289 Healthcare jobs in Montclair

Summary: The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients. Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice. Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed. Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given. Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources. Job Requirements: Education/Skills Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred Experience 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS required RN License in state of employment or compact Position Requirements: Education/Skills All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire. New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and an Emergency Department- specific competency validation. All newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other specific orientation. Skills completion and competency completion will be achieved with the preceptor at the bedside and documented through the program's tracking software. Completion of all annual competency verification requirements. Experience One year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Current ACLS certification required Current PALS certification required Current TNCC certification required In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame. Credential Grace Periods: If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level. Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate. Any Candidate/Associate who does not have at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate New to the Specialty. Credential Grace Periods for Experienced Associates Grace Periods for New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty Basic Life Support (BLS) No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire. No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Within 30 days of hire. Within 90 days of hire. Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Within 30 days of hire. Within 90 days of hire. Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) Within 60 days of hire. Within 18 months of hire. Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) Within 60 days of hire. Within 18 months of hire. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire. AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire. STABLE (Neonatal Education) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire. Work Type: Per Diem As Needed

Job Summary:

Provides nursing care to patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse of physician/advanced practice provider. Utilizes observational skills to observe nursing intervention and assists medical staff to insure optimal care within established policies, procedures, and standards. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or provider provides nursing care in accordance with the legal scope of practice and within established standards of care, policies, and procedures. Demonstrates performance consistent with the Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan of the organization. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice and treats coworkers, patients, families, and all members of the health care team with dignity and respect.

Essential Responsibilities:

* Exhibits excellent customer relations with patients, visitors, providers, and co-workers; shows courtesy, compassion, and respect; conforms to the critical service standards established for the department.
* Provides therapeutic patient care in accordance with the patients established by physician/advanced practice providers and/or a registered nurse within the scope of practice.
* Transcribes physician/advanced practice providers orders and directed by policy.
* Communicates directly with a registered nurse to institute changes in the plan of care; assists with and contributes to the development of a nursing care plan.
* Administer specified medication appropriately and accurately following the providers order and or standing orders within scope of practice.
* Executes treatments such as urinary catheterizations, placement of intravenous catheters, bladder irrigations and instillations, suctioning procedures, throat irrigations and enemas, and utilizing equipment as required. Adheres to infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
* Adheres to high level of disinfectant, point of use, peel packs policies, and procedures.
* Perform related patient care functions such as taking temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure readings, wound care, may instruct patient in various self-administered treatment or procedures; obtain specimens; assures correct culture collection.
* Assist physician/advance practice providers or other medical staff personnel with examinations and treatments by selecting and passing instruments, providing support and restraint to the patient, draping, and other assistance as directed or required.
* Within scope observes and documents patients condition by gathering signs, symptoms, and reactions to therapy, to identify unexpected and/or significant findings, initiates appropriate emergency procedures as necessary, and reports unusual conditions to the registered nurse/advanced practice providers as established by policy and procedure in a timely manner.
* May volunteer to start and maintain intravenous flow rate with Certifications, notifies registered nurse/advanced practice/physician of any problems. May discontinue IV therapy except intra-cath and central venous lines.
* May volunteer to start perform venipuncture/blood withdrawal with Certifications.
* Collects and processes specimens per policy, procedures, guidelines, and protocols.
* Provides non-compoicated teaching following the registered nurse/advanced practice provider/physician plan for education. Report any identified learning needs and discharge barriers.
* Ensures cleanliness of nursing module/station, patient exam room, and proper functioning of patient care equipment by visual inspection, routine testing, and other related methods. Provides a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
* Utilizes effective verbal and non-verbal forms of communication.
* Performs in other departments or modules to which assigned as required by the nursing/department administration to provide and maintain the established standards of care and safety.
* Performs departmental back-office workflows including but not limited to proactive office encounter, successfully closing care gaps, patient outreach, access and/or nurse visits.
* Participates in staff meetings, and in-service programs.
* Assists in ordering and distribution/stocking of module/department supplies and equipment.
* Accepts verbal and telephone orders from the physician/advanced practice providers.
* Supports patient communication and message management including but not limited to patient emails, call center messages, and all other back-office messages.
* Administers pulse oximetry, humidification therapy, spirometer, oxygen therapy via mask or nasal cannula, oral, nasal, and trach suctioning, and sputum induction.
* Documents care in Health Connect per policy, procedures, guidelines, and protocols.
* Performs other related duties as assigned and required, including orientation of new employees.
* Assists in coordinating the discharge process.
* Performs all job functions within license certification and scope of practice.
* Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to internal/external customers by demonstrating skills which are consistent with the organizations philosophy of providing extraordinary customer relations and quality service.
* Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibilities (Kaiser Permanentes Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licenser requirements (if applicable), and kaiser Permanentes policies and procedures.
* Age Related Competencies: Skills assessments and validations are utilized to ensure that employees providing patient care to specific age groups (i.e., infants, adolescents, elderly, etc.) are proficient in identifying the special needs and behaviors associated with a particular patient population.

Job Summary:

Provides nursing care to patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse of physician/advanced practice provider. Utilizes observational skills to observe nursing intervention and assists medical staff to insure optimal care within established policies, procedures, and standards. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or provider provides nursing care in accordance with the legal scope of practice and within established standards of care, policies, and procedures. Demonstrates performance consistent with the Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan of the organization. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice and treats coworkers, patients, families, and all members of the health care team with dignity and respect.

Essential Responsibilities:

* Exhibits excellent customer relations with patients, visitors, providers, and co-workers; shows courtesy, compassion, and respect; conforms to the critical service standards established for the department.
* Provides therapeutic patient care in accordance with the patients established by physician/advanced practice providers and/or a registered nurse within the scope of practice.
* Transcribes physician/advanced practice providers orders and directed by policy.
* Communicates directly with a registered nurse to institute changes in the plan of care; assists with and contributes to the development of a nursing care plan.
* Administer specified medication appropriately and accurately following the providers order and or standing orders within scope of practice.
* Executes treatments such as urinary catheterizations, placement of intravenous catheters, bladder irrigations and instillations, suctioning procedures, throat irrigations and enemas, and utilizing equipment as required. Adheres to infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
* Adheres to high level of disinfectant, point of use, peel packs policies, and procedures.
* Perform related patient care functions such as taking temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure readings, wound care, may instruct patient in various self-administered treatment or procedures; obtain specimens; assures correct culture collection.
* Assist physician/advance practice providers or other medical staff personnel with examinations and treatments by selecting and passing instruments, providing support and restraint to the patient, draping, and other assistance as directed or required.
* Within scope observes and documents patients condition by gathering signs, symptoms, and reactions to therapy, to identify unexpected and/or significant findings, initiates appropriate emergency procedures as necessary, and reports unusual conditions to the registered nurse/advanced practice providers as established by policy and procedure in a timely manner.
* May volunteer to start and maintain intravenous flow rate with Certifications, notifies registered nurse/advanced practice/physician of any problems. May discontinue IV therapy except intra-cath and central venous lines.
* May volunteer to start perform venipuncture/blood withdrawal with Certifications.
* Collects and processes specimens per policy, procedures, guidelines, and protocols.
* Provides non-compoicated teaching following the registered nurse/advanced practice provider/physician plan for education. Report any identified learning needs and discharge barriers.
* Ensures cleanliness of nursing module/station, patient exam room, and proper functioning of patient care equipment by visual inspection, routine testing, and other related methods. Provides a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
* Utilizes effective verbal and non-verbal forms of communication.
* Performs in other departments or modules to which assigned as required by the nursing/department administration to provide and maintain the established standards of care and safety.
* Performs departmental back-office workflows including but not limited to proactive office encounter, successfully closing care gaps, patient outreach, access and/or nurse visits.
* Participates in staff meetings, and in-service programs.
* Assists in ordering and distribution/stocking of module/department supplies and equipment.
* Accepts verbal and telephone orders from the physician/advanced practice providers.
* Supports patient communication and message management including but not limited to patient emails, call center messages, and all other back-office messages.
* Administers pulse oximetry, humidification therapy, spirometer, oxygen therapy via mask or nasal cannula, oral, nasal, and trach suctioning, and sputum induction.
* Documents care in Health Connect per policy, procedures, guidelines, and protocols.
* Performs other related duties as assigned and required, including orientation of new employees.
* Assists in coordinating the discharge process.
* Performs all job functions within license certification and scope of practice.
* Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to internal/external customers by demonstrating skills which are consistent with the organizations philosophy of providing extraordinary customer relations and quality service.
* Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibilities (Kaiser Permanentes Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licenser requirements (if applicable), and kaiser Permanentes policies and procedures.
* Age Related Competencies: Skills assessments and validations are utilized to ensure that employees providing patient care to specific age groups (i.e., infants, adolescents, elderly, etc.) are proficient in identifying the special needs and behaviors associated with a particular patient population.

Job Description

Registered Nurse(RN) / Travel / Medical Intensive Care Unit

Registered Nurse Medical Intensive Care Unit

Type: Registered Nurse (RN)

Chino, CA

MAS Medical Staffing is currently seeking a(n) Registered Nurse (RN) professional with Registered Nurse (Medical Intensive Care Unit) experience for a 21 week contract in the Chino CA area. MAS Medical Staffing offers rewarding travel opportunities to healthcare professionals throughout the United States. Our clients are a mix of large, prestigious healthcare organizations and small, private facilities.

At MAS Medical Staffing, our employees enjoy industry leading compensation packages and benefits, including:

• Competitive weekly pay
• Generous housing stipends and housing assistance
• 401K - ask for more details
• Health & Life Insurance coverage
• Travel reimbursement
• Instant Pay available
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• MAS Rewards Me Bonus Program
• Recruiters on call 24/7 via text, email, or phone.

If you are looking for a staffing agency that has your best interest at heart and a recruiter that will work 1 on 1 with you to find the best assignment available, please reach out to us today!

Job Summary:

Provides nursing care to patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse of physician/advanced practice provider. Utilizes observational skills to observe nursing intervention and assists medical staff to insure optimal care within established policies, procedures, and standards. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or provider provides nursing care in accordance with the legal scope of practice and within established standards of care, policies, and procedures. Demonstrates performance consistent with the Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan of the organization. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice and treats coworkers, patients, families, and all members of the health care team with dignity and respect.

Essential Responsibilities:

+ Exhibits excellent customer relations with patients, visitors, providers, and co-workers; shows courtesy, compassion, and respect; conforms to the critical service standards established for the department.

+ Provides therapeutic patient care in accordance with the patients established by physician/advanced practice providers and/or a registered nurse within the scope of practice.

+ Transcribes physician/advanced practice providers orders and directed by policy.

+ Communicates directly with a registered nurse to institute changes in the plan of care; assists with and contributes to the development of a nursing care plan.

+ Administer specified medication appropriately and accurately following the providers order and or standing orders within scope of practice.

+ Executes treatments such as urinary catheterizations, placement of intravenous catheters, bladder irrigations and instillations, suctioning procedures, throat irrigations and enemas, and utilizing equipment as required. Adheres to infection prevention and control policies and procedures.

+ Adheres to high level of disinfectant, point of use, peel packs policies, and procedures.

+ Perform related patient care functions such as taking temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure readings, wound care, may instruct patient in various self-administered treatment or procedures; obtain specimens; assures correct culture collection.

+ Assist physician/advance practice providers or other medical staff personnel with examinations and treatments by selecting and passing instruments, providing support and restraint to the patient, draping, and other assistance as directed or required.

+ Within scope observes and documents patients condition by gathering signs, symptoms, and reactions to therapy, to identify unexpected and/or significant findings, initiates appropriate emergency procedures as necessary, and reports unusual conditions to the registered nurse/advanced practice providers as established by policy and procedure in a timely manner.

