REGISTERED NURSE III, CORRECTIONAL HEALTH

Los Angeles County; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health services is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse III to provide exceptional care to patients in a variety of settings. This role is crucial for addressing the healthcare needs of underserved populations, particularly within the correctional system. Ideal candidates will possess a valid nursing license and significant experience in nursing. Join a dynamic team that values extraordinary care and community health advancement, while also offering a competitive recruitment and retention bonus for full-time positions. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

20% Recruitment and Retention Bonus

Health benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• License to practice as a Registered Nurse in California is required.
• Six years of full-time registered nursing experience is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients and inmates in various settings.
• Work under minimal supervision applying nursing principles.

Skills

Professional nursing care

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Patient care in various settings

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Job description

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES FIRST DAY OF FILING:
MARCH 01, 2019 at 8:00 A.M. (PST)

EXAM NUMBER:
Y5135J

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY

REBULLETIN INFORMATION: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO REOPEN THE EXAMINATION, UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION.
Due to manpower shortage recruitment, incumbents and appointees in the nursing of Integrated Correctional Health Service shall be compensated at Step 3.
Correctional Health Services – 20% Recruitment and Retention Bonus
The County of Los Angeles is currently offering a bonus of up to 20% for full-time Registered Nurse III, Correctional Health positions hired by Correctional Health Services and working on-site in a designated facility to meet critical healthcare needs for the uniquely underserved jail population.

COVID-19 VACCINATION MANDATE:
All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES:

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails.

THE MISSION:
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.

DEFINITION:
This proficient level class provides professional nursing care and services to patients and inmates in a variety of settings.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this proficient level class typically report to a supervisory or management level nurse. Positions apply experienced judgment and nursing principles and practices in providing professional nursing care to patients under minimal supervision.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

1. A license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
2. Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
3. Six years of full-time registered nursing experience*. Three years of which must be at the level of the Los Angeles County classification Registered Nurse II**.

LICENSE:
A license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class III – Moderate:
Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
• Points will be awarded for additional Nursing experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
Training and Experience Requirements

*Full-time experience is defined as a minimum of 40 hours worked per week and must be post-license only.

** Experience at the level of Registered Nurse II or Registered Nurse II, Correctional Health in the County of Los Angeles is defined as:

• Providing professional nursing care and services to patients in a variety of settings.
• Serving as an expert or specialist who gives practical experience and training to a new hire, a re-entry, or a nurse that is transitioning into a new area.

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
The examination will consist of:
An evaluation of experience and Desirable Qualifications based on application information weighted 100%.
CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER.
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services, Correctional Health as they occur.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment.