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Position/Program Information DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES FIRST DAY OF FILING: October 6, 2017 at 8:00 A.M., (PST) Until the needs of the services are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. EXAM NUMBER: Y5134J Correctional Health Services - 20% Recruitment and Retention Bonus The County of Los Angeles is currently offering up to 20% bonus for full-time Registered Nurse II, 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: 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. The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. We currently have 4 acute hospitals, 25 health centers, $6.9 billion dollar budget and 23,000 employees. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov . In addition to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. MISSION “ To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care” TYPE OF RECRUITMENT - OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY DEFINITION: This experienced level class provides professional nursing care and services to inmate patients in a correctional setting. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS Positions allocable to this experienced-level expert class report to higher-level nurses or providers. This position applies recognized nursing principles and practices in providing professional nursing care and/or services under 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. This experienced RN integrates theoretical knowledge with clinical experience utilizing a systems approach in the delivery of patient care and/or services. Positions at this level serve as a professional role model, may provide direction, and act as an effective resource person for others. This includes coaching, precepting, and leading other nursing and non-nursing staff. Nursing practice at this level demonstrates the application of expert assessment skills; independent judgment and action; and adherence to patient privacy, confidentiality, and security guidelines. While on duty, the Registered Nurse II, Correctional Health, may be required to prevent and control the behavior of inmate patients that is not in accordance with custody facility rules. Essential Job Functions Follows established policies and procedures within their scope of practice. Complies with licensing and accreditation standards and other regulatory requirements. Interprets and supports standards and requirements to others. Conducts self-assessment of performance and identifies own learning needs. Seeks assistance and feedback regarding patient and clinical practice issues. Accepts personal accountability and demonstrates initiative in continuing to develop nursing knowledge and skills. Assessment/Reassessment: Interviews patient and other individuals to collect information as part of a comprehensive assessment. Observes and analyzes overall patient condition, including physically assessing the patient. Identifies economic, educational, and cultural barriers; patient values and beliefs; spiritual influences; age specific and biophysical needs according to accepted standards of practice and departmental policy and procedures. Reviews all available information including medical records, patient history, and other documentation. Planning: Formulates a plan of care and/or nursing care plan based upon assessment and in accordance with provider orders and/or department's standardized procedures. Identifies nursing care objectives and makes appropriate referrals. Prioritizes patient care needs and activities as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Evaluates and modifies plans of care, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, and develops measurable long and short-term goals. Coordinates patient care in collaboration with other interdisciplinary patient care team members. Implementation: Provides individualized and specialized nursing care and administers medications and treatments to patients as prescribed and/or in accordance with approved departmental standardized procedures. 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. Performs efficiently in emergency situations. Coordinates delivery of patient care with other services and disciplines to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Evaluation/Monitoring: Observes, evaluates, and communicates the effects of treatments and intervention. Communicates changes in the plan of care to other members of the interdisciplinary team. Documents patient's response to treatment or nursing care. Reassesses and revises plan of care in collaboration with other members of the health care team. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Three years of full-time experience* at the level of the County of Los Angeles classification of Registered Nurse I**. LICENSE(S) REQUIRED: A license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Applicants must ensure the License 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. A current, active certification in accordance with the American Heart Associate's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program. Applicants MUST attach a legible photocopy of the required BLS certification to their application at the time of filing or email it to exam analyst at jhernandezgutierrez@dhs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title. The required license and certificate MUST be current and unrestricted: a provisional, conditional or restricted license and certificate will NOT be accepted. 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 weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *Full-time experience must be post-license only . **Experience at the level of the County of Los Angeles classification of Registered Nurse I is defined as: Providing professional nursing care in a variety of patient care settings (e.g., critical care, emergency room, medical/surgical, operating room, neonatal intensive care, labor and delivery, intermediate/telemetry, psychiatric care, correctional nursing, etc.). The primary scope of practice involves applying the nursing process to assess basic or routine patient conditions and needs; identify a nursing diagnosis; and develop, implement, and evaluate a patient-centered plan of care. Participating in conducting prospective, concurrent, and retrospective utilization reviews of patient services or hospitalization to maintain quality of care and fiscal responsibility. Desirable Qualifications: Bachelor of Science degree*** in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science degree*** in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution. ***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 or email to the exam analyst at jhernandezgutierrez@dhs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of filing your application online . Accreditation Information: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: An evaluation of training and experience based upon application information and desirable qualifications, weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on this 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 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: SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH. Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job-related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); substance abuse; anyone on probation. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any APPOINTEES MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ANY SHIFT AND AT ANY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, INCLUDING EVENINGS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS. APPOINTEES WILL BE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH INMATE PATIENTS IN A JAIL ENVIRONMENT TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL NURSING CARE AND SERVICES TO INMATE PATIENTS. VACANCY INFORMATION: The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in throughout the Department of Health Services - Correctional Facilities. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking the "APPLY" button for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or recession of appointment. 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. 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 must email then to the Exam Analyst within 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. 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) 914-7124 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Jessica Hernandez Gutierrez, Exam Analyst Telephone Number : (213) 288-7000 Email Address: jhernandezgutierrez@dhs.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here

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

The Job *Salary increases contingent upon assessed values for previous fiscal year. The County is recruiting for Registered Nurses who provide professional nursing care and services in the Sheriff's and Probation departments within the juvenile and adult correctional facilities. Medical care is provided to inmates and wards from the time of booking through release. All inmates and wards are medically screened upon arrival and evaluated for medical and mental health conditions which could require continued care and treatment. As part of a team of health professionals, Registered Nurses II - Corrections provide a full range of services including daily sick call, medication administration, treatments, dialysis, radiology services, dental care, and psychiatric care. To learn more about the position, salary and benefits review the Nurse's Unit and Per Diem Nurse's Unit Memoranda of Understanding. The list established by this recruitment will be used to fill current and future Sheriff and Probation department vacancies as they arise while the list remains active. *Official Title: Correctional Nurse II For more detailed information, view the Correctional Nurse II job description. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Certification: Must possess and maintain a current Basic Life Support certification. Shift: Must be available to work various 8-12 hour shifts on a 24 hour basis, which include day, night, swing, rotating, holidays and weekends. A shift differential of $2.25 per hour evening shift and $3.75 per hour night shift applies. Background: Candidates must not have been convicted of a felony and must successfully pass an extensive background investigation which includes a fingerprint check and polygraph. Physical Demands: Incumbents will be required to immediately respond to emergency situations while on duty which may involve hostile and volatile wards and inmates. Requires the following physical demands: balancing, bending, climbing, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting, standing, stooping, turning, twisting and walking long distances both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions; hand and finger dexterity in both hands; ability to manipulate heavy duty security locks and doors; reaching or working above and below shoulder level; normal vision, including color discrimination; normal hearing; and carrying up to 10 pounds. Working Conditions: Working conditions involve exposure to hazardous and infectious materials and communicable diseases. Travel: Travel throughout the County will be required. Incumbents are required to make provision for transportation. A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained for the individual providing the transportation. Minimum Requirements Candidates must possess all of the following: License: Must possess and maintain a current license as Registered Nurse in the State of California. Certification: Basis Life Support (BLS) certification Experience: Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a health care delivery setting involving direct patient care - OR - Six (6) months of experience as a Registered Nurse in a correctional or detention facility, hospital jail ward, psychiatric hospital or psychiatric jail ward. Selection Process There will be a competitive evaluation of your qualifications based on a review of the application material and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be complete and thorough in your responses, do not refer to a resume as they will not be reviewed , only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Application Procedure: Applications are reviewed weekly. The recruitment may close at any time once a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. All communications regarding the selection process will be via e-mail. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your Government Jobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from e-mail addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application. If you require technical assistance , please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application. EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline. Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points. Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Position/Program Information FIRST DAY OF FILING: June 11, 2021 at 8:00 a.m., PT Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. EXAM NUMBER: Y5100S TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity (OC) NO Out of Class Experience will be Accepted Correctional Health Services - 20% Recruitment and Retention Bonus The County of Los Angeles is currently offering up to 20% bonus for full-time Nursing Attendant II, 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 dollars. Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County’s 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. THE MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Provides prescribed care to patients in an inpatient care unit. Essential Job Functions Performs support tasks, including but not limited to taking inventory and replenishing ward supplies such as thermometers, gloves and needles, inspecting, folding, packaging and sterilizing dressings, and assisting in patient admission, transfer and discharge by listing and making distribution of clothing and valuables, and performs incidental clerical tasks. Performs a limited prescribed range of technical nursing tasks, such as collecting urine, stool and sputum specimens, monitoring the physical condition of patients and reporting changes to the charge nurse, measuring and recording patients' food and liquid intake and output, taking and recording vital signs, and recognizing manifest signs of anxiety, stress or indications of change in emotional state of behavior. Provides limited therapeutic services for patients as directed by a charge nurse or physician, such as turning and positioning patients to prevent pressure sores and to facilitate drainage, applying hot or cold compresses, applying bandages; giving baths, administering oxygen, giving bowel and bladder training. Contributes to patient comfort and well-being by rearranging bedding and changing linen, serving and removing meal trays and responding to requests for personal services, such as filling water containers, making mechanical adjustments of bed and providing assistance in changing position in bed, furnishing bedpans and urinals, and giving baths, shampoos and back rubs. Helps patients as may be required in all of the usual activities of daily living such as eating, brushing teeth, dressing and undressing, and eliminating. Encourages patients to resuming normal functioning at a pace in keeping with their capability Administers passive exercises to or helps patients to perform exercises and activities prescribed by a physician, licensed therapist, or registered nurse; assists patients in sitting up, getting out of bed, and ambulating Communicates with patients and members of their families and with members of the hospital staff in a manner conducive to achieving and maintaining a patient environment which is free of stress and emotional tension. Maintains a sanitary environment for patients by cleaning up minor spills, washing and cleaning bedpans, urinals and emesis basins, cleaning bathtubs and hydrotherapy tanks, cleaning up operating rooms after use, and washing as well as cleaning instruments/equipment such as catheters or tubings. Carries on prescribed structured interaction with patients which is designed to provide an environment in which behavioral modification may take place; observes and reports patient's response. Protects patients and staff by intervening in ward disturbances, calming agitated patients and restraining combative patients. As an incident to other duties described above, escorts patients to outside clinics, schools, recreational therapy, and other pertinent approved off-site locations. Assists physicians in performing medical procedures positioning and draping of patients such as but not limited to restraining patients during procedure and passing instrument/supplies to the physician as requested. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE 1. Six months' experience as a Nursing Attendant in a ward or clinic -AND- 2. Certification as a Nursing Assistant by the California Department of Public Health.* - AND- 3. Certification issued by the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program.** PHYSICAL CLASS: IV - 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: *Please ensure the License and Certification Section of the 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 licensed as specified in the Selection Requirements. The required certification MUST be current/active and unrestricted ; a conditional, provisional, probationary or restricted license or certification will NOT be accepted. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted **Applicants MUST attach a legible photocopy of the required license/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. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional points will be awarded for work experience gained after receiving c ertification as a Nursing Assistant by the California Department of Public Health. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT : This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based on application information weighted 100%. Additional points will be given for desirable qualifications. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in the examination 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 and truocco@dhs.lacounty.gov info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade 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. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. VACANCY INFORMATION: The eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the jail facilities throughout the Department of Health Services - Correctional Health and the Department of Health Services as they occur. SPECIAL INFORMATION: 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 Appointees may be required to work any shift and at any correctional facility, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Some appointees will be in direct contact with inmate patients in a jail environment to provide professional nursing care and services to inmate patients. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment . Utilizing VERBIAGE from 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 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 day of filing will not be accepted. NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must e-mail the documents to the exam analyst at truocco@dhs.lacounty.gov, within 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. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-6365 TELETYPE PHONE: (800) 899-4099 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

