County of Los Angeles
REGISTERED NURSE I (College of Nursing and Allied Health Graduate)
County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States,
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
Open Competitive Job OpportunityEXAM NUMBER
Y5133DFILING START DATE
2/25/22 at 8:00 A.M. (PT)This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
COVID-19 VaccinationAll Department of Health Services 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 SERVICESThe 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. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion.
Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing.
MISSIONTo advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.
DEFINITION:This class provides professional nursing care and services to patients in a variety of settings. Follows established policies and procedures within their scope of practice.Complies with licensing and accreditation standards and other regulatory requirements.Conducts self-assessment of performance and identifies own learning needs.Consistently seeks assistance and feedback regarding patient and clinical practice issues.Accepts personal accountability and demonstrates initiative in continuing to develop nursing knowledge and skills.Communicates and collaborates effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team as needed.Participates in patient care conferences, committee meetings, staff development, and education programs to increase or maintain professional competency.Seeks experiences that reflect current clinical practice to achieve and enhance professional and clinical skills and competencies.Remains up-to-date on current professional skills, trends, and issues.Participates in performance improvement activities.Maintains courteous and respectful relationships with patients, families, and co-workers.Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner.Respects patient rights; adheres to and protects patient privacy, confidentiality, and security guidelines.Completes and maintains accurate and legible documentation and records in a clear, concise, and timely manner.Reports and may intervene in incidents involving patients, visitors, or employees.Delegates, assigns, and/or supervises as needed the assigned work of others including Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), nursing attendants, technicians, clerical staff, and students.Perform phlebotomy (blood-draw) as may be needed.Perform intravenous (IV) insertion as may be needed.Participates in approved clinical investigations or research studies in accordance with departmental policies as may be needed.Participates in product evaluation and product standardization activities as may be needed.Assessment/Reassessment:
An ongoing process which is continuous for the duration of the patient's stay.Interviews patient and other individuals to collect information.Observes physical condition including physically examining the patient.Identifies economic, educational, and cultural barriers; patient values and beliefs; spiritual influences; and age specific and biophysical needs according to accepted standards of practice.Reviews all available information, including medical records, patient history, and other documentation.Documents all findings and observations.Initiates reassessment of patients as necessary when a patient is currently or potentially at physiologic, psychological, and psychosocial risk.Recognizes deviations from baseline and interprets subtle changes in a patient's condition.Planning:Formulates nursing care plans based upon assessment and in accordance with provider orders, procedures and/or protocols.Identifies nursing care objectives.Prioritizes patient care needs and activities as a member of an interdisciplinary patient care team.Coordinates patient care in collaboration with other interdisciplinary patient care team members.Establishes patient goals and treatment plans.Modifies plans of patient care based on reassessment findings, specific patient care needs, and/or changes in interdisciplinary treatment plan.Assists in discharge planning needs.Identifies appropriate tools and/or teaching methods for patient/family education.Implementation:Provides individualized and specialized nursing care and administers medications and treatments to patients as prescribed.Observes patient's response to interventions and treatments and monitors for side effects of medication administration.Recognizes and responds to changes in patient status timely and appropriately. Intervenes when situations call for immediate action.Communicates identified needs and patient responses to members of the interdisciplinary team.Evaluation/Monitoring:Observes, evaluates, and communicates the effects of treatments and interventions.Reassesses and revises plan of care in collaboration with other members of the health care team.Communicates with patients and caregivers regarding changes in patient care and treatment plans.SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:A license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program certification issued by the American Heart Association.Graduation from the Nursing program of the Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health (CONAH).LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:A current active license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
The required license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs, California Board of Registered Nursing will be verified at the following website:
https://search.dca.ca.gov .
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Additional credit will be awarded to candidates that possess the following:Experience in documenting in an electronic health/medical record (EHR/EMR) systemExperience in intravenous (IV) insertionExperience with blood-draw (phlebotomy)SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:Applicants must attach a legible photocopy of their BLS certification to their application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from the application filing date.
Applications submitted without the required evidence of BLS certification will be rejected.
Applicants MUST attach a legible photocopy of completion from the College of Nursing, such as a diploma, certificate, or official transcripts to their application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from the application filing date.
Applications submitted without the required evidence of the required documentation will be rejected.
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.
EXAMINATION CONTENT:This exam will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications, and responses in the supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%.
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on this examination in order to be added to the eligible register (certified).
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be added to the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date certified.
No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months from the date certified.
AVAILABLE SHIFT:Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
VACANCY INFORMATION:The resulting eligible register from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services 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. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted.
Apply online by clicking the "APPLY" green button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Please note that All information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to
VERIFICATION . We may reject your application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment is made.FALSIFICATION
of any information may result in
DISQUALIFICATION .Utilizing
VERBIAGE
from Class Specification and/or Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties
WILL NOT
be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements.ADA COORDINATOR:(323) 914-6365
CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE:(800) 735-2922
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:Alvonte Harraway, Exam AnalystAHarraway@dhs.lacounty.gov(213) 288-7000#J-18808-Ljbffr
Open Competitive Job OpportunityEXAM NUMBER
Y5133DFILING START DATE
2/25/22 at 8:00 A.M. (PT)This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
COVID-19 VaccinationAll Department of Health Services 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 SERVICESThe 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. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion.
Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing.
MISSIONTo advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.
DEFINITION:This class provides professional nursing care and services to patients in a variety of settings. Follows established policies and procedures within their scope of practice.Complies with licensing and accreditation standards and other regulatory requirements.Conducts self-assessment of performance and identifies own learning needs.Consistently seeks assistance and feedback regarding patient and clinical practice issues.Accepts personal accountability and demonstrates initiative in continuing to develop nursing knowledge and skills.Communicates and collaborates effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team as needed.Participates in patient care conferences, committee meetings, staff development, and education programs to increase or maintain professional competency.Seeks experiences that reflect current clinical practice to achieve and enhance professional and clinical skills and competencies.Remains up-to-date on current professional skills, trends, and issues.Participates in performance improvement activities.Maintains courteous and respectful relationships with patients, families, and co-workers.Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner.Respects patient rights; adheres to and protects patient privacy, confidentiality, and security guidelines.Completes and maintains accurate and legible documentation and records in a clear, concise, and timely manner.Reports and may intervene in incidents involving patients, visitors, or employees.Delegates, assigns, and/or supervises as needed the assigned work of others including Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), nursing attendants, technicians, clerical staff, and students.Perform phlebotomy (blood-draw) as may be needed.Perform intravenous (IV) insertion as may be needed.Participates in approved clinical investigations or research studies in accordance with departmental policies as may be needed.Participates in product evaluation and product standardization activities as may be needed.Assessment/Reassessment:
An ongoing process which is continuous for the duration of the patient's stay.Interviews patient and other individuals to collect information.Observes physical condition including physically examining the patient.Identifies economic, educational, and cultural barriers; patient values and beliefs; spiritual influences; and age specific and biophysical needs according to accepted standards of practice.Reviews all available information, including medical records, patient history, and other documentation.Documents all findings and observations.Initiates reassessment of patients as necessary when a patient is currently or potentially at physiologic, psychological, and psychosocial risk.Recognizes deviations from baseline and interprets subtle changes in a patient's condition.Planning:Formulates nursing care plans based upon assessment and in accordance with provider orders, procedures and/or protocols.Identifies nursing care objectives.Prioritizes patient care needs and activities as a member of an interdisciplinary patient care team.Coordinates patient care in collaboration with other interdisciplinary patient care team members.Establishes patient goals and treatment plans.Modifies plans of patient care based on reassessment findings, specific patient care needs, and/or changes in interdisciplinary treatment plan.Assists in discharge planning needs.Identifies appropriate tools and/or teaching methods for patient/family education.Implementation:Provides individualized and specialized nursing care and administers medications and treatments to patients as prescribed.Observes patient's response to interventions and treatments and monitors for side effects of medication administration.Recognizes and responds to changes in patient status timely and appropriately. Intervenes when situations call for immediate action.Communicates identified needs and patient responses to members of the interdisciplinary team.Evaluation/Monitoring:Observes, evaluates, and communicates the effects of treatments and interventions.Reassesses and revises plan of care in collaboration with other members of the health care team.Communicates with patients and caregivers regarding changes in patient care and treatment plans.SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:A license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program certification issued by the American Heart Association.Graduation from the Nursing program of the Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health (CONAH).LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:A current active license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
The required license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs, California Board of Registered Nursing will be verified at the following website:
https://search.dca.ca.gov .
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Additional credit will be awarded to candidates that possess the following:Experience in documenting in an electronic health/medical record (EHR/EMR) systemExperience in intravenous (IV) insertionExperience with blood-draw (phlebotomy)SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:Applicants must attach a legible photocopy of their BLS certification to their application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from the application filing date.
Applications submitted without the required evidence of BLS certification will be rejected.
Applicants MUST attach a legible photocopy of completion from the College of Nursing, such as a diploma, certificate, or official transcripts to their application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from the application filing date.
Applications submitted without the required evidence of the required documentation will be rejected.
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.
EXAMINATION CONTENT:This exam will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications, and responses in the supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%.
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on this examination in order to be added to the eligible register (certified).
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be added to the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date certified.
No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months from the date certified.
AVAILABLE SHIFT:Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
VACANCY INFORMATION:The resulting eligible register from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services 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. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted.
Apply online by clicking the "APPLY" green button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Please note that All information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to
VERIFICATION . We may reject your application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment is made.FALSIFICATION
of any information may result in
DISQUALIFICATION .Utilizing
VERBIAGE
from Class Specification and/or Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties
WILL NOT
be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements.ADA COORDINATOR:(323) 914-6365
CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE:(800) 735-2922
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:Alvonte Harraway, Exam AnalystAHarraway@dhs.lacounty.gov(213) 288-7000#J-18808-Ljbffr