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The Job Earn An Annual Salary Up To $126,048 Two Excellent Benefits Packages Select Modified Benefits Option and Increase Your Salary Up To: $130,208 Step Increases Twice A Year Until Max Step Is Reached Paid Holidays Vacation, and Sick Time County Pension Apply Today! Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is seeking experienced and dedicated nurses with excellent leadership skills to fill immediate vacancies for Assistant Unit Manager II - Assistant Unit Manager II is the second supervisory level in the nursing series responsible for assisting the Unit Manager with the management and supervision Assistant Unit Managers I, Registered Nurses, and support staff. This position will observe staff to ensure clinical standards and objectives are met; assist staff with complex problems; ensure compliance with regulations and facility policies and procedures. The Assistant Unit Manager will also assist with the preparation of monthly schedules; ensure adequate daily staffing to meet fluctuating census needs; prepare productivity reports and monitor resource utilization and day-to-day operations. Official title: Assistant Unit Manager II For more detailed information, refer to the Assistant Unit Manager II job description. Click Here To Review The Competitive Benefits Associated With This Position ARROWHEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER ARMC , which is owned and operated by the County of San Bernardino, is a state-of-the-art 456 bed university-affiliated teaching medical center featuring the newest in technology in the field of patient care. ARMC is host to a 24-hour Emergency Department providing more than 90,000 annual visits, a Level II Trauma Center verified by the American College of Surgeons, a Regional Burn Center, Behavioral Health Services, Outpatient Specialty Clinics and five Primary Care Family Health Centers (FHC). The FHCs offer comprehensive primary care medical services to individuals and families of all age groups. The FHCs are staffed with experienced attending physicians and resident physicians from the Medical Center. ARMC is a Primary Stroke Center and has a Baby Friendly designation from Baby-Friendly USA with over 2800 births per year. The Neonatal Intensive Care is a 30 bed Community California Children's Services certified unit. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Vaccination Requirement: 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 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) Availability: Twenty-four (24) hour responsibility, on-call and call-back may be required. Background : Applicants selected for these positions must pass a background investigation, physical, verification of employment history and education. Certifications: Additional certifications may be required depending on the needs of the department. For a list of certifications required by unit, click HERE . Minimum Requirements Candidates must possess all of the following: License: Must possess and maintain Registered Nurse licensure with the State of California Board of Registered Nursing. Experience: Two (2) years of experience as a licensed Registered Nurse with one (1) year being in a Medical-Surgical/ Telemetry unit AND two (2) years of experience as a RN III at ARMC or Charge Nurse. Experience may be concurrent. Certification: Must possess and maintain current Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Desired Qualifications Supervisory experience and a Bachelor's degree in Nursing is desired. Selection Process Application Procedure : Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. To receive priority consideration for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire. There will be a competitive evaluation based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to include as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible. 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. 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 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 Apply Today To Start Earning and Receiving These Great Benefits! Arrowhead Regional Medical Center is looking for a license d Registered Nurse to join their Epic team as an Epic RN Analyst II. This is the journey level classification in the new Epic RN series. Incumbents in these positions will utilize their professional expertise to perform moderately complex systems analysis and applications programming, and will serve as a resource for implementing technical solutions and clinical information to meet customer business needs. The Epic RN Analyst II will function in a support role on major new development project teams. Incumbents work with internal Epic Analysts and technical staff to conceptualize function, data structures and best fit, and create functional specifications to meet customer expectations. Epic RN Analyst II will be assigned to one or more of the following modules depending on their area of expertise: EpicCare Inpatient ClinDoc Analyst EpicCare ASAP Analyst (Emergency Department) EpicCare Orders Analyst For more detailed information, refer to the Epic RN Analyst II job description. Applications are also being accepted for : Epic RN Manager Separate applications are required for each level. Click the appropriate link to review the job descriptions for each level. This exciting opportunity comes with competitive benefits for the employee and their dependents. Click here to review benefits for this position. ARROWHEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER ARMC , which is owned and operated by the County of San Bernardino, is a state-of-the-art 456 bed university-affiliated, teaching medical center featuring the newest technology in the field of patient care. ARMC, is host to a 24-hour Emergency Department providing more than 90,000 annual visits, a Level I Trauma Center verified by the American College of Surgeons, a Regional Burn Center, Behavioral Health Services, Outpatient Specialty Clinics and five Primary Care Family Health Centers (FHC). The FHCs offer comprehensive primary care medical services to individuals and families of all age groups. The FHCs are staffed with experienced attending physicians and resident physicians from the Medical Center. ARMC is a Primary Stroke Center and has a Baby Friendly designation from Baby-Friendly USA with over 2800 births per year. The Neonatal Intensive Care is a 30 bed Community California Children's Services certified unit. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Vaccination Requirement: 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 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) . Vaccination Exemptions: Upon hire, candidates will be required to submit proof of vaccination including the booster dose or request an exemption from the vaccination and booster requirements based on either religious belief or medical reasons. Background: Applicants selected for this position must pass a background investigation and medical examination including drug screening. Certification: Incumbent must obtain EPIC certification in every assigned module within 90 days of hire. The Clinical Informatics Department in collaboration with the Epic implementation executive team will reserve its right to extend beyond 90 days if the core training class schedule falls outside the 90-day hiring period. If certification is not obtained after 90 days of hire or the dedicated extended time allowance, the incumbent's employment will be terminated. Training: Applicants must be able to sit in a training room for up to 8 hours a day. License : A valid California Class C Real ID/driver license, Passport or Military ID and proof of automobile liability insurance is required at time of hire. Travel: Applicant may need to travel to Wisconsin by airplane for training on an as needed basis. Travel expenses will be paid for by San Bernardino County. On-Call: Incumbents may be placed "On-Call" for nights, weekends and holidays depending on the certified module. Minimum Requirements License : Must possess and maintain Registered Nurse licensure with the State of California Board of Registered Nurses. Certification : Must have current Epic Certification in one or more modules obtained through Epic Systems Corporation. Experience : Option 1 : One (1) year of experience as an Epic RN Analyst I with ARMC. Option 2 : One (1) year of experience as an RN Analyst on an Epic implementation team. Option 3 : One (1) year of experience as an RN Analyst providing user support for Epic Systems. Note: All Epic Certifications must be uploaded before submitting your application for consideration. Epic Certifications are awarded to individuals directly by completion of a training program through Epic Corporation. Desired Qualifications The ideal candidate will be a Registered Nurse who is certified in one (1) or more Epic modules with extensive experience in the field of clinical informatics, serving as a subject matter expert in the implementation and support of Epic Systems in an acute care hospital setting. Selection Process There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. Applicants that are placed on the eligible list will be required to take a Logic Test provided by EPIC and hosted by the County of San Bernardino. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the department for an interview. Application Procedure : This recruitment will be continuous until a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been met. Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire 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 questionnaires. All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs 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 email 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:

Definition and Class Characteristics * * * $1,000 - $5,000 NEW HIRE BONUS * * * RELOCATION ALLOWANCE ALSO AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED CANDIDATES! Interested in joining a fast-paced work environment filled with caring professionals dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable community members? The Nevada County Behavioral Health Department is looking for a Registered Nurse I or II or a Behavioral Health Nurse I or II to work as part of a clinical team including a supervisor, psychiatrist, case manager, therapist, and another nurse. This individual provides support for medication refills, nursing assessments, assisting psychiatrists in daily duties, and coordinating services within the clinical team, with primary care, and other agencies. We have a friendly, nurturing work environment, and we enjoy the privilege of serving individuals with serious mental illness. The work is always interesting and provides opportunities for collaborative, creative problem solving. We seek individuals who are caring and who bring a sense of humor and fun at the right time. Registered Nurse I: The RN I is the entry level class in the professional nursing series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform duties of increasing complexity. Qualified candidates for the RN I will have graduated from an accredited school of nursing, preferably with an Associate of Science degree in Nursing, possess a valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing, and hold a current CPR certificate. Registered Nurse II: The RN II is the journey level class in the series, fully qualified to independently perform the full range of duties using professional judgment within the framework of standardized policies, procedures, and protocols. Incumbents may provide training, direction and guidance to other team members and less experienced employees. In addition to the requirements for RN I, the RN II candidates will have a minimum of two years of responsible work experience equivalent to Nevada County’s classification of RN I. Behavioral Health Nurse I: The BH Nurse I is the entry level class in this series where incumbents develop skills in medication support and quality management standards and techniques. Under general supervision, a BH Nurse I may administer oral and/or injectable medications, observe and record client response to medication, and provide medication education. Behavioral Health Nurse II: The BH Nurse II is the journey level class in this series, where incumbents perform the full range of duties as well as performing behavioral health nursing with a high degree of professional skill, exercising independent judgment related to behavioral health nursing activities, coordinating behavioral health education activities, and auditing records for compliance with application regulations. This is a full-time, fully benefited position. The County of Nevada offers an extensive benefit package including, but not limited to: a generous leave program; 11 standard holidays and 2 floating holidays; CalPERS retirement; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; a flexible spending account (FSA); a dependent care account (DCA); and a deferred compensation plan including 401(a), 457(b), and Roth options. In addition to a County-wide tuition reimbursement program, Nevada County Behavioral Health staff are eligible to apply for up to $15,000 in student loan repayment. We also offer flexible schedules and telework options to our staff, depending on program needs! You matter at County of Nevada. Your contribution, your worth, your ideas, all have a place here. We thrive on transparent and ongoing communication through employee newsletters, social media and hosted sites. We strive to be the best version of ourselves through continuous improvement. We learn and grow as a team. Great discoveries happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Best of all, you make a difference in the lives of our community every day. Bring your whole self to our place. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. View the full job description here . Per California Department of Public Health regulations, employees working in healthcare positions and/or facilities are required to comply with both California and Federal vaccine policy mandates. Currently, the COVID-19 vaccine and, if you are eligible, the COVID-19 booster, is required for this position. Proof of vaccination and booster may be required if a conditional offer is extended. As an employer, the County complies with all applicable California and Federal laws, including but not limited to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Fair Employment and Housing Act, and will make, on request, accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs and/or disabilities where a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on the County’s business. Benefits Guide The Benefits Guide is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group. Health Insurance The County sponsored plan for 2023 is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs. 2023 Health Insurance Plans Anthem Select HMO Anthem Traditional HMO Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan) PERS Platinum PPO PORAC (Available to PORAC members only) Flexible Spending Accounts The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA. Life Insurance Voya and Colonial is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya and Colonial: Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment Basic Term Life Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans Optional Dependent Term Life Optional Term Life Dental & Vision Insurance Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Delta Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider. Retirement The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions. CalPERS Miscellaneous tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55 Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60 Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62 CalPERS Safety tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50. Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55. Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57. We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, www.calpers.ca.gov , to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you. NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice. Nevada County Human Resources Department 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2 Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov www.nevadacountyca.gov Closing Date/Time: 6/13/2023 8:00 PM Pacific

