HOSPITAL STAFF NURSE I/II - SHIFT needed!
SALARY: I: $28.08 to $34.29; Approximate Hourly Equivalent; Paid Biweekly.II:$36.95 to $45.11; Approximate Hourly Equivalent; Paid Biweekly.7-1/2% additional pay for evening shift work; 10% additional pay for night shift work.APPLICANTS MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ANY SHIFT OF A 24 HOUR PERIOD AND ANY 5 OF 7 DAYS. The above salary ranges reflect additional premium pay for participation in the Clinical Ladder Program. Additional premium pay is available for Charge Nurse responsibility; special certifications.QUALIFICATIONS: Level I: Graduation from an accredited registered nursing program within one (1) year of appointment and within six (6) months of appointment possession of an interim permit to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California OR Valid licensure issued by the State of California to practice as a Registered Nurse OR Possession of a temporary license issued by the State of California to practice as a registered nurse OR Possession of an interim permit to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California. Level II: Verifiable experience as a Registered Nurse and valid licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California.Level I & II: Possession and maintenance of a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card.APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT COMPLETED APPLICATION SUPPLEMENT (ATTACHED) WITH THEIR APPLICATION MATERIALS.The Hospital Staff Nurse I/II series includes Hospital Staff Nurses who are employed by Kern Medical Center, including those assigned to the Hospital, Correctional Medicine and Home Health Care.This examination will establish a 12-month eligible list from which immediate full-time and part-time appointments with benefits will be made as needed at Kern Medical Center.FOLLOWING AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT, YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT TO A DRUG SCREENING TEST AT COUNTY EXPENSE.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Collects and documents data about patients commonly seen on the unit according to prescribed methods. Interprets assessment data to determine whether patient has physiological and/or psycho social risk factors; records and reports assessment data. Develops and contributes to a plan of nursing action based on existing and potential patient problems and obtainable patient responses; incorporates the medical plan of care. Uses combination of education and experience to provide a range of options for nursing actions; makes nursing decisions based on the assessment of the patient and interpretation of clinical data. Establishes nursing diagnoses and initiates appropriate interventions; uses appropriate resources to formulate a written plan of care; evaluates the effectiveness of nursing intervention and revises patient care plans as necessary. Implements therapeutic care for patients responding to the needs due to multi-system disease or complications of treatment; works with physician in setting priorities for care of patients. Anticipates patient care problems and responds to changes on the unit by prioritizing for emergencies, changes in patient status and unusual occurrences. Performs and documents the nursing process consistent with scientific principle and hospital policy as required by patient assignment. Implements the medical and nursing care plans and coordinates patient care activities with nurses, physicians and allied health professionals. Performs tasks described in the unit specific components of nursing practice for the unit to which assigned.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (continued): Assesses patient/family level of understanding and develops teaching methods and plans accordingly; follows through on teaching plans developed to instruct patients and their family members regarding: tests, procedures and disease process; knowledge and skills essential to coping with illness, and promotion of optimum health. Observes and addresses the stressful situations experienced by patients/families and assists them in dealing with illness and hospitalization. Coordinates and participates in patient care rounds and conferences. Performs quality assurance monitoring; analyses results of monitoring activities; participates in designing plan of improvement for identified problems. Assists in the orientation of new staff; utilizes opportunities for incidental teaching with staff members; serves as consultant to staff as an experienced clinician and manager of care. Completes all competencies, mandatory classes and educational course work as required by the hospital. Dependent upon area of practice or department assignments, demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill in the care of the newborn, infant, toddler, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient ranging up to 100+ years of age.Other Functions: Performs other job related duties as assigned.APPRAISAL Weight 100%: of training, education, experience, interests and personal fitness for the work based on any combination of the following: Investigation, interview and rating of application. Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.