RELIEF NURSE (INTERNAL REGISTRY)

Relief Nurse (Internal Registry)

LA Health Services is LA County's integrated healthcare system and the second-largest public health system in the nation. Our system includes four public hospitals, more than 20 community health centers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Correctional Health Services, and community-based programs that connect people to care where they are.

We serve as the safety net for more than 10 million residents, providing care regardless of ability to pay, insurance coverage, or immigration status. As one connected system, we deliver extraordinary carefrom prevention and primary care to emergency, specialty, trauma, and recovery services across Los Angeles County.

With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff, LA Health Services is proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to everyone, no matter how they come through our doors.

The team member we are looking for will:

Advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing outstanding care.

Essential job functions include:

• Providing direct patient care for patients that require specialty services and nursing care.
• Assuming responsibility and accountability for the delivery of patient care delegation and coordination of nursing care and utilization of the nursing process as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Providing patient and family education.
• Communicating and collaborating effectively with patients and as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team.
• Performing work with integrity and in compliance with professional nursing practice standards policies and procedures, respecting patients' privacy and confidentiality.

Requirements to qualify:

One (1) year experience within the last five years as a registered nurse providing acute direct patient care in a hospital -AND- A current, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. -AND- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) Program certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).* -AND- A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Additional information:

This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based up on the application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%. Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be included on the eligible list.

We process applications as we receive them. If you pass the assessment, we will place you on a list for 12 months. Hiring managers within DHS will use this list to fill vacancies as they become available. Applications received before expiration from the eligible register will be rejected. Applicants who applied and did not meet the Requirements when submitting their application may reapply 30 days after their most recent application date.

You may be required to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, depending on operational needs.

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates. New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and prevent incorrect email addresses.

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Federal law requires that all employed persons submit their Social Security Identification number, so include yours when applying.

All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using anyone else's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law.

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