Position/Program Information
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY
EXAM NUMBER
Y5134K
FIRST DAY OF FILING
12/19/2018 AT 8:00 A.M.
(PST)
This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
REBULLETIN INFORMATION:
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION REGARDING NOTIFICATION OF EXAM RESULTS.
PERSONS WHO HAVE ALREADY APPLIED NEED NOT REAPPLY, BUT MAY CONTACT THE EXAM ANALYST IF THEY WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
DEFINITION:
This experienced level class provides professional nursing care and services to patients in a variety of settings.
Essential Job Functions
Effectively communicates and collaborates the patients, families, care givers, and/or co-workers pertinent information concerning discharge planning, changes in patient care, changes in treatment plan, patient medication administration, aftercare instructions, and follow-up appointments to deliver the best possible patient experience.Completes and maintains accurate as well as legible medical documentation in a clear, concise, and timely manner.Manages relationships with internal and/or external members of a healthcare organization.Participates in performance improvement activities; with a focus on patient experience, regulatory compliance, and/or departmental process improvements projects.Delegates, assigns, and/or supervises the assigned work of others including Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), nursing attendants, technician, clerical staff, and students.Participates in committees and projects at the unit, department, facility, and/or health system wide level.Seeks experiences that reflect current clinical practice to achieve and enhance professional/clinical competencies and professional practice.Serves as a liaison between committees, staff, and management.Participates in identifying and resolving ethical issues in the practice setting.Serves as a preceptor: expert or specialist who gives practical experience and training to new graduate, a new hire, a re-entry, or a nurse that is transitioning into a new area.Participates in product evaluation and product standardization activities.Participates in approved clinical investigations or research studies in accordance with departmental policies.
Requirements
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
Three years of full-time experience* at the level of Registered Nurse providing professional nursing care and services to patients in a variety of settings.AND-A license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.AND-Current certification issued by the American Heart Association’s Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program.
LICENSE(S) AND CERTIFICATE(S) REQUIRED:
A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed.
Provide the title(s) of your required license(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the Selection Requirements.
Applicants claiming experience in a state other than California must provide their Registered Nurse License Number from that state on the application at the time of filing.
Out-of-State experience provided on the application without the required license number will not be considered.
The required license and certification MUST be current/active and unrestricted; a conditional, provisional, probationary or restricted license or certification will NOTbe accepted.
A current certification issued by the American Heart Association’s Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program.
Applicants MUST attach a legible photocopy of the required BLS certification to their application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing your application online.
Applications submitted without the required evidence of BLS certification will be rejected.
A valid California Class C Driver’s License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
III
– Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
Full-time experience is defined as a minimum of 36 hours worked per week and must be post-license only.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:
Additional experience beyond the selection requirements as a Registered Nurse providing professional nursing care and services to patients in a variety of settings.Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution.
In order to receive credit for a college degree on this examination, applicants MUST attach a legible photocopy of your “official” diploma(s), “official” transcripts, or “official” letter(s) from an accredited institution which shows the area of specialization, at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing your application online.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
An evaluation of training and experience based upon application information and desirable qualifications weighted 100%.
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part of the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.
Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application.
It is important that applicants provide a valid email address.
Please add Dbeamon-thomas@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade will be placed on the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of promulgation.
Applications will be processed on an “as received” basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.
No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.
AVAILABLE SHIFT:
Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Health Services as they occur.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Applications must be filed online only.
Applications submitted by U.S.
mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted.
Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last day of filing will not be accepted.
Apply online by clicking on the “APPLY” green button at the top right of this posting.
You can also track the status of your application using this website.
This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met.
Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advance notice.
Fill out your application completely.
The acceptance of you application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS.
Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job.
For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
All information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.
Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements.
Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED.
NOTE: If you are unable to attach documents to your application, you must email the Exam Analyst, Darlene Beamon-Thomas at Dbeamon-thomas@dhs.lacounty.gov within 15 calendar days of filing online.
Please include the exam number and the exam title.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER LANGUAGE:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes.
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
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.
NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password.
Using a family member or friend’s user ID and password may erase