Licensed Vocational Nurse - San Francisco, United States - San Joaquin County California

Description

Introduction

This recruitment is being conducted to fill several Per Diem AND Temporary positions in Correctional Health Services and to establish a pool of candidates to fill future vacancies.

Amended 10/25/21 to reflect salary increase.

*Employees assigned to Correctional Health Facility shall receive a 5% supplement. Per Diem employees will receive additional 15% of base salary in lieu of benefits. Additionally, Correctional Health employees receive a 5% supplement. Current hourly wage on this announcement is reflective of this supplement.

Candidates must be willing to work PM and Night Shifts and will work approximately 30 hours per week.

The Shift Differential will be $1.15 per hour for p.m. and split shifts and $1.45 per hour for night shifts. For purposes of payment of shift differential the following times shall apply: DAY: Any work shift which begins on or after 4:00 a.m. and before 12:00 noon. P.M.: Any work shift which begins on or after 12:00 noon and before 8:00 p.m. NIGHT: Any work shift which begins on or after 8:00 p.m. and before 4:00 a.m.

Temporary Employment:

30 hours per week, a mix of day, evening, and nights, along with weekends and holidays. For purposes of this section, if part-time and/or temporary seasonal employees reach the maximum allowable hours on payroll (1,560 hours) prior to the end of the fiscal year and the position assignment is identified as on-going, departments will remove the employee from the work schedule until the beginning of the new fiscal year in order to maintain unbroken service status.

Department: Correctional Health Care is located within the San Joaquin County Jail, which was built in 1992. The County Jail is considered one of the more modern jail facilities in the state. Correctional Health Care is responsible for providing medical, dental, and mental health care to the incarcerated adult and juvenile population. Address: 7000 Michael N Canlis Blvd, French Camp, Ca 95231

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.

NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Takes and records vital signs; performs routine nursing duties including making beds, lifting and moving patients; bathing and feeding patients, personal and oral hygiene of patients and expiration care.
• Administers various types of medications, including I.V.'s; applies dressings, compresses and soaks.
• Inserts urinary catheters; tests urine and records results.
• Observes patients; reports and records observations accurately; transcribes doctor's orders.
• Participates and assists in the care, treatment and rehabilitation of the emotionally disturbed, mentally ill, or mentally retarded.
• Participates in orientation and on-the-job training of assigned personnel; participates in staff development training programs.
• May perform specialized medical treatment or tests and operate related medical equipment and apparatus upon assignment.
• May administer CPR, use resuscitation equipment and administer first aid.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

License: Possession of a valid license as a Vocational Nurse issued by the State of California, Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners; or possession of a valid Interim Permit issued by the Board.

Note: Supplemental application must be submitted with employment application.

KNOWLEDGE

Principles and practices of vocational nursing; human anatomy insofar as it applies to the treatment and therapy typical of assignment; the more common physical illnesses and their symptoms; medical terminology.

ABILITY

Follow oral and written directions of a technical and professional nature in exact detail; develop skill in the care and operation of medical equipment and apparatus used in area of assignment; plan and coordinate the work of subordinates if required by nature of assignments; maintain and interpret nursing records and reports; deal with patients sympathetically and tactfully; attend to the personal needs of the physically and mentally ill.

Note: Appointees with Interim Permits will be designated as Vocational Nurse Interim Permitees.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to

Accomodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Selection Procedures

Applicants for part-time and temporary recruitments who meet the minimum qualifications are either referred to the hiring department for further selection or they may be required to take a written examination. If a written examination is given, the top candidates may be referred to the hiring department for further selection.

Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at prior to the examination date.

Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities.

Pre-employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen.

Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grandparent, grandchild or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when:

• They are related to the Appointing Authority, or
• The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other

Department Heads may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule.

Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job, you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply Online:

By mail or in person:

San Joaquin County Human Resources

44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330

Stockton, CA 95202

Office hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays.

Phone:

Job Line:

For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at

When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. (The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division).

San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer: San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to