Definition and Class Characteristics * * * $1,000 - $5,000 NEW HIRE BONUS * * * RELOCATION ALLOWANCE ALSO AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED CANDIDATES! Interested in joining a fast-paced work environment filled with caring professionals dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable community members? The Nevada County Behavioral Health Department is looking for a Registered Nurse I or II or a Behavioral Health Nurse I or II to work as part of a clinical team including a supervisor, psychiatrist, case manager, therapist, and another nurse. This individual provides support for medication refills, nursing assessments, assisting psychiatrists in daily duties, and coordinating services within the clinical team, with primary care, and other agencies. We have a friendly, nurturing work environment, and we enjoy the privilege of serving individuals with serious mental illness. The work is always interesting and provides opportunities for collaborative, creative problem solving. We seek individuals who are caring and who bring a sense of humor and fun at the right time. Registered Nurse I: The RN I is the entry level class in the professional nursing series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform duties of increasing complexity. Qualified candidates for the RN I will have graduated from an accredited school of nursing, preferably with an Associate of Science degree in Nursing, possess a valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing, and hold a current CPR certificate. Registered Nurse II: The RN II is the journey level class in the series, fully qualified to independently perform the full range of duties using professional judgment within the framework of standardized policies, procedures, and protocols. Incumbents may provide training, direction and guidance to other team members and less experienced employees. In addition to the requirements for RN I, the RN II candidates will have a minimum of two years of responsible work experience equivalent to Nevada County’s classification of RN I. Behavioral Health Nurse I: The BH Nurse I is the entry level class in this series where incumbents develop skills in medication support and quality management standards and techniques. Under general supervision, a BH Nurse I may administer oral and/or injectable medications, observe and record client response to medication, and provide medication education. Behavioral Health Nurse II: The BH Nurse II is the journey level class in this series, where incumbents perform the full range of duties as well as performing behavioral health nursing with a high degree of professional skill, exercising independent judgment related to behavioral health nursing activities, coordinating behavioral health education activities, and auditing records for compliance with application regulations. This is a full-time, fully benefited position. The County of Nevada offers an extensive benefit package including, but not limited to: a generous leave program; 11 standard holidays and 2 floating holidays; CalPERS retirement; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; a flexible spending account (FSA); a dependent care account (DCA); and a deferred compensation plan including 401(a), 457(b), and Roth options. In addition to a County-wide tuition reimbursement program, Nevada County Behavioral Health staff are eligible to apply for up to $15,000 in student loan repayment. We also offer flexible schedules and telework options to our staff, depending on program needs! You matter at County of Nevada. Your contribution, your worth, your ideas, all have a place here. We thrive on transparent and ongoing communication through employee newsletters, social media and hosted sites. We strive to be the best version of ourselves through continuous improvement. We learn and grow as a team. Great discoveries happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Best of all, you make a difference in the lives of our community every day. Bring your whole self to our place. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Read the full job description here . Per California Department of Public Health regulations, employees working in healthcare positions and/or facilities are required to comply with both California and Federal vaccine policy mandates. Currently, the COVID-19 vaccine and, if you are eligible, the COVID-19 booster, is required for this position. Proof of vaccination and booster may be required if a conditional offer is extended. As an employer, the County complies with all applicable California and Federal laws, including but not limited to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Fair Employment and Housing Act, and will make, on request, accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs and/or disabilities where a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on the County’s business. Benefits Guide The Benefits Guide is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group. Health Insurance The County sponsored plan for 2023 is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs. 2023 Health Insurance Plans Anthem Select HMO Anthem Traditional HMO Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan) PERS Platinum PPO PORAC (Available to PORAC members only) Flexible Spending Accounts The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA. Life Insurance Voya and Colonial is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya and Colonial: Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment Basic Term Life Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans Optional Dependent Term Life Optional Term Life Dental & Vision Insurance Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Delta Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider. Retirement The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions. CalPERS Miscellaneous tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55 Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60 Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62 CalPERS Safety tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50. Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55. Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57. We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, www.calpers.ca.gov , to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you. NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice. Nevada County Human Resources Department 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2 Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov www.nevadacountyca.gov Closing Date/Time: 6/13/2023 8:00 PM Pacific

Introduction READ THIS ENTIRE BULLETIN FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REAPPLY FOR THIS RECRUITMENT THIS IS A REOPENING OF A CONTINOUS EXAMINATION. If you have previously applied or started an application for the Registered Nurse II (PHN Option), Examination #19-5305-01 , and choose to reapply, please contact the examination analyst,Angelica Cuevas at Angelica.Cuevas@acgov.org to have your previous application released back to you. The scores and dispositions of candidates for this examination will be merged with previous exam participants. If you have previously submitted an application and choose to reapply, your new score/disposition will replace your current disposition. Application and 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. Failure to submit the supplemental questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications will only be accepted on-line. 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 II positions are located in the Health Care Services Agency, Social Services Agency and Community Development Agency. Registered Nurse IIs provide a variety of nursing care services, case management, treatment plan, teaching, counseling and referral to clients and families in a home and/or community setting, provide nursing assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation; coordinate care with other health care providers, professionals and other agencies and community representatives; assist in the prevention of communicable diseases; and perform related duties as required. THE VACANCIES The current Registered Nurse II (PHN) vacancies are in all County locations . These positions aresituated in the Social Services Agency and in the following programs/units within the Public Health Department: Acute Communicable Disease, California Children's Services, Tuberculosis (TB) Control Section, the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP), and the Foster Care Assessment Center. 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 Public Health Nursing (PHN) Certificate issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. PROGRAM OVERVIEW Acute Communicable Disease Unit Alameda County Public Health Nurses, in the Acute Communicable Disease Unit, are responsible for the surveillance, investigation, and control of cases, contacts, and outbreaks of over 75 reportable communicable diseases; all reportable communicable diseases except for HIV, sexually transmitted infections and tuberculosis. Program activities include interviewing clients with reportable diseases, as well as their family members and health care providers, to collect clinical and risk factor information and to identify potentially exposed contacts. ACD staff educate clients about disease symptoms, transmission, treatment and prevention; identify and locate exposed contacts to provide education about potential symptoms and if appropriate, post-exposure preventive treatment; recommend interventions to prevent disease transmission in households, schools, day care facilities, health care facilities, and other congregate settings; maintain accurate surveillance of reportable conditions and review trends to identify areas for enhanced prevention and control efforts; initiate and lead key functions in the public health response to infectious disease emergencies; and serve as on-call duty officers to conduct mandated public health response to urgent communicable cases and outbreaks in the evening, on weekends, and holidays. California Children's Services (CCS) California Children's Services (CCS) is a statewide program that provides case management and care coordination for clients' birth to 21 who have chronic, disabling and/or life threatening conditions. There are medical, financial and residential eligibility requirements. Under the direction of the CCS Nurse Manager, the Registered Nurse IV (RN IV), the Registered Nurse II (RN II) performs medical utilization review and comprehensive case management for a case load of children who have CCS medically eligible conditions. The RN II works in multi-disciplinary teams to determine medical eligibility and provides medical care coordination from the point of intake and initiation of the treatment care plan as part of the CCS interdisciplinary case management team. Nurses also ensure that clients are receiving necessary services with the most appropriate provider. The RN II is expected to have knowledge of: principles, methods and procedures for utilization review and relating to acute hospitalizations, home care, medical and nursing services and other levels of institutional care, CCS and Medi-Cal regulations; health care delivery system with respect to medical services available to the child and family; and family adaptation to handicapping conditions involving physical and psycho-social needs. Tuberculosis (TB) Control Section Registered Nurse IIs in the TB Control Section work under the supervision of the TB Nurse Manager (RN IV) and under the guidance of an RN III to provide case management to a caseload of clients with active and suspected active TB disease; to conduct monthly visits to the family, investigate contacts and assure access to care; oversee direct observation therapy (DOT) as needed, and to perform other duties as assigned. The work of the Registered Nurse IIs in the TB Control Section is specific to TB cases and their contacts, and requires knowledge of public health nursing standards, access to health care in the local community, knowledge of tuberculosis disease and transmission, diagnosis and treatment of active TB disease and latent TB infection, knowledge of co-morbidities and complex socio-economic problems that adversely affect TB treatment outcomes, and responsibility for assuring completion of TB treatment; contact tracing, early identification of secondary cases and contacts at risk for rapid progression to TB disease if infected; surveillance (including case reporting); understanding of epidemiology of tuberculosis in Alameda County and how it guides public health nursing practice, and performing outreach (when resources permit) to persons at high risk for TB infection and disease. Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) Nurse-Family Partnership is a home visiting program that partners nurses with low income first-time moms in Alameda County, in order to give babies the best start in life. Case management services begin in pregnancy and continue until the child reaches two years old. During that time, parents are provided with health education, support, and child development information so that families can create better lives for their child and themselves. This position will be situated within Public Health and includes nursing care management with prenatal and postpartum clients and their children up to the age of two. Nurses in this program receive intensive training to administer this evidence based home visiting program whose goal is to improve birth outcomes, increase child development and increase families' self-sufficiency. Nurse-Family Partnership nurses establish relationships with young, at-risk mothers during home visits and provide guidance for the emotional, social, and physical challenges first-time moms face as they prepare to become parents. NFP nurses work with culturally diverse families in communities with broad-based socio-inequity. We serve a high population of Oakland clients. Foster Care Assessment Center The Assessment Center (the AC) is a non-residential, short-term shelter child-friendly environment that operates 24 hours per day. The AC is staffed and managed by West Coast Children's Clinic, Inc., a community-based organization under contract to the Alameda County Social Services Agency. The AC has the capacity to receive and care for all ages of children and youth newborn to 21 years of age (Non-Minor Dependents NMDs).The purpose of the AC is to provide a supportive, child-friendly place where children can be looked after safely while more thoughtful placements are researched, including assessment of relative placement options, allow qualified staff to provide timely crisis intervention services to lessen the trauma of removal and initiate basic physical and mental health screenings, appropriate linkages and referrals. Under the supervision of the RN IV, the PHN II at the AC serves as an interdisciplinary team member of the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and is responsible for implementing the daily nursing operations at the AC, which includes conducting nursing assessments on children received at the AC; communicating the need for timely follow-up of abnormal health assessment findings and/or acute health findings to placement providers, medical providers, child welfare staff, childcare staff, and PHNs in the Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care; facilitating the coordination of care between the AC, DCFS, Public Health Department, emergency foster homes, health care providers, schools, and any other relevant agencies invested in the total care of vulnerable children; providing onsite skilled, professional nursing consultation to the child welfare staff, including the Child Welfare Workers and other relevant personnel, child care staff, and biological and/or foster family; collaborating with child welfare staff to develop and maintain a systematic process for obtaining the basic medical history of the child at the time of removal from the caregiver's home; gathering and interpreting information obtained from birth records, medical/dental records, immunization records, lab and radiological reports; documenting relevant information in the CWS/CMS database; researching medical insurance coverage for children to assist with urgent medical needs; training childcare providers on method of administering a brief health checklist for children brought to the AC; taking the lead to address the identified health care needs of each child/youth/non-minor dependent (NMD) admitted to the AC, including coordination of needed medical appointments, follow-up, and medication refills; administering, supervising and monitoring all medications prescribed; performing prescribed treatments. The PHN at the AC is expected to have knowledge of the health care delivery system available to children in foster care, family dynamics of the child removed from an abusive and/or neglectful home and the emotional adaptation to out of home placement and the effects of family separation. 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS License/Certificate: - Possession of a current and valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California. - Possession of a current and valid Public Health Nurse (PHN) Certificate issued by the State of California - Some positions may require a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license. 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. Either I Experience: The equivalent of six months of full-time experience as a Registered Nurse I in the Alameda County classified service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney's Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts.) Or II The equivalent of one year of full-time recent experience with the last five years at a comparable level as a Registered Nurse in a clinical and/or public health setting. Some positions may require one (1) year of experience in a specialty area. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT : In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications below, these positions require possession of a current and valid Public Health Nursing (PHN) Certificate issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. 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 public health nursing. • Anatomy, physiology, chemistry, pharmacology, growth and development, medical surgical nursing, nutrition, community health, and population based communities. • Principles and practices of the nursing process. • Wellness to illness continuum. • Nursing procedures, techniques, equipment and supplies. • Contact investigation and infection control principles. • Health systems, agencies, and patterns of referral. • Major disease conditions, current prevention techniques, therapies, and treatments. • Community resources and health systems. • Collaborative health planning with multi-disciplinary teams. • Principles and practices of effective organization. • Computer applications related to the work. Ability to: • Maintain confidentiality. • Communicate effectively orally and in writing. • Teach and counsel patients, families, and staff. • Exercise independent judgment. • Interpret data. • Analyze, evaluate and draw logical conclusions. • Respond effectively to emergency situations. • Exercise interpersonal sensitivity to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients, other agencies and the public. • Practice effective nursing in diverse/multicultural environments. • Plan, organize and prioritize. • Make effective use of available materials and human resources. • Provide safe, effective and efficient nursing care. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS The examination will consist of the following steps: A review of candidates' application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates 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. Those candidates who have passed the Supplemental Questionnaire screening for the class will be placed on the eligible list based on an evaluation of education, training, and expertise. 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:Continuous Review of Minimum Qualification & SQ:Ongoing Department Hiring Interview:TBD 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 11 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Catastrophic Sick Leave 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 www.acgov.org/hrs 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

EXAM NUMBER: b5280O JOB TYPE : OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY FILING START DATE: 10/23/2020 THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REPOSTING TO ADD SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. POSITION DEFINITION: Supervises primary providers of mental health nursing services to individuals, families, and groups in a range of mental health care settings. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this supervisory class are assigned to a service area mental health setting and work under the technical and administrative direction of a clinical program manager or higher-level nurse or psychiatrist. Within scope-of-practice guidelines, positions supervise members of a multidisciplinary team that provides mental health services to clients and families and consultative services to community agencies. May also function as primary providers of psychiatric mental health nursing services and carry a caseload. Positions are also responsible for performing administrative functions for a mental health clinic or program. Incumbents function within agency guidelines and professional standards that require specialized knowledge of and experience in the application of principles of mental health services in the community, crisis and therapeutic intervention, and physical health care; and general knowledge of and experience in the application of agency philosophy, policies, and procedures. Essential Job Functions Performs administrative functions that include, but are not limited to, interviewing candidates for clinical and support staff positions and making recommendations for hire, preparing annual performance evaluations for subordinate staff, and counseling multi-disciplinary staff with respect to client services and/or agency problems. Participates as a member of the administrative staff at the mental health care setting to formulate policies and procedures, develop annual and ongoing program plans, design training programs for the staff, and perform research or special projects to study the mental health program for modification or enhancement. Provides technical orientation and in-service training in psychological principles related to crisis intervention, traditional counseling practices, and techniques of behavioral modification. Assigns cases and work projects to treatment staff, taking into consideration staff capabilities and the nature of clients' mental health status. Evaluates and screens client referrals and walk-ins by interviewing client to obtain family social, medical, work and mental health treatment history and making an assessment of the clients' mental and physical stability, memory, and emotional state. Establishes a tentative Client Care Coordination Plan designed to address the client's mental or emotional problem, which may include individual, group, or family counseling; referral to a psychiatrist, psychologist, vocational rehabilitation counselor, or social worker; referral to a psychiatrist or nurse practitioner for medication; or referral to another agency. Administers psychotropic medication, monitors drug effectiveness and side effects; and provides drug education to clients and clients' families. Provides mental health consultation services to community agencies to advise on the utilization of mental health principles in connection with the treatment of mental health problems dealt with by the agency. Participates in continuing education and training to maintain mental health nursing and administrative and supervisory skills. Performs field-based psychiatric evaluations to determine danger to self/others resulting from a mental disorder or grave disability and completion of 5150/5585 applications for involuntary detention at a hospital facility. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Option I : One year of experience as a Mental Health Counselor, RN* in the service of Los Angeles County. Option II : A Bachelor's degree** in nursing from an accredited*** college or university with specialty coursework in psychiatric nursing**** -- AND-- three (3) years of full-time post -bachelor's degree experience in psychiatric nursing. Option III : A Master's degree** in psychiatric nursing from an accredited*** college or university --AND-- two (2) years' experience**** of full-time post -Master's degree in psychiatric nursing. LICENSE: A copy of a current, active, valid, and unrestricted Registered Nurse license issued by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing must be submitted at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from the time of application submission . 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. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications: Experience in writing applications for further evaluation due to danger to self or others. Clinical experience in working with clients with multiple diagnoses including substance abuse and/or homelessness. Additional Information *Option I - Applicants must have County status in the class as evidence by holding or having held the Mental Health Counselor, RN payroll title for the required number of time or more. No Out-of-Class experience will be accepted. ** Degree(s) and/or Official Transcript must indicate the required specialized field in order to be evaluated. A legible copy of the official diploma, transcripts, official letter, evaluation report of a transcript showing the completion of the required psychiatric nursing coursework with the corresponding unit credits must be submitted at the time of application submission or within 15 calendar days of application filing. Official Transcripts or Official Letter are defined as transcript or letter that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the schools Registrar Office. A printout of the transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and will not be accepted which may result in your application being rejected. An evaluation report of a transcript is defined as a report issued an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) of the United States. A transcript submitted that is expressed in a language other than English will NOT be accepted and may result in your application being rejected. *** 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 appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) . **Option II - Specialty coursework in psychiatric nursing: A legible copy of official transcripts showing completion of the required psychiatric nursing coursework with the corresponding unit credits must be submitted at the time of application submission or within 15 calendar days of application filing . Psychiatric nursing coursework MUST be taken at the Bachelor's degree level and must be included in the Bachelor's degree transcript. No Out-of-Class experience will be accepted. ***Option III - Master degree in psychiatric nursing. A legible copy of the diploma or official transcript must show the concentration of psychiatric nursing. In order to receive credit a copy of diploma or official transcript must be submitted at the time of application submission or within 15 calendar days of application filing . No Out-of-Class experience will be accepted. ****Applicants whose qualifying experience had been acquired outside of California must provide their registered nurse license information from that state in the License Information section of the application and submit a copy of the license at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from the date of application submission. Experience claimed without the required evidence of licensure will be not considered. SPECIAL INFORMATION Past and present mental health clients and their family members who meet the selection requirements are encouraged to apply. 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. Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Please note this position will be required to work a 12 hour night shift schedule. The shift will be from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. work schedule. EXAMINATION CONTENT This examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based on information listed on the online application and desirable qualifications at the time of filing weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in order to be placed on the eligible register. VACANCY INFORMATION The eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Mental Health. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. Retake: No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve months. Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION Applicants are required to complete and submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application AND Supplemental Questionnaire in order to be considered for this examination. Paper applications, resumes, or any unsolicited documents will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online application and Supplemental Questionnaire. Applicants must submit their applications by 5:00 pm, PST, on the last day of filing . INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. Clear and legible copies of the required documents (e.g. Diploma, Official Transcripts, License) must be uploaded as attachments during application submission --or -- by email to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within 15 calendar days from date of application submission. Indicate the Exam Title on the subject line when sending required documents by email. The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements. Your online application must show complete license, education and work experience information necessary to evaluate your qualifications. License information section must show title of license, license number, original date of issue, and expiration date. Education information section must include name and address of school attended, complete dates attended, name of course/s taken, number of units earned, and degree/s earned. Work experience section must include job title, employer name and address, name of work area/facility, actual payroll title held and not the working and/or functional titles, from/to dates of employment including month, day and year, total number of months, total number of hours worked per week - not a range of hours (full or part-time), and complete and detailed description of related job duties. If range of hours is provided, experience will be prorated based on the lowest number of hours worked per week. LIST separately each job experience to be evaluated. All information is subject to verification. Applicants may be rejected at any stage of the selection process. For the time being, all notifications, including results letters and notices of non-acceptance, will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add exams@dmh.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. IMPORTANT NOTES: All information is subject to verification. Applications may be rejected at any stage of the selection process. Utilizing VERBIAGE from class specifications and Selection Requirement serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED . SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. DEPARTMENT CONTACT HR Examinations Unit: (323) 705-4113 HR Examinations Unit Email: exams@dmh.lacounty.gov Analyst Contact Phone: Irene San, (323) 705-4074 Analyst Contact Email: isan@dmh.lacounty.gov ADA Coordinator Phone (323) 705-4113 Teletype Phone 800-735-2922 California Relay Services Phone 800-735-2922 Closing Date/Time:

Description Under general supervision, to apply the theoretical concepts of the nursing profession while providing direct patient care within the parameters of established nursing policies and procedures in patient care situations required by the assigned clinical setting; to initiate and perform established nursing interventions utilizing current clinical knowledge. Distinguishing Characteristics The Clinical Nurse III classification is expected to have the knowledge and abilities to assume charge nurse responsibility. The Clinical Nurse III classification is distinguished from the Clinical Nurse II classification in that the Clinical Nurse III performs under general supervision and is expected to identify and implement nursing interventions that have less predictable outcomes and evaluate the results of these interventions for a given patient population, whereas the Clinical Nurse II works under supervision while performing specific patient care assignments . The Clinical Nurse III classification is distinguished from the Nurse Coordinator classification in that the Nurse Coordinator has permanent, ongoing responsibility to teach staff and organize the patient care of a specific patient population or designated clinical program. The Clinical Nurse III classification is distinguished from the Assistant Nurse Manager classification in that the Assistant Nurse Manager has permanent, ongoing responsibility to supervise a designated nursing unit or ambulatory care clinic. The Clinical Nurse classification series is distinguished from the Public Health Nurse classification series in that the Clinical Nurse classification series works directly with individual patients or a defined patient assignment, where patients are injured, ill, or in life-threatening situations requiring nursing interventions, whereas the Public Health Nurse works in clinics, homes, and community settings caring for the health of the population to prevent disease and improve population health. The Clinical Nurse classification series differs from the Psychiatric Nurse classification series in that the Psychiatric Nurse classification series works in mental health hospitals and clinics providing psychiatric and nursing interventions. Clinical Nurse III- Emergency Positions available in the Emergency units at each hospital include: O'Connor Hospital - Emergency Department St. Louise Regional Hospital - Emergency Department Valley Medical Center - Emergency Department Valley Medical Center - Express Care The eligible list will be used for future openings within this competency area. The competency area includes the units listed above. Clinical Nurse III applicants would meet the employment standard for this specialty by possessing: An active California Registered Nurse License without restrictions; and Three (3) years of full-time Registered Nurse (RN) experience, of which one (1) year must have been within the last three (3) years, in an accredited acute care hospital setting. and One (1) year of full-time RN experience, within the last three (3) years, in Emergency or Intensive Care specialty area in an accredited acute care hospital setting. Possession of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and possession of a nationally recognized certification in a specialty area is preferred. Special Requirements Must possess and maintain the following certification(s): o Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) For clinical specialty areas, must possess and maintain the following certification(s): o Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) o Pediactric Advance Life Support (PALS) o Other identified specialty area certification(s) for specialty patient populations at appointment, as required. COVID-19 Risk Tier - High Risk The eligible list will be used for future openings within this competency area. The competency area includes the units listed above. Better Health for All! The County of Santa Clara owns and operates a Hospitals and Clinics Delivery System that includes Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, O'Connor Hospital, and St. Louise Regional Hospital. Santa Clara Valley Medical Center - 731 bed tertiary level acute care hospital provides the highest level of adult and pediatric emergency medical and trauma services, a regional high risk Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, an ACS-verified Burn Trauma Center, a Primary Stroke Center, a CARF-accredited Rehabilitation Center, emergency and acute inpatient psychiatric services, as well as a range of other specialized services - in some cases the only such treatment in the region. O'Connor Hospital - 358 bed acute care facility offering a full range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and specialty programs to more than 1 million residents of San Jose. O'Connor Hospital was founded in 1889 as one of the first hospitals in Santa Clara County. St. Louise Regional Hospital - 93 bed acute care facility, affectionately known as South County's community hospital, is a Designated Primary Stroke Center, and is the only acute care hospital in the area. Located in Gilroy, St. Louise is one of the largest employers in the community. Learn more about us and follow us on: Employee Benefits I Why Join Us Website I Santa Clara Valley Medical Center I O'Connor Hospital I St. Louise Regional Hospital Facebook I Santa Clara Valley Medical Center I O'Connor Hospital I St. Louise Regional Hospital LinkedIn | Santa Clara Valley Medical Center I O'Connor Hospital I St. Louise Regional Hospital Job Subscription | Sign Up #INDVMC Typical Tasks The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed. Assessment Analyzes and validates data taken from interviews of patients; revises assessments based on observation of patient behaviors; Identifies common recurrent patient problems, symptoms, and behavioral changes in relation to standards of care and individual patient needs; Assesses the needs of a specific patient population by making purposeful rounds, participating in clinical conferences, and collaborating with physicians and other healthcare team members; Assesses the competencies of personnel assigned to a specific patient group; Assesses the need for development of standards of care for a specific patient population; Assesses the numbers and levels of personnel needed to provide nursing care for a specific patient population. Planning Identifies patient care problems, establishes priorities, and develops individual patient care plans based on nursing and medical diagnosis; Plans strategies for solving patient care problems with other members of the healthcare team; Plans for patient needs within current assignment to determine amount and type of assistance needed; Develops a plan for teaching patients and family regarding recurrent health problems, coping mechanisms, and health practices related to maintenance of wellness and prevention of disease; Implementation Collaborates with appropriate personnel in performing new procedures and/or in functioning in unfamiliar situations; Coordinates activities needed to implement the plan of care; Coordinates patient and family teaching; Coordinates discharge plans with appropriate support personnel; Complies with external and internal regulations pertaining to nursing practice; Recognizes legal and ethical duties and responsibilities of registered nurses; May participate in conducting research activities; When assigned charge responsibility, makes recommendations for the unit level staffing pattern and assigns personnel to provide for patient care during an 8-hour period; Assists in teaching students and staff; May assume role of primary nurse with accountability to specific assigned patients; May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required*; Performs other related duties, as required. Employment Standards Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the above tasks, plus the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities: Training and Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are attained through possession of an active California Registered Nurse License without restrictions; and Three (3) years of full-time Registered Nurse (RN) experience, of which one (1) year must have been within the last three (3) years, in an accredited hospital, clinic, or healthcare setting. and One (1) year of full-time RN experience, within the last three (3) years, in the nursing specialty area. A nursing specialty is a field of nursing that focuses on either a particular patient population or a health condition. Possession of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and possession of a nationally recognized certification in a specialty area is preferred. Special Requirements Must possess and maintain the following certification(s): o Basic Life Saving Certification (BLS) For clinical specialty areas, must possess and maintain the following certification(s): o Advance Cardiovascular Life Saving Certification (ACLS) o Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) o Other identified specialty area certification(s) for specialty patient populations at appointment, as required. Ability to travel to alternate locations in the course of work. If driving, possession of a valid California driver’s license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization. *As a condition of employment, pursuant to California Government Code Sections 3100-3109 and Local Ordinance, all County of Santa Clara employees are designated Disaster Service Workers (DSWs), including extra help. A DSW is required to complete all assigned DSW-related training, and in the event of an emergency, return to work as ordered. Knowledge of: California Nurse Practice Act; American Nursing Association Code of Ethics; Nursing Professional Practice Model; Federal and State healthcare laws and regulations appropriate to the operation of California hospitals; Current nursing and related medical theory necessary to administer nursing care within assigned clinical setting; Principles, practices, and methods of acute and primary care clinical nursing, including community aspects and continuity of patient care; Diagnosis and treatment of common medical problems as related to a clinical specialty area; Clinical systems, supplies, and equipment; Safety and Infection Control practices; Sciences basic to nursing (anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, microbiology); English usage, style, grammar, punctuation, and spelling; Common computer systems and charting applications. Ability to: Establish relationships with patients/families in difficult or crisis situations; Advocate for the patient/family perspective and work toward resolution of conflict; Develop and implement complex teaching plans; Be a subject matter expert and be recognized by other staff nurses and physicians for their expert knowledge; Support less experienced Registered Nurses; Recognize and report subtle variations in patient responses; Anticipate and identify the needs of other patients and the capabilities of the nurses assigned to them; Develop innovative strategies to enhance patient care; Model high performance leadership behaviors (e.g., thoughtful listening, effective questioning, and empowerment); Act as a change agent and facilitate implementation and evaluation of change; Perform skillfully under pressure; Juggle and integrate needs and requests of multiple patients without losing important information or overlooking significant needs; Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, at all levels, including colleagues, the public, and representatives of other agencies. Physical Requirements The physical requirements may include: Ability to work alternate work schedules, weekends, and holidays as necessary; Ability to perform physical skills required to deliver patient care; Bend, stoop, reach, perform fine motor movements, see, hear, and touch; Strength to lift, move, and transfer most patients; to restrain and carry children; to move and carry equipment; and to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), which requires sufficient body weight and adequate lung expansion; Mobility: bend, stoop, get down on the floor; combination of strength, dexterity, mobility, and coordination to assist patients; ability to move around physically and adequately in confined spaces (patient rooms, bathrooms, treatment settings, around patient equipment, etc.); Be able to perform all physical skills required to deliver patient care; Fine Motor Movements: manipulate syringes and IVs; assist patients with feeding and hygiene; write appropriate notations; document in health record; and perform sterile procedures and other skilled procedures; Vision: Visualize patients in order to assess and observe their health status; skin tone, color changes, dermatological conditions, non-verbal behaviors, changes in signs and symptoms of illness, health improvement or deterioration, etc.; Hearing: Hear and see patients, monitor signs and symptoms, hear alarms, patient voices, call lights, and assess patient conditions, non-verbal behaviors, changes in signs and symptoms of illness, health improvement or deterioration, hear through the stethoscope to discriminate sounds, and accurately hear on the telephone; Touch: Ability to palpate both superficially and deeply and to discriminate tactile sensations. Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit.Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts. Click hereto access all Memoranda of Understanding and most recent Summary of Changes. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Description Under general supervision, to apply the theoretical concepts of the nursing profession while providing direct patient care within the parameters of established nursing policies and procedures in patient care situations required by the assigned clinical setting; to initiate and perform established nursing interventions utilizing current clinical knowledge. Distinguishing Characteristics The Clinical Nurse III classification is expected to have the knowledge and abilities to assume charge nurse responsibility. The Clinical Nurse III classification is distinguished from the Clinical Nurse II classification in that the Clinical Nurse III performs under general supervision and is expected to identify and implement nursing interventions that have less predictable outcomes and evaluate the results of these interventions for a given patient population, whereas the Clinical Nurse II works under supervision while performing specific patient care assignments . The Clinical Nurse III classification is distinguished from the Nurse Coordinator classification in that the Nurse Coordinator has permanent, ongoing responsibility to teach staff and organize the patient care of a specific patient population or designated clinical program. The Clinical Nurse III classification is distinguished from the Assistant Nurse Manager classification in that the Assistant Nurse Manager has permanent, ongoing responsibility to supervise a designated nursing unit or ambulatory care clinic. The Clinical Nurse classification series is distinguished from the Public Health Nurse classification series in that the Clinical Nurse classification series works directly with individual patients or a defined patient assignment, where patients are injured, ill, or in life-threatening situations requiring nursing interventions, whereas the Public Health Nurse works in clinics, homes, and community settings caring for the health of the population to prevent disease and improve population health. The Clinical Nurse classification series differs from the Psychiatric Nurse classification series in that the Psychiatric Nurse classification series works in mental health hospitals and clinics providing psychiatric and nursing interventions. COVID-19 Risk Tier - Higher Risk Clinical Nurse III - Critical Care Prefer experience in Intensive Care and completion of a Critical Care Training program. Positions available in critical care units at each hospital include: Saint Louise Regional Hospital - Mixed Intensive Care Unit O'Connor Hospital - Mixed Intensive Care Unit Valley Medical Center - Medical Intensive Care Unit Valley Medical Center - Cardiac Care Unit Valley Medical Center - Surgical Intensive Care Unit Valley Medical Center - Trauma Intensive Care Unit Valley Medical Center - Burn Unit Float Pool The eligible list will be used for future openings within this competency area. The competency area includes the units listed above. Better Health for All! The County of Santa Clara owns and operates a Hospitals and Clinics Delivery System that includes Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, O'Connor Hospital, and St. Louise Regional Hospital. Santa Clara Valley Medical Center - 731 bed tertiary level acute care hospital provides the highest level of adult and pediatric emergency medical and trauma services, a regional high risk Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, an ACS-verified Burn Trauma Center, a Primary Stroke Center, a CARF-accredited Rehabilitation Center, emergency and acute inpatient psychiatric services, as well as a range of other specialized services - in some cases the only such treatment in the region. O'Connor Hospital -358 bed acute care facility offering a full range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and specialty programs to more than 1 million residents of San Jose. O'Connor Hospital was founded in 1889 as one of the first hospitals in Santa Clara County. St. Louise Regional Hospital - 93 bed acute care facility, affectionately known as South County's community hospital, is a Designated Primary Stroke Center, and is the only acute care hospital in the area. Located in Gilroy, St. Louise is one of the largest employers in the community. Learn more about us and follow us on: Employee Benefits I Why Join Us Website I Santa Clara Valley Medical Center I O'Connor Hospital I St. Louise Regional Hospital Facebook I Santa Clara Valley Medical Center I O'Connor Hospital I St. Louise Regional Hospital LinkedIn | Santa Clara Valley Medical Center I O'Connor Hospital I St. Louise Regional Hospital Job Subscription | Sign Up #INDVMC Typical Tasks The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed. Assessment Analyzes and validates data taken from interviews of patients; revises assessments based on observation of patient behaviors; Identifies common recurrent patient problems, symptoms, and behavioral changes in relation to standards of care and individual patient needs; Assesses the needs of a specific patient population by making purposeful rounds, participating in clinical conferences, and collaborating with physicians and other healthcare team members; Assesses the competencies of personnel assigned to a specific patient group; Assesses the need for development of standards of care for a specific patient population; Assesses the numbers and levels of personnel needed to provide nursing care for a specific patient population. Planning Identifies patient care problems, establishes priorities, and develops individual patient care plans based on nursing and medical diagnosis; Plans strategies for solving patient care problems with other members of the healthcare team; Plans for patient needs within current assignment to determine amount and type of assistance needed; Develops a plan for teaching patients and family regarding recurrent health problems, coping mechanisms, and health practices related to maintenance of wellness and prevention of disease; Implementation Collaborates with appropriate personnel in performing new procedures and/or in functioning in unfamiliar situations; Coordinates activities needed to implement the plan of care; Coordinates patient and family teaching; Coordinates discharge plans with appropriate support personnel; Complies with external and internal regulations pertaining to nursing practice; Recognizes legal and ethical duties and responsibilities of registered nurses; May participate in conducting research activities; When assigned charge responsibility, makes recommendations for the unit level staffing pattern and assigns personnel to provide for patient care during an 8-hour period; Assists in teaching students and staff; May assume role of primary nurse with accountability to specific assigned patients; May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required*; Performs other related duties, as required. Employment Standards Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the above tasks, plus the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities: Training and Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are attained through possession of an active California Registered Nurse License without restrictions; and Three (3) years of full-time Registered Nurse (RN) experience, of which one (1) year must have been within the last three (3) years, in an accredited hospital, clinic, or healthcare setting. and One (1) year of full-time RN experience, within the last three (3) years, in the nursing specialty area. A nursing specialty is a field of nursing that focuses on either a particular patient population or a health condition. Possession of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and possession of a nationally recognized certification in a specialty area is preferred. Special Requirements Must possess and maintain the following certification(s) during employment: o Basic Life Saving Certification (BLS) For clinical specialty areas, must possess and maintain the following certification(s) during employment: o Advance Cardiovascular Life Saving Certification (ACLS) o Other identified specialty area certification(s) for specialty patient populations at appointment, as required. Ability to travel to alternate locations in the course of work. If driving, possession of a valid California driver’s license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization. *As a condition of employment, pursuant to California Government Code Sections 3100-3109 and Local Ordinance, all County of Santa Clara employees are designated Disaster Service Workers (DSWs), including extra help. A DSW is required to complete all assigned DSW-related training, and in the event of an emergency, return to work as ordered. Knowledge of: California Nurse Practice Act; American Nursing Association Code of Ethics; Nursing Professional Practice Model; Federal and State healthcare laws and regulations appropriate to the operation of California hospitals; Current nursing and related medical theory necessary to administer nursing care within assigned clinical setting; Principles, practices, and methods of acute and primary care clinical nursing, including community aspects and continuity of patient care; Diagnosis and treatment of common medical problems as related to a clinical specialty area; Clinical systems, supplies, and equipment; Safety and Infection Control practices; Sciences basic to nursing (anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, microbiology); English usage, style, grammar, punctuation, and spelling; Common computer systems and charting applications. Ability to: Establish relationships with patients/families in difficult or crisis situations; Advocate for the patient/family perspective and work toward resolution of conflict; Develop and implement complex teaching plans; Be a subject matter expert and be recognized by other staff nurses and physicians for their expert knowledge; Support less experienced Registered Nurses; Recognize and report subtle variations in patient responses; Anticipate and identify the needs of other patients and the capabilities of the nurses assigned to them; Develop innovative strategies to enhance patient care; Model high performance leadership behaviors (e.g., thoughtful listening, effective questioning, and empowerment); Act as a change agent and facilitate implementation and evaluation of change; Perform skillfully under pressure; Juggle and integrate needs and requests of multiple patients without losing important information or overlooking significant needs; Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, at all levels, including colleagues, the public, and representatives of other agencies. Physical Requirements The physical requirements may include: Ability to work alternate work schedules, weekends, and holidays as necessary; Ability to perform physical skills required to deliver patient care; Bend, stoop, reach, perform fine motor movements, see, hear, and touch; Strength to lift, move, and transfer most patients; to restrain and carry children; to move and carry equipment; and to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), which requires sufficient body weight and adequate lung expansion; Mobility: bend, stoop, get down on the floor; combination of strength, dexterity, mobility, and coordination to assist patients; ability to move around physically and adequately in confined spaces (patient rooms, bathrooms, treatment settings, around patient equipment, etc.); Be able to perform all physical skills required to deliver patient care; Fine Motor Movements: manipulate syringes and IVs; assist patients with feeding and hygiene; write appropriate notations; document in health record; and perform sterile procedures and other skilled procedures; Vision: Visualize patients in order to assess and observe their health status; skin tone, color changes, dermatological conditions, non-verbal behaviors, changes in signs and symptoms of illness, health improvement or deterioration, etc.; Hearing: Hear and see patients, monitor signs and symptoms, hear alarms, patient voices, call lights, and assess patient conditions, non-verbal behaviors, changes in signs and symptoms of illness, health improvement or deterioration, hear through the stethoscope to discriminate sounds, and accurately hear on the telephone; Touch: Ability to palpate both superficially and deeply and to discriminate tactile sensations. Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit.Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts. Click hereto access all Memoranda of Understanding and most recent Summary of Changes.

