LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES FIRST DAY OF FILING: MARCH 01, 2019 at 8:00 A.M. (PST) EXAM NUMBER: Y5135J TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY REBULLETIN INFORMATION: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO REOPEN THE EXAMINATION, UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION. Due to Manpower shortage recruitment, incumbents and appointees in the nursing of Integrated Correctional Health Service shall be compensated at Step 3. Manpower Shortage Recruitment established in the Los Angeles County Code Section 6.10.050. The recruitment rates shall remain in effect through June 30,2020. Correctional Health Services - 20% Recruitment and Retention Bonus The County of Los Angeles is currently offering a bonus of up to 20% for full-time Registered Nurse III, Correctional Health positions hired by Correctional Health Services and working on-site in a designated facility to meet critical healthcare needs for the uniquely underserved jail population. COVID-19 VACCINATION MANDATE: 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. 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 four 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 800,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 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. THE MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: This proficient level class provides professional nursing care and services to patients and inmates in a variety of settings. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this proficient level class typically report to a supervisory or management level nurse. Positions apply experienced judgment and nursing principles and practices in providing professional nursing care to patients under minimal supervision. Nurses at this level understand patients' needs as they progress across the continuum and develop effective relationships with the health care team to formulate integrated approaches to care. Incumbents recognize a wide range of subtle cues, extract information from cues, and demonstrate clinical forethought to anticipate likely clinical events and intervene decisively. Positions have responsibility for the coordination of multidisciplinary approaches to patient care. Positions also have responsibility for incorporating evidence-based practice, including current research and literature, best practice, consensus statements, community standards, and recommendations from professional organizations into care delivery. Assignments may include any inpatient or outpatient setting with a varying and highly complex patient population. Positions are responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care as part of an interdisciplinary team. Positions also precept, coach, and mentor other nursing and non-nursing staff. As a mentor, positions foster a nurturing relationship between professionals that is not confined to place or limited by time. The position demonstrates effective collaboration, skilled communication, an assertive leadership style, and independent judgment. Incumbents anticipate and prevent barriers to care through facilitation of and active participation in system changes. Practices in accordance with departmental policies and procedures, established standards of nursing care, and standards of professional performance. Essential Job Functions Assessment : Evaluation of the nature and extent of nursing issues presented by a patient for the purpose of patient care planning. Assessment includes identifying less obvious or common relationships in collected data and taking appropriate steps to mitigate their impact on the provision and quality of nursing services. In addition, at this level, assessment involves predicting diverse patient need for care, potential need for care, and the validation of data collected by others. At this level assessment involves recognizing subtle trends before explicit diagnostic signs are evident. Collects and analyzes data from multiple sources. Assesses, evaluates and documents the patients' physical, medical and psychosocial circumstances; identifies economic or cultural barriers and determines their influence on the provision of care; refers patients based on patients' needs and risk factors involved. Synthesizes all available patient information including observations by other health care team members and the patient's significant others and predicts variances from the expected trajectory. Initiates additional assessment and/or reassessment of patients as necessary when a patient is currently or potentially at physiologic, psychological, and psychosocial risk. Identifies and utilizes resources to facilitate the appropriate assessment of diverse inmate populations. Develops collaborative partnerships with patient and family to obtain complete health history, including present illness, current health status, and past medical, psychosocial, spiritual and family histories; integrates patients' values and beliefs when providing care. Creates, validates, and/or improves tools to ensure assessment data is collected and documented. Utilizes collected data and experience to assess risk for instability and rapidly identify deviations from baseline. Planning : Developing a plan of care based on the assessment process. The purpose is to collaborate with all involved in the care of the patient (interdisciplinary team, patient, and their significant others). At this level, incumbents develop a comprehensive plan of care and prescribe nursing interventions that move the patient closest to desired outcomes. Interventions are individualized and address both short- and long-term needs. Uses complex problem solving skills and experience to identify a broad range of options in the development of a plan of care with realistic outcomes which are congruent with interdisciplinary goals. As patient responds to interventions, expeditiously modifies and communicates the plan of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team including clinical pathways as appropriate; for patients on clinical pathways, identifies when a change in patient condition requires discontinuation of the pathway and communicates to the provider the need to change the plan of care. Evaluates and integrates the presence of high-risk factors, at-risk behaviors, and other concerns into the plan of care. Serves as a Lead role or participate in patient care conferences, committee meeting, staff development and educational programs as needed. Integrates and anticipates interdisciplinary discharge planning needs into plan of care. Identifies appropriate tools and/or teaching methods for patient/family education. Implementation : Interventions that a nurse performs for a patient, including treatments, procedures, medication administration, education, referrals, and discharge planning. At this level, incumbents lead others during situations which require immediate, independent interventions and for those which call for planned interventions. Also at this level, incumbents demonstrate adaptability and respond quickly and decisively to very complex situations. Provides individualized, specialized nursing care to patients and administers medications and treatments to patients as prescribed. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS 1. A license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. -AND- 2. Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS). -AND- 3. Six years of full-time registered nursing experience*. Three years of which must be at the level of the Los Angeles County classification Registered Nurse II**. Please see Special Requirement Information LICENSE: A license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS). 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. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted PHYSICAL CLASS: 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. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications: ***Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or ***Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). Points will be award for additional Nursing experience SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: Training and Experience Requirements *Full-time experience is defined as a minimum of 40 hours worked per week and must be post-license only. ** Experience at the level of Registered Nurse II or Registered nurse II, Correctional Health in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: Providing professional nursing care and services to patients in a variety of settings. Serving as an expert or specialist who gives practical experience and training to a new hire, a re-entry, or a nurse that is transitioning into a new area. 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. Applications submitted without the required evidence will be rejected. 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 must attach a legible photocopy of their 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. 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. The required license and certification MUST be current and unrestricted; a conditional, provisional, probationary or restricted license or certification will NOT be accepted. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: The examination will consist of: An evaluation of experience and Desirable Qualifications based on application information 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 truocco@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. VACANCY INFORMATION: The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services, Correctional Health as they occur. 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 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 promulgation. 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 shift APPLIATION AND FILING INFORMATION : ***In order to receive credit for a college degree on this examination, you must include a legible photocopy of your "official" diploma(s), "official" transcripts, or "official" letter(s) from an accredited institution which shows the area of specialization, at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing your application online. 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 "APPLY" tab for 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. 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 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, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST on the last day of filing will not be accepted. NOTE: If you are unable to attach documents to your application, you may email the documents to Teresa Ruocco at truocco@dhs.lacounty.gov within 15 calendar days of filing online . Please include the exam number and the exam title. 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 individualized 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. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER LANGUAGE 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 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: (323) 914-6365 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Teresa Ruocco, Exam Analyst Telephone Number : (213) 288-7000 Email Address: truocco@dhs.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES FIRST DAY OF FILING: MARCH 01, 2019 at 8:00 A.M. (PST) EXAM NUMBER: Y5135J TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY REBULLETIN INFORMATION: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO REOPEN THE EXAMINATION, UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION. Due to Manpower shortage recruitment, incumbents and appointees in the nursing of Integrated Correctional Health Service shall be compensated at Step 3. Manpower Shortage Recruitment established in the Los Angeles County Code Section 6.10.050. The recruitment rates shall remain in effect through June 30,2020. Correctional Health Services - 20% Recruitment and Retention Bonus The County of Los Angeles is currently offering a bonus of up to 20% for full-time Registered Nurse III, Correctional Health positions hired by Correctional Health Services and working on-site in a designated facility to meet critical healthcare needs for the uniquely underserved jail population. COVID-19 VACCINATION MANDATE: 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. 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 four 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 800,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 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. THE MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: This proficient level class provides professional nursing care and services to patients and inmates in a variety of settings. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this proficient level class typically report to a supervisory or management level nurse. Positions apply experienced judgment and nursing principles and practices in providing professional nursing care to patients under minimal supervision. Nurses at this level understand patients' needs as they progress across the continuum and develop effective relationships with the health care team to formulate integrated approaches to care. Incumbents recognize a wide range of subtle cues, extract information from cues, and demonstrate clinical forethought to anticipate likely clinical events and intervene decisively. Positions have responsibility for the coordination of multidisciplinary approaches to patient care. Positions also have responsibility for incorporating evidence-based practice, including current research and literature, best practice, consensus statements, community standards, and recommendations from professional organizations into care delivery. Assignments may include any inpatient or outpatient setting with a varying and highly complex patient population. Positions are responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care as part of an interdisciplinary team. Positions also precept, coach, and mentor other nursing and non-nursing staff. As a mentor, positions foster a nurturing relationship between professionals that is not confined to place or limited by time. The position demonstrates effective collaboration, skilled communication, an assertive leadership style, and independent judgment. Incumbents anticipate and prevent barriers to care through facilitation of and active participation in system changes. Practices in accordance with departmental policies and procedures, established standards of nursing care, and standards of professional performance. Essential Job Functions Assessment : Evaluation of the nature and extent of nursing issues presented by a patient for the purpose of patient care planning. Assessment includes identifying less obvious or common relationships in collected data and taking appropriate steps to mitigate their impact on the provision and quality of nursing services. In addition, at this level, assessment involves predicting diverse patient need for care, potential need for care, and the validation of data collected by others. At this level assessment involves recognizing subtle trends before explicit diagnostic signs are evident. Collects and analyzes data from multiple sources. Assesses, evaluates and documents the patients' physical, medical and psychosocial circumstances; identifies economic or cultural barriers and determines their influence on the provision of care; refers patients based on patients' needs and risk factors involved. Synthesizes all available patient information including observations by other health care team members and the patient's significant others and predicts variances from the expected trajectory. Initiates additional assessment and/or reassessment of patients as necessary when a patient is currently or potentially at physiologic, psychological, and psychosocial risk. Identifies and utilizes resources to facilitate the appropriate assessment of diverse inmate populations. Develops collaborative partnerships with patient and family to obtain complete health history, including present illness, current health status, and past medical, psychosocial, spiritual and family histories; integrates patients' values and beliefs when providing care. Creates, validates, and/or improves tools to ensure assessment data is collected and documented. Utilizes collected data and experience to assess risk for instability and rapidly identify deviations from baseline. Planning : Developing a plan of care based on the assessment process. The purpose is to collaborate with all involved in the care of the patient (interdisciplinary team, patient, and their significant others). At this level, incumbents develop a comprehensive plan of care and prescribe nursing interventions that move the patient closest to desired outcomes. Interventions are individualized and address both short- and long-term needs. Uses complex problem solving skills and experience to identify a broad range of options in the development of a plan of care with realistic outcomes which are congruent with interdisciplinary goals. As patient responds to interventions, expeditiously modifies and communicates the plan of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team including clinical pathways as appropriate; for patients on clinical pathways, identifies when a change in patient condition requires discontinuation of the pathway and communicates to the provider the need to change the plan of care. Evaluates and integrates the presence of high-risk factors, at-risk behaviors, and other concerns into the plan of care. Serves as a Lead role or participate in patient care conferences, committee meeting, staff development and educational programs as needed. Integrates and anticipates interdisciplinary discharge planning needs into plan of care. Identifies appropriate tools and/or teaching methods for patient/family education. Implementation : Interventions that a nurse performs for a patient, including treatments, procedures, medication administration, education, referrals, and discharge planning. At this level, incumbents lead others during situations which require immediate, independent interventions and for those which call for planned interventions. Also at this level, incumbents demonstrate adaptability and respond quickly and decisively to very complex situations. Provides individualized, specialized nursing care to patients and administers medications and treatments to patients as prescribed. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS 1. A license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. -AND- 2. Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS). -AND- 3. Six years of full-time registered nursing experience*. Three years of which must be at the level of the Los Angeles County classification Registered Nurse II**. Please see Special Requirement Information LICENSE: A license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS). 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. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted PHYSICAL CLASS: 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. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications: ***Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or ***Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). Points will be award for additional Nursing experience SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: Training and Experience Requirements *Full-time experience is defined as a minimum of 40 hours worked per week and must be post-license only. ** Experience at the level of Registered Nurse II or Registered nurse II, Correctional Health in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: Providing professional nursing care and services to patients in a variety of settings. Serving as an expert or specialist who gives practical experience and training to a new hire, a re-entry, or a nurse that is transitioning into a new area. 