+ May volunteer to start and maintain intravenous flow rate with Certifications, notifies registered nurse/advanced practice/physician of any problems. May discontinue IV therapy except intra-cath and central venous lines.

+ May volunteer to start perform venipuncture/blood withdrawal with Certifications.

+ Collects and processes specimens per policy, procedures, guidelines, and protocols.

+ Provides non-compoicated teaching following the registered nurse/advanced practice provider/physician plan for education. Report any identified learning needs and discharge barriers.

+ Ensures cleanliness of nursing module/station, patient exam room, and proper functioning of patient care equipment by visual inspection, routine testing, and other related methods. Provides a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.

+ Utilizes effective verbal and non-verbal forms of communication.

+ Performs in other departments or modules to which assigned as required by the nursing/department administration to provide and maintain the established standards of care and safety.

+ Performs departmental back-office workflows including but not limited to proactive office encounter, successfully closing care gaps, patient outreach, access and/or nurse visits.

+ Participates in staff meetings, and in-service programs.

+ Assists in ordering and distribution/stocking of module/department supplies and equipment.

+ Accepts verbal and telephone orders from the physician/advanced practice providers.

+ Supports patient communication and message management including but not limited to patient emails, call center messages, and all other back-office messages.

+ Administers pulse oximetry, humidification therapy, spirometer, oxygen therapy via mask or nasal cannula, oral, nasal, and trach suctioning, and sputum induction.

+ Documents care in Health Connect per policy, procedures, guidelines, and protocols.

+ Performs other related duties as assigned and required, including orientation of new employees.

+ Assists in coordinating the discharge process.

+ Performs all job functions within license certification and scope of practice.

+ Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to internal/external customers by demonstrating skills which are consistent with the organizations philosophy of providing extraordinary customer relations and quality service.

+ Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibilities (Kaiser Permanentes Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licenser requirements (if applicable), and kaiser Permanentes policies and procedures.

+ Age Related Competencies: Skills assessments and validations are utilized to ensure that employees providing patient care to specific age groups (i.e., infants, adolescents, elderly, etc.) are proficient in identifying the special needs and behaviors associated with a particular patient population.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

+ Minimum Twelve (12) months or greater LVN direct patient care experience within the last three (3) years. Direct patient care experience may include medical office, acute care, home care services, and skilled nursing facility.

Education

+ High School Diploma or GED

License, Certification, Registration

+ Vocational Nurse License (California)

+ Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements:

+ Extraordinary customer relations and quality service are critical to our success.

+ We seek candidates who can demonstrate these skills and are dedicated to providing the highest quality of service to our health plan members.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ IV Certification and Blood Withdrawal Certification preferred.

Notes:

+ Will work weekends and holidays as assigned per contract.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: LVN -Outpatient- Level II - Medical Offices D at Ontario - Urgent Care - On Call

LOCATION: Ontario, California

REQNUMBER:

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

Job Description

Registered Nurse(RN) / Travel / Medical Intensive Care Unit

Registered Nurse Medical Intensive Care Unit

Type: Registered Nurse (RN)

Chino, CA

MAS Medical Staffing is currently seeking a(n) Registered Nurse (RN) professional with Registered Nurse (Medical Intensive Care Unit) experience for a 21 week contract in the Chino CA area. MAS Medical Staffing offers rewarding travel opportunities to healthcare professionals throughout the United States. Our clients are a mix of large, prestigious healthcare organizations and small, private facilities.

At MAS Medical Staffing, our employees enjoy industry leading compensation packages and benefits, including:

• Competitive weekly pay
• Generous housing stipends and housing assistance
• 401K - ask for more details
• Health & Life Insurance coverage
• Travel reimbursement
• Instant Pay available
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• MAS Rewards Me Bonus Program
• Recruiters on call 24/7 via text, email, or phone.

If you are looking for a staffing agency that has your best interest at heart and a recruiter that will work 1 on 1 with you to find the best assignment available, please reach out to us today!

Job Summary:

Provides nursing care to patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse of physician/advanced practice provider. Utilizes observational skills to observe nursing intervention and assists medical staff to insure optimal care within established policies, procedures, and standards. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or provider provides nursing care in accordance with the legal scope of practice and within established standards of care, policies, and procedures. Demonstrates performance consistent with the Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan of the organization. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice and treats coworkers, patients, families, and all members of the health care team with dignity and respect.

Essential Responsibilities:

+ Exhibits excellent customer relations with patients, visitors, providers, and co-workers; shows courtesy, compassion, and respect; conforms to the critical service standards established for the department.

+ Provides therapeutic patient care in accordance with the patients established by physician/advanced practice providers and/or a registered nurse within the scope of practice.

+ Transcribes physician/advanced practice providers orders and directed by policy.

+ Communicates directly with a registered nurse to institute changes in the plan of care; assists with and contributes to the development of a nursing care plan.

+ Administer specified medication appropriately and accurately following the providers order and or standing orders within scope of practice.

+ Executes treatments such as urinary catheterizations, placement of intravenous catheters, bladder irrigations and instillations, suctioning procedures, throat irrigations and enemas, and utilizing equipment as required. Adheres to infection prevention and control policies and procedures.

+ Adheres to high level of disinfectant, point of use, peel packs policies, and procedures.

+ Perform related patient care functions such as taking temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure readings, wound care, may instruct patient in various self-administered treatment or procedures; obtain specimens; assures correct culture collection.

+ Assist physician/advance practice providers or other medical staff personnel with examinations and treatments by selecting and passing instruments, providing support and restraint to the patient, draping, and other assistance as directed or required.

+ Within scope observes and documents patients condition by gathering signs, symptoms, and reactions to therapy, to identify unexpected and/or significant findings, initiates appropriate emergency procedures as necessary, and reports unusual conditions to the registered nurse/advanced practice providers as established by policy and procedure in a timely manner.

+ May volunteer to start and maintain intravenous flow rate with Certifications, notifies registered nurse/advanced practice/physician of any problems. May discontinue IV therapy except intra-cath and central venous lines.

+ May volunteer to start perform venipuncture/blood withdrawal with Certifications.

+ Collects and processes specimens per policy, procedures, guidelines, and protocols.

+ Provides non-compoicated teaching following the registered nurse/advanced practice provider/physician plan for education. Report any identified learning needs and discharge barriers.

+ Ensures cleanliness of nursing module/station, patient exam room, and proper functioning of patient care equipment by visual inspection, routine testing, and other related methods. Provides a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.

+ Utilizes effective verbal and non-verbal forms of communication.

+ Performs in other departments or modules to which assigned as required by the nursing/department administration to provide and maintain the established standards of care and safety.

+ Performs departmental back-office workflows including but not limited to proactive office encounter, successfully closing care gaps, patient outreach, access and/or nurse visits.

+ Participates in staff meetings, and in-service programs.

+ Assists in ordering and distribution/stocking of module/department supplies and equipment.

+ Accepts verbal and telephone orders from the physician/advanced practice providers.

+ Supports patient communication and message management including but not limited to patient emails, call center messages, and all other back-office messages.

+ Administers pulse oximetry, humidification therapy, spirometer, oxygen therapy via mask or nasal cannula, oral, nasal, and trach suctioning, and sputum induction.

+ Documents care in Health Connect per policy, procedures, guidelines, and protocols.

+ Performs other related duties as assigned and required, including orientation of new employees.

+ Assists in coordinating the discharge process.

+ Performs all job functions within license certification and scope of practice.

+ Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to internal/external customers by demonstrating skills which are consistent with the organizations philosophy of providing extraordinary customer relations and quality service.

+ Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibilities (Kaiser Permanentes Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licenser requirements (if applicable), and kaiser Permanentes policies and procedures.

