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Ventura County Senior Registered Nurse - Adult Oncology/Infusion in Ventura, California
Senior Registered Nurse - Adult Oncology/Infusion
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Senior Registered Nurse - Adult Oncology/Infusion
Salary
$109,675.03 - $131,132.58 Annually
Location
Ventura, CA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
0231HCA-24AA (EN)
Department
Health Care Agency
Opening Date
06/06/2024
Description
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Description
THE POSITION: Under general direction, the incumbent will provide advanced skilled nursing, patient and staff education in a Hematology-Oncology clinic setting. The incumbent will also be responsible for committee participation, quality assurance monitoring, and statistical data information. The incumbent may provide clinical and functional supervision in the absence of the Clinical Manager when necessary.
PAYROLL TITLE: Senior Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Care
DEPARTMENT/AGENCY: Health Care Agency - Ambulatory Care
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 for this position only. There is currently one (1) Regular vacancy.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
OPENING DATE: June 6, 2024
CLOSING DATE: Continuous
Senior Registered Nurse-Ambulatory Care is represented by the California Nurses' Association (CNA) and is eligible for overtime compensation. Salary placement will be determined according to the current CNA memorandum of agreement.
Examples Of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
· Coordinates and facilitates delivery of care to patient and family in Hematology and Oncology;
· Assesses and identifies nursing care needs of patients; and plans, implements, and evaluates interventions appropriate to those needs;
· Develops and implements patient and family education programs;
· Assists in establishing patient care standards and tracks the performance of nursing staff in the assigned area;
· Participates in the development of clinic policies, procedures, and protocols for patient care;
· Participates in nursing committee activities;
· Maintains current knowledge in Hematology/Oncology and ability to apply same in patient care; and
· Performs other related duties as required.
Typical Qualifications
These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE
Requires three (3) years of full-time professional registered nursing experience, including two (2) years of full-time experience in an outpatient, Ambulatory Care, or medical clinic setting.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
· Must possess and maintain a current, valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California.
· Must have a current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification by first day of employment.
· Must be willing and able to obtain and maintain a Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certification and an Oncology Nurse Certification within one (1) year of hire.
DESIRED:
· Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certification
· Oncology Nurse Certification
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Comprehensive knowledge of: the principles, practices, and techniques used in Oncology and Infusion nursing care at specialty.
Working knowledge of: patient and staff educational methods; quality assurance processes; nursing committee activities; and clinic administrative functions.
Working ability to: provide direction and serve as a resource to others; complete required continuing education programs; work proficiently in emergency and/or stressful situations; maintain confidentiality of patient/client information; and effectively maintain a positive working relationship with the medical staff, public, patients, and hospital administration; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Recruitment Process
FINAL FILING DATE: T his is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, 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/hr. If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials. Our address is: County of Ventura, Human Resources Division, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Loc. # 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.
Information for Transfer Candidates
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 (http://vcportal.ventura.org/CEO/HR/docs/Lateral_Transfer.pdf) for additional information.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE – qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire will 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 and certification for this recruitment. Those candidates who do will be placed on the eligible list.
Candidates successfully completing the examination 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.
For more information about this recruitment, please contact Erin Niemi by e-mail at erin.niemi@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 654-2568.
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.
YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE
California Nurses Association
(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: NCN
01
Important Notice Regarding your Application and Responses in Supplemental Questionnaire: In order to receive credit for your experience, you MUST include each employer in the Work Experience section of your application, and all details for each employer must be included. You must include details for all degrees in the Education section and any licenses in the License and Certification section of the application. If you do not have the type of credential or experience noted in the supplemental question, please state, "No Experience." Use your own words. Do not copy and paste your work history from your resume or the application work history section to the supplemental questions. Responses that are incomplete or "refer to resume" will not advance in the process.
I have read and understand this notice
02
Your salary will be determined by your complete nursing experience so be sure to list all applicable experience in the work experience section of this application. Do you understand?
Yes
No
03
Do you possess a current valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California? If yes, you MUST include your date of licensure and a current valid license number in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified.
Yes
No
04
Do you possess a current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification? If yes, please include your date of licensure and a current valid license number in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being disqualified.
Yes
No
05
Describe your full-time professional experience as a Registered Nurse in an outpatient, Ambulatory Care, or medical clinic setting. In your answer, please include a summary of your job duties, where you gained this experience, and the dates of employment. If you do not have outpatient, Ambulatory Care, or medical clinic experience, please state "No Experience".
NOTE: In order to receive credit for this experience, it must be listed in the work experience section of your application.
06
Do you possess a Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certification? If so, please list it in the "Certificates and Licenses" section of your application.
Yes
No
07
Do you possess an Oncology Nurse Certification? If so, please list it in the "Certificates and Licenses" section of your application.
Yes
No
08
Are you willing and able to obtain a Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certification and an Oncology Nurse Certification within one (1) year of hire?
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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