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. Applications submitted without the required evidence will be rejected. 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 must attach a legible photocopy of their 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. 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. The required license and certification MUST be current and unrestricted; a conditional, provisional, probationary or restricted license or certification will NOT be accepted. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: The examination will consist of: An evaluation of experience and Desirable Qualifications based on application information 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 truocco@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. VACANCY INFORMATION: The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services, Correctional Health as they occur. 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 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 promulgation. 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 shift APPLIATION AND FILING INFORMATION : ***In order to receive credit for a college degree on this examination, you must include a legible photocopy of your "official" diploma(s), "official" transcripts, or "official" letter(s) from an accredited institution which shows the area of specialization, at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing your application online. 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 "APPLY" tab for 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. 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 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, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST on the last day of filing will not be accepted. NOTE: If you are unable to attach documents to your application, you may email the documents to Teresa Ruocco at truocco@dhs.lacounty.gov within 15 calendar days of filing online . Please include the exam number and the exam title. 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 individualized 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. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER LANGUAGE 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 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: (323) 914-6365 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Teresa Ruocco, Exam Analyst Telephone Number : (213) 288-7000 Email Address: truocco@dhs.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER b8163A FIRST DAY OF FILING: 04/26/2016 at 8:00 A.M. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REPOSTING TO ADD SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS This examination will remain open until needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity DEFINITION Provides specialized services to departmental multi-disciplinary teams, other County departments, and community agencies in the delivery of mental health treatment. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS Positions allocable to this senior-level class are assigned to a line operation responsible for the delivery of psychological rehabilitation, case management and/or Psychiatric Emergency Service of the Department of Mental Health or to a hospital or clinic of the Department of Health Services. Incumbents assigned to Mental Health Department program support and training provide consultation and training to departmental staff or to staff of other departments and agencies. Incumbents assigned to line operations work as team leaders reporting to a mental health clinical program manageror a physician manager. Positions allocable to hospitals or clinics of the Department of Health Services report to a psychiatrist or other licensed physician, a psychologist, or work at the direction of a rehabilitation therapist, social worker, or registered nurse. Incumbents are typically responsible for providing technical direction to less experienced psychiatric technicians and providing care and protective services to clients most prone to assaultive behavior or requiring more extensive monitoring and review of their condition and progress. Essential Job Functions Administers, either orally or by injection, prescribed medications to clients in acute psychiatric settings. Interviews the clients, family members, and friends to obtain collateral information that may have bearing on the clients, treatment. Makes program services referrals for persons identified as mentally ill. Conducts the auditing of client records for compliance with documentation guidelines. Participates in multidisciplinary team conferences and collaborates with other mental health staff to develop the most effective treatment plan. Provides direct client care, completes required documentation, updates treatment team regarding client progress. Provides client, family members and significant others with referrals and linkage to community resources. Provides consultation to community agencies in the utilization of mental health and supportservices provided by directly operated clinics, in-patient facilities and contractors of the department. Provides in-service training to departmental staff and volunteers in the identification and treatment of mentally disordered individuals, principles of crisis intervention and management of assaultive behavior. Participates as a member of a Crisis Response Team in an inpatient psychiatric setting. Coordinate the activities of a Psychiatric Mobile Response Team or similar service teamwith law enforcement, courts, schools and other agencies, to assist and evaluate clients who are deemed to be a danger to themselves or others. Serve as a member of a Homeless Outreach and Engagement Team, providing initial assessments in the field and linking homeless mentally ill to mental health services. Coordinate the work of Psychiatric Technicians or others in the delivery of mental health services at an in-patient or out-patient facility. Coordinate or develop psychological rehabilitation programs for the chronically and persistently mentally ill. Lead and provide technical supervision to lower-level psychiatric technicians and supportstaff assigned to provide mental health services at an inpatient or outpatient facility. Serve as mental health service gatekeeper at the mental health ACCESS and Telecommunications Center, performing triage on caller requests for service, referring caller to an appropriate treatment source, and/or dispatching a psychiatric mobile response team. Assists Psychiatrists in completing and checking for accuracy on Treatment Authorization Request (TAR) and Prior Authorization (PA) forms. Promptly responds to phone calls / walk ins from clients regarding medication-related issues (i.e. medication side effects, pharmacy dispensing issues, refill needs) and consults with Psychiatrists and/or Register Nurses regarding those issues. Maintains medication inventory, organization, expiration dates, room/refrigerator temperature logs in the Medication Room. Orders supplies for Medication Room (i.e. sharps containers, syringes, needles, gloves, alcohol swabs, etc.) Maintains a caseload of clients and facilitate routine follow up and case management services as needed. Works in conjunction with other team members to facilitate services within Care Clinic Model. Prepares and signs the application for immediate 72-hour detention of disturbed psychiatric clients if Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) designated by the Office of Medical Director. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Two years of experience at the level of Psychiatric Technician II in the County of Los Angeles * . LICENSE(S) REQUIRED Possession of a current, active and valid California State License to practice as a Psychiatric Technician ** . Some positions in this classification, depending upon assignment, require possession of a valid California Class C Driver License to perform job-related essential functions. Candidates offered these positions will be required to show proof of a valid driver license before appointment. PHYSICAL CLASS 4 - Arduous . Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION * Experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Psychiatric Technician II is defined as: Actively participates with professional staff members in the delivery of mental health services or the delivery of indirect and direct patient care to clients who are mentally ill or emotionally disturbed. ** Applicants must submit a legible copy of official proof of the required license at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from the time of application submission. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT An evaluation of experience based upon application and Supplemental Questionnaire information weighted 100% Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher 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 accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination 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 promulgation. Retake: No person may compete for this examination more than once in a twelve (12) month period. SPECIAL INFORMATION Past and present mental health clients and family members are encouraged to apply. AVAILABLE SHIFT Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. VACANCY INFORMATION The eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Mental Health. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION Applicants are required to complete and submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application in order to be considered for this examination. Paper applications, resumes, or any unsolicited documents will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online application and Supplemental Questionnaire. We must receive your application by 5:00 pm, Pacific Standard Time (PST), on the last day of filing. INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. Applicants must complete and submit their online applications and upload required documents (e.g. License, Resume, etc.) as attachment(s) during application submission, or send by email to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within 15 calendar days from date of application submission. Indicate the Exam Title on the subject line when sending required documents by email. The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements. Utilizing verbiage from bulletin, class specifications, and minimum requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to meet requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified . Your online application must show complete license, education and work experience information necessary to evaluate your qualifications. License information section must show title of license, license number, original date of issue, and expiration date. Education information section must include name and address of school attended, complete dates attended, name of course/s taken, number of units earned, and degree/s earned. Work experience section must include job title, employer name and address, name of work area/facility, actual payroll title held and not the working and/or functional titles, from/to dates of employment including month, day and year, total number of months, total number of hours worked per week - not a range of hours (full or part-time), complete and detailed description of related job duties. If range of hours is provided, experience will be prorated based on the lowest number of hours worked per week. List each job experience separately. All information is subject to verification . Applications may be rejected at any stage of the selection process. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER LANGUAGE All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security number (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT 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 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. DEPARTMENT CONTACT Department Contact Name: Irene San, Exam Analyst Department Contact Phone: (323) 705-4113 or (323) 705-4074 Department Contact Email: exams@dmh.lacounty.gov ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 705-4113 Teletype Phone: 800-735-2922 California Relay Services Phone: 800-735-2922 For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER b8163A FIRST DAY OF FILING: 04/26/2016 at 8:00 A.M. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REPOSTING TO ADD SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS This examination will remain open until needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity DEFINITION Provides specialized services to departmental multi-disciplinary teams, other County departments, and community agencies in the delivery of mental health treatment. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS Positions allocable to this senior-level class are assigned to a line operation responsible for the delivery of psychological rehabilitation, case management and/or Psychiatric Emergency Service of the Department of Mental Health or to a hospital or clinic of the Department of Health Services. Incumbents assigned to Mental Health Department program support and training provide consultation and training to departmental staff or to staff of other departments and agencies. Incumbents assigned to line operations work as team leaders reporting to a mental health clinical program manageror a physician manager. Positions allocable to hospitals or clinics of the Department of Health Services report to a psychiatrist or other licensed physician, a psychologist, or work at the direction of a rehabilitation therapist, social worker, or registered nurse. Incumbents are typically responsible for providing technical direction to less experienced psychiatric technicians and providing care and protective services to clients most prone to assaultive behavior or requiring more extensive monitoring and review of their condition and progress. Essential Job Functions Administers, either orally or by injection, prescribed medications to clients in acute psychiatric settings. Interviews the clients, family members, and friends to obtain collateral information that may have bearing on the clients, treatment. Makes program services referrals for persons identified as mentally ill. Conducts the auditing of client records for compliance with documentation guidelines. Participates in multidisciplinary team conferences and collaborates with other mental health staff to develop the most effective treatment plan. Provides direct client care, completes required documentation, updates treatment team regarding client progress. Provides client, family members and significant others with referrals and linkage to community resources. Provides consultation to community agencies in the utilization of mental health and supportservices provided by directly operated clinics, in-patient facilities and contractors of the department. Provides in-service training to departmental staff and volunteers in the identification and treatment of mentally disordered individuals, principles of crisis intervention and management of assaultive behavior. Participates as a member of a Crisis Response Team in an inpatient psychiatric setting. Coordinate the activities of a Psychiatric Mobile Response Team or similar service teamwith law enforcement, courts, schools and other agencies, to assist and evaluate clients who are deemed to be a danger to themselves or others. Serve as a member of a Homeless Outreach and Engagement Team, providing initial assessments in the field and linking homeless mentally ill to mental health services. Coordinate the work of Psychiatric Technicians or others in the delivery of mental health services at an in-patient or out-patient facility. Coordinate or develop psychological rehabilitation programs for the chronically and persistently mentally ill. Lead and provide technical supervision to lower-level psychiatric technicians and supportstaff assigned to provide mental health services at an inpatient or outpatient facility. Serve as mental health service gatekeeper at the mental health ACCESS and Telecommunications Center, performing triage on caller requests for service, referring caller to an appropriate treatment source, and/or dispatching a psychiatric mobile response team. Assists Psychiatrists in completing and checking for accuracy on Treatment Authorization Request (TAR) and Prior Authorization (PA) forms. Promptly responds to phone calls / walk ins from clients regarding medication-related issues (i.e. medication side effects, pharmacy dispensing issues, refill needs) and consults with Psychiatrists and/or Register Nurses regarding those issues. Maintains medication inventory, organization, expiration dates, room/refrigerator temperature logs in the Medication Room. Orders supplies for Medication Room (i.e. sharps containers, syringes, needles, gloves, alcohol swabs, etc.) Maintains a caseload of clients and facilitate routine follow up and case management services as needed. Works in conjunction with other team members to facilitate services within Care Clinic Model. Prepares and signs the application for immediate 72-hour detention of disturbed psychiatric clients if Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) designated by the Office of Medical Director. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Two years of experience at the level of Psychiatric Technician II in the County of Los Angeles * . LICENSE(S) REQUIRED Possession of a current, active and valid California State License to practice as a Psychiatric Technician ** . Some positions in this classification, depending upon assignment, require possession of a valid California Class C Driver License to perform job-related essential functions. Candidates offered these positions will be required to show proof of a valid driver license before appointment. PHYSICAL CLASS 4 - Arduous . Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION * Experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Psychiatric Technician II is defined as: Actively participates with professional staff members in the delivery of mental health services or the delivery of indirect and direct patient care to clients who are mentally ill or emotionally disturbed. ** Applicants must submit a legible copy of official proof of the required license at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from the time of application submission. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT An evaluation of experience based upon application and Supplemental Questionnaire information weighted 100% Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher 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 accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination 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 promulgation. Retake: No person may compete for this examination more than once in a twelve (12) month period. SPECIAL INFORMATION Past and present mental health clients and family members are encouraged to apply. AVAILABLE SHIFT Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. VACANCY INFORMATION The eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Mental Health. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION Applicants are required to complete and submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application in order to be considered for this examination. Paper applications, resumes, or any unsolicited documents will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online application and Supplemental Questionnaire. We must receive your application by 5:00 pm, Pacific Standard Time (PST), on the last day of filing. INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. Applicants must complete and submit their online applications and upload required documents (e.g. License, Resume, etc.) as attachment(s) during application submission, or send by email to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within 15 calendar days from date of application submission. Indicate the Exam Title on the subject line when sending required documents by email. The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements. Utilizing verbiage from bulletin, class specifications, and minimum requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to meet requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified . Your online application must show complete license, education and work experience information necessary to evaluate your qualifications. License information section must show title of license, license number, original date of issue, and expiration date. Education information section must include name and address of school attended, complete dates attended, name of course/s taken, number of units earned, and degree/s earned. Work experience section must include job title, employer name and address, name of work area/facility, actual payroll title held and not the working and/or functional titles, from/to dates of employment including month, day and year, total number of months, total number of hours worked per week - not a range of hours (full or part-time), complete and detailed description of related job duties. If range of hours is provided, experience will be prorated based on the lowest number of hours worked per week. List each job experience separately. All information is subject to verification . Applications may be rejected at any stage of the selection process. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER LANGUAGE All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security number (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT 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 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. DEPARTMENT CONTACT Department Contact Name: Irene San, Exam Analyst Department Contact Phone: (323) 705-4113 or (323) 705-4074 Department Contact Email: exams@dmh.lacounty.gov ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 705-4113 Teletype Phone: 800-735-2922 California Relay Services Phone: 800-735-2922 For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: Continuous
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER Y5208K FIRST DAY OF FILING October 26, 2017 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. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity 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: Plans and supervises the clinical practice activities of an assigned group of student nurses and performs related teaching functions at the Los Angeles County Medical Center School of Nursing -OR- in connection with a hospital's education program for nursing employees adapts standard lesson plan content to the needs of the individual trainee group, presents this content in a formal classroom situation, and supervises its application in a clinical setting. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class may be assigned to either the LAC Medical Canter School of Nursing or an in-service education program. At the LAC Medical Center School of Nursing: Clinical Instructors - R.N. function as members of an instructional team under the leadership of a Senior Nursing Instructor, but, like other team members, work under the administrative and technical supervision of an Assistant Director of the School. Clinical Instructors - R.N. plan and supervise 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 level of achievement and which meet specific course objectives; they meet with students individually and in groups to facilitate the sharing of experiences and help them relate these experiences to the nursing theory taught in the classroom. Incumbents observe and prepare anecdotal records on student performance and, as instructional team members, contribute to the overall planning, conduct and evaluation of the course for which the team is responsible. In a hospital nursing education assignment : Clinical Instructors - R.N. work under the technical and administrative guidance of a higher level nursing instructor. Typically, they have responsibility for the implementation of standardized and repetitive ongoing training programs. Whatever their individual assignment, Clinical Instructors - R.N. are concerned with basic subject matter which is thoroughly familiar to those registered nurses who have had clinical experience in the subject matter they are assigned to teach. Although they are expected to have complete knowledge of this subject matter, Clinical Instructors - R.N. will not necessarily have had experience in the conduct of formal training programs; hence they require considerable guidance and direction from higher level nursing instructors in the application of training techniques and methodology. Essential Job Functions Acts as a Clinical Resource in areas of expertise; Conducts group conferences to help students or trainees to share and relate personal clinical experiences to nursing material taught in didactic training. Develops and presents formal classroom instruction to learners by performing such activities as: readying needed teaching materials, operating audio-visual equipment, monitoring examinations, maintaining attendance and other records and similar tasks. Develops teaching tools to evaluate and measure nursing competency and skills. Responsible for researching content, developing presentations and lesson plans. Coordinating training dates and times to meet the educational needs of areas as assigned for staff development, training and evaluation. Participates in or conducts formal education programs adapting standard lesson plan content to the needs of the specific trainee group. Evaluates learner's proficiency in making application of classroom training in clinical practice and remediate on strengths and weaknesses. Evaluates nurse competency and skills as new equipment and technology is available for use in the patient care areas, and determines if additional education and training is needed. Conducts demonstration and supervises clinical practice of selected technical procedures. Collaborates with other instructors to determine if issues within the clinical practice is system wide or isolated to one area/unit; Collaborates with other health team members to ensure staff education is coordinated to accomplish desirable clinical outcome efficiently and effectively ensuring evidence-based practice standards are met. Orients new work force members to the unit assigned for clinical practice and selects appropriate learning experiences for the group which meet course objectives. Participates in initial and annual nursing competency development, training and evaluation. Ensures appropriate documentation of all education programs according to regulatory standards. Creates flyers and sends information to potential nursing participants. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: 1. A license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. -AND- 2. Three (3) years' of clinical experience as a registered nurse within the last five (5) years. One (1) year of clinical teaching* experience in an accredited college of nursing or an acute care or Rehabilitation hospital may be substituted for each year of the required clinical nursing experience. -AND- 3. A current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider (CPR & AED) certification from the American Heart Association. LICENSE(S) AND CERTIFICATE(S) REQUIRED A license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. 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 . Please ensure the Certification/License Section 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 each license as specified in the Selection Requirements. A current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) certification from the American Heart Association. Applicants MUST attach a legible photocopy of the BLS certificate to the 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's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS 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 : TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS *Clinical teaching experience is defined as: Planning and instructing the clinical laboratory practice of an assigned group of student nurses in a registered nursing program 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 meet specific course objectives. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing from an accredited program. At least one of the following certifications: CCRN (Critical Care), CNRN (Neuroscience), CRRN (Rehabilitation), CNOR (Perioperative) Any additional experience in excess of the selection requirements. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience, education and desirable qualifications 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 earning a passing score in the examination will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of the candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination 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 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 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. Any required documents or additional information must be submitted with your application online or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to gmargosian@dhs.lacounty.gov. Apply online by clicking on the "APPLY" button for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Applicants must submit their completed applications by 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last day of filing. 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 and correctly to receive full credit for related education and/or experience. 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. In order to receive credit for a college degree on this examination, you must include a legible photocopy of your official diploma(s), official transcripts, or official letter(s) from an accredited institution which shows the area of specialization, at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing your application online. NOTE If you are unable to attach the required documents as attachments during your application submission, you may email the documents to Germine Margosian at gmargosian@dhs.lacounty.gov within 15 calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and exam title. IMPORTANT NOTES: Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT . Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirement. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and your application may be DISQUALIFIED . 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 Germine Margosian, Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 Gmargosian@dhs.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER Y5208K FIRST DAY OF FILING October 26, 2017 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. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity 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: Plans and supervises the clinical practice activities of an assigned group of student nurses and performs related teaching functions at the Los Angeles County Medical Center School of Nursing -OR- in connection with a hospital's education program for nursing employees adapts standard lesson plan content to the needs of the individual trainee group, presents this content in a formal classroom situation, and supervises its application in a clinical setting. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class may be assigned to either the LAC Medical Canter School of Nursing or an in-service education program. At the LAC Medical Center School of Nursing: Clinical Instructors - R.N. function as members of an instructional team under the leadership of a Senior Nursing Instructor, but, like other team members, work under the administrative and technical supervision of an Assistant Director of the School. Clinical Instructors - R.N. plan and supervise 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 level of achievement and which meet specific course objectives; they meet with students individually and in groups to facilitate the sharing of experiences and help them relate these experiences to the nursing theory taught in the classroom. Incumbents observe and prepare anecdotal records on student performance and, as instructional team members, contribute to the overall planning, conduct and evaluation of the course for which the team is responsible. In a hospital nursing education assignment : Clinical Instructors - R.N. work under the technical and administrative guidance of a higher level nursing instructor. Typically, they have responsibility for the implementation of standardized and repetitive ongoing training programs. Whatever their individual assignment, Clinical Instructors - R.N. are concerned with basic subject matter which is thoroughly familiar to those registered nurses who have had clinical experience in the subject matter they are assigned to teach. Although they are expected to have complete knowledge of this subject matter, Clinical Instructors - R.N. will not necessarily have had experience in the conduct of formal training programs; hence they require considerable guidance and direction from higher level nursing instructors in the application of training techniques and methodology. Essential Job Functions Acts as a Clinical Resource in areas of expertise; Conducts group conferences to help students or trainees to share and relate personal clinical experiences to nursing material taught in didactic training. Develops and presents formal classroom instruction to learners by performing such activities as: readying needed teaching materials, operating audio-visual equipment, monitoring examinations, maintaining attendance and other records and similar tasks. Develops teaching tools to evaluate and measure nursing competency and skills. Responsible for researching content, developing presentations and lesson plans. Coordinating training dates and times to meet the educational needs of areas as assigned for staff development, training and evaluation. Participates in or conducts formal education programs adapting standard lesson plan content to the needs of the specific trainee group. Evaluates learner's proficiency in making application of classroom training in clinical practice and remediate on strengths and weaknesses. Evaluates nurse competency and skills as new equipment and technology is available for use in the patient care areas, and determines if additional education and training is needed. Conducts demonstration and supervises clinical practice of selected technical procedures. Collaborates with other instructors to determine if issues within the clinical practice is system wide or isolated to one area/unit; Collaborates with other health team members to ensure staff education is coordinated to accomplish desirable clinical outcome efficiently and effectively ensuring evidence-based practice standards are met. Orients new work force members to the unit assigned for clinical practice and selects appropriate learning experiences for the group which meet course objectives. Participates in initial and annual nursing competency development, training and evaluation. Ensures appropriate documentation of all education programs according to regulatory standards. Creates flyers and sends information to potential nursing participants. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: 1. A license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. -AND- 2. Three (3) years' of clinical experience as a registered nurse within the last five (5) years. One (1) year of clinical teaching* experience in an accredited college of nursing or an acute care or Rehabilitation hospital may be substituted for each year of the required clinical nursing experience. -AND- 3. A current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider (CPR & AED) certification from the American Heart Association. LICENSE(S) AND CERTIFICATE(S) REQUIRED A license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. 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 . Please ensure the Certification/License Section 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 each license as specified in the Selection Requirements. A current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) certification from the American Heart Association. Applicants MUST attach a legible photocopy of the BLS certificate to the 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's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS 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 : TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS *Clinical teaching experience is defined as: Planning and instructing the clinical laboratory practice of an assigned group of student nurses in a registered nursing program 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 meet specific course objectives. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing from an accredited program. At least one of the following certifications: CCRN (Critical Care), CNRN (Neuroscience), CRRN (Rehabilitation), CNOR (Perioperative) Any additional experience in excess of the selection requirements. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience, education and desirable qualifications 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 earning a passing score in the examination will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of the candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination 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 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 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. Any required documents or additional information must be submitted with your application online or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to gmargosian@dhs.lacounty.gov. Apply online by clicking on the "APPLY" button for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Applicants must submit their completed applications by 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last day of filing. 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 and correctly to receive full credit for related education and/or experience. 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. In order to receive credit for a college degree on this examination, you must include a legible photocopy of your official diploma(s), official transcripts, or official letter(s) from an accredited institution which shows the area of specialization, at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing your application online. NOTE If you are unable to attach the required documents as attachments during your application submission, you may email the documents to Germine Margosian at gmargosian@dhs.lacounty.gov within 15 calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and exam title. IMPORTANT NOTES: Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT . Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirement. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and your application may be DISQUALIFIED . 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 Germine Margosian, Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 Gmargosian@dhs.