Registered Nurse ( Inpatient Psych, Psych Emergency Assignments)

County of Contra Costa; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Contra Costa County Health Services Department is seeking Registered Nurses for inpatient units, including acute and psychiatric care, with mandatory CA RN licensure and BLS certification. Ongoing opportunities across CCRMC and county facilities.

Experience in acute care within the United States in the last five years is required; BSN may substitute for part of the experience. Background checks and security clearances may apply.

Qualifications

• Current, valid, unrestricted Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or CPR Healthcare Provider.
• One year of full-time RN experience in an acute care setting in the United States within the last five years.
• BSN holders with six months of acute care RN experience may substitute for the one year requirement.

Responsibilities

• Administers intravenous therapy and prescribed medications per MD orders.
• Prepares equipment and assists physicians during procedures and examinations.
• Assesses patient needs, plans and implements nursing interventions, and documents outcomes.
• Coordinates patient care and discharge planning; provides patient and family teaching.
• Directs nursing staff and mentors new nurses; promotes safe, evidence-based care.
• Participates in quality improvement and ongoing learning.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

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.

Inpatient Psych, Psych Emergency

• 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

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

Inpatient Psychiatry and Psychiatric Emergency Services Assignment:

Special Requirements

Must possess and maintain throughout the duration of employment a CCCRMC approved Crisis management and prevention certificate.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

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

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, genderidentity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.