Acute Care Registered Nurse

Position Description

Applications are screened on a weekly basis. The eligible list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future permanent and/or per-diem needs as they arise. Natividad may offer a sign-on bonus to candidates hired into a permanent full-time Staff Nurse II position in select units.

Natividad is currently seeking experienced ACUTE CARE nurses  to fill permanent and/or per-diem vacancies in the following departments:

• Infusion Clinic
• Labor & Delivery
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Examples of Duties

THE SIGNIFICANT DUTIES OF THE POSITION:

• May serve as charge nurse in the absence of the Supervising RN or Staff Nurse III by assuming unit specific operational activities 
• Provides overall patient care appropriate to the nursing care plan 
• Manages the patients under the direct supervision of Charge/Supervising RN 
• Provides teaching and support with 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 unit specific patients 
• 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 physicians
• Monitors intake and output
• Transports all medications including narcotics throughout the hospital
• Completes accurate documentation of assigned patients
• Provides ongoing assessment of the patient 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 emergency equipment for unit assigned

Staff Nurse II's are expected to work at the full scope of their licensure, performing both clinical and leadership responsibilities under minimum supervision.

Applications are screened on a weekly basis. The eligible list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future permanent and/or per-diem needs as they arise. Natividad may offer a sign-on bonus to candidates hired into a permanent full-time Staff Nurse II position in select units.  Exam #25/52A19/10SS.

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 Experience/Education/Training

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

AND

Experience

Six (6) months or 1,040 hours of experience as a registered nurse in the hiring unit. 

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

A combination of experience, education, and/or training which substantially demonstrates the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Thorough Knowledge of

• Current theory, principles, techniques and procedures used in professional nursing
• Medical terminology, medical instruments and equipment 
• Routines typical to an acute-care hospital 
• The uses and effects of medicines and narcotics 
• Federal, State and local laws and regulations that govern the nursing 
• Current treatments, drugs and equipment associated with an area of specialization

Working Knowledge of

• Community resource available to provide patient care and follow-up 
• Computer applications related to nursing 
• Principles and practices of quality assurance 
• Safety policies and procedures related to nursing

Skill and Ability to:  

• Perform the full range of registered nursing duties and responsibilities 
• Plan and organize nursing plans for patients 
• Act as lead and/or trainer to other staff members
• Prepare and maintain records and reports 
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action 
• Provide excellent customer service and establish and maintain effective working relationships 
• Communicate effectively with physicians, patients and other hospital staff 
• 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.

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.  The Staff Nurse II Per-diem salary rate is: $72.384 - $100.023 per hour