Registered Nurse (Public Health, Behav Health, CC Health Plan, Ambulatory, & Detention Assignments)

Registered Nurse (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, nine outpatient health centers throughout the County, detention facilities, and juvenile hall. This recruitment is specifically for the following assignments: Public Health Behavioral Health Contra Costa Health Plan Ambulatory Detention Responsibilities 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) 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. Additional Requirements by Assignment Public Health Division One year of full-time experience as RN in a hospital, medical facility, or ambulatory care setting obtained within the last five years. Valid BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or CPR certification issued by the American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider). Possession of a BSN and six months of experience as a Beginning Level RN may be substituted for the one year experience. Behavioral Health Division One year of full-time experience as RN in a hospital, clinic, medical facility, or detention obtained within the last five years, six months of which must have been in the Mental Health area. Valid BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or CPR certification issued by the American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider). Possession of a BSN and six months of experience as a Beginning Level RN may be substituted for the one year experience. Contra Costa Health Plan Assignment One year of full-time experience as RN in a hospital, medical facility, ambulatory care setting, or health plan case management setting obtained within the last five years. Possession of a BSN and six months of experience as a Beginning Level RN may be substituted for the one year experience. Ambulatory Care or Detention Assignments One year of full-time experience as RN in a hospital, medical facility, or ambulatory care setting obtained within the last five years. Special Requirements and Certifications AFI/NST (Amniotic Fluid Volume Assessment and Non-Stress Heart Rate) Monitoring Clinics must possess and maintain a CCRMC approved advanced fetal monitoring certificate. Hematology/Oncology clinics and Infusion Center require within six months of hire to be in possession of a valid chemotherapy provider card certification issued by the ONS Oncology Nursing Society, annual education related to oncology and demonstrated competency. Within 12 months of hire and every 12 months while employed perform three chemotherapy starts and administer three chemotherapy pushes every year. Must take and complete an ONS education class every two years. Other Requirements A background investigation/fingerprint, and/or physical exam may be required prior to the start of employment. 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, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Contra-Costa-County