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Position Description
Applications are screened on a weekly basis. The eligible list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future permanent and/or per-diem needs as they arise. Natividad may offer a sign-on bonus to candidates hired into a permanent full-time Staff Nurse II position in select units. Exam #25/52A19/10SS.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Natividad is currently seeking experienced ACUTE CARE nurses to fill permanent and/or per-diem vacancies in the following departments:
Emergency Department - Full-Time
Intensive Care Unit - Full-Time
Labor & Delivery - Full-Time | Per-Diem
Maternal Infant Unit - Per-Diem
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Full-Time
Operating Room - Per-Diem
Pediatrics - Per-Diem
Staff Nurse II's are expected to work at the full scope of their licensure, performing both clinical and leadership responsibilities under minimum supervision.
The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans' preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.
Examples of Duties
THE SIGNIFICANT DUTIES OF THE POSITION:
May serve as charge nurse in the absence of the Supervising RN or Staff Nurse III by assuming unit specific operational activities
Provides overall patient care appropriate to the nursing care plan
Manages the patients under the direct supervision of Charge/Supervising RN
Provides teaching and support with patient and family
Notifies supervising RN and Health Care provider of negative change in patient status is a timely manner
Understanding, communicates, and applies pharmacokinetics and safe administration of common medications used for the treatment of unit specific patients
Safely administer routine Medications by PO, IM SQ and rectal routes
Provides care for families (adult, adolescent, newborns) with considerations for their developmental levels
Maintain a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards
Properly prepare, hang, monitor and discontinue IV fluids and blood/blood components
Acts a patient advocate
Develops a written plan of care
Assists physicians
Monitors intake and output
Transports all medications including narcotics throughout the hospital
Completes accurate documentation of assigned patients
Provides ongoing assessment of the patient status changes
Communicates to the Supervising RN the need to change a course of nursing actions based upon change in the patient's condition
Demonstrates ability to follow chain of command, as situation demands and delegates appropriately to the CNA or MUC
Evaluates patient response to pain interventions including pharmacological and non-pharmacological
Demonstrates proper use of emergency equipment for unit assigned
Examples of Experience/Education/Training
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required Licensure: Possession of a valid California Registered Nurse license or ability to obtain a California Registered Nurse License prior to employment is required.
AND
Experience Six (6) months or 1,040 hours of experience as a registered nurse in the hiring unit.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
A combination of experience, education, and/or training which substantially demonstrates the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Thorough Knowledge of
Current theory, principles, techniques and procedures used in professional nursing
Medical terminology, medical instruments and equipment
Routines typical to an acute-care hospital
The uses and effects of medicines and narcotics
Federal, State and local laws and regulations that govern the nursing
Current treatments, drugs and equipment associated with an area of specialization
Working Knowledge of
Community resource available to provide patient care and follow-up
Computer applications related to nursing
Principles and practices of quality assurance
Safety policies and procedures related to nursing
Skill and Ability to:
Perform the full range of registered nursing duties and responsibilities
Plan and organize nursing plans for patients
Act as lead and/or trainer to other staff members
Prepare and maintain records and reports
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
Provide excellent customer service and establish and maintain effective working relationships
Communicate effectively with physicians, patients and other hospital staff
Keep abreast of developments in area of nursing specialization
Additional Information
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Natividad requires that all incumbents pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment.
Natividad will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid Driver License for the class vehicle driven or have the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
Employees hired into the following units - Intensive Care Unit, Interventional Radiology, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatrics, and Post Anesthesia Care Unit, will need to provide a copy of their diploma, or diploma and transcripts if educated outside of the Unites States at the time of hire.
Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid Driver License or State ID prior to the first day of work (Social Security Card is required for payroll purposes only).
Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
Incumbents may be required to work with potentially hazardous and infectious substances.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS AND SCREENING PROCESS
The screening process is tentative. Should a change be made, applicants will be notified. The competitive process includes:
APPLICATION SUBMISSION: A completed Monterey County Application may be obtained from and submitted to the Natividad Human Resources Office, 1441 Constitution Blvd., Bldg. 300, Salinas, CA. 93906, or On-line applications may be submitted at resume and license and/or certifications (if applicable) may be attached to your online application or emailed separately to: Resumes will be accepted in addition to, but not in lieu of the required application materials. For more information or to obtain regular paper application materials please contact the Natividad HR, 1441 Constitution Blvd., , M - F, 7:30 a.m.- 5:00p.m.
QUALIFICATIONS APPRAISAL All licenses/certificates will be verified via primary source. Completed application materials will be competitively evaluated. Please note: The initial screening for this position uses ONLY the applicant's answers to
the Supplemental Questions. Screeners (who are Subject Matter Experts) are not given the application and/or resumes at this point in the process. Therefore, your answers to the Supplemental Questions are critical. The best-qualified applicants will be invited to participate further in the process.
QUALIFICATIONS ASSESSMENT To further assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, this process may include an oral examination, pre-exam exercise, performance exam, or physical ability exam.
ELIGIBLE LIST Applicants successful in the Qualifications Assessment process will be placed on an eligible list for possible final selection interview. This eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies
HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES
The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans' preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link: Click Here to View the Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application
To apply for veterans' preference points, veterans or eligible military spouses must complete and email a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the final filing deadline to:
SPECIAL NOTES
If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please contact the HR Analyst for Natividad at .
Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the United States.
If you are hired into this classification in a temporary/per-diem position, you will not be eligible for the benefits. The Staff Nurse II Per-diem salary rate is: $72.384 - $100.023 per hour
Who can apply
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