Staff Nurse III - All Specialties

Position Description

Please allow up to (2) two weeks for processing of application materials. (Postmarks and faxes not accepted.) The eligible list established by this recruitment maybe used to fill current and future permanent or Per Diem vacancies as they arise. Exam #26/52A20/03SS.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Staff Nurse III is the highest level of Staff Nurse in the professional series. This incumbent performs the full range of nursing duties with minimal supervision and periodic in-service training.  Natividad is seeking to fill a permanent Staff Nurse III position in the following unit:

• Maternal Infant Unit - Full-Time | Nights
• Medical Surgical/Intermediate Care Unit - Full-Time | Nights

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans' preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the  Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses  section located towards the end of this job flier.

Examples of Duties

THE SIGNIFICANT DUTIES OF THE POSITION ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• Serves as resource person and provides orientation and training to new staff, residents, medical and nursing students
• May serve as charge nurse in the absence of Supervisor by assuming unit specific operational activities
• Provides overall patient care appropriate to the nursing care plan
• Provides teaching and support to the patient and family
• Notifies supervising RN and Health Care provider of negative change in patient status is a timely manner
• Understanding, communicates, and applies pharmacokinetics and safe administration of common medications used for the treatment of patients on their units
• Safely administer routine Medications by PO, IM SQ and rectal routes
• Provides care for families (adult, adolescent, newborns) with considerations for their developmental levels
• Maintain a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards
• Properly prepare, hang, monitor and discontinue IV fluids and blood/blood components
• Acts a patient advocate
• Develops a written plan of care
• Assists physician with patients
• Monitors intake and output for infants and mothers
• Transports all medications including narcotics through out the hospital
• Completes accurate documentation of patient care
• Provides ongoing assessment of the patient as status changes
• Communicates to the supervising RN the need to change a course of nursing actions based upon change in the patient's condition
• Demonstrates ability to follow chain of command, as situation demands and delegates appropriately to the CNA or MUC
• Evaluates patient response to pain interventions including pharmacological and non-pharmacological
• Demonstrates proper use of equipment for their designated unit

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required Licensure:  Possession of a valid California Registered Nurse (RN) license or ability to obtain a California Registered Nurse License prior to employment is required.

AND  

Experience

Twelve (12) months or 2,080 hours of experience as an acute care registered nurse in the hiring unit. 

One year Charge Nurse experience, highly desirable.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Will have proven track record demonstrating the following: 
 
Thorough Knowledge of:

• Current theory, principles, techniques and procedures used in professional nursing.
• Medical terminology, medical instruments & equipment.
• Routines typical to an acute-care hospital.
• The uses and effects of medicines and narcotics.
• Federal, State, Local laws & regulations & TJC standards that govern the nursing practice & delivery of health care.
• Current treatments, drugs and equipment associated with area of specialization.
• Advance theoretical concepts, principles, techniques and procedures used in professional nursing and health care.
• Mode of action and effects of medicines and narcotics.
• Advance treatments, drugs and equipment associated with an area of specialization.
• Principles and practices of quality assurance; safety policies of quality assurance.
• Safety policies and procedures related to nursing.

Working Knowledge of:

• Community resource available to provide patient care & follow-up.
• Computer applications related to nursing.
• Principles of supervision, training, directing and evaluating subordinates.

Skill and Ability to:

• Perform the full range or registered nursing duties and responsibilities.
• Plan and organize nursing plans for patients.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt and effective course of action.
• Provide excellent customer service and establish and maintain an effective working relationship.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, patients and other hospital staff.
• Perform Specialized and advance nursing tasks.
• Utilize staff effectively in the conduct of patient care, studies and projects.
• Review and edit written reports, policies and procedures, standards of care and quality and duties of the position.
• Keep abreast of developments in area of nursing specialization.

Additional Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Natividad requires that all incumbents pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment.
• Natividad will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
• Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid Driver License for the class vehicle driven or have the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Employees hired into the following units - Intensive Care Unit, Interventional Radiology, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatrics, and Post Anesthesia Care Unit, will need to provide a copy of their diploma, or diploma and transcripts if educated outside of the Unites States at the time of hire.
• Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid Driver License or State ID prior to the first day of work (Social Security Card is required for payroll purposes only). 
• Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Incumbents may be required to work with potentially hazardous and infectious substances.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS AND SCREENING PROCESS

The screening process is tentative. Should a change be made, applicants will be notified. The competitive process includes:

APPLICATION SUBMISSION:  A completed Monterey County Application may be obtained from and submitted to the Natividad Human Resources Office, 1441 Constitution Blvd., Bldg. 300, Salinas, CA. 93906, or On-line applications may be submitted at ; resume and license and/or certifications (if applicable) may be attached to your online application or emailed separately to: View email address on talent.com. Resumes will be accepted in addition to, but not in lieu of the required application materials. For more information or to obtain regular paper application materials please contact the Natividad HR, 1441 Constitution Blvd.,View phone number on talent.com, M - F, 7:30 a.m.- 5:00p.m.

QUALIFICATIONS APPRAISAL

All licenses/certificates will be verified via primary source. Completed application materials will be competitively evaluated. 

Please note: The initial screening for this position uses ONLY the applicant's answers to the Supplemental Questions. Screeners (who are Subject Matter Experts) are not given the application and/or resumes at this point in the process. Therefore, your answers to the Supplemental Questions are critical. The best-qualified applicants will be invited to participate further in the process.

 
QUALIFICATIONS ASSESSMENT

All licenses/certificates will be verified via primary source. Completed application materials will be competitively evaluated. Please note: The initial screening for this position uses ONLY the applicant's answers to the Supplemental Questions. Screeners (who are Subject Matter Experts) are not given the application and/or resumes at this point in the process. Therefore, your answers to the Supplemental Questions are critical. The best-qualified applicants will be invited to participate further in the process.

 
ELIGIBLE LIST

Applicants successful in the Qualifications Assessment process will be placed on an eligible list for possible final selection interview. This eligible list will be used to fill current and future permanent & temporary vacancies.

 

HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans' preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link: Click Here to View the Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application

To apply for veterans' preference points, veterans or eligible military spouses  must  complete and  email  a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the final filing deadline to: View email address on talent.com

 

SPECIAL NOTES

• If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please contact the HR Analyst for Natividad at View phone number on talent.com.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the United States.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary/per-diem position, you will not be eligible for the benefits.