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information REGISTERED NURSE I: $7,290.08 - $10,912.31 MONTHLY RELIEF NURSE: $57.41 to $60.60 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES FILING DATES: 2/9/22, 8:00 A.M., PT, UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. EXAM NUMBER: YELRN4 OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate 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 acute care 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 . MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class typically report to higher-level nurses or providers. Incumbents apply recognized nursing principles and practices in providing professional nursing care and/or services under close supervision in a variety of settings. Duties are performed in accordance with specific instructions, departmental policies and procedures and established general written standards of nursing care. Positions are responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care as part of an interdisciplinary team. Incumbents serve as professional role models and may provide direction to others. Nursing practice at this level demonstrates the application of basic assessment skills; independent judgment and action; and adherence to patient privacy, confidentiality, and security guidelines. DEFINITION: This class provides professional nursing care and services to patients in a variety of settings. Essential Job Functions Follows established policies and procedures within their scope of practice. Complies with licensing and accreditation standards and other regulatory requirements. Conducts self-assessment of performance and identifies own learning needs. Consistently seeks assistance and feedback regarding patient and clinical practice issues. Accepts personal accountability and demonstrates initiative in continuing to develop nursing knowledge and skills. Communicates and collaborates effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team as needed. Participates in patient care conferences, committee meetings, staff development, and education programs to increase or maintain professional competency. Seeks experiences that reflect current clinical practice to achieve and enhance professional and clinical skills and competencies. Remains up-to-date on current professional skills, trends, and issues. Participates in performance improvement activities. Maintains courteous and respectful relationships with patients, families, and co-workers. Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner. Respects patient rights; adheres to and protects patient privacy, confidentiality, and security guidelines. Completes and maintains accurate and legible documentation and records in a clear, concise, and timely manner. Reports and may intervene in incidents involving patients, visitors, or employees. Delegates, assigns, and/or supervises as needed the assigned work of others including Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), nursing attendants, technicians, clerical staff, and students. Assessment/Reassessment An ongoing process which is continuous for the duration of the patient's stay. Interviews patient and other individuals to collect information. Observes physical condition including physically examining the patient. Identifies economic, educational, and cultural barriers; patient values and beliefs; spiritual influences; and age specific and biophysical needs according to accepted standards of practice. Reviews all available information, including medical records, patient history, and other documentation. Documents all findings and observations. Initiates reassessment of patients as necessary when a patient is currently or potentially at physiologic, psychological, and psychosocial risk. Planning Formulates nursing care plans upon assessment and in accordance with provider orders, procedures and/or protocols. Prioritizes patient care needs and activities as a member of an interdisciplinary patient care team. Modifies plans of patient care based on reassessment findings, specific patient care needs, and/or changes in interdisciplinary treatment plan. Assists in discharge planning needs. Implementation Provides individualized and specialized nursing care and administers medications and treatments to patients as prescribed. Observes patient's response to interventions and treatments and monitors for side effects of medication administration. Recognizes and responds to changes in patient status timely and appropriately. Intervenes when situations call for immediate action. Communicates identified needs and patient responses to members of the interdisciplinary team. Evaluation/Monitoring Observes, evaluates, and communicates the effects of treatments and interventions. Reassesses and revises plan of care in collaboration with other members of the health care team. Communicates with patients and care givers regarding changes in patient care and treatment plans. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: *1. A license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing -AND- **2. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program certification issued by the American Heart Association. 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. 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. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: 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 Certification and License Section of the application is completed. Provide the title(s) of your required license(s) and/or certification(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required license(s) and certificate(s) as specified in the Selection Requirements. 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. 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. Successful candidates are required to provide proof of their Registered Nurse (RN) License and Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate from the American Heart Association during the selection interview process. Candidates who do not provide proof of the required RN License and BLS, will be removed from the eligible register. Additional Information Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of a multiple-choice and/or simulation assessment weighted 100% covering: Responsibility Fostering Team Cohesion Working Relationships Analyzing Information Learning Quickly Generating New Ideas Graduate Potential Using Time Efficiently Working to High Quality Standards Adapting to Change Coping with Setbacks and Criticism Striving to Achieve After filing an application online, candidates will receive a link via email to take an unproctored online multiple-choice work-style assessment (WSA). Applications received by 2:00 PM, PT, will receive the link for the WSA the same day. Applications received after 2:00 PM, PT, or on Saturday or Sunday, will receive the link the next business day. It is suggested that you plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 2:00 PM, PT, deadline to receive the WSA link the same day. Applicants who pass the WSA will be added to the eligible register. Applicants who fail the WSA will be allowed to retake it 30 days from their failed attempt. Applicants must meet the Selection Requirements and pass the WSA with a score of 70% or higher to be added to the eligible register. MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. TRANSFER OF ASSESSMENT AND/OR SIMULATION COMPONENTS: Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their scores automatically transferred to this examination. This examination contains assessment and/or simulation components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your assessment and/or simulation scores may be transferred. EXAM PREPARATION: Study guides and other assessment and/or simulation preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment exams. While the guides will help you prepare for the exam, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary. An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice exams may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Exam preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section. Additional online practice exams are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests/ . You may also access test preparation materials for the computerized portion of the test by going to the website: https://www.shldirect.com/en/practice-tests. While these study guides will help in preparing for the test, we advise you to review ALL related materials that you deem necessary. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. Persons who pass the multiple-choice test may not compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months from the date they are added to the eligible register. If you have applied and did not meet the Requirements at the time of filing, or if you are not successful in passing the multiple-choice test, you may reapply 30 days from the date of your failed attempt. SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION In accordance with TITLE 5 - PERSONNEL, APPENDIX 1 (Civil Service Rule 11.03) of the Los Angeles County Code, selective certification may be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training. The following areas may require selective certification. 1. Adult Critical Care and Burn Unit 2. Emergency Room 3. Operating Room Specific knowledge of the specialized functional areas may be the subject of the departmental hiring interview. SPECIAL INFORMATION : Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Various 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. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing 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. Applicants may be required/prompted to verify their email address when logging on to file an application. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com.careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This feature is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advanced notice. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS . Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. DO NOT GROUP YOUR EXPERIENCE . 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, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. IMPORTANT NOTES: 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 enough to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED . 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. 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. 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. L. A. County Public Library has announced they are reopening some libraries with limited hours access throughout L. A. County. Refer to their website at https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening/ for more information. 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: (323) 914-6365 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Darlene Beamon-Thomas, Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 Dbeamon-thomas@dhs.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information REGISTERED NURSE I: $7,290.08 - $10,912.31 MONTHLY RELIEF NURSE: $57.41 to $60.60 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES FILING DATES: 2/9/22, 8:00 A.M., PT, UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. EXAM NUMBER: YELRN4 OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate 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 acute care 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 . MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class typically report to higher-level nurses or providers. Incumbents apply recognized nursing principles and practices in providing professional nursing care and/or services under close supervision in a variety of settings. Duties are performed in accordance with specific instructions, departmental policies and procedures and established general written standards of nursing care. Positions are responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care as part of an interdisciplinary team. Incumbents serve as professional role models and may provide direction to others. Nursing practice at this level demonstrates the application of basic assessment skills; independent judgment and action; and adherence to patient privacy, confidentiality, and security guidelines. DEFINITION: This class provides professional nursing care and services to patients in a variety of settings. Essential Job Functions Follows established policies and procedures within their scope of practice. Complies with licensing and accreditation standards and other regulatory requirements. Conducts self-assessment of performance and identifies own learning needs. Consistently seeks assistance and feedback regarding patient and clinical practice issues. Accepts personal accountability and demonstrates initiative in continuing to develop nursing knowledge and skills. Communicates and collaborates effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team as needed. Participates in patient care conferences, committee meetings, staff development, and education programs to increase or maintain professional competency. Seeks experiences that reflect current clinical practice to achieve and enhance professional and clinical skills and competencies. Remains up-to-date on current professional skills, trends, and issues. Participates in performance improvement activities. Maintains courteous and respectful relationships with patients, families, and co-workers. Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner. Respects patient rights; adheres to and protects patient privacy, confidentiality, and security guidelines. Completes and maintains accurate and legible documentation and records in a clear, concise, and timely manner. Reports and may intervene in incidents involving patients, visitors, or employees. Delegates, assigns, and/or supervises as needed the assigned work of others including Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), nursing attendants, technicians, clerical staff, and students. Assessment/Reassessment An ongoing process which is continuous for the duration of the patient's stay. Interviews patient and other individuals to collect information. Observes physical condition including physically examining the patient. Identifies economic, educational, and cultural barriers; patient values and beliefs; spiritual influences; and age specific and biophysical needs according to accepted standards of practice. Reviews all available information, including medical records, patient history, and other documentation. Documents all findings and observations. Initiates reassessment of patients as necessary when a patient is currently or potentially at physiologic, psychological, and psychosocial risk. Planning Formulates nursing care plans upon assessment and in accordance with provider orders, procedures and/or protocols. Prioritizes patient care needs and activities as a member of an interdisciplinary patient care team. Modifies plans of patient care based on reassessment findings, specific patient care needs, and/or changes in interdisciplinary treatment plan. Assists in discharge planning needs. Implementation Provides individualized and specialized nursing care and administers medications and treatments to patients as prescribed. Observes patient's response to interventions and treatments and monitors for side effects of medication administration. Recognizes and responds to changes in patient status timely and appropriately. Intervenes when situations call for immediate action. Communicates identified needs and patient responses to members of the interdisciplinary team. Evaluation/Monitoring Observes, evaluates, and communicates the effects of treatments and interventions. Reassesses and revises plan of care in collaboration with other members of the health care team. Communicates with patients and care givers regarding changes in patient care and treatment plans. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: *1. A license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing -AND- **2. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program certification issued by the American Heart Association. 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. 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. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: 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 Certification and License Section of the application is completed. Provide the title(s) of your required license(s) and/or certification(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required license(s) and certificate(s) as specified in the Selection Requirements. 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. 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. Successful candidates are required to provide proof of their Registered Nurse (RN) License and Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate from the American Heart Association during the selection interview process. Candidates who do not provide proof of the required RN License and BLS, will be removed from the eligible register. Additional Information Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of a multiple-choice and/or simulation assessment weighted 100% covering: Responsibility Fostering Team Cohesion Working Relationships Analyzing Information Learning Quickly Generating New Ideas Graduate Potential Using Time Efficiently Working to High Quality Standards Adapting to Change Coping with Setbacks and Criticism Striving to Achieve After filing an application online, candidates will receive a link via email to take an unproctored online multiple-choice work-style assessment (WSA). Applications received by 2:00 PM, PT, will receive the link for the WSA the same day. Applications received after 2:00 PM, PT, or on Saturday or Sunday, will receive the link the next business day. It is suggested that you plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 2:00 PM, PT, deadline to receive the WSA link the same day. Applicants who pass the WSA will be added to the eligible register. Applicants who fail the WSA will be allowed to retake it 30 days from their failed attempt. Applicants must meet the Selection Requirements and pass the WSA with a score of 70% or higher to be added to the eligible register. MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. TRANSFER OF ASSESSMENT AND/OR SIMULATION COMPONENTS: Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their scores automatically transferred to this examination. This examination contains assessment and/or simulation components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your assessment and/or simulation scores may be transferred. EXAM PREPARATION: Study guides and other assessment and/or simulation preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment exams. While the guides will help you prepare for the exam, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary. An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice exams may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Exam preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section. Additional online practice exams are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests/ . You may also access test preparation materials for the computerized portion of the test by going to the website: https://www.shldirect.com/en/practice-tests. While these study guides will help in preparing for the test, we advise you to review ALL related materials that you deem necessary. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. Persons who pass the multiple-choice test may not compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months from the date they are added to the eligible register. If you have applied and did not meet the Requirements at the time of filing, or if you are not successful in passing the multiple-choice test, you may reapply 30 days from the date of your failed attempt. SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION In accordance with TITLE 5 - PERSONNEL, APPENDIX 1 (Civil Service Rule 11.03) of the Los Angeles County Code, selective certification may be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training. The following areas may require selective certification. 1. Adult Critical Care and Burn Unit 2. Emergency Room 3. Operating Room Specific knowledge of the specialized functional areas may be the subject of the departmental hiring interview. SPECIAL INFORMATION : Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Various 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. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing 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. Applicants may be required/prompted to verify their email address when logging on to file an application. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com.careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This feature is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advanced notice. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS . Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. DO NOT GROUP YOUR EXPERIENCE . 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, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. IMPORTANT NOTES: 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 enough to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED . 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. 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. 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. L. A. County Public Library has announced they are reopening some libraries with limited hours access throughout L. A. County. Refer to their website at https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening/ for more information. 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: (323) 914-6365 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Darlene Beamon-Thomas, Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 Dbeamon-thomas@dhs.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY EXAM NUMBER Y5216P APPLICATION FILING PERIOD BEGINS November 15, 2021 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. 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 four (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 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 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. THE MISSION : To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care . DEFINITION Provides comprehensive in-service education services to a nursing organization. Essential Job Functions Manage and provide oversight to the following EMS Programs: 9-1-1 Receiving Hospital, Trauma Center, Paramedic Base Hospital and Approved Stroke Center. manage and provide oversight to the following EMS Programs: STEMI Receiving Center (SRC), Pediatric Medical Center (PMC), Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics (EDAP) and Sexual Assault Response Teams (SART). Administrative responsibility for planning, analyzing, developing and implementing the Quality Improvement program for these sections. Reviews audit and monitoring tools on an on-going basis to ensure applicability and revises these tools and/or develops new audit tools. Performs administrative work related to role as Emerging Infectious Disease and Healthcare Recovery and Business Continuity Program Manager. Participates in delivery of other EMS Agency classes including: Hospital Disaster Management Training (HDMT), The Medical Management of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive Incidents and Mass Decontamination for Hospital Personnel and assists Paramedic Training Institute in delivering didactic instruction and/or assisting with skills testing. Coordinates and manages the Ebola Preparedness and Response Activities grant program focusing on a broader approach to include all Emerging Infectious Diseases. Coordinates and manages Healthcare Continuity and Recovery Program. Participates and represents the EMS Agency and the HPP in other meetings and planning sessions, as needed, for disaster preparedness and grant funding. Approve and monitor performance of Paramedic Training Programs and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training Programs in accordance with California State regulations and Los Angeles County policies. Approve and monitor the performance of Skills Verification Programs that have been authorized to conduct skills verification of EMTs. Provide oversight of the Continuing Education (CE) Program Paramedic Accreditation and MICN Certification Programs Represent the EMS Agency. Coordinates and manages preparedness program and activities that involve various healthcare sectors to include Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Home Health/Hospice and EMS Provider. Develops medical surge capabilities with the above healthcare sectors and their participating facilities for a coordinated response during incidents. Manages and maintains the Mass Medical Care Framework Manages and maintains the Mass Fatality programs under the HPP. Mentors ambulance services staff to promote quality care commensurate with the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) scope of practice, reinforcing safe transport practices aligned with the DHS mission. Evaluates ambulance staff clinical care provision through direct observation, patient care record review, and manager/supervisor/patient/other provider feedback. Ensures public safety by monitoring and evaluating EMS Provider Agencies who provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) and/or Critical Care Transport level of service. Develops/revises MAC, AS and CDO policies and procedures based on QI program findings and identified needs. Provides 48 hours of continuing education training every year for AS Ambulance Drivers and Ambulance Medical Technicians to meet their EMT recertification requirements, including clinical skills review and testing. Provides other training for AS staff based on identified needs such as restraint training, blood borne pathogens, patient care documentation. Responsible for lecture development/review/revision ensuring that teaching materials are current and consistent with medical care standards, state regulations and certification requirements. Maintain operations and surge to provide acute medical care during all-hazards emergencies and focuses on the Hospital Preparedness Program’s capabilities addressing Healthcare System Preparedness, Emergency Operations Coordination, Information Sharing, and Medical Surge. Responsible for managing the acute care sector that includes the Disaster Resource Center (DRC) and hospital surge (Trauma/Burn/Pediatric) programs under LA County’s Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) to ensure that emergency preparedness activities are coordinated and HPP grant deliverables are met. Provide leadership to the hospital workgroup in planning, implementing and evaluating disaster/emergency preparedness projects, including educational programs, training exercises and procurement of disaster equipment and supplies. Provide overall coordination of the prehospital data collection and management process which involves the processing an annual average of 800,000 EMS patient care records. Supports other EMS activities. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Two (2) years of nursing education experience as a nursing instructor* or an equivalent . -AND- A license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. 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. 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 . 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. Applications submitted without this information may be considered incomplete. 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. 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. Possession of 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. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS : Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications: Additional experience as a nursing instructor* or its equivalent in excess of the Selection Requirements. A Bachelor’s degree or higher** in Nursing from an accredited nursing program. A Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) certification*** SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION : * Experience as a n ursing instructor is defined as developing specialized training programs or educational course content for a group of employees and evaluates effectiveness of the training in achieving predetermined training objectives under technical supervision. **In order to receive credit for the desired college degree such as a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, you must include a legible copy of the "official" diploma, "official" transcripts, or "official" letter from the accredited institution/program which shows the area of specialization with your application, at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing. ***In order to receive credit for the MICN certification, applicants must attach a legible photocopy of their certificate to their application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing their application. 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. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT : This examination consists of an evaluation of education training, and experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on this examination in order to be added to the Eligible Register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be added to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to 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 in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. SPECIAL INFORMATION : 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 individualized 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 . 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. HARDCOPY/PAPER APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing 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. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements. Fill out your application completely and supplemental questionnaire correctly to receive full credit for relevant education and/or experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the position. 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 detailed description of work performed. If your application and supplemental questionnaire are incomplete, including responses in the supplemental questionnaire, your application will be rejected. IMPORTANT NOTES : All information and documents provided by applicants 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 Classification Specification and/or Minimum/Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements. Comments such as "See Résumé" or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered as response; in doing so, your application will be rejected . Please note that the Department requires applicants to show that they perform the specified duties listed on the posted Requirements as their principal work activity. It is recommended that you provide your work experience using statements that provide the following three components: ACTION/S you took, the CONTEXT in which you took that/those action/s, and the BENEFIT that was realized from that/those actions. 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 may email the documents to Germine Margosian at gmargosian@dhs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title . SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER : Please include your Social Security number for record control purposes only. 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 using computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. L. A. County Public Library has announced they are reopening some libraries with limited hours access throughout L. A. County. Refer to their website at https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening/ for more information. 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'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
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY EXAM NUMBER Y5216P APPLICATION FILING PERIOD BEGINS November 15, 2021 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. 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 four (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 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 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. THE MISSION : To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care . DEFINITION Provides comprehensive in-service education services to a nursing organization. Essential Job Functions Manage and provide oversight to the following EMS Programs: 9-1-1 Receiving Hospital, Trauma Center, Paramedic Base Hospital and Approved Stroke Center. manage and provide oversight to the following EMS Programs: STEMI Receiving Center (SRC), Pediatric Medical Center (PMC), Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics (EDAP) and Sexual Assault Response Teams (SART). Administrative responsibility for planning, analyzing, developing and implementing the Quality Improvement program for these sections. Reviews audit and monitoring tools on an on-going basis to ensure applicability and revises these tools and/or develops new audit tools. Performs administrative work related to role as Emerging Infectious Disease and Healthcare Recovery and Business Continuity Program Manager. Participates in delivery of other EMS Agency classes including: Hospital Disaster Management Training (HDMT), The Medical Management of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive Incidents and Mass Decontamination for Hospital Personnel and assists Paramedic Training Institute in delivering didactic instruction and/or assisting with skills testing. Coordinates and manages the Ebola Preparedness and Response Activities grant program focusing on a broader approach to include all Emerging Infectious Diseases. Coordinates and manages Healthcare Continuity and Recovery Program. Participates and represents the EMS Agency and the HPP in other meetings and planning sessions, as needed, for disaster preparedness and grant funding. Approve and monitor performance of Paramedic Training Programs and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training Programs in accordance with California State regulations and Los Angeles County policies. Approve and monitor the performance of Skills Verification Programs that have been authorized to conduct skills verification of EMTs. Provide oversight of the Continuing Education (CE) Program Paramedic Accreditation and MICN Certification Programs Represent the EMS Agency. Coordinates and manages preparedness program and activities that involve various healthcare sectors to include Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Home Health/Hospice and EMS Provider. Develops medical surge capabilities with the above healthcare sectors and their participating facilities for a coordinated response during incidents. Manages and maintains the Mass Medical Care Framework Manages and maintains the Mass Fatality programs under the HPP. Mentors ambulance services staff to promote quality care commensurate with the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) scope of practice, reinforcing safe transport practices aligned with the DHS mission. Evaluates ambulance staff clinical care provision through direct observation, patient care record review, and manager/supervisor/patient/other provider feedback. Ensures public safety by monitoring and evaluating EMS Provider Agencies who provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) and/or Critical Care Transport level of service. Develops/revises MAC, AS and CDO policies and procedures based on QI program findings and identified needs. Provides 48 hours of continuing education training every year for AS Ambulance Drivers and Ambulance Medical Technicians to meet their EMT recertification requirements, including clinical skills review and testing. Provides other training for AS staff based on identified needs such as restraint training, blood borne pathogens, patient care documentation. Responsible for lecture development/review/revision ensuring that teaching materials are current and consistent with medical care standards, state regulations and certification requirements. Maintain operations and surge to provide acute medical care during all-hazards emergencies and focuses on the Hospital Preparedness Program’s capabilities addressing Healthcare System Preparedness, Emergency Operations Coordination, Information Sharing, and Medical Surge. Responsible for managing the acute care sector that includes the Disaster Resource Center (DRC) and hospital surge (Trauma/Burn/Pediatric) programs under LA County’s Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) to ensure that emergency preparedness activities are coordinated and HPP grant deliverables are met. Provide leadership to the hospital workgroup in planning, implementing and evaluating disaster/emergency preparedness projects, including educational programs, training exercises and procurement of disaster equipment and supplies. Provide overall coordination of the prehospital data collection and management process which involves the processing an annual average of 800,000 EMS patient care records. Supports other EMS activities. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Two (2) years of nursing education experience as a nursing instructor* or an equivalent . -AND- A license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. 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. 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 . 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. Applications submitted without this information may be considered incomplete. 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. 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. Possession of 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. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS : Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications: Additional experience as a nursing instructor* or its equivalent in excess of the Selection Requirements. A Bachelor’s degree or higher** in Nursing from an accredited nursing program. A Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) certification*** SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION : * Experience as a n ursing instructor is defined as developing specialized training programs or educational course content for a group of employees and evaluates effectiveness of the training in achieving predetermined training objectives under technical supervision. **In order to receive credit for the desired college degree such as a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, you must include a legible copy of the "official" diploma, "official" transcripts, or "official" letter from the accredited institution/program which shows the area of specialization with your application, at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing. ***In order to receive credit for the MICN certification, applicants must attach a legible photocopy of their certificate to their application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing their application. 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. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT : This examination consists of an evaluation of education training, and experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on this examination in order to be added to the Eligible Register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be added to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to 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 in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. SPECIAL INFORMATION : 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 individualized 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 . 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. HARDCOPY/PAPER APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing 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. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements. Fill out your application completely and supplemental questionnaire correctly to receive full credit for relevant education and/or experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the position. 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 detailed description of work performed. If your application and supplemental questionnaire are incomplete, including responses in the supplemental questionnaire, your application will be rejected. IMPORTANT NOTES : All information and documents provided by applicants 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 Classification Specification and/or Minimum/Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements. Comments such as "See Résumé" or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered as response; in doing so, your application will be rejected . Please note that the Department requires applicants to show that they perform the specified duties listed on the posted Requirements as their principal work activity. It is recommended that you provide your work experience using statements that provide the following three components: ACTION/S you took, the CONTEXT in which you took that/those action/s, and the BENEFIT that was realized from that/those actions. 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 may email the documents to Germine Margosian at gmargosian@dhs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title . SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER : Please include your Social Security number for record control purposes only. 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 using computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. L. A. County Public Library has announced they are reopening some libraries with limited hours access throughout L. A. County. Refer to their website at https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening/ for more information. 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'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
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY EXAM NUMBER Y5212B APPLICATION FILING PERIOD October 08, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. REBULLETIN INFORMATION : THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO REOPEN THE FILING PERIOD, UPDATE SALARY INFORMATION, SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION, EXAM CONTENT, AND S UPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE. 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 four (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 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 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. THE MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION Leads the development, presentation, and evaluation of related nursing courses at the Los Angeles County Medical Center School of Nursing. Essential Job Functions Identifies and analyzes, on an on-going basis, the training needs of nursing students assigned to the unit of study for which the Senior Instructor is responsible. Formulates and develops plans, procedures, and program content designed to meet specifically identified learning needs or objectives of an established curriculum. Leads a group of Nursing Instructors, School of Nursing and Clinical Instructors, R.N. in the development of course content. Selection of teaching methods designed to achieve established educational objectives. Conducts audits of formal classroom and clinical instruction and evaluates their effectiveness. Conducts formal classroom instruction in the more difficult or complex areas of nursing technology requiring knowledge and understanding of the underlying specific scientific principles and the theoretical concepts underlying specific nursing procedures or techniques, or in a broad range of subjects which may include not only nursing theory but supervisory principles and practices. Plans and supervises student performance in making application in a clinical setting of the principles and techniques taught in the classroom. Plans, develops, and implements the use of evaluation tools to measure the effectiveness of teaching effort, and modifies content and/or methodology as needed. As an adjunct to performing work described above, conducts studies to improve curriculum development, course content and learning activities, and reports findings to colleagues. Serves as a member or leader of faculty or other committees related to nursing training or education. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing, Education, or a Clinical Nursing Specialty. * -AND- Two (2) years' teaching experience in a State accredited school of nursing as a Nursing Instructor or its equivalent ** . If approved as an Instructor by the California Board of Registered Nursing prior to 1-1-77 and have remained employed continuously in the capacity of Nursing Instructor or Senior Nursing Instructor, this will satisfy the educational requirement only. -AND- A license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. *** LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION INFORMATION : Avalid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. *** 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. 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. 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. Applications submitted without this information may be considered incomplete. 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. 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. 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, you must include a legible copy of the "official" diploma, "official" transcripts, or "official" letter from the accredited institution/program which shows the area of specialization with your application, at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing. ** Nursing Instructor experience is defined as developing specialized training programs or educational course content for a group of employees, presents this content in a formal learning situation, supervises its application in a clinical setting, and evaluates effectiveness of the training in achieving predetermined training objectives under technical supervision. Equivalent non-county titles may include Adjunct Professor, Nursing Educator, Adult-Education teacher, etc. 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. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT : This examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based upon application information, and supplemental questionnaire weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on this examination in order to be added to the Eligible Register. Credit will be given to applicants who possess additional experience in excess of the Selection Requirements. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION : Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be added to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to 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 in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. SPECIAL INFORMATION : 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 individualized 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 . 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 in the Department of Health Services as they occur. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION : APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. HARDCOPY/PAPER APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing 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. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements. Fill out your application completely and supplemental questionnaire correctly to receive full credit for relevant education and/or experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the position. 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 detail description of work performed. If your application and supplemental questionnaire are incomplete, including responses in the supplemental questionnaire, your application will be rejected. IMPORTANT NOTES : All information and documents provided by applicants 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 Classification Specification and/or Minimum/Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements. Comments such as "See Résumé" or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered as response; in doing so, your application will be rejected . Please note that the Department requires applicants to show that they perform the specified duties listed on the posted Requirements as their principal work activity. It is recommended that you provide your work experience using statements that provide the following three components: ACTION/S you took, the CONTEXT in which you took that/those action/s, and the BENEFIT that was realized from that/those actions. 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 may email the documents to Germine Margosian at gmargosian@dhs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title . SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER : Please include your Social Security number for record control purposes only. 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 using computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. L. A. County Public Library has announced they are reopening some libraries with limited hours access throughout L. A. County. Refer to their website at https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening/ for more information. 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'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
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY EXAM NUMBER Y5212B APPLICATION FILING PERIOD October 08, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. REBULLETIN INFORMATION : THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO REOPEN THE FILING PERIOD, UPDATE SALARY INFORMATION, SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION, EXAM CONTENT, AND S UPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE. 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 four (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 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 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. THE MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION Leads the development, presentation, and evaluation of related nursing courses at the Los Angeles County Medical Center School of Nursing. Essential Job Functions Identifies and analyzes, on an on-going basis, the training needs of nursing students assigned to the unit of study for which the Senior Instructor is responsible. Formulates and develops plans, procedures, and program content designed to meet specifically identified learning needs or objectives of an established curriculum. Leads a group of Nursing Instructors, School of Nursing and Clinical Instructors, R.N. in the development of course content. Selection of teaching methods designed to achieve established educational objectives. Conducts audits of formal classroom and clinical instruction and evaluates their effectiveness. Conducts formal classroom instruction in the more difficult or complex areas of nursing technology requiring knowledge and understanding of the underlying specific scientific principles and the theoretical concepts underlying specific nursing procedures or techniques, or in a broad range of subjects which may include not only nursing theory but supervisory principles and practices. Plans and supervises student performance in making application in a clinical setting of the principles and techniques taught in the classroom. Plans, develops, and implements the use of evaluation tools to measure the effectiveness of teaching effort, and modifies content and/or methodology as needed. As an adjunct to performing work described above, conducts studies to improve curriculum development, course content and learning activities, and reports findings to colleagues. Serves as a member or leader of faculty or other committees related to nursing training or education. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing, Education, or a Clinical Nursing Specialty. * -AND- Two (2) years' teaching experience in a State accredited school of nursing as a Nursing Instructor or its equivalent ** . If approved as an Instructor by the California Board of Registered Nursing prior to 1-1-77 and have remained employed continuously in the capacity of Nursing Instructor or Senior Nursing Instructor, this will satisfy the educational requirement only. -AND- A license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. *** LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION INFORMATION : Avalid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. *** 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. 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. 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. Applications submitted without this information may be considered incomplete. 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. 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. 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, you must include a legible copy of the "official" diploma, "official" transcripts, or "official" letter from the accredited institution/program which shows the area of specialization with your application, at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing. ** Nursing Instructor experience is defined as developing specialized training programs or educational course content for a group of employees, presents this content in a formal learning situation, supervises its application in a clinical setting, and evaluates effectiveness of the training in achieving predetermined training objectives under technical supervision. Equivalent non-county titles may include Adjunct Professor, Nursing Educator, Adult-Education teacher, etc. 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. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT : This examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based upon application information, and supplemental questionnaire weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on this examination in order to be added to the Eligible Register. Credit will be given to applicants who possess additional experience in excess of the Selection Requirements. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION : Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be added to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to 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 in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. SPECIAL INFORMATION : 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 individualized 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 . 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 in the Department of Health Services as they occur. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION : APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. HARDCOPY/PAPER APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing 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. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements. Fill out your application completely and supplemental questionnaire correctly to receive full credit for relevant education and/or experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the position. 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 detail description of work performed. If your application and supplemental questionnaire are incomplete, including responses in the supplemental questionnaire, your application will be rejected. IMPORTANT NOTES : All information and documents provided by applicants 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 Classification Specification and/or Minimum/Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements. Comments such as "See Résumé" or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered as response; in doing so, your application will be rejected . Please note that the Department requires applicants to show that they perform the specified duties listed on the posted Requirements as their principal work activity. It is recommended that you provide your work experience using statements that provide the following three components: ACTION/S you took, the CONTEXT in which you took that/those action/s, and the BENEFIT that was realized from that/those actions. 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 may email the documents to Germine Margosian at gmargosian@dhs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title . SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER : Please include your Social Security number for record control purposes only. 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 using computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. L. A. County Public Library has announced they are reopening some libraries with limited hours access throughout L. A. County. Refer to their website at https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening/ for more information. 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'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