Description Under general supervision, to apply the theoretical concepts of the nursing profession while providing direct patient care within the parameters of established nursing policies and procedures in patient care situations required by the assigned clinical setting; to initiate and perform established nursing interventions utilizing current clinical knowledge. The Clinical Nurse III classification is expected to have the knowledge and abilities to assume charge nurse responsibility. The Clinical Nurse III classification is distinguished from the Clinical Nurse II classification in that the Clinical Nurse III performs under general supervision and is expected to identify and implement nursing interventions that have less predictable outcomes and evaluate the results of these interventions for a given patient population, whereas the Clinical Nurse II works under supervision while performing specific patient care assignments . The Clinical Nurse III classification is distinguished from the Nurse Coordinator classification in that the Nurse Coordinator has permanent, ongoing responsibility to teach staff and organize the patient care of a specific patient population or designated clinical program. The Clinical Nurse III classification is distinguished from the Assistant Nurse Manager classification in that the Assistant Nurse Manager has permanent, ongoing responsibility to supervise a designated nursing unit or ambulatory care clinic. The Clinical Nurse classification series is distinguished from the Public Health Nurse classification series in that the Clinical Nurse classification series works directly with individual patients or a defined patient assignment, where patients are injured, ill, or in life-threatening situations requiring nursing interventions, whereas the Public Health Nurse works in clinics, homes, and community settings caring for the health of the population to prevent disease and improve population health. The Clinical Nurse classification series differs from the Psychiatric Nurse classification series in that the Psychiatric Nurse classification series works in mental health hospitals and clinics providing psychiatric and nursing interventions. Clinical Nurse III - Labor & Delivery Positions available throughout County of Santa Clara Health System: St. Louise Regional Hospital - Maternal Child Health - Mixed Unit O'Connor Hospital - Labor & Delivery Valley Medical Center - Labor & Delivery The eligible list will be used for future openings within this competency area. The competency area includes the units listed above. Clinical Nurse III applicants would meet the employment standard for this specialty by possessing: An active California Registered Nurse License without restrictions; and Three (3) years of full-time Registered Nurse (RN) experience, of which one (1) year must have been within the last three (3) years, in an accredited acute care hospital setting. and One (1) year of full-time RN experience, within the last three (3) years, in the Labor and Delivery nursing specialty area in an accredited acute care hospital setting. Possession of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and possession of a nationally recognized certification in a specialty area is preferred. Special Requirements Must possess and maintain the following certification(s) during employment: o Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) For clinical specialty areas, must possess and maintain the following certification(s) during employment: o Other identified specialty area certification(s) for specialty patient populations at appointment, as required. COVID-19 Risk Tier - High Risk Better Health for All! The County of Santa Clara owns and operates a Hospitals and Clinics Delivery System that includes Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, O'Connor Hospital, and St. Louise Regional Hospital. Santa Clara Valley Medical Center - 731 bed tertiary level acute care hospital provides the highest level of adult and pediatric emergency medical and trauma services, a regional high risk Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, an ACS-verified Burn Trauma Center, a Primary Stroke Center, a CARF-accredited Rehabilitation Center, emergency and acute inpatient psychiatric services, as well as a range of other specialized services - in some cases the only such treatment in the region. O'Connor Hospital -358-bed acute care facility offering a full range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and specialty programs to more than 1 million residents of San Jose. O'Connor Hospital was founded in 1889 as one of the first hospitals in Santa Clara County. St. Louise Regional Hospital - 93 bed acute care facility, affectionately known as South County's community hospital, is a Designated Primary Stroke Center and is the only acute care hospital in the area. Located in Gilroy, St. Louise is one of the largest employers in the community. Learn more about us and follow us on: Employee Benefits I Why Join Us Website I Santa Clara Valley Medical Center I O'Connor Hospital I St. Louise Regional Hospital Facebook I Santa Clara Valley Medical Center I O'Connor Hospital I St. Louise Regional Hospital LinkedIn | Santa Clara Valley Medical Center I O'Connor Hospital I St. Louise Regional Hospital Job Subscription | Sign Up Typical Tasks The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed. Assessment Analyzes and validates data taken from interviews of patients; revises assessments based on observation of patient behaviors; Identifies common recurrent patient problems, symptoms, and behavioral changes in relation to standards of care and individual patient needs; Assesses the needs of a specific patient population by making purposeful rounds, participating in clinical conferences, and collaborating with physicians and other healthcare team members; Assesses the competencies of personnel assigned to a specific patient group; Assesses the need for development of standards of care for a specific patient population; Assesses the numbers and levels of personnel needed to provide nursing care for a specific patient population. Planning Identifies patient care problems, establishes priorities, and develops individual patient care plans based on nursing and medical diagnosis; Plans strategies for solving patient care problems with other members of the healthcare team; Plans for patient needs within current assignment to determine amount and type of assistance needed; Develops a plan for teaching patients and family regarding recurrent health problems, coping mechanisms, and health practices related to maintenance of wellness and prevention of disease; Implementation Collaborates with appropriate personnel in performing new procedures and/or in functioning in unfamiliar situations; Coordinates activities needed to implement the plan of care; Coordinates patient and family teaching; Coordinates discharge plans with appropriate support personnel; Complies with external and internal regulations pertaining to nursing practice; Recognizes legal and ethical duties and responsibilities of registered nurses; May participate in conducting research activities; When assigned charge responsibility, makes recommendations for the unit level staffing pattern and assigns personnel to provide for patient care during an 8-hour period; Assists in teaching students and staff; May assume role of primary nurse with accountability to specific assigned patients; May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required*; Performs other related duties, as required. Employment Standards Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the above tasks, plus the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities: Training and Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are attained through possession of an active California Registered Nurse License without restrictions; and Three (3) years of full-time Registered Nurse (RN) experience, of which one (1) year must have been within the last three (3) years, in an accredited hospital, clinic, or healthcare setting. and One (1) year of full-time RN experience, within the last three (3) years, in the nursing specialty area. A nursing specialty is a field of nursing that focuses on either a particular patient population or a health condition. Possession of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and possession of a nationally recognized certification in a specialty area is preferred. Special Requirements Must possess and maintain the following certification(s) during employment: o Basic Life Saving Certification (BLS) For clinical specialty areas, must possess and maintain the following certification(s) during employment: o Advance Cardiovascular Life Saving Certification (ACLS) o Other identified specialty area certification(s) for specialty patient populations at appointment, as required. Ability to travel to alternate locations in the course of work. If driving, possession of a valid California driver’s license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization. *As a condition of employment, pursuant to California Government Code Sections 3100-3109 and Local Ordinance, all County of Santa Clara employees are designated Disaster Service Workers (DSWs), including extra help. A DSW is required to complete all assigned DSW-related training, and in the event of an emergency, return to work as ordered. Knowledge of: California Nurse Practice Act; American Nursing Association Code of Ethics; Nursing Professional Practice Model; Federal and State healthcare laws and regulations appropriate to the operation of California hospitals; Current nursing and related medical theory necessary to administer nursing care within assigned clinical setting; Principles, practices, and methods of acute and primary care clinical nursing, including community aspects and continuity of patient care; Diagnosis and treatment of common medical problems as related to a clinical specialty area; Clinical systems, supplies, and equipment; Safety and Infection Control practices; Sciences basic to nursing (anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, microbiology); English usage, style, grammar, punctuation, and spelling; Common computer systems and charting applications. Ability to: Establish relationships with patients/families in difficult or crisis situations; Advocate for the patient/family perspective and work toward resolution of conflict; Develop and implement complex teaching plans; Be a subject matter expert and be recognized by other staff nurses and physicians for their expert knowledge; Support less experienced Registered Nurses; Recognize and report subtle variations in patient responses; Anticipate and identify the needs of other patients and the capabilities of the nurses assigned to them; Develop innovative strategies to enhance patient care; Model high performance leadership behaviors (e.g., thoughtful listening, effective questioning, and empowerment); Act as a change agent and facilitate implementation and evaluation of change; Perform skillfully under pressure; Juggle and integrate needs and requests of multiple patients without losing important information or overlooking significant needs; Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, at all levels, including colleagues, the public, and representatives of other agencies. Physical Requirements The physical requirements may include: Ability to work alternate work schedules, weekends, and holidays as necessary; Ability to perform physical skills required to deliver patient care; Bend, stoop, reach, perform fine motor movements, see, hear, and touch; Strength to lift, move, and transfer most patients; to restrain and carry children; to move and carry equipment; and to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), which requires sufficient body weight and adequate lung expansion; Mobility: bend, stoop, get down on the floor; combination of strength, dexterity, mobility, and coordination to assist patients; ability to move around physically and adequately in confined spaces (patient rooms, bathrooms, treatment settings, around patient equipment, etc.); Be able to perform all physical skills required to deliver patient care; Fine Motor Movements: manipulate syringes and IVs; assist patients with feeding and hygiene; write appropriate notations; document in health record; and perform sterile procedures and other skilled procedures; Vision: Visualize patients in order to assess and observe their health status; skin tone, color changes, dermatological conditions, non-verbal behaviors, changes in signs and symptoms of illness, health improvement or deterioration, etc.; Hearing: Hear and see patients, monitor signs and symptoms, hear alarms, patient voices, call lights, and assess patient conditions, non-verbal behaviors, changes in signs and symptoms of illness, health improvement or deterioration, hear through the stethoscope to discriminate sounds, and accurately hear on the telephone; Touch: Ability to palpate both superficially and deeply and to discriminate tactile sensations. Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit.Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts. Click hereto access all Memoranda of Understanding and most recent Summary of Changes.