+ Age Related Competencies: Skills assessments and validations are utilized to ensure that employees providing patient care to specific age groups (i.e., infants, adolescents, elderly, etc.) are proficient in identifying the special needs and behaviors associated with a particular patient population.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

+ Minimum Twelve (12) months or greater LVN direct patient care experience within the last three (3) years. Direct patient care experience may include medical office, acute care, home care services, and skilled nursing facility.

Education

+ High School Diploma or GED

License, Certification, Registration

+ Vocational Nurse License (California)

+ Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements:

+ Extraordinary customer relations and quality service are critical to our success.

+ We seek candidates who can demonstrate these skills and are dedicated to providing the highest quality of service to our health plan members.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ IV Certification and Blood Withdrawal Certification preferred.

Notes:

+ Will work weekends and holidays as assigned per contract.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: LVN -Outpatient- Level II - Medical Offices D at Ontario - Urgent Care - On Call

LOCATION: Ontario, California

REQNUMBER:

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

CAREER DESCRIPTION

COMPREHENSIVE CARE NURSE II

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

Premium Pay

In addition to the hourly salary, eligible applicants may receive premium pay for the items listed below:

* Bilingual pay:Qualified employees who meet the criteria found (page 16)shall receive an additional seventy $0.70 cents per hour for all hours paid.
* Night Shift Differential pay: Employees assigned to a night shift shall be paid a night shift differential for each hour actually worked on the assigned night shift. Pay rate is determined by assigned shift hours foundhere(page 13).
* Nurse Hiring Incentive: Upon completion of new employee probation, eligible employees shall receive a one-time lump sum incentive of $,000, within 2 pay periods.
* Nurse Retention: Upon completion of 10,400 service hours (approximately 5 years of service) in a Nurse classification, you will receive 3% of your annual base salary as a one-time lump sum payment.
* Jail Supplement pay:An employee in this classification who is assigned to work in an adult or juvenile correctional or institutional facility shall receive an additional 1.50 per hour for all paid hours.
* Call-Back pay: An employee in this classification who returns to work because of an agency/department request shall be eligible for Call-Back pay as detailed here (page 15).

Other Additional Premium Pays

This recruitment is open to the public and will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days. This recruitment will be open on a continuous basis and will close at 11:59p.m. (PST) on the day the County's needs are met. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

This list will be used to fill current and future Comprehensive Care Nurse II positions within the Health Care Agency, Correctional Health Services. This eligible list may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

HEALTH CARE AGENCY

The County of OrangeHealth Care Agencyis a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health. Under the leadership of the Agency Director, a dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five (5) service areas - Strategy and Special Projects, Behavioral Health Services, Correctional Health Services, Medical Health Services and Public Health Services - is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community.

Adult Correctional Health Services (ACHS)

The ACHS program provides medical, dental, nursing, infection control, health education and pharmaceutical services at a community standard of care. Mental health services include 24-hour emergency triage and crisis intervention, suicide prevention, treatment beds, individual and group therapy, substance use counseling, medication assessment and discharge planning to all adult inmates in the County's five (5) correctional facilities.

The Comprehensive Care Nurse II assigned to ACHS will perform the following specialized duties:

* Obtain vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and pain scale assessment
* Perform comprehensive and focused physical assessments and refer to higher level of care as necessary, including but not limited to:
* Comprehensive history taking
* Interpreting vital signs and physical assessment results
* Wound Care
* Documenting in Subjective-Objective-Assessment-Plan (SOAP)format on electronic health record
* Implementing standardized nursing protocols
* Monitoring outcomes


* Review of health records, summarize and synthesize client information, and give comprehensive hand off at shift change or outside facility transfers utilizing discharge summary form or verbal report
* Maintain assigned work areas every shift
* Participate in staff development and educational programs to maintain professional competency
* Participate in 5150 training; must pass and maintain certification (training will be provided)
* Other duties as assigned

The ACHS facility is a 24-hour, 7 days a week facility. Therefore, incumbents must be able to work on weekends, evenings or night shift, and holidays.