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAM NUMBER Y5216Q APPLICATION FILING PERIOD 03/23/2022 AT 8:00 A.M. (PT) This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. 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 four (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 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 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 more information about DHS, please visit www.dhs.lacounty THE MISSION : To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care . DEFINITION : Provides comprehensive in-service education services to a nursing organization. Essential Job Functions Identifies and analyzes on an on-going basis the training needs and problems of varied levels and categories of nursing personnel in one area of a large organization or of single levels or categories of nursing personnel throughout an entire organization. Formulates and develops plans, procedures, and program content designed to meet specifically identified training needs and problems, or the objectives of an established curriculum. Leads a group of Nursing Instructors and Clinical Instructors in the development of course contents the selection of teaching methods designed to achieve established educational objectives, the conduct of formal classroom and clinical instruction and evaluates their effectiveness. Conducts formal classroom instruction in the more difficult or complex areas of nursing technology requiring a knowledge and understanding of the scientific principles and the theoretical concepts underlying specific nursing procedures or techniques, or in a broad range of subjects which may include not only nursing theory but supervisory principles and practices. Plans and supervises student performance in making application in a clinical setting of the principles and techniques taught in the classroom. Plans, develops and implements the use of evaluation tools to measure the effectiveness of training effort and modifies training content and/or methodology as indicated. As an adjunct to performing work described above, conducts studies to improve curriculum development, training program or course content and learning activities, and reports findings to colleagues. Serves as a member or leader of committees related to nursing training or education. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS : Two (2) years of nursing education experience as a nursing instructor* or its equivalent. A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program certification issued by the American Heart Association. 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. 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 . 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. Applications submitted without this information may be considered incomplete. 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. 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. Possession of 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. A current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program certificate issued by the American Heart Association. 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. 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 : *Experience as a nursing instructor is defined as: Develops specialized training programs or educational course content for a group of employees, presents this content in a formal learning situation, supervises its application in a clinical setting, and evaluates effectiveness of the training in achieving predetermined training objectives under technical supervision. County employees who wish to meet the requirements using out-of-class experience will be considered for this examination. Those claiming out-of-class experience should describe their out-of-class duties in detail in the Work Experience and Supplemental Questions sections of their application. Applicants are also encouraged to submit any supporting documentation such as out of class/additional responsibility bonuses, verification of experience documents, and performance evaluations in order to assist staff’s review of applicants' qualifications. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS : Credit will be given to applicants who possess additional nursing education experience as a nursing instructor* or its equivalent, in excess of the Selection Requirements. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT : This examination consists of an evaluation of training and experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on this examination in order to be added to the Eligible Register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be added to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to 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 in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. SPECIAL INFORMATION : 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 individualized 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 . 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., PT, on the last day of filing 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. Applicants may be required/prompted to verify their email address when logging on to file an application. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com.careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This feature is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advanced notice. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS . Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. DO NOT GROUP YOUR EXPERIENCE . 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, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. IMPORTANT NOTES : All information and documents provided by applicants 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 Classification Specification and/or Minimum/Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements. Comments such as "See Résumé" or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered as response; in doing so, your application will be rejected . Please note that the Department requires applicants to show that they perform the specified duties listed on the posted Requirements as their principal work activity. It is recommended that you provide your work experience using statements that provide the following three components: ACTION/S you took, the CONTEXT in which you took that/those action/s, and the BENEFIT that was realized from that/those actions. 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 may email the documents to Germine Margosian at gmargosian@dhs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title . SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security number for record control purposes only. 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 using computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. L. A. County Public Library has announced they are reopening some libraries with limited hours access throughout L. A. County. Refer to their website at https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening/ for more information. 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'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
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAM NUMBER Y5216Q APPLICATION FILING PERIOD 03/23/2022 AT 8:00 A.M. (PT) This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. 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 four (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 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 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 more information about DHS, please visit www.dhs.lacounty THE MISSION : To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care . DEFINITION : Provides comprehensive in-service education services to a nursing organization. Essential Job Functions Identifies and analyzes on an on-going basis the training needs and problems of varied levels and categories of nursing personnel in one area of a large organization or of single levels or categories of nursing personnel throughout an entire organization. Formulates and develops plans, procedures, and program content designed to meet specifically identified training needs and problems, or the objectives of an established curriculum. Leads a group of Nursing Instructors and Clinical Instructors in the development of course contents the selection of teaching methods designed to achieve established educational objectives, the conduct of formal classroom and clinical instruction and evaluates their effectiveness. Conducts formal classroom instruction in the more difficult or complex areas of nursing technology requiring a knowledge and understanding of the scientific principles and the theoretical concepts underlying specific nursing procedures or techniques, or in a broad range of subjects which may include not only nursing theory but supervisory principles and practices. Plans and supervises student performance in making application in a clinical setting of the principles and techniques taught in the classroom. Plans, develops and implements the use of evaluation tools to measure the effectiveness of training effort and modifies training content and/or methodology as indicated. As an adjunct to performing work described above, conducts studies to improve curriculum development, training program or course content and learning activities, and reports findings to colleagues. Serves as a member or leader of committees related to nursing training or education. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS : Two (2) years of nursing education experience as a nursing instructor* or its equivalent. A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program certification issued by the American Heart Association. 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. 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 . 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. Applications submitted without this information may be considered incomplete. 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. 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. Possession of 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. A current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program certificate issued by the American Heart Association. 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. 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 : *Experience as a nursing instructor is defined as: Develops specialized training programs or educational course content for a group of employees, presents this content in a formal learning situation, supervises its application in a clinical setting, and evaluates effectiveness of the training in achieving predetermined training objectives under technical supervision. County employees who wish to meet the requirements using out-of-class experience will be considered for this examination. Those claiming out-of-class experience should describe their out-of-class duties in detail in the Work Experience and Supplemental Questions sections of their application. Applicants are also encouraged to submit any supporting documentation such as out of class/additional responsibility bonuses, verification of experience documents, and performance evaluations in order to assist staff’s review of applicants' qualifications. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS : Credit will be given to applicants who possess additional nursing education experience as a nursing instructor* or its equivalent, in excess of the Selection Requirements. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT : This examination consists of an evaluation of training and experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on this examination in order to be added to the Eligible Register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be added to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to 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 in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. SPECIAL INFORMATION : 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 individualized 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 . 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., PT, on the last day of filing 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. Applicants may be required/prompted to verify their email address when logging on to file an application. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com.careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This feature is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advanced notice. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS . Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. DO NOT GROUP YOUR EXPERIENCE . 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, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. IMPORTANT NOTES : All information and documents provided by applicants 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 Classification Specification and/or Minimum/Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements. Comments such as "See Résumé" or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered as response; in doing so, your application will be rejected . Please note that the Department requires applicants to show that they perform the specified duties listed on the posted Requirements as their principal work activity. It is recommended that you provide your work experience using statements that provide the following three components: ACTION/S you took, the CONTEXT in which you took that/those action/s, and the BENEFIT that was realized from that/those actions. 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 may email the documents to Germine Margosian at gmargosian@dhs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title . SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security number for record control purposes only. 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 using computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. L. A. County Public Library has announced they are reopening some libraries with limited hours access throughout L. A. County. Refer to their website at https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening/ for more information. 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'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
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER: Y4746D JOB TYPE: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY FIRST DAY OF FILING: SEPTEMBER 11, 2019 @8:00 AM, PST UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICES ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSURE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A RE-POSTING BULLETIN TO UPDATE COVID 19 VACCINE MANDATE. 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 four 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 800,000 unique patients each year, employs over 22,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of $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. MISSION Our mission is to advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Performs as scrub nurse or circulating nurse in corrective and trauma related oral surgery procedures. Essential Job Functions Verifies the availability of blood, IV solutions, drugs, and patient restrainers for the kind of procedure to be performed in accordance with standard protocol. Maintains security of legally controlled drugs and keeps records of such drugs dispensed. Performs the above duties also for general surgery teams who are performing skin graft, rib removal, and hip bone marrow extraction procedures in tandem with oral surgery teams engaged in mandibular ridge and jaw reconstruction. Completes and signs as the nurse-in-charge the Record of Operation form that identifies the surgical staff and pertinent data concerning supplies used and specimens taken in all surgical operations. Sets up operating room for surgical procedures by setting out appropriate equipment, instruments, packs and supplies. Prepares the patient by washing, shaving, and disinfecting graft areas, and disinfecting intra- and extra- oral operative surfaces. Assists surgical team and an anesthesiologist during surgical procedures by passing instruments. Aspirating operative area to remove blood and mucous; using retractors in the mouth and on external jaw wounds or incisions as directed. Monitoring patients to detect movement indicating shallow level of anesthesia; keeping account of sponges, needles, and irrigating fluid used; loading local anesthesia syringes; and maintaining the sterile field. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Two years of experience as a Dental Assistant** including one year of experience in a hospital assisting in intraoral surgical procedures involving the use of general anesthesia. LICENSE: ***A Radiation Safety License issued by the Dental Board of California -OR- A certificate of compliance from an approved Board course in radiation safety. Physical Class III - Moderate: Includes standing or waling 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: Dental Assistant** assists a dentist by serving as chair assistant and office clerk. ***In order to receive credit for the license, you must include a legible photocopy of the official document at the time of filing or email the documents to the exam analyst at ckhodaverdian@dhs.lacounty.gov within 15 calendar days of filing online. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience based upon application information, 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 accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be added to the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. 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 ckhodaverdian@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. No person may compete in this exam more than once every twelve (12) months. SPECIAL INFORMATION : Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. 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 individualized 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. Available Shift: Any VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies within the Department of Health Services. 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 will be processed on an as received basis. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using the 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 Class Specification and Minimum 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 ALSO 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 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, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last date of filing will not be accepted. 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 or friend's user ID and password my erase a candidate's original application record. DEPARTMENT CONTACT Caroline Khodaverdian, Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 ckhodaverdian@dhs.lacounty.gov ADA COORDINATOR PHONE (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE 800-735-2922 For detailed information, please click here
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER: Y4746D JOB TYPE: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY FIRST DAY OF FILING: SEPTEMBER 11, 2019 @8:00 AM, PST UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICES ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSURE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A RE-POSTING BULLETIN TO UPDATE COVID 19 VACCINE MANDATE. 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 four 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 800,000 unique patients each year, employs over 22,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of $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. MISSION Our mission is to advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Performs as scrub nurse or circulating nurse in corrective and trauma related oral surgery procedures. Essential Job Functions Verifies the availability of blood, IV solutions, drugs, and patient restrainers for the kind of procedure to be performed in accordance with standard protocol. Maintains security of legally controlled drugs and keeps records of such drugs dispensed. Performs the above duties also for general surgery teams who are performing skin graft, rib removal, and hip bone marrow extraction procedures in tandem with oral surgery teams engaged in mandibular ridge and jaw reconstruction. Completes and signs as the nurse-in-charge the Record of Operation form that identifies the surgical staff and pertinent data concerning supplies used and specimens taken in all surgical operations. Sets up operating room for surgical procedures by setting out appropriate equipment, instruments, packs and supplies. Prepares the patient by washing, shaving, and disinfecting graft areas, and disinfecting intra- and extra- oral operative surfaces. Assists surgical team and an anesthesiologist during surgical procedures by passing instruments. Aspirating operative area to remove blood and mucous; using retractors in the mouth and on external jaw wounds or incisions as directed. Monitoring patients to detect movement indicating shallow level of anesthesia; keeping account of sponges, needles, and irrigating fluid used; loading local anesthesia syringes; and maintaining the sterile field. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Two years of experience as a Dental Assistant** including one year of experience in a hospital assisting in intraoral surgical procedures involving the use of general anesthesia. LICENSE: ***A Radiation Safety License issued by the Dental Board of California -OR- A certificate of compliance from an approved Board course in radiation safety. Physical Class III - Moderate: Includes standing or waling 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: Dental Assistant** assists a dentist by serving as chair assistant and office clerk. ***In order to receive credit for the license, you must include a legible photocopy of the official document at the time of filing or email the documents to the exam analyst at ckhodaverdian@dhs.lacounty.gov within 15 calendar days of filing online. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience based upon application information, 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 accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be added to the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. 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 ckhodaverdian@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. No person may compete in this exam more than once every twelve (12) months. SPECIAL INFORMATION : Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. 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 individualized 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. Available Shift: Any VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies within the Department of Health Services. 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 will be processed on an as received basis. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using the 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 Class Specification and Minimum 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 ALSO 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 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, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last date of filing will not be accepted. 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 or friend's user ID and password my erase a candidate's original application record. DEPARTMENT CONTACT Caroline Khodaverdian, Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 ckhodaverdian@dhs.lacounty.gov ADA COORDINATOR PHONE (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE 800-735-2922 For detailed information, please click here
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY EXAM NUMBER: Y5111M REBULLETIN INFORMATION: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO ADD INFORMATION ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES AND ITS MISSION, DELETE CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS; UPDATE CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE INFORMATION, SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION, APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION, SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER STATEMENT, COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES STATEMENT, ADD FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE, UPDATE ADA COORDINATOR TELEPHONE NUMBER, AND AMEND THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE. ORIGINAL FILING START DATE: 02/04/16 THIS EXAMINATION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. 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 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. 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 MISSION To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Serves as a scrub technician in an operating room and provides direct and indirect care to patients before, during, and after surgery. Essential Job Functions Monitors and continually assess' operating room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs. Sets up operating room prior to surgery by obtaining and checking equipment, instruments, packs and supplies needed in surgery, according to nursing protocol; prepares and processes instrument trays and other supplies as needed. Correctly verifies solutions, drugs, and drainage tubes with circulating nurse and labels them accordingly. Assists in maintaining and labeling specimens collected during surgery according to the established procedures. Serves as a scrub technician during a variety of surgical procedures, handling sterile instruments and supplies while maintaining aseptic technique. Cleans, sorts, sterilizes, and decontaminates operating room, equipment as well as instruments utilizing sterilizer, ultrasonic, and Steris; disposes of waste and soiled supplies in appropriate receptacle. Assembles, operates, adjusts, and monitors support equipment such as suction machines, scopes, diagnostic equipment and lights to ensure proper operation. Under direction of a surgeon, assists with suctioning, cutting sutures, and applying and removing dressings for operative procedures according to established policies and procedures. Counts sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments before surgery, before closure, during closure, and after surgery to ensure all surgical supplies are accounted for, in accordance with established policies and procedures. Maintains files and records of surgical procedures. Transports patients to and from perioperative services and/or medical wards and assists the surgeon and registered nurse in positioning, prepping, and draping patients for surgery. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: 1. Two years of experience in an operating room assisting surgeons and medical staff during surgery. -OR- 2. Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program.* SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *Applicants must attach a legible photocopy of a diploma, certificate, or official transcript to their application at the time of filing or email the document/s to the Exam Analyst within seven (7) calendar days from the application filing date. The document must indicate graduation from an accredited surgical technology program. Information regarding accredited surgical technology programs may be found at the following website: https://www.caahep.org/Find-An-Accredited-Program/ Certification Required: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program certification issued by the American Heart Association. Applicants must attach a legible photocopy of their BLS certificate or e-card to their application at the time of filing or email the certificate/e-card to the Exam Analyst within seven (7) calendar days from application filing date. Applications submitted without required evidence of BLS certification will be rejected . No withhold or out-of-class experience will be accepted for this examination. Applicants must meet the Selection Requirements and BLS certification be valid at the time of filing. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications in excess of the Selection Requirements: Current certification issued by The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) for surgical technologists (CST).** Additional experience in an operating room assisting surgeons and medical staff during surgery. LICENSE - 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 weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE INFORMATION: **Certification issued by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) for surgical technologists (CST) will be verified using the following website: http://nbstsa.org/ Please ensure the Certificates and Licenses Section is completed. Provide the title(s) of your certificate(s), the certificate number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for each certificate. In order to receive credit for certification for CST, applicants mus t attach a legible photocopy of the certificate to their application at the time of filing or email the document to the Exam Analyst within seven (7) calendar days from the application filing date. 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. If you are unable to attach documents to your application, you must email the document to the Exam Analyst, Luz Pascual at lpascual@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing online. Please include your full name as it appears on your application, the exam number, and the exam title . Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT : This exam will consist of an evaluation of education, training, and experience based upon the application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire responses, weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added to 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 accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be added to 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 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. VACANCY INFORMATION : The resulting eligible register 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. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT on the last day of filing will not be accepted Apply online by clicking the green "Apply" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Applicants may be required/prompted to verify their email address when logging on to file an application. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com.careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This feature is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements . Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. DO NOT GROUP YOUR EXPERIENCE. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and detailed description of work performed . If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. IMPORTANT NOTES: 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 to serve as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements. Comments such as "See Résumé" or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered as a response; in doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED. Please note that the DHS requires applicants to show that they perform the specified duties listed on the posted Requirements as their principal work activity. It is recommended that you provide your work experience using statements that provide the following three components: ACTION/S you took, the CONTEXT in which you took that/those action/s, and the BENEFIT that was realized from that/those actions. Include specific reference to the impact you made in the positions you have held. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal Law requires that all employees 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. LA County Public Library has announced they are reopening some libraries with limited hours access throughout LA County. Refer to their website at https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening/ for more information. 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 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE 800-735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Luz Pascual, Exam Analyst E-mail: Lpascual@dhs.lacounty.gov HR ESC Phone Number: (213) 288-7000 For detailed information, please click here
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY EXAM NUMBER: Y5111M REBULLETIN INFORMATION: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO ADD INFORMATION ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES AND ITS MISSION, DELETE CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS; UPDATE CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE INFORMATION, SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION, APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION, SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER STATEMENT, COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES STATEMENT, ADD FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE, UPDATE ADA COORDINATOR TELEPHONE NUMBER, AND AMEND THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE. ORIGINAL FILING START DATE: 02/04/16 THIS EXAMINATION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. 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 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. 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 MISSION To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Serves as a scrub technician in an operating room and provides direct and indirect care to patients before, during, and after surgery. Essential Job Functions Monitors and continually assess' operating room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs. Sets up operating room prior to surgery by obtaining and checking equipment, instruments, packs and supplies needed in surgery, according to nursing protocol; prepares and processes instrument trays and other supplies as needed. Correctly verifies solutions, drugs, and drainage tubes with circulating nurse and labels them accordingly. Assists in maintaining and labeling specimens collected during surgery according to the established procedures. Serves as a scrub technician during a variety of surgical procedures, handling sterile instruments and supplies while maintaining aseptic technique. Cleans, sorts, sterilizes, and decontaminates operating room, equipment as well as instruments utilizing sterilizer, ultrasonic, and Steris; disposes of waste and soiled supplies in appropriate receptacle. Assembles, operates, adjusts, and monitors support equipment such as suction machines, scopes, diagnostic equipment and lights to ensure proper operation. Under direction of a surgeon, assists with suctioning, cutting sutures, and applying and removing dressings for operative procedures according to established policies and procedures. Counts sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments before surgery, before closure, during closure, and after surgery to ensure all surgical supplies are accounted for, in accordance with established policies and procedures. Maintains files and records of surgical procedures. Transports patients to and from perioperative services and/or medical wards and assists the surgeon and registered nurse in positioning, prepping, and draping patients for surgery. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: 1. Two years of experience in an operating room assisting surgeons and medical staff during surgery. -OR- 2. Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program.* SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *Applicants must attach a legible photocopy of a diploma, certificate, or official transcript to their application at the time of filing or email the document/s to the Exam Analyst within seven (7) calendar days from the application filing date. The document must indicate graduation from an accredited surgical technology program. Information regarding accredited surgical technology programs may be found at the following website: https://www.caahep.org/Find-An-Accredited-Program/ Certification Required: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program certification issued by the American Heart Association. Applicants must attach a legible photocopy of their BLS certificate or e-card to their application at the time of filing or email the certificate/e-card to the Exam Analyst within seven (7) calendar days from application filing date. Applications submitted without required evidence of BLS certification will be rejected . No withhold or out-of-class experience will be accepted for this examination. Applicants must meet the Selection Requirements and BLS certification be valid at the time of filing. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications in excess of the Selection Requirements: Current certification issued by The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) for surgical technologists (CST).** Additional experience in an operating room assisting surgeons and medical staff during surgery. LICENSE - 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 weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE INFORMATION: **Certification issued by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) for surgical technologists (CST) will be verified using the following website: http://nbstsa.org/ Please ensure the Certificates and Licenses Section is completed. Provide the title(s) of your certificate(s), the certificate number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for each certificate. In order to receive credit for certification for CST, applicants mus t attach a legible photocopy of the certificate to their application at the time of filing or email the document to the Exam Analyst within seven (7) calendar days from the application filing date. 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. If you are unable to attach documents to your application, you must email the document to the Exam Analyst, Luz Pascual at lpascual@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing online. Please include your full name as it appears on your application, the exam number, and the exam title . Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT : This exam will consist of an evaluation of education, training, and experience based upon the application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire responses, weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added to 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 accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be added to 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 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. VACANCY INFORMATION : The resulting eligible register 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. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT on the last day of filing will not be accepted Apply online by clicking the green "Apply" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Applicants may be required/prompted to verify their email address when logging on to file an application. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com.careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This feature is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements . Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. DO NOT GROUP YOUR EXPERIENCE. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and detailed description of work performed . If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. IMPORTANT NOTES: 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 to serve as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements. Comments such as "See Résumé" or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered as a response; in doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED. Please note that the DHS requires applicants to show that they perform the specified duties listed on the posted Requirements as their principal work activity. It is recommended that you provide your work experience using statements that provide the following three components: ACTION/S you took, the CONTEXT in which you took that/those action/s, and the BENEFIT that was realized from that/those actions. Include specific reference to the impact you made in the positions you have held. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal Law requires that all employees 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. LA County Public Library has announced they are reopening some libraries with limited hours access throughout LA County. Refer to their website at https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening/ for more information. 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 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE 800-735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Luz Pascual, Exam Analyst E-mail: Lpascual@dhs.lacounty.gov HR ESC Phone Number: (213) 288-7000 For detailed information, please click here