Description C li ni c al Nurse III - Progressive Care Under general supervision, incumbents provide care to patients in a structured environment. Clinical Nurse III's initiate and perform established nursing interventions utilizing current clinical knowledge and are expected to have the skills and knowledge to assume charge nurse responsibility. Clinical Nurse III apply the theoretical concepts of nursing to clinical practice by performing routine patient care assignments and established nursing policies and procedures in controlled patient care situations. Clinical Nurse III would meet the employment standards by possessing a valid California Registered Nurse license and at least three years of recent acute care experience. Progressive Care departments include: O'Connor Hospital - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) O'Connor Hospital - Float Pool Santa Clara Valley Medical Center - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Santa Clara Valley Medical Center - Float Pool St. Louise Regional Hospital - Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Float Pool, Clinical Nurse Resources The eligible list will be used for future openings within this competency area. The competency area includes the units listed above. COVID-19 Risk Tier - High Risk Distinguishing Characteristics The Clinical Nurse III classification is expected to have the knowledge and abilities to assume charge nurse responsibility. The Clinical Nurse III classification is distinguished from the Clinical Nurse II classification in that the Clinical Nurse III performs under general supervision and is expected to identify and implement nursing interventions that have less predictable outcomes and evaluate the results of these interventions for a given patient population, whereas the Clinical Nurse II works under supervision while performing specific patient care assignments . The Clinical Nurse III classification is distinguished from the Nurse Coordinator classification in that the Nurse Coordinator has permanent, ongoing responsibility to teach staff and organize the patient care of a specific patient population or designated clinical program. The Clinical Nurse III classification is distinguished from the Assistant Nurse Manager classification in that the Assistant Nurse Manager has permanent, ongoing responsibility to supervise a designated nursing unit or ambulatory care clinic. The Clinical Nurse classification series is distinguished from the Public Health Nurse classification series in that the Clinical Nurse classification series works directly with individual patients or a defined patient assignment, where patients are injured, ill, or in life-threatening situations requiring nursing interventions, whereas the Public Health Nurse works in clinics, homes, and community settings caring for the health of the population to prevent disease and improve population health. The Clinical Nurse classification series differs from the Psychiatric Nurse classification series in that the Psychiatric Nurse classification series works in mental health hospitals and clinics providing psychiatric and nursing interventions. Better Health for All! The County of Santa Clara owns and operates a Hospitals and Clinics Delivery System that includes Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, O'Connor Hospital, and St. Louise Regional Hospital. Santa Clara Valley Medical Center - 731 bed tertiary level acute care hospital providing the highest level of adult and pediatric emergency medical and trauma services, a regional high risk Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, an ACS-verified Burn Trauma Center, a Primary Stroke Center, a CARF-accredited Rehabilitation Center, emergency and acute inpatient psychiatric services, as well as a range of other specialized services - in some cases the only such treatment in the region. O'Connor Hospital -358-bed acute care facility offering a full range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and specialty programs to more than 1 million residents of San Jose. O'Connor Hospital was founded in 1889 as one of the first hospitals in Santa Clara County. St. Louise Regional Hospital - 93-bed acute care facility affectionately known as South County's community hospital, is a Designated Primary Stroke Center and is the only acute care hospital in the area. Located in Gilroy, St. Louise is one of the largest employers in the community. Learn more about Santa Clara Valley Medical Center: Hospital and Clinics at www.scvmc.org and follow us on: Twitter I @scvmctalent Facebook I facebook.com/SCVMC LinkedIn | linkedin.com/ scvmc Job Subscription | Sign Up #indsp Typical Tasks The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed. Assessment Analyzes and validates data taken from interviews of patients; revises assessments based on observation of patient behaviors; Identifies common recurrent patient problems, symptoms, and behavioral changes in relation to standards of care and individual patient needs; Assesses the needs of a specific patient population by making purposeful rounds, participating in clinical conferences, and collaborating with physicians and other healthcare team members; Assesses the competencies of personnel assigned to a specific patient group; Assesses the need for development of standards of care for a specific patient population; Assesses the numbers and levels of personnel needed to provide nursing care for a specific patient population. Planning Identifies patient care problems, establishes priorities, and develops individual patient care plans based on nursing and medical diagnosis; Plans strategies for solving patient care problems with other members of the healthcare team; Plans for patient needs within current assignment to determine amount and type of assistance needed; Develops a plan for teaching patients and family regarding recurrent health problems, coping mechanisms, and health practices related to maintenance of wellness and prevention of disease; Implementation Collaborates with appropriate personnel in performing new procedures and/or in functioning in unfamiliar situations; Coordinates activities needed to implement the plan of care; Coordinates patient and family teaching; Coordinates discharge plans with appropriate support personnel; Complies with external and internal regulations pertaining to nursing practice; Recognizes legal and ethical duties and responsibilities of registered nurses; May participate in conducting research activities; When assigned charge responsibility, makes recommendations for the unit level staffing pattern and assigns personnel to provide for patient care during an 8-hour period; Assists in teaching students and staff; May assume role of primary nurse with accountability to specific assigned patients; May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required*; Performs other related duties, as required. Employment Standards Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the above tasks, plus the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities: Training and Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are attained through possession of an active California Registered Nurse License without restrictions; and Three (3) years of full-time Registered Nurse (RN) experience, of which one (1) year must have been within the last three (3) years, in an accredited hospital, clinic, or healthcare setting. and One (1) year of full-time RN experience, within the last three (3) years, in the nursing specialty area. A nursing specialty is a field of nursing that focuses on either a particular patient population or a health condition. Possession of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and possession of a nationally recognized certification in a specialty area is preferred. Special Requirements Must possess and maintain the following certification(s) during employment: o Basic Life Saving Certification (BLS) For clinical specialty areas, must possess and maintain the following certification(s) during employment: o Advance Cardiovascular Life Saving Certification (ACLS) o Other identified specialty area certification(s) for specialty patient populations at appointment, as required. Ability to travel to alternate locations in the course of work. If driving, possession of a valid California driver’s license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization. *As a condition of employment, pursuant to California Government Code Sections 3100-3109 and Local Ordinance, all County of Santa Clara employees are designated Disaster Service Workers (DSWs), including extra help. A DSW is required to complete all assigned DSW-related training, and in the event of an emergency, return to work as ordered. Knowledge of: California Nurse Practice Act; American Nursing Association Code of Ethics; Nursing Professional Practice Model; Federal and State healthcare laws and regulations appropriate to the operation of California hospitals; Current nursing and related medical theory necessary to administer nursing care within assigned clinical setting; Principles, practices, and methods of acute and primary care clinical nursing, including community aspects and continuity of patient care; Diagnosis and treatment of common medical problems as related to a clinical specialty area; Clinical systems, supplies, and equipment; Safety and Infection Control practices; Sciences basic to nursing (anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, microbiology); English usage, style, grammar, punctuation, and spelling; Common computer systems and charting applications. Ability to: Establish relationships with patients/families in difficult or crisis situations; Advocate for the patient/family perspective and work toward resolution of conflict; Develop and implement complex teaching plans; Be a subject matter expert and be recognized by other staff nurses and physicians for their expert knowledge; Support less experienced Registered Nurses; Recognize and report subtle variations in patient responses; Anticipate and identify the needs of other patients and the capabilities of the nurses assigned to them; Develop innovative strategies to enhance patient care; Model high performance leadership behaviors (e.g., thoughtful listening, effective questioning, and empowerment); Act as a change agent and facilitate implementation and evaluation of change; Perform skillfully under pressure; Juggle and integrate needs and requests of multiple patients without losing important information or overlooking significant needs; Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, at all levels, including colleagues, the public, and representatives of other agencies. Physical Requirements The physical requirements may include: Ability to work alternate work schedules, weekends, and holidays as necessary; Ability to perform physical skills required to deliver patient care; Bend, stoop, reach, perform fine motor movements, see, hear, and touch; Strength to lift, move, and transfer most patients; to restrain and carry children; to move and carry equipment; and to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), which requires sufficient body weight and adequate lung expansion; Mobility: bend, stoop, get down on the floor; combination of strength, dexterity, mobility, and coordination to assist patients; ability to move around physically and adequately in confined spaces (patient rooms, bathrooms, treatment settings, around patient equipment, etc.); Be able to perform all physical skills required to deliver patient care; Fine Motor Movements: manipulate syringes and IVs; assist patients with feeding and hygiene; write appropriate notations; document in health record; and perform sterile procedures and other skilled procedures; Vision: Visualize patients in order to assess and observe their health status; skin tone, color changes, dermatological conditions, non-verbal behaviors, changes in signs and symptoms of illness, health improvement or deterioration, etc.; Hearing: Hear and see patients, monitor signs and symptoms, hear alarms, patient voices, call lights, and assess patient conditions, non-verbal behaviors, changes in signs and symptoms of illness, health improvement or deterioration, hear through the stethoscope to discriminate sounds, and accurately hear on the telephone; Touch: Ability to palpate both superficially and deeply and to discriminate tactile sensations. Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit.Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts. Click hereto access all Memoranda of Understanding and most recent Summary of Changes. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Description Under general supervision, to apply the theoretical concepts of the nursing profession while providing direct patient care within the parameters of established nursing policies and procedures in patient care situations required by the assigned clinical setting; to initiate and perform established nursing interventions utilizing current clinical knowledge. Distinguishing Characteristics The Clinical Nurse III classification is expected to have the knowledge and abilities to assume charge nurse responsibility. The Clinical Nurse III classification is distinguished from the Clinical Nurse II classification in that the Clinical Nurse III performs under general supervision and is expected to identify and implement nursing interventions that have less predictable outcomes and evaluate the results of these interventions for a given patient population, whereas the Clinical Nurse II works under supervision while performing specific patient care assignments . The Clinical Nurse III classification is distinguished from the Nurse Coordinator classification in that the Nurse Coordinator has permanent, ongoing responsibility to teach staff and organize the patient care of a specific patient population or designated clinical program. The Clinical Nurse III classification is distinguished from the Assistant Nurse Manager classification in that the Assistant Nurse Manager has permanent, ongoing responsibility to supervise a designated nursing unit or ambulatory care clinic. The Clinical Nurse classification series is distinguished from the Public Health Nurse classification series in that the Clinical Nurse classification series works directly with individual patients or a defined patient assignment, where patients are injured, ill, or in life-threatening situations requiring nursing interventions, whereas the Public Health Nurse works in clinics, homes, and community settings caring for the health of the population to prevent disease and improve population health. The Clinical Nurse classification series differs from the Psychiatric Nurse classification series in that the Psychiatric Nurse classification series works in mental health hospitals and clinics providing psychiatric and nursing interventions New Graduate Nurses do not meet the requirements for a Clinical Nurse III. Clinical Nurse III would meet the employment standards by possessing a valid California Registered Nurse license and at least three's year of Operating Room/Perioperative experience. COVID - 19 Risk Tier - High Risk Clinical Nurse III - Operating Room / Perioperative Operating Room / Perioperative departments in each hospital include: O'Connor Hospital - Operating Room St. Louise Regional Hospital - Operating Room Valley Medical Center - Operating Room The eligible list will be used for future openings within this competency area. The competency area includes the units listed above. Better Health for All! The County of Santa Clara owns and operates a Hospitals and Clinics Delivery System that includes Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, O'Connor Hospital, and St. Louise Regional Hospital. Santa Clara Valley Medical Center - 731 bed tertiary level acute care hospital providing the highest level of adult and pediatric emergency medical and trauma services, a regional high risk Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, an