Position/Program Information FIRST DAY OF FILING: September 8, 2017 at 8:00 a. m. (PST) Until the needs of the services are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. EXAM NUMBER - Y5121T TYPE OF RECRUITMENT - OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY REBULLETIN: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS REBULLETIN TO ADD THE MANPOWER SHORTAGE RECRUITMENT RATE. PERSONS WHO HAVE ALREADY APPLIED WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS NEED NOT REAPPLY, BUT MAY SUBMIT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BY THE LAST OF FILING. THE INFORMATION MUST INCLUDE YOUR NAME, THE CORRECT EXAMINATION TITLE AND NUMBER. 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. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest health system in the nation, providing compassionate, quality care through its integrated system of 4 acute hospitals, 25 health centers, and community-based clinics. DHS annually cares for about 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff and has an annual operating budget of $6.9 billion. DHS leads the county's effort to provide health services to the resident of Los Angeles County, of which approximately two million are uninsured. DHS hospitals also conduct post-graduate medical education through university affiliations for interns, residents and fellows to train the physician workforce for tomorrow. THE MISSION: “ To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care” DEFINITION: Works in collaboration with physicians to provide primary health care to incarcerated patients within the Los Angeles County Correctional Facilities by providing complete physical examinations, diagnosis, treatment of disorders; and plans and implements health care goals which are reviewed and approved by the physician. Essential Job Functions Conducts comprehensive physical examinations, diagnoses and treats patients, issues information and initiates emergency care procedures to a population of male and female incarcerated patients. Provides medical clinical coverage and is responsible and accountable for the continuity of healthcare for male and female patients with acute and chronic illnesses and other conditions requiring medical care and treatment. Orders, reviews, and interprets laboratory results, x-rays, and EKG's. Analyzes data collected to determine patient health status and identifies differential diagnosis based on patient history, physical examinations, and clinical findings and discusses the results with the patient. Prescribes, administers, and dispenses medication. Acts as an advocate for incarcerated patients requiring immediate medical action to improve healthcare status or makes informed decisions about the healthcare treatment plans before they are administered. Consults with the physician as needed to coordinate a plan of care, implement inpatient treatments, review mental assessments, and/or to discuss disease prevention and patient education needs. Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including: biopsies, suturing, wound care, incisions and drainage, splint and casting. Evaluates assessment data to define health and developmental problems. Conducts quality assurance studies of chart documents and the quality care provided to incarcerated patients. Assists in preparing training materials for ongoing and continuing education courses. Actively participates in interdisciplinary patient care meetings and addresses the identified clinical needs of the patient. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: OPTION I . A Bachelor's degree* in Nursing or a closely related health field** from an accredited ***college or university AND a Master's degree* in nursing. OPTION II . An "accelerated" Master's* degree (in the absence of a Bachelor's degree) in nursing from an accredited*** college or university****. LICENSE(S) REQUIRED: A license to practice as a Registered Nurse and a certificate to practice as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title(s) of your required license(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the Selection Requirements. A current, active certification in accordance with the American Heart Associate's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program. Applicants MUST attach a legible photocopy of the required BLS certification to their application or email it to exam analyst at mtadeo3@dhs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title. The required license and certificate MUST be current and unrestricted: a provisional, conditional or restricted license and certificate will NOT be accepted. 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 II- Light : Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *In order to meet the Selection Requirements, applicants are required to attach a valid legible photocopy of Bachelor's Degree and/or Master's Degree with the application at the time of filing or email to exam analyst at mtadeo3@dhs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of filing your application online. Applications without the required degrees will be considered incomplete, and subject to disqualification. **Closely related health field is defined as: Nursing Administration Nursing Education Health Science Healthcare Management Healthcare Education Healthcare Administration Public Health (for other than Public Health Nurses) ***Accreditation Information: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). ****To qualify under Option II, Applicants must attach a legible copy of your diploma or official transcripts AND official letter from the accredited institution that indicates the "accelerated" program with your application at the time of filing or email to exam analyst at mtadeo3@dhs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of self assessment based on Supplemental Questionnaire, weighted 100% covering experience, professional development, collaboration, and leadership and management skills. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on this 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 eligible register accordingly. The names of the candidates receiving a passing grade on this examination shall be added to the eligible register without indication of relative standing in the examination. Successful candidates will remain on the register 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 - Correctional Facilities. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION : APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" button 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 . 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, description of work performed, and salary earned . If you 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. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. ADA COORDINATOR PHONE (323) 914-6365 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT Christina Tadeo, Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 mtadeo3@dhs.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here

Position/Program Information DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES FILING START DATE: 7/27/2015 AT 8:00 A.M. - UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. EXAM NUMBER: Y5134H REBULLETIN INFORMATION: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION REGARDING NOTIFICATION OF EXAM RESULTS. PERSONS WHO HAVE ALREADY APPLIED NEED NOT REAPPLY, BUT MAY CONTACT THE EXAM ANALYST IF THEY WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY * * THIS EXAMINATION WILL BE USED TO FILL VACANCIES IN THE NORTH COUNTY ONLY * * 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 COVID-19 VACCINATION All Department of Health Services workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department. DEFINITION: This experienced level class provides professional nursing care and services to patients in a variety of settings. Essential Job Functions Effectively communicates and collaborates the patients, families, care givers, and/or co-workers pertinent information concerning discharge planning, changes in patient care, changes in treatment plan, patient medication administration, aftercare instructions, and follow-up appointments to deliver the best possible patient experience. Completes and maintains accurate as well as legible medical documentation in a clear, concise, and timely manner. Manages relationships with internal and/or external members of a healthcare organization. Participates in performance improvement activities; with a focus on patient experience, regulatory compliance, and/or departmental process improvements projects. Delegates, assigns, and/or supervises the assigned work of others including Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), nursing attendants, technician, clerical staff, and students. Participates in committees and projects at the unit, department, facility, and/or health system wide level. Seeks experiences that reflect current clinical practice to achieve and enhance professional/clinical competencies and professional practice. Serves as a liaison between committees, staff, and management. Participates in identifying and resolving ethical issues in the practice setting. Serves as a preceptor: expert or specialist who gives practical experience and training to new graduate, a new hire, a re-entry, or a nurse that is transitioning into a new area. Participates in product evaluation and product standardization activities. Participates in approved clinical investigations or research studies in accordance with departmental policies. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS : 1. Three years of full-time experience* at the level of Los Angeles County classification Registered Nurse I**. -AND- 2. A license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. -AND- 3. Current certification issued by the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program. License(s) and Certificate(s) Required: A license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Current certification issued by the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program. 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. Please ensure the License and Certification Section of the 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 licensed as specified in the Selection Requirements. Applicants MUST attach a legible photocopy of the required license/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. 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. The original license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing and BLS certification must be present during the selection process and/or prior to appointment. 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: *Full-time experience must be post-license only . **Experience at the level of Registered Nurse I in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: providing professional nursing care in a variety of patient care settings (e.g., critical care, emergency room, medical/surgical, operating room, neonatal intensive care, labor and delivery, intermediate/telemetry, psychiatric care, correctional nursing, etc.). The primary scope of practice involves applying the nursing process to assess basic or routine patient conditions and needs; identify a nursing diagnosis; and develop, implement, and evaluate a patient-centered plan of care. participating in conducting prospective, concurrent, and retrospective utilization reviews of patient services or hospitalization to maintain quality of care and fiscal responsibility. ***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 . Desirable Qualifications: Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications: ***Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) or ***Master of Science degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: An evaluation of training and experience based upon application information and desirable qualifications weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part of 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 Dbeamon-thomas@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly. The names of candidates will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. SPECIAL INFORMATION: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any VACANCY INFORMATION: The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in NORTH COUNTY ONLY . APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking the "APPLY" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or recession of appointment. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work performed, and salary earned, If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. NOTE: If you are unable to attach documents to your application, you must email the Exam Analyst, Darlene Beamon-Thomas at Dbeamon-thomas@dhs.lacounty.gov within 15 calendar days of filing online . Please include the exam number and the exam title. 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 (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 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: Darlene Beamon-Thomas, Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 Dbeamon-thomas@dhs.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here

Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN NON-COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY EXAM NUMBER Y5134L FIRST DAY OF FILING 2/23/2022 AT 8:00 A.M., PT FILING DATES: 2/23/22, 8:00 A.M., PT, UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. 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 DEFINITION: This experienced level class provides professional nursing care and services to patients in a variety of settings. Effectively communicates and collaborates the patients, families, care givers, and/or co-workers pertinent information concerning discharge planning, changes in patient care, changes in treatment plan, patient medication administration, aftercare instructions, and follow-up appointments to deliver the best possible patient experience. Completes and maintains accurate as well as legible medical documentation in a clear, concise, and timely manner. Manages relationships with internal and/or external members of a healthcare organization. Participates in performance improvement activities; with a focus on patient experience, regulatory compliance, and/or departmental process improvements projects. Delegates, assigns, and/or supervises the assigned work of others including Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), nursing attendants, technician, clerical staff, and students. Participates in committees and projects at the unit, department, facility, and/or health system wide level. Seeks experiences that reflect current clinical practice to achieve and enhance professional/clinical competencies and professional practice. Serves as a liaison between committees, staff, and management. Participates in identifying and resolving ethical issues in the practice setting. Serves as a preceptor: expert or specialist who gives practical experience and training to new graduate, a new hire, a re-entry, or a nurse that is transitioning into a new area. Participates in product evaluation and product standardization activities. Participates in approved clinical investigations or research studies in accordance with departmental policies. Essential Job Functions Follows established policies and procedures within their scope of practice. Complies with licensing and accreditation standards and other regulatory requirements. Interprets and supports standards and requirements to others. Conducts self-assessment of performance and identifies own learning needs. 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 health care team as needed. Participates in patient care conferences, committee meetings, staff development, and educational programs to increase or maintain professional competency. Seeks experiences that reflect current clinical practice to maintain and enhance professional and clinical skills and competencies. Remains up-to-date on current professional skills, trends, and issues. 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, and employees. May delegate, assign, and supervise the assigned work of others including Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), nursing attendants, technicians, clerical staff, and students. May serve as a preceptor*. Participates in performance improvement activities. Recommends and facilitates implementation of changes in nursing practice. May participate in approved clinical investigations or research studies in accordance with departmental policies. May participate in product evaluation and product standardization activities. May participate in organization-wide committees and projects. May serve as a liaison between committees, staff, and management. Participates in identifying and resolving ethical issues in the practice setting. 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 and analyzes physical condition, including physically examining the patient. Identifies economic, educational, and cultural barriers; patient values and beliefs; spiritual influences; 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. Recognizes deviations from baseline and interprets subtle changes in a patient's condition. Planning: Formulates nursing care plan based upon assessment and in accordance with provider orders, procedures, and/or protocols. Identifies nursing care objectives. Prioritizes patient care needs and activities as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Evaluates and modifies plans of care, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, and develops measurable long and short-term goals. Coordinates patient care in collaboration with other interdisciplinary patient care team members. Develops appropriate interventions which may include consultation with interdisciplinary team. Establishes patient goals and treatment plans. Modifies plan of patient care based on reassessment findings and specific patient care needs, and/or changes in interdisciplinary treatment plan. Identifies and incorporates discharge planning needs into the patient's plan of care. Identifies appropriate tools and/or teaching methods for patient/family education. 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. Performs efficiently in emergency situations. Coordinates delivery of patient care with other services and disciplines to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Provides patient/family education based on identified learning needs utilizing available teaching resources. Counsels patients and care givers concerning patient care and treatment plans. Communicates identified needs and patient responses to members of the interdisciplinary team. Implements the integrated plan of care and coordinates patient care activities with members of the interdisciplinary team. Provides discharge teaching including aftercare instructions, medication administration, follow-up appointments, and appropriate contact information. Recognizes safety hazards in the patient care environment and initiates timely and appropriate intervention. Uses patient equipment and devices safely; recognizes when equipment and devices are not functioning correctly and takes timely and appropriate action (e.g. removes malfunctioning equipment from patient care area). Evaluation/Monitoring: Observes, evaluates, and communicates the effects of treatments and intervention. Communicates changes in the plan of care to other members of the interdisciplinary team. Documents patient's response to treatment or nursing care. Reassesses and revises plan of care in collaboration with other members of the health care team. Coordinates delivery of patient care with other services and disciplines to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Communicates with patients and care givers regarding changes in patient care and treatment plans. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Three years of full-time experience* as a Registered Nurse providing professional nursing care and services to patients in a variety of settings. -AND- A license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. -AND- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program certification issued by the American Heart Association. LICENSE(S) AND CERTIFICATE(S) REQUIRED: A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title(s) of your required license(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the Selection Requirements. Applicants claiming experience in a state other than California must provide their Registered Nurse License Number from that state on the application at the time of filing. Out-of-State experience provided on the application without the required license number will not be considered. Required license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted. Additionally, in order to receive credit for license(s) and/or certification(s) in relation to any desirable qualifications, the license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted. 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 the required BLS certification to their application. 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: 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: * Full-time experience is defined as a minimum of 36 hours worked per week and must be post-license only . NOTE: If you are unable to attach documents to your application, you must email the Exam Analyst, Darlene Beamon-Thomas at dbeamon-thomas@dhs.lacounty.gov within 15 calendar days of filing online . Please include the exam number and the exam title. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: An evaluation of training and experience based on application and supplemental questionnaire information weighted 100%. This is a noncompetitive examination. This examination is intended to merely qualify applicants. Applicants will be placed on an eligible register without indication of relative standing in the examination. 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 who qualify will be added to the eligible register for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of promulgation. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. 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 RoomSpecific knowledge of the specialized functional areas may be the subject of the departmental hiring interview. 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. 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 on the green "APPLY" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. 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 you 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. Please note that the Department of Health Services requires applicants to show that they perform the specified duties listed in 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. IMPORTANT NOTES: 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 the Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED. 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. 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 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 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 . 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

Position/Program Information FIRST DAY OF FILING: March 6, 2019 at 8:00 A.M. (PST) EXAM NUMBER: Y5299L TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY 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 over 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. Management Appraisal of Performance Plan (MAPP): This position is subject to the provisions of the Management Appraisal of Performance Plan (MAPP). Initial salary placement and subsequent salary adjustments will be made in accordance with MAPP guidelines and regulations. DEFINITION : Under general supervision, administers multiple major programs or organizational areas with full responsibility for planning, organizing, staffing, budgeting, directing, and controlling the accomplishment of both short and long-term nursing service objectives. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS : Positions allocable to this class may function as a clinical nursing director in one of the following roles with responsibility for 126 to 450 full-time equivalent subordinate positions within the Integrated Correctional Health Services Unit: Planning, organizing, and directing nursing services in a licensed jail Correctional Treatment Center or in ambulatory care clinics within the Los Angeles County Correctional System. The position of clinical nursing director is characterized by its independent nature in one or more of the following respects: In the assigned, delegated areas of responsibility, they act with the full authority of the chief nursing officer, reporting after the fact and as necessary to maintain confidence and coordination. Acting decisively in assigned areas of responsibility by making and interpreting policy in the name of the chief nursing officer. Receiving direction in terms of objectives, nursing service standards and organizational philosophy rather than in terms of specific operating policies and procedures. Exercising delegated authority and responsibility for nursing policy-making and operations such as, but not limited to establishing nursing standards and criteria, assuring quality control of patient care, coordinating nursing services with other departments, services, and disciplines. At this level, coordination is complex due to the numbers of units or programs involved, the complexity of nursing care, and the need to resolve complex interdisciplinary problems with other autonomous decision makers. Clinical nursing directors exercise an advanced, expert knowledge of management and leadership, as well as nursing operations, practices, and theory. They serve as members of the executive management team for nursing and usually report to a chief nursing officer. These positions exercise direction through management planning and control and delegate direct supervision of day-to-day operations to multiple Nurse Managers or other subordinates. Essential Job Functions Plans the nature, content and extent of nursing operations for achievement of both short and long-term objectives. Determines the subordinate organizational structure, nursing operations, nursing methods and standards, and makes adjustments consistent with changing objectives. Manages and provides input into the budget of assigned areas; integrates with organizational budget and justifies budget and personnel resource requests. Establishes policy for determining program emphasis and operating guidelines, including setting goals for delegated areas of responsibility. Interprets and communicates nursing and organizational philosophy and objectives, Department policies and procedures, and applies recognized standards of nursing care and practice. Evaluates and initiates corrective action regarding operational compliance with licensure, accreditation and regulatory standards. Evaluates the performance of subordinates; resolves problems involving grievances and discipline. Administers general personnel management matters and actions. Participates in strategic planning for the organization and for the nursing service. Participates in formulating policy, procedure and standards for the organization and nursing service. In assignments with interagency Departments, confers with management staff in order to resolve problems, make fiscal and administrative decisions, and ensures that policies and procedures are consistent with involved Departments. Serves as Chief Nursing Officer I in his/her absence, as required. Actively participates in local and national organizations to represent the facility. Assumes responsibility for the operational and administrative duties for assigned facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Drives to various facilities located throughout Los Angeles County to perform job-related essential functions. Performs other duties as assigned Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: A Bachelor's degree* in nursing or closely related health field** from an accredited*** program. -AND- A relevant Master's degree* in nursing or health care administration (MHA, MHS, MPH in administration) from an accredited*** program. -AND- Four years of experience in nursing management at the level of Nurse Manager**** LICENSE(S) REQUIRED: A current active license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted. PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class II - Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *In order to meet the Selection Requirements, applicants are required to attach a valid legible photocopy of Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree with the application at the time of filing or email to exam analyst at HHocking@dhs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of filing your application online . Applications without the required degrees will be considered incomplete, and subject to disqualification. **Closely related health field is defined as: Nursing Administration Nursing Education Healthcare Management Public Health (for other than Public Health Nurses) ****In the County of Los Angeles, a Nurse Manager administers an assigned nursing program or organizational unit with responsibility for planning, selecting and/or devising the methods and procedures to be used and for directing nursing supervisors and/or other personnel in the accomplishment of designated goals. ***Accreditation Information: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: The examination will consist of: An evaluation of experience and education based on application information weighted 100%. Additional points will be awarded for additional nurse manager experience. 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 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 promulgation date. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS VACANCY INFORMATION: The eligible list resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Health Service - Correctional Health. SPECIAL INFORMATION: . Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Appointees will be in direct contact with inmates. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any Shift APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking the green "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 recession 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 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. NOTE: If you are unable to attach documents to your application, you must email the Exam Analyst, Hilary Hocking at HHocking@dhs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online. Please include exam number and exam title. 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 hhocking@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. 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) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Hilary Hocking, Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 hhocking@dhs.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here