Nursing staff work six (6), twelve (12) hour shifts, and one eight (8) hour shift per two (2) week pay period. Days off are every other weekend and rotating week days.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate must possess extensive experience in the following core competencies:

Nursing Skills | Knowledge of:

* Chronic illnesses that are medical and mental health related such as: substance use disorders, etc.
* HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) guidelines
* Performing triage and assessment
* Performing emergency, medical, mental health, prenatal care and other specialized care
* Willing and having the ability to testify competently if subpoenaed by court
* Using technology and other healthcare related systems effectively

Adaptability | Collaboration:

* Working effectively in a changing and stressful environment, and adjusting as necessary
* Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and communicating professionally at all times

Critical Thinking | Safety:

* Managing multiple clients needing triage effectively and efficiently
* Making sound clinical treatment decisions
* Being aware of any environmental hazards while working inside the jail facility
* Being alert and aware of personal safety and security matters while providing care and/or treatment to medical and mental health clients
* Reducing jail-related liability risks by being compliant with Federal and State laws and mandated standards

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

* Incumbents are required to pass a comprehensive background investigation prior to a formal offer and acceptance of employment
* Applicants must not have felony convictions or be on any form of probation
* Must be able to pass and maintain background investigation to the satisfaction of the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner. Background screening includes; completing of a Personal History Form, interview with a background investigator, fingerprinting and may include a polygraph test. Some of the areas considered in the background screening include prior convictions, traffic violations, drug use and credit problems, employment history, professional references and education verification (i.e. degree, license, or official transcripts. Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (N.A.C.E.S.)
* The Correctional facilities are a 24- hour, 7-days a week facility, incumbents must be able to work on weekends, evenings or night shift, and holidays

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Clickhere for a complete classification description and minimum qualifications, including physical and mental requirements, and environmental conditions.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all applications to identify qualified applicants. After screening, only those applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the next step in the selection procedures. Candidates will receive notification via e-mail of further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.

Veterans Employment Preference

The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please clickhere to review the policy.

Eligible List |Score Groups: Once all assessments have been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Email Notification

Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at Asked Questions

Clickhere for additional Frequently Asked Questions.

For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Claudia Curiel at or

EEO INFORMATION

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer,

encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

CAREER DESCRIPTION

COMPREHENSIVE CARE NURSE I

Correctional Health Services

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

Premium Pay

In addition to the hourly salary, eligible applicants may receive premium pay for the items listed below:

* Bilingual pay:Qualified employees who meet the criteria found (page 16)shall receive an additional seventy $0.70 cents per hour for all hours paid.
* Night Shift Differential pay: Employees assigned to a night shift shall be paid a night shift differential for each hour actually worked on the assigned night shift. Pay rate is determined by assigned shift hours foundhere(page 13).
* Nurse Hiring Incentive: Upon completion of new employee probation, eligible employees shall receive a one-time lump sum incentive of $,000, within 2 pay periods.
* Nurse Retention: Upon completion of 10,400 service hours (approximately 5 years of service) in a Nurse classification, you will receive 3% of your annual base salary as a one-time lump sum payment.
* Jail Supplement pay:An employee in this classification who is assigned to work in an adult or juvenile correctional or institutional facility shall receive an additional 1.50 per hour for all paid hours.
* Call-Back pay: An employee in this classification who returns to work because of an agency/department request shall be eligible for Call-Back pay as detailed here (page 15).

Other Additional Premium Pays

This recruitment is open to the public.

This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Comprehensive Care Nurse I positions within the Health Care Agency, Correctional Health Services. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications.

This recruitment will remain open on a continuous basis until the needs of the County are met. Candidates who are placed on the eligible list will remain on the eligible list for six (6) months and may be considered/referred for selection/hiring interviews. After six (6) months, candidates must reapply to receive further consideration.