ACS-verified Burn Trauma Center, a Primary Stroke Center, a CARF-accredited Rehabilitation Center, emergency and acute inpatient psychiatric services, as well as a range of other specialized services - in some cases the only such treatment in the region. O'Connor Hospital - 358-bed acute care facility offering a full range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and specialty programs to more than 1 million residents of San Jose. O'Connor Hospital was founded in 1889 as one of the first hospitals in Santa Clara County. St. Louise Regional Hospital - 93-bed acute care facility affectionately known as South County's community hospital, is a Designated Primary Stroke Center, and is the only acute care hospital in the area. Located in Gilroy, St. Louise is one of the largest employers in the community. Learn more about Santa Clara Valley Medical Center: Hospital and Clinics at www.scvmc.org and follow us on: Twitter I @scvmctalent Facebook I facebook.com/SCVMC LinkedIn | linkedin.com/ scvmc Job Subscription | Sign Up #INDVMC Typical Tasks The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed. Assessment Analyzes and validates data taken from interviews of patients; revises assessments based on observation of patient behaviors; Identifies common recurrent patient problems, symptoms, and behavioral changes in relation to standards of care and individual patient needs; Assesses the needs of a specific patient population by making purposeful rounds, participating in clinical conferences, and collaborating with physicians and other healthcare team members; Assesses the competencies of personnel assigned to a specific patient group; Assesses the need for development of standards of care for a specific patient population; Assesses the numbers and levels of personnel needed to provide nursing care for a specific patient population. Planning Identifies patient care problems, establishes priorities, and develops individual patient care plans based on nursing and medical diagnosis; Plans strategies for solving patient care problems with other members of the healthcare team; Plans for patient needs within current assignment to determine amount and type of assistance needed; Develops a plan for teaching patients and family regarding recurrent health problems, coping mechanisms, and health practices related to maintenance of wellness and prevention of disease; Implementation Collaborates with appropriate personnel in performing new procedures and/or in functioning in unfamiliar situations; Coordinates activities needed to implement the plan of care; Coordinates patient and family teaching; Coordinates discharge plans with appropriate support personnel; Complies with external and internal regulations pertaining to nursing practice; Recognizes legal and ethical duties and responsibilities of registered nurses; May participate in conducting research activities; When assigned charge responsibility, makes recommendations for the unit level staffing pattern and assigns personnel to provide for patient care during an 8-hour period; Assists in teaching students and staff; May assume role of primary nurse with accountability to specific assigned patients; May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required*; Performs other related duties, as required. Employment Standards Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the above tasks, plus the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities: Training and Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are attained through possession of an active California Registered Nurse License without restrictions; and Three (3) years of full-time Registered Nurse (RN) experience, of which one (1) year must have been within the last three (3) years, in an accredited hospital, clinic, or healthcare setting. and One (1) year of full-time RN experience, within the last three (3) years, in the nursing specialty area. A nursing specialty is a field of nursing that focuses on either a particular patient population or a health condition. Possession of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and possession of a nationally recognized certification in a specialty area is preferred. Special Requirements Must possess and maintain the following certification(s) during employment: o Basic Life Saving Certification (BLS) For clinical specialty areas, must possess and maintain the following certification(s) during employment: o Advance Cardiovascular Life Saving Certification (ACLS) o Other identified specialty area certification(s) for specialty patient populations at appointment, as required. Ability to travel to alternate locations in the course of work. If driving, possession of a valid California driver’s license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization. *As a condition of employment, pursuant to California Government Code Sections 3100-3109 and Local Ordinance, all County of Santa Clara employees are designated Disaster Service Workers (DSWs), including extra help. A DSW is required to complete all assigned DSW-related training, and in the event of an emergency, return to work as ordered. Knowledge of: California Nurse Practice Act; American Nursing Association Code of Ethics; Nursing Professional Practice Model; Federal and State healthcare laws and regulations appropriate to the operation of California hospitals; Current nursing and related medical theory necessary to administer nursing care within assigned clinical setting; Principles, practices, and methods of acute and primary care clinical nursing, including community aspects and continuity of patient care; Diagnosis and treatment of common medical problems as related to a clinical specialty area; Clinical systems, supplies, and equipment; Safety and Infection Control practices; Sciences basic to nursing (anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, microbiology); English usage, style, grammar, punctuation, and spelling; Common computer systems and charting applications. Ability to: Establish relationships with patients/families in difficult or crisis situations; Advocate for the patient/family perspective and work toward resolution of conflict; Develop and implement complex teaching plans; Be a subject matter expert and be recognized by other staff nurses and physicians for their expert knowledge; Support less experienced Registered Nurses; Recognize and report subtle variations in patient responses; Anticipate and identify the needs of other patients and the capabilities of the nurses assigned to them; Develop innovative strategies to enhance patient care; Model high performance leadership behaviors (e.g., thoughtful listening, effective questioning, and empowerment); Act as a change agent and facilitate implementation and evaluation of change; Perform skillfully under pressure; Juggle and integrate needs and requests of multiple patients without losing important information or overlooking significant needs; Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, at all levels, including colleagues, the public, and representatives of other agencies. Physical Requirements The physical requirements may include: Ability to work alternate work schedules, weekends, and holidays as necessary; Ability to perform physical skills required to deliver patient care; Bend, stoop, reach, perform fine motor movements, see, hear, and touch; Strength to lift, move, and transfer most patients; to restrain and carry children; to move and carry equipment; and to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), which requires sufficient body weight and adequate lung expansion; Mobility: bend, stoop, get down on the floor; combination of strength, dexterity, mobility, and coordination to assist patients; ability to move around physically and adequately in confined spaces (patient rooms, bathrooms, treatment settings, around patient equipment, etc.); Be able to perform all physical skills required to deliver patient care; Fine Motor Movements: manipulate syringes and IVs; assist patients with feeding and hygiene; write appropriate notations; document in health record; and perform sterile procedures and other skilled procedures; Vision: Visualize patients in order to assess and observe their health status; skin tone, color changes, dermatological conditions, non-verbal behaviors, changes in signs and symptoms of illness, health improvement or deterioration, etc.; Hearing: Hear and see patients, monitor signs and symptoms, hear alarms, patient voices, call lights, and assess patient conditions, non-verbal behaviors, changes in signs and symptoms of illness, health improvement or deterioration, hear through the stethoscope to discriminate sounds, and accurately hear on the telephone; Touch: Ability to palpate both superficially and deeply and to discriminate tactile sensations. Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit.Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts. Click hereto access all Memoranda of Understanding and most recent Summary of Changes. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Description Under the clinical supervision of a Registered Nurse and direction of the Assistant Nurse Manager, to assist with patient preparation, transportation, and to prepare the assigned operating/procedure rooms with the instruments, supplies and equipment required for the surgical procedure to be performed while working in an environment defined by sterile and unsterile areas. COVID-19 Risk Tier - Higher Risk Learn more about Santa Clara Health System at: scvmc.org , och.sccgov.org , slrh.sccgov.org and follow us on: Twitter I @scvmctalent Facebook I facebook.com/SCVMC LinkedIn | linkedin.com/ scvmc Typical Tasks Case preparation (patient, surgeon, and procedure specific): Matches scheduled procedure to surgical preference list; Gathers instruments and supplies listed on surgical preference list; Checks surgical preference list for completeness and locates and prepares missing items; Checks for and assures required speciality equipment is available; Room preparation; Positions operating room table (bed) for surgical procedure; Makes bed; Brings in all supplies, instruments and equipment needed for the scheduled procedure; Unwraps sterile supplies and instruments using aseptic technique; Aseptically places unwrapped sterile items onto a sterile field; Positions nonsterile equipment appropriately for scheduled surgical procedure; Transports "flash" sterilized instruments aseptically to surgical suite; Patient preparation: Assists and/or transports patient from nursing unit/holding area to assigned operating/procedure room; Assists in transportation of patients from the surgical suite directly to the Intensive Care Unit/Observation Unit; Helps transfer patient from transport gurney to the surgical/procedure table; Helps secure patient with safety straps to surgical/procedure table; Under direction of the RN or MD, assists with positioning the patient for the surgery/procedure scheduled; Performs shave preps on cardiac patients; Intraoperative assistance: Helps transfer sedated post-surgical patients from surgical/procedure table to transport gurney or bed; Obtains ('runs for") extra supplies, instruments and equipment needed by the surgical team; Sterilizes instruments for immediate use, using the sterilization and chemical disinfection methods and equipment or gravity displacement autoclave; Transports sterilized instruments aseptically to surgical suite/procedure room; Picks up blood from transfusion service, documents, and places blood in blood refrigerator; Takes blood from the OR blood refrigerator to surgical suite when directed to do so by the RN or MD; Documents and returns unused blood to the transfusion service upon patient transfer from OR or PACU to nursing unit; Processes orders for dire (life threatening) and stat (extreme emergency) supplies from sterile processing and cart staging via the computer system as needed and picks up or ensures their timely arrival to the surgical suite; Transports specimens to the correct lab using proper precautions; Transports dire lab results from front desk to surgical suite; Post operative Room Preparation, adhering to blood born pathogen precautionary measures: Strips linen from surgical/procedure table; Removes linen and garbage bags from room; Cleans all specialty equipment/instruments with germicide; Removes specialty equipment/instruments not required by the next surgical procedure; Checks and when necessary, changes compressed gas tanks for next procedure or before returning to storage area; Washes all surfaces with germicide; Replaces suction canisters, linen bags and garbage bags; Returns room furnishings to usual set up; Restocks room supplies at end of the surgical day; May return used case cart with dirty instruments and garbage to decontamination room; Washes and prepares scopes for chemical disinfection or Sterrad (sterilization) or other sterilization equipment for speciality procedures; Organization and time management: Anticipates and prioritizes time regarding required instruments, scopes, equipment and supplies needed for next scheduled procedure; Prepares surgical case cart for all assigned procedures; Accurately prepares instruments, supplies, and equipment kept in the department for unscheduled emergencies and add-on procedures; Additional duties as assigned: Checks, changes gauges, and prepares compressed gas tanks for pick up or exchange; Fills designated warmers with sterile solution and linen; Submits daily linen order; Restocks linens; Checks and restocks scrub sink area masks, scrub brushes and other required supplies; Unloads and shelves supplies in designated areas; Prepares linen packs for post-op room preparation; Keeps hallways and storage areas neat and clear; Dusts and treats surgical suites with alcohol, supply shelving and carts weekly; Picks up food order on a daily basis; May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required; Assists with other assigned duties and projects; * Will NOT administer medications. Employment Standards The knowledge and abilities are acquired through possession of a high school diploma or the equivalent and one (1) year of experience in an acute care setting demonstrating the ability to perform tasks similar to patient and surgical preparation duties in an environment defined by sterile and unsterile areas. Completion of a recognized formal training program in Surgical Technology may be substituted for the required experience. Possession of current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) issued by the American Red Cross is required upon appointment. Knowledge of: Basic medical terminology; Basic anatomy; Aseptic technique; Medical equipment, supplies, and instruments required for different types of surgeries; Basic hospital organization; Sterilization and/or other sterilization equipment chemical disinfection methods. Ability to: Perform Basic Life Support; Read, write, comprehend and speak English clearly; Follow directions in English; Demonstrate a willingness to help others; Adapt quickly to changes in assignments and priorities; Organize work and work area and complete work promptly; Wear hospital laundered scrub clothes; Work harmoniously and cooperatively with others. Physical Requirements Frequently lift 35-50 or more pounds safely; Raise arms over head; Transport patient in specialty bed, with assistance from another worker; Push transport bed including the patient without assistance; Walk or stand for long periods of time; Perform repetitive motions; Perform full range of motion without mobility restrictions; Bend, twist and flex all extremities; Handle disinfecting chemicals without risk to health, using proper protective equipment; Maintain visual and auditory acuity. Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit.Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts. Click hereto access all Memoranda of Understanding and most recent Summary of Changes. Closing Date/Time: 6/13/2023 11:59 PM Pacific