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Ventura County Per Diem Registered Nurse III - Gastrointestinal Lab in Ventura, California
Per Diem Registered Nurse III - Gastrointestinal Lab
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Per Diem Registered Nurse III - Gastrointestinal Lab
Salary
$119,061.54 - $151,803.47 Annually
Location
Ventura and Santa Paula, CA
Job Type
Per-Diem
Job Number
0537HCA-24AD (BR)
Department
Health Care Agency
Division
Ventura County Medical Center and/or Santa Paula Hospital
Opening Date
03/01/2024
Description
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Description
U nder direction of the Director of Perioperative Services, the GI Per Diem RN will be scheduled as needed, to provide direct or indirect nursing care to hospital patients in a general or specialized nursing unit; and to perform related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
The Per Diem Nurse is distinguished from the Registered Nurse classification in that Per Diem Nurses are scheduled to work on an as-needed basis (intermittent) to supplement staffing needs. Nursing practice at this level demonstrates the application of intermediate assessment skills; independent judgment and action; and adherence to patient privacy, confidentiality, and security guidelines. Incumbents are expected to work at the full scope of their licensure providing clinical care with a decreasing amount of supervision commensurate with their experience.
BILINGUAL INCENTIVE: Some positions may be eligible for bilingual incentive depending on the applicable memorandum of agreement and the needs of the department. In order to qualify for this incentive, incumbents in eligible positions must take and pass the applicable bilingual fluency examination.
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE: Some positions may be eligible for educational incentive pay in addition to the adjusted base rate of pay in the noted amounts for educational attainments which are not specifically required for the classification:
Bachelor's Degree $1.25/hr
Graduate's Degree $1.75/hr
Difficult to Recruit (“DTR”) Assignment Premium: The Director-Human Resources may authorize an increase up to and including five percent (5%) of base rate of pay (CNA Per Diem Unit MOA (Sec. 809).
DEPARTMENT/AGENCY: Health Care Agency - VCMC Gastrointestinal Lab
Per Diem Registered Nurse III is represented by the California Nurses Association (CNA) and is eligible for overtime compensation.
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term), Intermittent, and Extra Help vacancies. There is currently one (1) Intermittent (Per Diem) vacancy at the Ventura County Medical Center - Gastrointestinal Lab.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: 3/1/2024
CLOSING DATE: Continuous (Previously 3/15/2024)
Examples Of Duties
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Utilizing nursing process, plans and participates in providing daily patient care.
Makes patient observations, records and reports all pertinent information; provides follow-through on judgement.
Assists doctors in examination and treatment.
Follows prescribed doctors' orders concerning treatments and medications.
As Gastrointestinal (GI) nurse, orders, arranges and provides endoscopic instruments and supplies for surgeons, maintains sterility, positions patients for surgery, obtains medications, maintains records, and prepares reports.
In Ambulatory Medicine areas, provides physician assistance and patient care as indicated and required.
Provides unit organization and is responsible for completion of all delegated and indicated nursing duties by the end of the assigned shift.
Perform related duties as required.
Typical Qualifications
Education/Experience:
Requires at least five (5) years of registered nursing experience. Successful completion of the Health Care Agency Pharmacology examination within three (3) months of employment is mandatory. These employees may be appointed to work on specialized short term projects such as hospital accreditation or on other projects that require specialized administrative duties and responsibilities.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing. Must possess and maintain a current valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California, or licensure in another state with California licensure pending.
Must possess a valid Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) Certificate PRIOR to the first day of employment.
Must possess a valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certificate PRIOR to the first day of employment.
DESIRED:
Two (2) years of experience as a Gastrointestinal Lab, RN.
Possession of current, valid Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification.
Bilingual skills (English/Spanish).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Working knowledge of: the theory, techniques, and practices of professional nursing; knowledge of medical terminology and hospital routine and equipment; medicines and narcotics.
Working ability to: plan and organize nursing care; train and supervise non-professional staff; establish and maintain confidence of patients and staff, work effectively in different hospital departments on shifts as required.
Recruitment Process
FINAL FILING DATE: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested in it. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.
To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at www.ventura.org/jobs. If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.
Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.
NOTE: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here for additional information.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE – qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this exam at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the exam process to assist in determining each applicant’s qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.
APPLICATION EVALUATION - Pass/Fail: An application evaluation will be conducted to determine whether or not each applicant possesses the required licensure, certification, and experience for this recruitment. Those candidates who do will be placed on the eligible list.
Applicants successfully completing the exam process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information and driving record may be required for this position.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
For further information about this recruitment, please contact Brett Ramirez via email at Brett.Ramirez@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 654-2277.
YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE
California Nurses Association
Per Diem (CNA)
To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.
Benefits website (https://hr.ventura.org/benefits) or you may call (805) 654-2570.
Retirement FAQ's (https://vcportal.ventura.org/CEO/benefits/docs/RETIREMENT%20-%20FAQs.pdf)
Memorandum of Agreement
Union Code: NCP
01
Did you graduate from an accredited nursing school?
Yes
No
02
Do you possess a current valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California, or are you licensed in another state with California licensure pending?
If your answer is "Yes," you MUST include your current valid license number and date of licensure in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified.
Yes
No
03
Select the option below that best describes your full-time professional experience as a Registered Nurse.
Note: Full time is considered 40 hours per week; anything less than that must be prorated.
No experience to less than 1 year
1 year to less than 5 years
5 years to less than 7 years
7 or more years
04
List the employer(s) where you obtained the experience referenced in Question #3.
To receive credit for this experience, you MUST include each employer in the Work Experience section of your application, as well as details for each employer listed.
If you do not have this experience, please type, "No experience."
05
A Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification is required for this position. Do you currently possess a BLS/CPR Certification or can you obtain it by the first day of employment?
Yes
No
06
An Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is required for this position. Do you currently possess an ACLS Certification or can you obtain it by the first day of employment?
Yes
No
07
Do you currently possess a valid Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification?
Yes
No
08
Are you bilingual (English/Spanish)?
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
Ventura County
Address
800 S. Victoria Avenue LOC. #1970 Ventura, California, 93009
Phone
(805) 654-5129
Website
http://hr.ventura.org
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