Position/Program Information ORIGINAL FILING DATE: March 1, 2019 at 8:00 A.M. (PST) EXAM NUMBER: Y5286A TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY REBULLETIN INFORMATION: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO REVISE THE SELECTION REQUIREMENTS. PERSONS WHO HAVE ALREADY APPLIED WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS NEED NOT REAPPLY, BUT MAY SUBMIT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BY THE LAST DAY OF FILING. THE INFORMATION MUST INCLUDE YOUR NAME, THE CORRECT EXAMINATION TITLE AND NUMBER. 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 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 $6.2 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 : Under general direction, administers an assigned nursing program or organizational unit with responsibility for planning, selecting, and/or devising the methods and procedures to be used and for directing nursing supervisors and/or other personnel in the accomplishment of designated goals. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS : Positions allocable to this class have responsibility for performing the full range of technical and administrative supervisory functions for subordinate nursing supervisors and personnel. Nurse Managers are responsible for assisting in the planning, development and implementation of operational policies and procedures for nursing services. Such positions give direction through first line supervisory personnel and usually receive direction from nursing directors and/or area health officers. Nurse Managers collaborate in departmental planning, problem solving, and decision making within the scope of their responsibility. Such positions require the application of advanced, broad-based knowledge of nursing practice and theory as well as advanced knowledge of techniques of supervision, management, and leadership as applied to specific nursing responsibilities. In certain assignments, incumbents may have 24 hour responsibility for a nursing program or organizational unit within a major health care or correctional facility. Such responsibilities might include workload analysis and reporting, budget and service program planning, program implementation and evaluation. Essential Job Functions Develops, interprets and directs the implementation of nursing philosophy and objectives, departmental policies and procedures, and applies recognized standards of nursing care and practice. Participates in strategic planning for the organization and for nursing service. Plans, selects, and devises nursing operations, work methods, procedures, work flow and standards for quality and quantity of work, including staffing standards. Assigns, directs and reviews the work of subordinate supervisors and/or other nursing personnel. Prepares formal answers to, and recommends the adjustment of, grievances and disciplinary matters. Determines personnel, material, equipment, and facilities needed to accomplish program goals. Prepares budget for assigned area or program and is responsible for adherence to approved budget. Monitors and evaluates operations for compliance with licensure, accreditation and regulatory standards. Establishes, implements, and evaluates quality of care for assigned area or program. Serve as Clinical Nursing Director II* in his/her absence as required Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: To qualify, candidates must meet all of the following requirements: 1. A current active license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.* -AND- 2. A Bachelor's degree** in nursing or closely related health field***** from an accredited program. -AND- 3. Two years of experience at the level of a county nursing supervisor*** classification within the last five years. A Master's degree** in Nursing Administration from an accredited program may be substituted for one year of supervisory experience. -AND- 4. Current certification in accordance with the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program.**** (Please See Special Requirement Information) LICENSE(S) AND CERTIFICATE(S) REQUIRED: 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. 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. 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. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted. PHYSICAL CLASS II: Light : Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: **In order to meet the Selection Requirements, applicants 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 ***Experience at the level of a County nurse supervisor includes assigning and reviewing the work of nursing staff, and evaluating employee performance. Oversees activities in an assigned patient care unit for a shift and performs professional nursing duties. ****Applicants must attach a legible photocopy of their BLS certification to their application at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from the application filing date. Applications submitted without the required evidence of BLS certification will be rejected. *****Closely related health field is defined as: Nursing Administration Nursing Education Healthcare Management Public Health (for other than Public Health Nurses) Accreditation Information: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). 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. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: The examination will consist of: An evaluation of experience and education based on application information weighted 100%. Additional points will be awarded for additional nursing supervisor experience. 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 the candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible register 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, Correctional Health as they occur. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST on the last day of filing will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking the green "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 recession 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 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. NOTE : If you are unable to attach documents to your application, you must email the Exam Analyst, Hilary Hocking at HHocking@dhs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online . Please include the exam number and exam title. 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 hhocking@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. 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: 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) 914-7124 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Hilary Hocking, Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 HHocking@dhs.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here

The Position This is a continuous filing exam. The next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 9/5/2023, 11/6/2023, 1/2/2024, 3/5/2024, 5/7/2024, 7/2/2024, 9/3/2024, 11/5/2024 Registered Nurse D/CF Level I: $59.32 - $72.10 hourly Registered Nurse D/CF Level II: $62.11 - $75.50 hourly Note: For additional nursing opportunities please see Psychiatric Nurse , Public Health Nurse Level I/II In a detention/correctional facility, the Registered Nurse D/CF performs a variety of professional nursing duties including hands-on care, assessment, testing, and treatment of patients; interviewing patients and assisting them in follow-up care; maintaining medical and medication supplies; rendering emergency medical treatment; dispensing and administering medications; and maintaining charts and records. Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of Professional registered nursing principles, procedures and techniques State of California laws and regulations on registered nursing Proper handling and administering of biologicals Standard medical record-keeping Interviewing techniques Common current medical terminology Use and care of medical equipment used in clinical and infirmary settings Basic medical indications of alcoholism and drug abuse and their overdoses Basic behavioral indications of mental disturbance Basic laboratory testing procedures Current standard asepsis protocols Basic symptoms and treatment of communicable diseases Common drugs and medications used for birth control, communicable diseases, immunizations, allergies, cardio-vascular conditions, and substance overdoses, including their contra-indications and normal and abnormal results Ability to Effectively communicate with and gain the cooperation of patients of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds Accurately follow oral and written instructions, including standing orders, clinical protocols, orders for treatment, and dispensary orders Work cooperatively with other health care providers and other staff Learn and comply with laws, rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures, including security requirements, applicable to the work unit Clearly and accurately chart all patient information and physician's orders Gain cooperation of patients in treatment and follow-up care Maintain patient confidentiality Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications (Level II): Possession of a current valid Registered Nurse license issued by the State of California. Note: Failure to maintain such license may be cause for disciplinary action in accordance with Civil Service Commission Rules. (Level I): Possession of a current valid Interim Permit or Temporary License as a Registered Nurse, or a current valid license as a Registered Nurse, issued by the State of California. Note: Interim Permittees and Temporary Licensees are expected to obtain full licensure within six months of appointment. Failure to obtain and/or maintain the required license may be cause for disciplinary action in accordance with Civil Service Commission Rules. Note: 1) The level at which initial appointments to the class of Registered Nurse are made and 2) advancement from the lower level of this class to the higher level (Level I to Level II), are at the discretion of the appointing authority, providing the minimum qualifications are met. Notes: 1. Experience requirements are stated as full-time work; to convert part-time to full-time equivalency: 173.6 hours = 21.7 days = 1 work month. 2. Required experience may be paid or unpaid. Note: The word "experience" referenced in the minimum qualifications means full-time paid experience unless the job announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice. Typing Certificate requirements can be found by clicking here or by obtaining the requirements from the Employment Services Division office. Special Requirements: Persons appointed to this class may be required to regularly or periodically work evenings, nights, and weekends and holidays.Persons appointed to this class will be subject to a confidential criminal history check and fingerprinting.Persons appointed to this class will be required to have, or obtain, and maintain a valid CPR certificate.Persons appointed to this class may be required to have or obtain a valid hearing testing certificate, emergency first aid certificate, and/or other specialty training appropriate to Registered Nurses and necessary in their job assignment.Some positions in the class of Registered Nurse - Detention /Correctional Facility may require the ability to communicate fluently in a language other than English, in addition to English. When required, the special skills may be used in the performance of typical tasks shown in the "Examples of Duties" in the class specification. In addition, incumbents translate and interpret using standard English and a language other than standard English; and/or act as a consultant to others regarding the needs and problems presented by individuals of different languages and cultural backgrounds. The Sacramento County Civil Service Commission approved the use of selective certification for special skills for the class of Registered Nurse - Detention/Correctional Facility on May 12, 1989. Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months. Application and Testing Information APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply. County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.net Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date. Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified. A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response. Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered. Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted. If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed , therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete. FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job. All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) For information regarding County jobs: www.saccountyjobs.net EMPLOYEE BENEFITS As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include: health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP). GENERAL BENEFITS: Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee's job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting www.saccountyjobs.net. TEMPORARY POSITIONS: Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions. SALARY STEP INCREASES: The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained. PAY: All employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employee's bank account. The pay period covers fourteen (14) calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter. Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty. VACATION: Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days. HOLIDAYS: 14.5 holidays per year as recognized. SICK LEAVE: Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit. PARENTAL LEAVE: Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child. Parental leave shall be approved by the employee's appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies are eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement. RETIREMENT: Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage. HEALTH INSURANCE: The County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs. DENTAL INSURANCE: The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents. This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employee's responsibility. The yearly maximum is $2,000 per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1,000 per person. LIFE INSURANCE: The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15,000 to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as: Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions Marriage or Family Relationships Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care Alcohol and Drug Abuse WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM: The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses. DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT: Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working. MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT: The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan. WORKERS' COMPENSATION: In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California. SACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION: The credit union offers loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction. SELECTION AND PLACEMENT Sacramento County encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, gender, disability, political affiliation, or age. Certain age limits may be required by law, ordinance, or Civil Service direction for specific classifications such as those identified with hazardous occupations. FOR APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES ONLY: Every effort is made to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants such as in the selection of test sites, aides, or other equipment which permits the disabled applicants to compete in the examination process. Applicants with disabilities requesting an applicable ADA testing accommodation must complete a Reasonable Accommodation Request Form filled out and signed by the applicant and their doctor. This form must be submitted to the Disability Compliance Office, 700 H Street, Room 5720, Sacramento, CA 95814, by the cut-off date or final filing date as listed in this job announcement. Download the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form by clicking here or contact by mail or in person the Sacramento County Employment Services Division or Disability Compliance Office. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Please read carefully the "Minimum Qualifications" section of your announcement. You must meet those qualifications by the application deadline date unless otherwise specified. Your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline date, or it will not be accepted. All statements are subject to verification. "Experience" means full-time paid experience unless the announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS: If the announcement indicates the examination is given on a promotional basis, candidates must hold permanent status in Sacramento County Civil Service by the application deadline date and must meet the minimum qualifications. OPEN EXAMINATIONS: Any person who meets the minimum qualifications may apply. CONTINUOUS FILING EXAMINATIONS: Applicants are eligible to reapply to and retake a continuous filing exam after 6 months from the date the previous exam results was received. ELIGIBLE LISTS: Names of qualified persons who made a passing score on an examination are entered, in order of their final grades, on an eligible list. To fill each vacancy, the hiring department will make a selection from among the top three ranks on the employment lists. EXAMINATION RATINGS: Unless otherwise stated on the announcement: To be successful, candidates must obtain a rating of at least 70% on each part of the examination. This may be an adjusted score or an arithmetic 70% of the total possible score as determined by the Director. APPEAL PROCESS: Persons who believe their applications have been improperly rejected may request the Employment Services Division to review its decision to reject the application. If the applicant desires to submit additional proof of qualifications, such proof must be received by Personnel Services not less than two (2) calendar days prior to the scheduled date for the examination. Persons who are disqualified in any phase of the examination may appeal such adverse action, in writing, to the Civil Service Commission, 700 H Street, Room 2640, Sacramento, CA 95814, telephone: (916) 874-5586 . Such appeals must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after notice of the adverse action was mailed to the candidate. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs): https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/EmploymentServicesFAQs.aspx OTHER INFORMATION VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes. "Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty. CITIZENSHIP OR AUTHORIZED ALIEN REQUIREMENT: As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all County employees must be United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Proof of citizenship or authorized status will be required prior to appointment. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE: Some County Civil Service positions are covered by financial disclosure requirements intended to identify potential conflicts of interest. CONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT: No employee may concurrently occupy more than one County position. SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE APPLICATION): Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that: Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission. PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION & DRUG TESTING: The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment to positions must pass a medical examination and a drug test, administered by the County at no cost to the applicant. DRIVER LICENSE: Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required for some positions. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Regular positions are subject to a probationary period which is an extension of the selection process. Unless otherwise indicated on the announcement, the probationary period is six (6) months. AGENCY SHOP/FAIR SHARE FEE: Some positions require, as a condition of continued employment, that the person either: 1. Become a union member; 2. Pay a fair share fee to the union; or, 3. Meet specific requirements under which an equivalent amount must be paid to a charity. FINGERPRINTING AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS: Fingerprinting and criminal record checks are required for some positions. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Introduction THIS IS A NEW CONTINUOUS EXAMINATION . The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended.This examination may be reopened as necessary and the names of additional candidates merged onto the existing list according to examination score. APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME . Applications must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Applications will only be accepted on-line . Supplemental Questionnaire : A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Applications will only be accepted on-line. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. DESCRIPTION ABOUT THE HEALTH CARE SERVICES AGENCY Alameda County's Health Services Program is administered by the Health Care Services Agency and includes the following program areas: Behavioral Health Care Services, Public Health, Environmental Health Services, and Office of the Agency Director. The ultimate mission of the Health Care Services Agency is to provide fully integrated health care services through a comprehensive network of public and private partnerships that ensure optimal health and well-being and respect the diversity of all residents. PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT The mission of the Alameda County Public Health Department is to work in partnership with the community to ensure the optimal health and wellbeing of all people. Alameda County Public Health Department has worked for over 80 years to improve the health and safety of its residents and the neighborhoods they live in. The Public Health Department staff are committed to the following values: H ealthy People in Healthy Communities E quity and Social Justice A ccountability and Quality L eadership and Innovation T rust and Transparency H umility and Respect Traditional public health concerns such as disease outbreaks, environmental hazards and access to health care are compounded by contemporary concerns such as: economic disenfranchisement and homelessness, racism, sexual and reproductive health and rights, crime, violence, and substance abuse. Each of these poses a threat to public health and wellness and calls for innovative solutions, in close partnership with impacted communities. For more information about our Alameda County Public Health Department, please visit the Alameda County Public Health Department Website and latest Annual Budget document found on www.acgov.org THE POSITION Registered Nurse IIIs act as lead nurses, assist in providing direction, consultation, coordination and review of the work of professional nursing, and para-professional staff on an assigned team; precept nursing students; plan, implement, monitor and evaluate the delivery of nursing care services to individuals and communities; assist in the management of a program/project; and perform related duties as required. THE VACANCIES The current vacancies for this position are located in the Social Services Agency and in thefollowing programs of the Public Health Department; Adult Protective Services, Nurse Family Partnership, Nursing Administration, and Tuberculosis Control (TB). However, the eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in other program areas. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications below, these positions require possession of a current and valid California Public Health Nursing (PHN) certificate issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. ALAMEDA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSES Public Health Nurses (PHNs) work as part of multidisciplinary teams and are embedded inside well-funded comprehensive programs to ensure that our diverse, low-income, multi-stressed individuals, families, and communities are served in holistic ways. PHNs work in multiple programs/units as case managers, community engagement specialists, consultants, coordinators, educators, health screeners, inspectors, investigators, and vaccinators, in the areas of Children's Medical Services, Central Referral and Intake, Chronic Disease, Communicable Disease, Community Engagement, Immunization Assistance, Correctional Health, Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health, Nurse Education, Nurse Recruitment, Occupational Health, Older Adults and Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response. The Public Health Department maintains a Memorandum of Understanding with the Alameda County Social Services Agency for the provision of PH Nursing services to clients in the Departments of Adult and Aging Services (Adult Protective Services, Public Conservator, Public Guardian, and In-Home Supportive Services) and Children and Family Services (Foster Care Assessment Center and the Medically Fragile and Services to Enhance Early Development Units). Descriptions of some of these program/units are specifically highlighted below: PROGRAM OVERVIEW Adult Protective Services (APS) and Foster Care PHNs provide nursing case management services to clients with complicated chronic medical conditions. These conditions often render the client vulnerable to ongoing abuse and neglect and at risk for additional medical emergencies, further traumatizing clients and creating cycles of recidivism. Casework may include home visits (to client's residence, hospital, board & care home, health clinic, day program or skilled nursing facility) to conduct an assessment, engagement of the client and client's informal and formal support system in accordance with the service plan of the APS Social Worker, which is designed to reduce or eliminate risk for the client. PHNs will provide health education to clients and their caregivers and/or family and will advocate on behalf of clients for access to required medical services. PHN Case Managers may recognize and coordinate care for varying stages of dementia and cognition; identifying and facilitating appropriate level of care, which could lead to out-of-home placement (such as skilled-nursing facilities, board and cares etc.); facilitating the enrollment process and care provider selection for In-Home Support Services (IHSS) or the selection of other care appropriate providers; and coordinating services, such as Meals-on-Wheels, Friendly Visitors, transportation services (i.e. Paratransit). Nurse Family Partnership Nurse-Family Partnership is a home visiting program that partners nurses with low income first-time moms residing primarily in Oakland, in order to improve birth outcomes, increase self-sufficiency and improve child development. Case management services begin in pregnancy and continue until the child reaches two years old. During that time, families receive health education and assessments, child development information and screenings and help with goal setting so that they can create better lives for their child and themselves. Nursing Administration The Nursing Administration Office sits inside of the Public Health Nursing Division and is comprised of the Central Intake and Referral Unit, Education and Professional Development Unit, Public Health Nurse Recruitment and Retention Unit, Quality Improvement and Nurse Informatics Units, and Occupational Health Unit. Public Health Nurses (PHNs) as analysts, consultants, coordinators, educators, improvement specialists, and recruiters work as part of multi-disciplinary teams in the Nursing Administration Office to advance and strengthen the role, function, and development of PH Nursing services. Staff in the Nursing Administration Office collaborate with internal and external partners in the development of policy and professional nursing standards of care that support the health of Alameda County residents. Tuberculosis Control (TB) The Tuberculosis Control program staff includes public health nurses, community health outreach workers, physicians and clerical support staff working collectively toward the program's priorities and objectives to: Ensure early identification and reporting of all persons with TB and ensure timely completion of appropriate therapy; Ensure contacts to persons with infectious TB are promptly identified, examined, and if appropriate, complete treatment for latent TB infection (LTBI); Reduce occurrence of sentinel events (pediatric TB cases and TB deaths); and Identify persons (other than contacts) with LTBI at risk for progression to TB disease, and treatment of those persons with an effective drug regimen. TB staff also consults with physicians, schools, hospital nurses and others in the community on Tuberculosis. Additionally, they monitor the number of TB cases yearly and determine other steps that need to be taken to control Tuberculosis in Alameda County. IHSS Program The IHSS Program is a home visiting program across all 58 counties in California. The Alameda County Public Health Nurse primary role is to conduct an assessment/reassessment of clients that are at risk for out of home placement and to prevent premature institutionalization and/or nursing home placement. The program serves eligible individual across the lifespan who are aged, blind, and disabled to remain safely in their own homes. The public health nurse carries a caseload focused exclusively on IHSS recipients identified as having paramedical service needs for example GT feedings/Tracheostomy/diabetes management/home dialysis. The PHN conducts comprehensive in-home assessment and reassessment to address the medical, nursing, and psychosocial aspects of the client's health. In addition, the PHN provides health education and management of chronic medical conditions. The PHN is expected to have knowledge of the health delivery system, applying the nursing process, comfortable conducting a thorough assessment, and communicate effectively with clients. Under the supervision of the Supervising Public Health Nurse (RN IV); the RN II/PHN serves as part of a multidisciplinary team who are responsible for assessing clients' ability to live safely in their home by evaluating the risk for institutionalization, monitoring client's progress through any prescribed rehabilitative, and providing case management in coordination with other departments, agencies, and health providers. IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate is an experienced public health nurse with solid clinical skills, who is a proven problem solver and effective team leader with the ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, collaborate with community partners, and is dedicated to providing timely, courteous and knowledgeable consultation and education to clients, external community, health care partners, internal staff and team members. Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess the following competencies: Detail-oriented and able to review documentation of case management activities for accuracy and completeness Provide oversight to public health nurses who conduct case assessment/investigation, case management and care coordination services to high risk, low income Alameda County residents in their own homes, clinics, schools, or other community settings. Thrives in a rapidly-changing work environment. Able to shift direction and priorities as needed. Is proficient with entering, managing andanalyzing information from web-based information systems. Must have a commitment to providing the highest quality of services. Must be able to maintain focus and composure while responding to urgent situations requiring rapid response. Possess the ability to work with and embrace individuals from diverse backgrounds. Be an exceptional listener and analytical thinker/investigator who possesses strong written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrates competence in the following areas; analysis and assessment, interpreting and implementing policies, procedures and regulations as they relate to nursing,cultural competence, public health sciences, training, mentoring, leadership and systems thinking. This is a continuous filing exam with filing deadlines quarterly on thefourth Friday. The next filing deadlines are on the following date at 5:00 PM: June 23, 2023 September 22, 2023 December 22, 2023 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Either I The equivalent of two years of full-time, recent experience within the last 5 years as a Registered Nurse II in the Alameda County classified service. Or II The equivalent of three years of full-time, recent nursing experience within the past 5 years, at a level of, or higher than, the Alameda County class of Registered Nurse II in a clinical and/or public health setting. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications below, these positions require possession of a current and valid California Public Health Nursing (PHN) certificate issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. License: Possession of a current and valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California. Some positions may require a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license. Certificate: Possession of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certificates issued by the American Heart Association for professional healthcare providers. Additional Special Requirements: 1. In compliance with the Administrative Simplification provision of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), employees in this classification are required to possess a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number prior to their first day on the job. 2. In compliance with Medicare regulations, employees in this classification are required to complete the "Medicare Enrollment Process for Physicians and non-Physician Practitioners" through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, prior to their first day on the job. Active enrollment in Medicare is a condition of employment. Failure to attain or maintain active enrollment will result in termination. NOTE : The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of: Theories, principles, procedures, techniques, standards and practices of nursing and public health nursing. Current trends in public health and public nursing. Local, State and Federal codes and regulations governing the field of nursing and public health nursing practice. Wellness to illness continuum, including major disease processes to evaluate the condition of clients, families, and/or community. Disparities in health outcomes for vulnerable populations, including socio-economic and environmental factors affecting health equity. Ten Essential Public Health Services. Principles and practices of public health education and teaching, and interviewing, assessment, and counseling techniques. Health systems, agencies, community resources and patterns of referral. Basic principles and practices of supervision and leadership. Cultural, environmental, sociological and psychological differences and problems. Safety and infection control principles, practices and methods. Quality assurance and quality improvement indicators. Control and prevention of communicable and chronic disease. Mandated reporting requirements. Medical terminology and documentation. Basic auditing skills. Ability to: Facilitate and model effective written and oral communications with attention to linguistic preferences and cultural proficiency to influence behavior and improve health. Plan, organize, assign and evaluate the work of others. Understand, interpret, explain ad apply laws, regulations, policies and written and oral direction. Exercise interpersonal sensitivity and group interaction skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Gather and analyze data. Problem solve and draw logical conclusions. Prioritize work and coordinate several activities to meet critical deadlines. Work independently and adapt to change. Assess the health status and concerns of clients and communities. Assess, monitor, implement and evaluate program services and operations. Exercise sound independent judgement within scope of authority and practice. Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interactions. Provide public health nursing services and case management. Maintain patient confidentiality. Respond effectively to emergency situations. Incorporate departmental core values and ethical standards of practice into all interactions with individuals, organizations and communities. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS The examination will consist of the following steps: A review of applicants' application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those applicants who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. A review of candidates' Supplemental Questionnaires to determine the best qualified. Those candidates considered the best qualified will move on to the final step in the examination process. An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates' final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the "What You Need to Know" section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . Selection Plan Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency: TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN Deadline for Filing: 5:00PM, Friday, December 29, 2023 Continuous Review of Minimum Qualifications: Ongoing Screening for Best Qualified: Ongoing Civil Service Oral Examination: Ongoing Department Hiring Interviews: Ongoing *WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN* Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County's Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing . Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Catastrophic Sick Leave Employee Mortgage Loan Program Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @jobaps.com, @acgov.org, Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the "My applications" button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email boxes Noreply@jobaps.com and noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org are routed to unmonitored mailboxes. If you have questions, please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs . You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied. Angelica Cuevas, HR Analyst Human Resource Services, County of Alameda (510) 271-5154 or email Angelica.Cuevas@acgov.org DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Position/Program Information DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES FILING START DATE: 7/29/2015 AT 8:00 A.M. - UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. EXAM NUMBER: Y5135H REBULLETIN INFORMATION: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION REGARDING NOTIFICATION OF EXAM RESULTS. PERSONS WHO HAVE ALREADY APPLIED NEED NOT REAPPLY, BUT MAY CONTACT THE EXAM ANALYST IF THEY WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY * * THIS EXAMINATION WILL USED TO FILL VACANCIES IN THE NORTH COUNTY ONLY * * ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES : The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four (4) acute hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov . Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: This proficient level class provides professional nursing care and services to patients in a variety of settings. Essential Job Functions Effectively communicates and collaborates with patients, families, care givers, and/or co-workers pertinent information concerning discharge planning, changes in patient care, changes in treatment plan, patient medication administration, aftercare instructions, and follow-up appointments to deliver the best possible patient experience. Completes and maintains accurate as well as legible medical documentation in a clear, concise, and timely manner. Manages relationships with internal and/or external members of a healthcare organization to connect patients with available resources within the continuum of care. Participates and/or leads committees/projects at the unit, department, facility, and/or health system wide level. Develops, conducts, and implements performance improvement activities at the unit, department, facility, and/or health system wide level which address the patient experience, regulatory compliance and departmental systems/processes. Develops, implements, and adjusts patient/family education based on identified learning needs utilizing available teaching resources and clinical expertise. Delegates, assigns, and/or supervises the assigned work of others including Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), nursing attendants, technicians, clerical staff, and students. Evaluates effectiveness of tools, protocols, and techniques used in patient care delivery and recommends changes as appropriate. Maintains knowledge of current techniques, trends, and professional issues; forecasts new knowledge needs for changing practice environment and/or population groups. Plans, implements, and evaluates strategies to meet those needs. Serves as a preceptor: expert or specialist who provides practical experience and training to a new graduate, a new hire, a re-entry, or a nurse that is transitioning into a new area/role. Participates and leads in patient care conferences, committee meetings, staff development, and educational programs and professional organizations increase or maintain competency and advance professional practice. Conducts assessment of performance of others including goal setting as well own performance assessment including learning needs. Serves as a liaison between committees, staff, and management. Mentors staff and students by effectively applying principles of adult learning theory and didactic concepts of novice-to-expert in order to develop staff/students for career progression. Collaborates with other health care providers to plan, implement, and evaluate patient educational programs. Creates, validates, and/or improves tools to ensure assessment data is collected and documented. Participates and leads in approved clinical investigations or research studies in accordance with departmental policies. Anticipates potential problems and assists staff to adapt to change by setting or resetting priorities and organizing work for emergencies, changes in patient status, and unusual occurrences. Participates in product evaluation and product standardization activities. Monitors and evaluates the provision, quality, and documentation of care provided by other nursing personnel. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS 1. A license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. -AND- 2. Current certification issued by the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program. -AND- 3. Six years of paid full-time registered nursing experience*. Three years of experience must be at the level of the Los Angeles County classification Registered Nurse II**. Please see Special Requirement Information LICENSE (S) AND CERTIFICATE(S) REQUIRED: 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: Physical Class III - Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: Training and Experience Requirements * Paid full-time experience must be post-license experience only. ** Experience at the level of Registered Nurse II 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 graduate, 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. 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. ***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 days of filing your application online. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications: ***Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) or ***Master of Science degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: An evaluation of training and experience based upon application information and desirable qualifications weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part of 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 mteran1@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates 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 VACANCY INFORMATION: The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in NORTH COUNTY ONLY . APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION : APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST on the last day of filing will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking the "APPLY" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. 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. NOTE: If you are unable to attach documents to your application, you may email the documents to Martha Teran at mteran1@dhs.lacounty.gov , within 15 calendar days of filing online . Please include the exam number and the exam title. 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 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 Martha Teran, Exam Analyst HR ESC phone number is (213) 288-7000 mteran1@dhs.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Position/Program Information OPEN NON-COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY EXAM NUMBER : Y5135L FILING START DATE : 02/23/22 AT 08:00 A.M., PT FILING DATES: 02/23/22, 8:00 A.M., PT, 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 (4) acute hospitals and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. 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 : This experienced level class provides professional nursing care and services to patients in a variety of settings. 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 populations, patients, and families. 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. Initiates and leads patient care conferences with interdisciplinary team. 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 Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program certification issued by the American Heart Association. -AND- 3. Six years of full-time r egistered nursing experience*. Three years of experience must be at the level of the Los Angeles County classification Registered Nurse II**. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION INFORMATION : Please ensure the License and Certification Section of the required license(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the Selection Requirements. Required license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted. Additionally, in order to receive credit for license(s) and/or certification(s) in relation to any desirable qualifications, the license(s) and/ or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted. The required license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs, California Board of Registered Nursing will be verified at the following website: https://search.dca.ca.gov . 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. Applicants claiming experience in a state other than California must provide their Registered Nurse License Number from that state on the application without the required license number will not be considered. A 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 certification to their application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from the application date. Applications submitted without the required evidence of BLS certification will be rejected. NOTE : If you are unable to attach documents to your application, you may email the documents to Martha Teran at mteran1@dhs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online or you will be rejected. Please include your full name (as it appears on your application), the exam number, and the exam title in the email message . PHYSICAL CLASS III- Moderate : Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION : *Full-time experience is defined as a minimum of 36 hours worked per week and must be post-license only. **For this examination, Registered Nurse II 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 graduate, a new hire, a re-entry, or a nurse that is transitioning into a new area. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: An evaluation of training and experience based on application and supplemental questionnaire information weighted 100%. This is a noncompetitive examination. This examination is intended to merely qualify applicants. Applicants will be placed on an eligible register without indication of relative standing in the examination. 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 who qualify will be added to the eligible register for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of promulgation. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. 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. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. VACANCY INFORMATION: The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION : Applications must be filed online only. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. 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 SELECTION REQUIREMENTS . Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely to receive full credit for related education and/or experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. Please do not group your experience, for each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Please note that the Department of Health Services requires applicants to show that they perform the specified duties listed in 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. 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 . 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. 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 ." ADA COORDINATOR: (323) 914-6365 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT Martha Teran, Exam Analyst HR ESC phone number is (213) 288-7000 mteran1@dhs.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here

The Job EXCELLENT TRAINING OPPPORTUNITY FOR NEW GRADS! *Salary increases contingent upon assessed values for previous fiscal year. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Health Services Division employs professional staff with extensive skills providing healthcare to correctional patients of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department and is recruiting for caring and compassionate Registered Nurses determined to make a positive difference in healthcare, one patient at a time. Experienced and entry level Registered Nurses excited about the specialty field of correctional healthcare are encouraged to apply. Correctional healthcare offers a safe environment and a wide variety of experiences with clinical opportunities to develop extensive nursing skills in the areas of assessment, routine, urgent, and emergent healthcare. Opportunities to work with specialty services include orthopedics, GI, dialysis, women's health, oncology, oral surgery, wound care, rehabilitation, ophthalmology, etc. Nurses passionate about professional healthcare and patient education improve the lives and functioning of this unique patient population. There are many patients with chronic conditions identified that benefit from disease management, medication administration and lifestyle changing education. Apply today for an opportunity to join the proud legacy of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Health Services Division. To learn more about the position, salary and benefits review the Nurse's Unit and Per Diem Nurse's Unit Memoranda of Understanding. CURRENT VACANCIES exist in the Sheriff's Department. The resulting eligibility list may be used to fill future vacancies in the Probation Department. We are also accepting applications for Registered Nurse II - Corrections, which require a separate application. *Official Title: Correctional Nurse I For more detailed information, view the Correctional Nurse I job description. THE DEPARTMENT The Sheriff's Health Services Division strives for excellence and professionalism, individually, and as a team. Extensive initial orientation and ongoing training is provided to entry level and experienced Registered Nurses to develop the clinical skills specific for correctional healthcare with post orientation mentoring. Correctional Registered Nurses work closely with Sheriff's custody staff as part of a team of partners in healthcare including physicians, dentists, specialists, mental health professionals, and support staff. The department offers a safe working environment, complimentary meals during working hours and an onsite gym. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Certification: Must possess and maintain a current Basic Life Support certification. Shift: Must be available to work various 8-12 hour shifts on a 24 hour basis, which include day, night, swing, rotating, holidays and weekends. A shift differential of $2.25 per hour evening shift and $3.75 per hour night shift applies. Background: Candidates must not have been convicted of a felony and must successfully pass an extensive background investigation which includes a fingerprint check and polygraph . Physical Demands: Incumbents will be required to immediately respond to emergency situations while on duty which may involve hostile and volatile wards and inmates. Requires the following physical demands: balancing, bending, climbing, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting, standing, stooping, turning, twisting and walking long distances both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions; hand and finger dexterity in both hands; ability to manipulate heavy duty security locks and doors; reaching or working above and below shoulder level; normal vision, including color discrimination; normal hearing; and carrying up to 10 pounds. Working Conditions: Working conditions involve exposure to hazardous and infectious materials and communicable diseases. Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced for the individual providing the transportation. Promotion: Incumbents in the class of Correctional Nurse I are eligible for promotion to Correctional Nurse II upon meeting the minimum qualifications and upon receipt of a satisfactory work progress report . Employees must qualify for promotion to Correctional Nurse II within 12 months or be terminated. Interim Permit incumbents must successfully pass the NCLEX examination within six (6) months or may be terminated. Minimum Requirements License: Must possess and maintain a current registered nurse Interim Permit or a license as a Registered Nurse in the State of California. -AND- Certification: Must possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at the time of hire and maintain the certification. No experience required Selection Process There will be a competitive evaluation of your qualifications based on a review of the application material and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be complete and thorough in your responses, do not refer to a resume as they will not be reviewed , only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Application Procedure: Applications are reviewed weekly. The recruitment may close at any time once a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. All communications regarding the selection process will be via e-mail. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your Government Jobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from e-mail addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application. If you require technical assistance , please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application. EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline. Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points. Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY EXAM NUMBER: YSCS1 FILING START DATE: 06/19/18 AT 8:00 A.M. PST - UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. REBULLETIN INFORMATION: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION REGARDING NOTIFICATION OF EXAM RESULTS. PERSONS WHO HAVE ALREADY APPLIED NEED NOT REAPPLY, BUT MAY CONTACT THE EXAM ANALYST IF THEY WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. COVID-19 VACCINATION : All Department of Health Services workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES : The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four (4) acute hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov . Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. Supervising Clinic Nurse II This position has the responsibility for the supervision of nursing services in a clinic or emergency care unit. Supervising Staff Nurse II This position has the responsibility for providing 24-hour supervision of nursing activities in an assigned inpatient care unit or ward and performs professional nursing duties -OR- during a shift supervises nursing activities of an area consisting of several wards or other inpatient care units or wards. Essential Job Functions Establishes and makes adjustments to nursing schedules to distribute required nursing skills on one or more shifts and requests changes in staffing on the basis of changing ward census, workload and needs of patients. Supervises patient care delivery and nursing activities provided by the staff and collaborates with other disciplines and departments to provide care/services in assigned areas. Enforces and interprets regulatory requirements, nursing standards, goals, hospital and nursing policies and procedures governing patient care, security, safety, and unit operations. Reviews and updates policy and procedures for assigned areas and conducts staff meetings to disseminate information, policies, and changes in policies and/or directives. Evaluates and reviews evaluations of employee performance. Prepares formal answers to and recommends the adjustment of grievances and disciplinary action. Ensures that staff are qualified to work in the assigned unit, coordinating orientation of new staff, assessing and validating skill sets and coordinating in-service instruction and mandatory classes. Investigates and answers formal patient complaints, queries, and patient events and prepares reports and implements corrective action plans. Establishes and coordinates quality performance improvement activities. Manages and monitors budget and resource utilization to ensure compliance with established budget. Collaborates with other departments to obtain resources and equipment required to deliver care. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: To qualify, candidates must meet all of the following requirements: 1. A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.* -AND- 2. Two years of experience as a registered nurse providing direct administrative and technical supervision** to nurses including registered nurses. -AND- 3. Current certification in accordance with the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program.*** LICENSE(S) AND CERTIFICATE(S) REQUIRED : A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.* Applicant's must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title(s) of your required license(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the Selection Requirements. Required license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted. Additionally, in order to receive credit for license(s) and/or certification(s) in relation to any desirable qualifications, the license(s) and/ or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted. A current, active certification in accordance with the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program.*** Applicants MUST attach a legible photocopy of the required BLS certification to their application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from the application filing date. Applications submitted without the required evidence of BLS certification will be rejected. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Physical Class III - Moderate : Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION : Training and Experience Requirements **For this examination, supervision must have included the planning, assigning, reviewing work of staff and evaluating employee performance. Applicants claiming experience in a state other than California must attach a copy of their registered nurse license from that state to the application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from the application filing date. Experience claimed without the required evidence of licensure will not be considered. The original license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing and BLS certification must be presented during the selection process and/or prior to appointment. Please Note : All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualification: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program.**** Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing program.**** Any additional experience in excess of the selection requirements. **** Be advised that in order to receive credit for the desired degree, you MUST include a legible copy of the official diploma and/or transcripts which shows the area of specialization, at the time of filing, or within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online . Copies of official transcripts are accepted. Unofficial copies of transcripts are not considered and will not be accepted with your application. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT : The examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based upon application information and Desirable Qualifications, weighted 100% Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add aharraway@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION : Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be placed on the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility . No person may compete for this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. AVAILABLE SHIFT : Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. VACANCY INFORMATION : The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST on the last day of filing will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "APPLY" button for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification and/or rescindment of appointment. Fill out your application and supplemental application questions completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work performed. NOTE: If you are unable to attach documents to your application, you may email the documents to Alvonte Harraway at aharraway@dhs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online . Please include the exam number and exam title. Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED . SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE As part of this application process, applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire to document specific education and work experience; and to acknowledge the nature of the job duties and willingness to perform those duties. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER : All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES : For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD : All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. ADA COORDINATOR PHONE (323) 914-6365 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT Alvonte Harraway, Exam Analyst HR ESC phone number is (213) 288-7000 aharraway@dhs.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here

The Job Up to $1,500 in Recruitment & Remote Assignment bonus available upon hire in a Public Health Department High Desert assignment. Do you enjoy having weekends and holidays off? Public Health Licensed Vocational Nurses work Monday through Friday! The Department of Public Health is recruiting for Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) I and LVN II, who prepare patients for procedures; assist medical staff with treatments and procedures; and provide health education, referrals and resources to patients. Duties include providing basic nursing care to patients; assisting physicians and registered nurses with a variety of procedures; conducting home visits to interview patients; and providing education and training for medical providers. Immediate vacancies exists in the Victor Valley (Hesperia) area which is considered a remote assignment location. Applicants will be asked to indicate their availability and preference for referral to this location on the supplemental questionnaire. The eligible list established may also be used to fill vacancies t hroughout the Department of Public Health as they occur. For more detailed information, refer to the Licensed Vocational Nurse I (Trainee-level) and Licensed Vocational Nurse II job descriptions. As an alternative to the traditional benefits package, you may also be eligible to elect the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides an increased base rate of pay ($1.75 per hour above the base rate of pay!) with modified benefits. For more detailed information, refer to the MBO- Technical & Inspection BbOU- Benefits Summary Guide. Recruitment and Retention Bonus: Bonus payment up to $2,000 in total compensation may be available for newly hired employees from this recruitment. Remote Assignment Bonus: Bonus payment up to $2,000 in total compensation may be available for newly hired employees assigned to a remote area from this recruitment. Please refer to the Teamster Local 1932 MOU to review eligibility criteria for these bonuses. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Per the December 24, 2021 updated CA State Public Health Officer Order, all workers who provide services or work in facilities described in subdivision (a) of the order, including clinics and doctor offices , must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. In addition, CDPH Public Health Officer Orders updated on February 22, 2022 requires all workers in health care settings currently eligible for boosters, who provide services or work in the impacted facilities must be "fully vaccinated and boosted" for COVID-19 by March 1, 2022. Workers may be exempt from the vaccination requirements under section (1). View the full order here: https://bit.ly/3k0RNMt COVID-19 Testing Requirements Workers in impacted health care facilities who are not "fully vaccinated and boosted" are required to submit to COVID-19 testing at least twice per week to meet testing requirements. The entire All Facilities Letter notifying of updates to the Public Health Order is available at the following link: AFL 21-34.3 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Vaccine Requirement for Healthcare Personnel (HCP) . Licensure/Certification: All required licensure and certification must be obtained prior to employment start/hire date, and must be maintained through the duration of employment. Visit the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (CA BVNPT) website to view a list of approved providers that offer certification courses in IV Therapy/Blood Withdrawal which have been approved for LVN by the CA BVNPT. BLS Certification**: Valid Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate (Course Completion Card) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) must be provided within 30 days of employment start/hire date, and must be maintained through the duration of the LVN I/II employment. Contingent job offers may be made to candidates who have indicated that they have successfully completed the required Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) course, and are currently pending receipt of their AHA BLS Course Completion Card. Per AHA FAQ, AHA Training Centers must issue Course Completion Cards within 20 days of successful course completion. Please contact your AHA Instructor or Training Center Coordinator if you have any questions about your card. If you can't remember your Training Center or Instructor's information, visit the Lost Your AHA Completion Card page for more information. Background Check: Applicants selected for these positions must pass a background investigation and verification of employment history and education including a physical exam and drug screening. Travel/Driver License: Travel throughout the county is required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation. Trainee: LVN I must be promoted to journey-level classification, LVN II , upon successful completion of the trainee period (e.g., preceptorship, orientation, and/or certification, completion of 2080 hours, and a successful work progress report; as applicable), or be terminated. Refer to the MOU for additional information. Minimum Requirements All LVN I and LVN II applicants must possess all of the following licensure/certification requirements: Licensure/Certification: Applicants must possess and maintain all of the following items: Valid Vocational Nurse license issued by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (CA BVNPT), Valid Intravenous (IV) Therapy/Blood Withdrawal certifications* for LVN issued by a provider approved by the CA BVNPT , -and- Valid Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate (Course Completion Card)** issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) . ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ***Experience: In addition to the licensure/certification requirements listed above, LVN II candidates must also possess one (1) year of full-time equivalent experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a clinic or outpatient care work setting (e.g., home health, correctional nursing, hospice, skilled nursing, acute care facilities, etc.). Desired Qualifications Bilingual Skills: Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation Outpatient clinical experience, preferably in a Public Health setting, is highly desirable Selection Process There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire. Application Procedure : Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed periodically. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application. If you require technical assistance , please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application. EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline. Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points. Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process . Closing Date/Time:

The Job *$1000 upon hire and $1000 upon completion of 2080 service hours. See MOU for details The County is recruiting for Licensed Vocational Nurses II - Corrections who assist physicians, registered nurses and other health specialists in the treatment and care of patients in an adult population (Sheriff's) or juvenile/youth population (Probation) locked correctional facility . Duties include providing basic nursing care; collecting vital signs, blood, and specimens; and administering medications as directed. The list established by this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies in the Sheriff's (Adult population) and Probation (Youth population) departments as they occur while the list remains active. Sheriff's Department positions are for day, evening and night shifts with an immediate need in the High Desert . The Probation department consist of variable shifts, which include days and evenings. We are also accepting applications for Licensed Vocational Nurse I - Corrections, which requires a separate application. Applicants are encouraged to view the Licensed Vocational Nurse I - Corrections announcement and apply for both levels, as appropriate. For more detailed information, refer to the Licensed Vocational Nurse II - Corrections job description. THE COUNTY OFFERS TWO LUCRATIVE BENEFITS OPTIONS CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Certification: Must possess and maintain Basic Life Support certification. Shift: Must be available for rotating shift work, including weekends and holidays, and may be required to assist after normal duty hours in emergency situations and may involve hostile or volatile wards and inmates. Night shift differential and overtime compensation are available. Background: Candidates must not have been convicted of a felony and, upon appointment, must successfully pass a thorough background investigation, including a fingerprint check and polygraph. Physical Demands: Ability to perform for extended periods of time: balancing, bending, climbing, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting, standing, stooping, turning, twisting; and walking long distances both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions; hand and finger dexterity in both hands; ability to manipulate heavy duty security locks and doors; reaching or working above and below shoulder level; normal vision, including color discrimination; normal hearing; and carrying up to 10 pounds. NOTE: Incumbents will be required to respond immediately to emergencies while on duty which may involve hostile and volatile wards and inmates . Working Conditions: Working conditions involve exposure to hazardous and infectious materials and communicable diseases. Travel: Travel throughout the County will be required. Incumbents are required to make provision for transportation. A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained for the individual providing the transportation. Minimum Requirements Candidates must possess all of the following: License: Must possess and maintain a current Licensed Vocational Nurse license with the State of California. Experience: One (1) year of recent (within the last 3 years) full-time experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Certification: Must possess and maintain Basic Life Support certification. Selection Process There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. Application Procedure : Applications are reviewed weekly. The recruitment may close at any time once a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. All communications regarding the selection process will be via e-mail. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your Government Jobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from e-mail addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application. If you require technical assistance , please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application. EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline. Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points. Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process . Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Position/Program Information DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES EXAM NUMBER: Y5357T OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY ORIGINAL POSTING DATE: 1/1/2011 REBULLETIN INFORMATION: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION REGARDING NOTIFICATION OF EXAM RESULTS. PERSONS WHO HAVE ALREADY APPLIED NEED NOT REAPPLY, BUT MAY CONTACT THE EXAM ANALYST IF THEY WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department. ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and 4 acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 employees, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion dollars. Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Provides enhanced or improved health care delivery to a specific patient population by evaluating nursing practices, developing methodologies and implementing standards of care, providing consultative services and by assessing and addressing patient and staff educational needs, in one or more clinical specialty areas, under the general direction of a Chief Nursing Officer II or Nursing Director, Administration. Essential Job Functions Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the total health care of a specific patient population in one or more clinical specialty areas Uses the nursing process drawing upon extensive knowledge, experience and research to identify problem situations or issues in patient care Analyzes, interprets, advises and consults with staff and other health care professionals to provide high quality, contemporary care Provides consultation and guidance to all levels of the nursing staff pertinent to patient care problems within the field of specialty Advises the nursing staff in the establishment and maintenance of records of treatments given and the related process of each patient for the purpose of analyzing patterns, synthesizing actions and evaluation patient care plans. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: 1. A *Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing with emphasis in an area of specialty** listed below. 2. Four years of recent clinical nursing experience, two years of which must have been in the area of specialty**. **Specialties may include: Critical Care, Gerontology, Pediatrics, Emergency Care, Mental Health, Rehabilitation, Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Wound Management, Nurse Educator, Psychiatry. LICENSE: A license to practice as a Registered Nurse and a certificate indicating that the person is qualified to use the title of Clinical Nurse Specialist, both issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. 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: II - Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. Additional Information SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: To compete in this examination, applicants must possess: A current active 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. PLEASE NOTE : Applicants, who have completed the exam process with a passing score, will not be added to the Eligible Register until they have obtained a license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California. Proof of a *Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing with emphasis in an area of specialty MUST be attached to the application at the time of filing. *In order to receive credit for any college course work, or any type of college degree, such as Bachelor, or Master degree, or for completion of a certificate program, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization; or official certificates with your application at the time of filing. 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. SPECIAL INFORMATION: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any shift EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of a qualifying interview covering training, experience, personal fitness, and general ability to perform the duties of the position. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on this examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. Applicants with disabilities who require special accommodations must provide the Examination Unit with written notification at the time of filing. Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add sjaimez@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. VACANCY INFORMATION: The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of the candidates receiving a passing grade on this examination will be added to the Eligible Register without indication of relative standing in the examination. Successful candidates will remain on the register 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. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION : APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking the "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 you 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, description of work performed, and salary earned, 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 Sylvia Jaimez at sjaimez@dhs.lacounty.gov within 15 calendar days of filing online . Please include the exam number and the exam title. 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 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: Sylvia Jaimez, Exam Analyst Telephone Number: (213) 288-7000 Email Address: sjaimez@dhs.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here

Position/Program Information DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES EXAM NUMBER: Y5172T OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY ORIGINAL POSTING DATE: 3/14/2013 REBULLETIN INFORMATION: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION REGARDING NOTIFICATION OF EXAM RESULTS. PERSONS WHO HAVE ALREADY APPLIED NEED NOT REAPPLY, BUT MAY CONTACT THE EXAM ANALYST IF THEY WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. 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: Performs preoperative anesthesia management of patient undergoing surgical or therapeutic procedures, airway management or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, under the administration of a physician or dentist. Essential Job Functions Preanesthetic Preparation and Evaluation of the Patient Obtaining an appropriate health history. Conducting an appropriate physical screening assessment. Recommending or requesting pertinent diagnostic studies and evaluating the results. Selecting, obtaining, ordering, and administering preanesthetic medications. Documenting the preanesthetic evaluation and obtaining a comprehensive informed consent for anesthesia and related services. lntraoperative Care Obtaining, preparing, and using all equipment, monitors, supplies and drugs used for the administration of anesthesia and sedation techniques; performing and ordering safety checks as needed. Selecting, obtaining or administering the anesthetics, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids and blood products necessary to manage the anesthetic. Performing all aspects of airway management, including fiberoptic intubation. Performing and managing regional anesthetic techniques including, but not limited to, subarachnoid, epidural and caudal blocks; plexus, major and peripheral nerve blocks; intravenous regional anesthesia; transtracheal, topical and local infiltration blocks; intracapsular, intercostal and ocular blocks. Providing appropriate invasive and noninvasive monitoring modalities using current standards and techniques. Recognizing abnormal patient response during anesthesia; selecting and implementing corrective action and requesting consultation whenever necessary. Evaluating patient response during emergence from anesthesia and instituting pharmacological or supportive treatment to insure patient stability during transfer. Postanesthesia Care Providing postanesthesia follow-up and evaluation of the patient's response to the anesthesia and surgical experience; taking appropriate corrective actions and requesting consultation when indicated. Initiating, ordering, and administering respiratory support to ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation in the postanesthesia period. Initiating, ordering, and administering pharmacological or fluid support of the cardiovascular system during the postanesthesia period to prevent morbidity and mortality. Initiating, ordering, and administering acute postanesthesia pain management techniques. Discharging patients from a postanesthesia care unit (PACU) according to facility policy. Clinical Support Functions Inserting peripheral and central intravenous catheters. Inserting pulmonary artery catheters. Inserting arterial catheters and performing arterial puncture to obtain arterial blood samples. Managing emergency situations, including initiating or participating in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Providing consultation and implementation of respiratory and ventilatory care. Management of interventional pain therapy using drugs, regional anesthetic techniques, or other accepted pain-relief modalities. Selecting, obtaining, ordering and/or administering medications or treatments related to the care of the patient, using consultation when appropriate. Accepting additional responsibilities which are within the expertise of the individual CRNA and appropriate to the practice setting. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: To qualify, candidates must meet all of the following requirements: 1) State licensure by the California Board of Registered Nursing as a Registered Nurse. 2) State certification by the California Board of Registered Nursing as a Nurse Anesthetist. 3) Graduation from a program of nurse anesthesia education accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.* 4) Certification or Recertification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA). Please see Special Requirement Information for additional information regarding the requirements. LICENSE: A license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class II - Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Experience as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Applicants claiming experience as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in a state other than California must include their certification number on the application for verification at the time of filing. Experience claimed without a valid certification number will not be considered. Additional Information SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: WITHHOLD INFORMATION Applicants who will successfully complete the selection requirements within twelve (12) months of filing their application may compete in this examination. However, their names will be placed on withhold status pending completion and submission of the education, licensure and certification requirements. In the event candidates fail to provide proof of meeting the selection requirements within twelve (12) months, they will be removed from the withhold list. NURSE ANESTHETIST PROGRAM INFORMATION *Applicants MUST submit proof of graduation from a program of nurse anesthesia education accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetist -or- Applicants MUST submit a copy of their recommendation letter from the Nurse Anesthetist Program Director confirming good standing and anticipated successful completion date, at the time of filing or by emailing the Exam Analyst, lpascual@dhs.lacounty.gov within 15 calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title. The recommendation letter must be on a legible letterhead from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION INFORMATION Please ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title of your required license and certifications, number, date of issue, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency as specified in the Selection Requirements. Required license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted. Additionally, in order to receive credit for license(s) and/or certification(s) in relation to any desirable qualifications, the license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. EXAMINATION CONTENT: An evaluation of training and education as documented on the application weighted at 100%. Application information will be evaluated as it relates to the Selection Requirements and Desirable Qualifications. 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 Lpascual@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 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 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. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking the "APPLY" button 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 you 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. 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 must email the Exam Analyst within 15 calendar days of filing online . Please include the exam number and the exam title. 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: Luz Pascual, Exam Analyst E-mail: Lpascual@dhs.lacounty.gov HR ESC Phone Number: (213) 288-7000 For detailed information, please click here

The Job Increase your Salary by $2.00/hr w/MBO (Modified Benefit Option) The Sheriff's Nurse Supervisor II for Adult Corrections reports to the Health Services Manager, under general direction will assist with the overall operation of a facility. Coordinates health services to correctional patients, supervises subordinate, and support staff at San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department detention facility, to include coordinates schedules and assignments, ensuring adequate coverage, and resolves staff schedule conflicts, and determines priorities for nursing services during peak periods, emergencies or staff shortage. Incumbents will perform administrative support assignments, ensure the quality of health services, coordinates and implements conformance of nursing activities, compliance of procedures, protocols, and guidelines, and is responsible to review and investigate inmate grievances. Reviews subordinates work, prepares work performance evaluations, work improvement plans, discipline, counsels staff, participates in the selection of staff, hiring, scheduling, and perform additional duties as required. We are also accepting applications for Sheriff's Nurse Supervisor I, which requires a separate application. Applicants are encouraged to view the announcement and apply for both levels, as appropriate. For more detailed information, refer to the Sheriff's Nurse Supervisor II job description. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Background: Successful candidates must not have been convicted of a felony and must successfully pass a background investigation including a polygraph and fingerprint check. Physical Demands: Requires physical agility and mobility, hand dexterity, good vision and hearing; lifting and carrying of up to 10 pounds. Working conditions involve exposure to infectious materials. Environment: Working conditions involve exposure to infectious materials and working in a locked facility. Travel: Travel throughout the County will be required. Incumbents are required to make a provision for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced for the individual providing the transportation. Minimum Requirements License: Must possess and maintain a current license as a Registered Nurse with the State of California. -AND- Experience: One (1) year of experience as a registered nurse in a locked correctional facility performing full-scope supervisory duties such as hiring, firing, writing and signing work performance evaluations, and approving time off. Desired Qualifications The ideal candidate is an experienced correctional nurse with leadership experience, the ability to analyze data, develop and implement processes to improve outcomes and a passion for improving inmate healthcare. Selection Process There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, December 15, 2023 . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire. All communications regarding the selection process will be via e-mail. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your Government Jobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from e-mail addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application. If you require technical assistance , please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application. EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline. Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points. Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process . Closing Date/Time: 12/15/2023 5:00 PM Pacific