Registered Nurse ( Emergency, Perianesthesia, GI Assignments)

Contra Costa County; Martinez (CA); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 125 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Contra Costa County Health Services is seeking Registered Nurses for multiple assignments including Emergency, Perianesthesia, and GI across CCRMC and county clinics. The role requires acute care experience, valid RN license in California, and relevant certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS).

BSN with six months of experience may substitute for one year of required experience. Positions emphasize patient-centered care, assessment, coordination, and education, with opportunities to mentor colleagues and

Qualifications

• Current, valid and unrestricted Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or CPR for Healthcare Providers.
• ACLS and PALS certifications required depending on assignment; CCRMC ED requires additional trainings.

Responsabilités

• Administers intravenous therapy and other prescribed medications as ordered.
• Assists physicians during procedures and examinations and prepares equipment.
• Performs patient assessments, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care and documents outcomes.
• Mentors new and entry level nurses and coordinates care with the nursing team.
• Participates in discharge planning, patient/family teaching and quality improvement projects.

Connaissances

Registered Nurse

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Formation

BSN

Description du poste

The Position

Bargaining Unit: CNA - Registered Nurses Unit

Contra Costa County Health Services Department offers a variety of opportunities and has an ongoing need for Registered Nurses. Our facilities include the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) in Martinez, a full service acute hospital which includes an acute psychiatric unit. We have nine (9) outpatient health centers throughout the County, detention facilities, and juvenile hall.

Assignments

Emergency, Perianesthesia, GI

Typical Tasks

• Follows MD orders to administer intravenous therapy and other prescribed medication and treatments
• Prepares equipment and assists physician during procedures, treatment and, examination of patients
• Assesses patient needs, identifies problems, plans and implements appropriate nursing interventions, evaluates patient care outcomes and documents all of the above, reporting significant deviation from abnormal to normal to the physicians
• Assigns ancillary personnel
• Orients, precepts and mentors new and entry level nurses for problem solving and decision making
• Identifies urgent needs of the patient and/or significant others and initiates measures to meet these needs
• Provides directions to other members of the nursing team to ensure patient care is administered in a thorough, safe, and evidence based manner
• Provides and promotes excellent customer service for all internal and external customers
• Performs physical assessments, plans, implement, and evaluates care
• Performs case management
• Monitors laboratory tests
• Documents all care provided
• Identifies actual and potential problems; intervenes and reports all related problems to the appropriate disciplines.
• Coordinates the care of the patient; initiates and participates in patient/family teaching and discharge planning
• Address the physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, and spiritual needs of all patients
• Performs medication management
• Performs on-going patient education
• Participates in Quality improvement projects
• Participates in continuous learning and evidence based research
• May act as a Relief Charge Nurse

Minimum Qualifications

License Required (All Assignments)

Candidates must possess and maintain throughout the duration of employment: a current, valid and unrestricted Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.

Special Requirements (All Assignments)

As a condition of employment all applicants: 1) When assigned to Detention Health Services must possess and maintain a security clearance approved and issued by the Sheriff's Department; 2) When assigned to the Perioperative unit must be available to provide off shift coverage.

Acute Care (All Acute Care Assignments)

Experience

One (1) year of full time experience, or its equivalent, performing duties of a registered nurse in an acute care setting obtained in the United States within the last five (5) years.

Certification

Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or CPR certification issued by the American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider).

Substitution for experience

Possession of a BSN and six (6) months of experience as a Beginning Level Registered Nurse working in an acute care hospital may be substituted for the 1 (one) year of required experience.

Additional Requirements By Assignment

Emergency Department Assignment

Certification: Must possess and maintain throughout the duration of employment a current Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association, a Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by the American Heart Association, and a CCRMC Crisis management and prevention certificate. Within six (6) months of hire must possess a CCRMC approved cardiac EKG Class, and a Moderate Sedation class. Within one year (1) year of hire must complete a CCRMC approved ED triage training course.

Gastroenterology Unit (GI) Assignment

Certification: Must possess and maintain throughout the duration of employment a current Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association. Within six (6) months of hire must possess a CCRMC approved cardiac EKG Class and a Moderate Sedation class.

Perianesthesia Unit (PACU) Assignment

Certification: Must possess and maintain throughout the duration of employment a current Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by the American Heart Association. Within six (6) months of hire must possess a CCRMC approved cardiac EKG Class and a Moderate Sedation class.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

A background investigation/fingerprint, and/or physical exam may be required prior to the start of employment.

Selection Process

• Application Filing: All applicants must apply on-line at www.cccounty.us/hr and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date.
• Application Evaluation: Depending on the number of applications received, an Application Evaluation Board may be convened to evaluate and select the best-qualified candidates for invitation to the next phase of the examination.
• Training and Experience Evaluation: Consists of an evaluation of each candidate's relevant education, training and/or experience as presented on the application and supplemental questionnaire. (Weighted 100%)

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa 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 complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

Contra Costa County is committed to providing equal access and opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities in its employment practices. If you believe you may anticipate needing reasonable accommodation, please visit our job seeker resources page at: Special Testing Accommodations | Contra Costa County, CA Official Website.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits