the work of staff, and evaluating employee performance. Applicants MUST meet the experience in the Selection Requirements at the time of filing. Los Angeles County employees wishing to claim experience gained in a position performing similar kinds of work which provide the knowledge, skills and abilities required for this higher-level position will be accepted. Applicants claiming such experience in County service must present written proof of such experience by submitting Out-of-Class Bonus verification, Additional Responsibility Bonus verification, or performance evaluations, at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission. Verification of Experience letters will not be accepted. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional credits will be given to applicants who possess the following: A Master’s degree or higher in Nursing from an accredited nursing program. ANational Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) issued by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. Additional experience at the level of Supervising Staff Nurse I** or higher, supervising an infection control unit - in excess of the Selection Requirements. To receive credit for the desirable qualifications, you must attach a copy of your degree and certification to your application at the time of filing, or email the documents to the analyst within 15 calendar days from the application filing date. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: The examination will consist of an evaluation of education, training and experience based upon application information and desirable qualifications, weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION : Applications will be processed on an "as received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. VACANCY INFORMATION: The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION : Applications must be filed online only. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking the green "APPLY" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. For the foreseeable future, all notices including invitation letters, result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add sjaimez@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log into your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent, for your records. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the SELECTION REQUIREMENTS . Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely to receive full credit for related education and/or experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. Please do not group your experience, for each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. IMPORTANT NOTES: Please note that All information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION . We may reject your application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment is made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION . Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and/or Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Comments such as "SEE RESUME" or "SEE APPLICATION" will not be considered as a response; in doing so, your application will be REJECTED . It is recommended that you provide your work experience using statements that provide the following three elements: ACTION you took, the CONTEXT in which you took that action, and the BENEFIT that was realized from your action. Include specific reference to the impact you made in the positions you have held. NOTE: If you are unable to attach documents to your application, you must email the documents to the Exam Analyst, Sylvia Jaimez at sjaimez@dhs.lacounty.gov within 15 calendar days of filing online . Please ensure to reference your attachment(s) by including your full name, examination number and examination title in the subject of your email. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER LANGUAGE : Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employees have a Social Security Number. NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE : The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individual assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed . ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: 323-914-6365 TELETYPE PHONE: (800) 899-4099 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: 800-735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT Sylvia Jaimez, Exam Analyst Telephone Number: (213) 288-7000 Email Address: sjaimez@dhs.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER : Y5210C FILING START DATE : June 20, 2017 at 8:00 A.M. (PST) The examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT : OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY REBULLETIN INFORMATION : THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION REGARDING NOTIFICATION OF EXAM RESULTS. PERSONS WHO HAVE ALREADY APPLIED NEED NOT REAPPLY, BUT MAY CONTACT THE EXAM ANALYST IF THEY WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four (4) hospitals and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov THE MISSION: “To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.” DEFINITION : The Nursing Instructor, School of Nursing, plans and develops large group courses or training programs, or structures individual sessions as needed, incorporating teaching methodology designed to meet identified needs of the Ambulatory Care Network (ACN) and each of the Primary Care Medical Homes (PCMH). Essential Job Functions Collaborates with medical providers, patient care staff, and unit management in the design, delivery, and evaluation of educational curricula and field-based training protocols in patient-centered medical home (PCMH) -based care coordination, population health, panel management, and complex care management. Students will include ALL members of the PCMH team including providers, RN I, RN II, RN III, CMAs, LVNs, and clerical support staff. Delivers clinical skills development programs within the parameters of established protocols and provides on-site coaching to PCMH care teams incorporating teaching methodology designed to meet identified needs and established course objectives. Plans, supervises, and monitors learning and practice trends and implements continuous quality improvement strategies to ensure high performance of all care teams and compliance with quality standards and metrics of didactic training. Trains and supports site nurse managers to enable the work of PCMH care team members as they conduct high quality care coordination activities in an evaluative, proactive and efficient manner. Helps facilitate cross-county PCMH learning collaborates in team-based care coordination and population health. Assists nurse managers in collecting, analyzing and reporting process and outcomes metrics. Collaborates with DHS health information technology experts in training nursing and patient care staff in the use of electronic health data registries and care management platforms. Participates in other quality improvement initiatives shepherded by the Primary Care Resource Center including enhanced integration of behavioral health and social support services; achievement of PRIME and meaningful use metrics; and reduced out of network utilization. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS : 1. A Master's degree* in nursing, education, or a clinical nursing specialty**. -AND- 2. Two years of experience at the level of LA County classification of Registered Nurse II***. -AND- 3. One year of professional teaching**** experience. -AND- 4. A license***** to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. PHYSICAL CLASS III - Moderate : Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION : *In order to receive credit for any college course work, or any type of college degree, such as a Master's degree, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application, at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing . **Clinical nursing specialty degrees may include: Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Emergency Care, Rehabilitation, Mental Health or Gerontology. ***Experience at the level of Registered Nurse II is defined as serving as a professional role model, may provide direction, and act as an effective resource person for others. This includes coaching, precepting, and leading other nursing and non-nursing staff. ****Professional teaching experience is defined as conducting formal didactic training, planning, and supervising the clinical laboratory practice of an assigned group of student nurses assuring that each student is exposed to a prescribed number and variety of learning situations which are appropriate for his/her level of achievement and which meet specific course objectives. *****LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION INFORMATION : To compete in this examination process, applicants must have a license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing -OR- have a license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by a State Government Board of Registered Nursing, within the United States of America. Applicants who have a license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by a State Government Board of Registered Nursing, within the United States of America, may compete in this examination. However, the names of such candidates will be withheld from the certification list pending receipt of the required license authorized by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Please ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title(s) of your required license(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the Selection Requirements. Applicants claiming experience in a state other than California must attach a copy of their registered nurse license from that state to the application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing. Applications submitted without the required evidence of licensure will be considered incomplete. The original license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing must be presented during the selection process and/or prior to the appointment. Required license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted. Additionally, in order to receive credit for license(s) and/or certification(s) in relation to any desirable qualifications, the license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted . Applicants MUST attach a legible photocopy of the required license to their application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from the application filing date. Applications submitted without the required evidence will be rejected. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based upon application information, weighted at 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on this examination in order to be placed on the Eligible Register. Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add gmargosian@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of qualified candidates will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. Special Information: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies within the Department of Health Services as they occur. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION : APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Your application must be received by 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last day of filing. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment . Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you met the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED . This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advance notice. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the SELECTION REQUIREMENTS . Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work performed, and salary earned . If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. NOTE: If you are unable to attach the required documents, you must e-mail the documents to the exam analyst Germine Margosian at gmargosian@dhs.lacounty.gov, within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online or your application will be rejected. Please include the exam number and the exam title. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER : Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES : For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD : All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. ADA COORDINATOR : (323) 914-6365 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE : (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT : Germine Margosian, Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 Gmargosian@dhs.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here
Mar 05, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER : Y5210C FILING START DATE : June 20, 2017 at 8:00 A.M. (PST) The examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT : OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY REBULLETIN INFORMATION : THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION REGARDING NOTIFICATION OF EXAM RESULTS. PERSONS WHO HAVE ALREADY APPLIED NEED NOT REAPPLY, BUT MAY CONTACT THE EXAM ANALYST IF THEY WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four (4) hospitals and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov THE MISSION: “To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.” DEFINITION : The Nursing Instructor, School of Nursing, plans and develops large group courses or training programs, or structures individual sessions as needed, incorporating teaching methodology designed to meet identified needs of the Ambulatory Care Network (ACN) and each of the Primary Care Medical Homes (PCMH). Essential Job Functions Collaborates with medical providers, patient care staff, and unit management in the design, delivery, and evaluation of educational curricula and field-based training protocols in patient-centered medical home (PCMH) -based care coordination, population health, panel management, and complex care management. Students will include ALL members of the PCMH team including providers, RN I, RN II, RN III, CMAs, LVNs, and clerical support staff. Delivers clinical skills development programs within the parameters of established protocols and provides on-site coaching to PCMH care teams incorporating teaching methodology designed to meet identified needs and established course objectives. Plans, supervises, and monitors learning and practice trends and implements continuous quality improvement strategies to ensure high performance of all care teams and compliance with quality standards and metrics of didactic training. Trains and supports site nurse managers to enable the work of PCMH care team members as they conduct high quality care coordination activities in an evaluative, proactive and efficient manner. Helps facilitate cross-county PCMH learning collaborates in team-based care coordination and population health. Assists nurse managers in collecting, analyzing and reporting process and outcomes metrics. Collaborates with DHS health information technology experts in training nursing and patient care staff in the use of electronic health data registries and care management platforms. Participates in other quality improvement initiatives shepherded by the Primary Care Resource Center including enhanced integration of behavioral health and social support services; achievement of PRIME and meaningful use metrics; and reduced out of network utilization. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS : 1. A Master's degree* in nursing, education, or a clinical nursing specialty**. -AND- 2. Two years of experience at the level of LA County classification of Registered Nurse II***. -AND- 3. One year of professional teaching**** experience. -AND- 4. A license***** to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. PHYSICAL CLASS III - Moderate : Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION : *In order to receive credit for any college course work, or any type of college degree, such as a Master's degree, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application, at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing . **Clinical nursing specialty degrees may include: Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Emergency Care, Rehabilitation, Mental Health or Gerontology. ***Experience at the level of Registered Nurse II is defined as serving as a professional role model, may provide direction, and act as an effective resource person for others. This includes coaching, precepting, and leading other nursing and non-nursing staff. ****Professional teaching experience is defined as conducting formal didactic training, planning, and supervising the clinical laboratory practice of an assigned group of student nurses assuring that each student is exposed to a prescribed number and variety of learning situations which are appropriate for his/her level of achievement and which meet specific course objectives. *****LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION INFORMATION : To compete in this examination process, applicants must have a license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing -OR- have a license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by a State Government Board of Registered Nursing, within the United States of America. Applicants who have a license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by a State Government Board of Registered Nursing, within the United States of America, may compete in this examination. However, the names of such candidates will be withheld from the certification list pending receipt of the required license authorized by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Please ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title(s) of your required license(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the Selection Requirements. Applicants claiming experience in a state other than California must attach a copy of their registered nurse license from that state to the application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing. Applications submitted without the required evidence of licensure will be considered incomplete. The original license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing must be presented during the selection process and/or prior to the appointment. Required license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted. Additionally, in order to receive credit for license(s) and/or certification(s) in relation to any desirable qualifications, the license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted . Applicants MUST attach a legible photocopy of the required license to their application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from the application filing date. Applications submitted without the required evidence will be rejected. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based upon application information, weighted at 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on this examination in order to be placed on the Eligible Register. Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add gmargosian@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of qualified candidates will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. Special Information: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies within the Department of Health Services as they occur. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION : APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Your application must be received by 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last day of filing. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment . Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you met the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED . This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advance notice. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the SELECTION REQUIREMENTS . Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work performed, and salary earned . If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. NOTE: If you are unable to attach the required documents, you must e-mail the documents to the exam analyst Germine Margosian at gmargosian@dhs.lacounty.gov, within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online or your application will be rejected. Please include the exam number and the exam title. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER : Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES : For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD : All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. ADA COORDINATOR : (323) 914-6365 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE : (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT : Germine Margosian, Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 Gmargosian@dhs.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here