HEALTH CARE AGENCY

The County of OrangeHealth Care Agencyis a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health. Under the leadership of the Agency Director, a dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five (5) service areas - Strategy and Special Projects, Behavioral Health Services, Correctional Health Services, Medical Health Services and Public Health Services - is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community.

ADULT CORRECTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

The Correctional Health Services(CHS),Adult Correctional Health Services (ACHS)program provides medical, dental, nursing, infection control, health education and pharmaceutical services at a community standard of care. Mental Health services include 24-hour emergency triage and crisis intervention, suicide prevention, treatment beds, individual and group therapy, substance use counseling, medication assessment and discharge planning to all adult inmates in the County's five (5) correctional facilities.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Comprehensive Care Nurse I is responsible for performing a variety of specialized duties:

* Obtain vital signs such as: temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and pain scale assessment
* Perform comprehensive and focused physical assessments, interpret data collected, and refer to higher level of care as necessary, including:
* Obtaining comprehensive medical, mental health, family, and social history
* Interpreting vital signs results
* Wound care treatment and management
* Documenting in SOAP (Subjective-Objective-Assessment-Plan) format on electronic health record
* Treating clients based on nursing standardized procedures


* Review of health records, summarize and synthesize patient information, and give a comprehensive hand off at shift change or outside facility transfers utilizing a discharge-summary form or verbal report
* Participate in staff development and educational programs to maintain professional competency
* Participate in 5150 training; must pass and maintain certification (training will be provided)
* May perform other related duties as needed

The Comprehensive Care Nurse Iisexpected to become oriented to the Comprehensive Care Nursing duties and assume increasing levels of responsibility. Incumbents who are not promoted by the end of their probationary period shall not pass probation.

The ACHS facility is a 24-hour, 7-days per week facility. Therefore, incumbents must be able to work on weekends, evenings or night shift, and holidays.

Nursing staff work six (6), twelve (12) hour shifts, and one eight (8) hour shift per two (2) week pay period. Days off are every other weekend and rotating week days.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate will possess the knowledge, skills and abilities that demonstrates the following competencies:

Nursing Skills | Knowledge of:

* Chronic illnesses that are medical and mental health related such as: substance use disorders, etc.
* HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) guidelines
* Performing triage and assessment
* Performing emergency, medical, mental health, prenatal care and other specialized care
* Willing and having the ability to testify competently if subpoenaed by court
* Using technology and other healthcare related systems effectively

Adaptability | Collaboration:

* Working effectively in a changing and stressful environment, and adjusting as necessary
* Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and communicating professionally at all times

Critical Thinking | Safety:

* Managing multiple clients needing triage effectively and efficiently
* Making sound clinical treatment decisions
* Being aware of any environmental hazards while working inside the jail facility
* Being alert and aware of personal safety and security matters while providing care and/or treatment to medical and mental health clients
* Reducing jail-related liability risks by being compliant with Federal and State laws and mandated standards

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

* Incumbents must NOT have felony convictions or be on any form of probation.
* Must be able to pass and maintain background investigation to the satisfaction of the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner. Background screening includes completion of a Personal History Form, interview with a background investigator, fingerprinting, and may include a polygraph test. Some of the areas considered in the background screening include prior convictions, traffic violations, drug use and credit problems, employment history, professional references, and education verification (i.e., degree, license, or official transcripts). Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (N.A.C.E.S.).
* Correctional Health Services are a 24-hour, 7-days per week facilities. Incumbents must be able to work on weekends, evenings or night shift, and holidays.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Click herefor a complete classification description and minimum qualifications, including physical and mental requirements, and environmental conditions.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all applications to identify qualified applicants. After screening, only those applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the next step in the selection procedures. Candidates will receive notification via e-mail of further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.

Veterans Employment Preference

The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please clickhere to review the policy.

Based on the Agency/Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.

Eligible List:

Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EMAIL NOTIFICATION:

Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at ASKED QUESTIONS:

Clickhere for additional Frequently Asked Questions.

For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Claudia Curiel at

EEO INFORMATION

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer,

encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.