Staff Nurse Lll

Salary : $98,987.20 - $120,307.20 Annually
Location : Stanislaus County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 4212-23
Department: Health Services Agency
Opening Date: 12/20/2023
Closing Date: 1/10/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
About the Opportunity
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The Health Services Agency is looking for a full-time Staff Nurse III for our Family andPediatrics Health Center (FPHC). This member of the team will provide professional nursing care and treatment for patients in a clinic or other health care setting. The Staff Nurse III will train, direct, monitor, assign, supervise and organize the work of other personnel, which may include Staff Nurses, Medical Assistants, Community Health Workers, Administrative Clerks, Health Educators, Students, Volunteers, and other healthcare workers.
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THE POSITION
The Staff Nurse III is a leadership position that plans, coordinates, implements, and assists with the administration of assigned clinical patient care that provides care under general supervision. This leadership position also assists with monitoring caseloads to insure compliance with quality assessment and regulatory timelines.
The Staff Nurse III is expected to perform and meet the requirements incorporated in the Staff Nurse I and II job descriptions.
Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Classified Service of the County and is assigned to the Registered Nurses bargaining unit for labor relations purposes.
Individuals who are in a full-time classification position are required to serve a twelve-month probationary period, which may be extended an additional six months for a total of eighteen months.
Incumbents may also be subject to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding).
The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at under the "Disability" tab.
RETENTION BONUS
Newly hired full time nurses will be eligible to receive a Retention Bonus for up to $3,000.00 in three (3) installments. The payments will be made in installments as listed below:

1. $1,000.00 after 12 calendar months of full time employment.
2. $1,000.00 after 24 calendar months of full time employment.
3. $1,000.00 after 36 calendar months of full time employment.

Typical Tasks

• Initiate the nursing process and perform nursing care, including therapeutic measures prescribed by medical authority within the limits of the nurse Practice Act and department policy;
• Observe and assess the patient's condition;
• Assist the Health Care Provider in the assessment of the patient's condition, physical examinations of patients and educate and advise clients on pertinent health issues;
• Administer routine and specialized treatment and apply dressings and bandages to patients as relevant to the clinic visit;
• Report suspected cases of abuse and neglect of children and adults to proper authorities, according to procedures and protocols;
• Accurately obtain and record vital signs;
• Teach patients and families about preventable healthcare measures, such as nutrition, immunization, accident prevention, and family planning;
• Utilizing nursing experience, evidence-based practice and/or clinic policies, triage patients for acuity and need by telephone or as patient presents to clinic for care; perform follow up with the triaged patient as necessary to ensure patient's needs have been met;
• Ensure patients receive and comprehend information and appropriate instructions concerning their healthcare needs following the clinic visit;
• May consult with therapeutic multi-disciplinary team in reviewing patient progress and success of treatment plans;
• Attend and participate in training, demonstration sessions and in-service education programs, to attain and maintain nursing skills; and further the knowledge of less experienced members of the nursing team as well as unlicensed staff;
• Participate on committees; attend meetings, in-service programs and workshops relevant to the area of assigned patient care or specialty;
• Participate as triage nurse returning/routing patient calls to appropriate team members;
• Provide operational oversight when necessary;
• Act as a resource for less experienced nursing and unlicensed staff; assist or manage program-related issues;
• Formulate and communicate case management plans that efficiently utilize health care series to move the patient along the continuum of care towards optimum outcomes in a safe and cost effective manner;
• Work with providers to establish short and long term goals that meet the patient's need, functional abilities and referral sources requirements;
• Plan and oversee patient education on health maintenance, disease and injury prevention;
• Coordinate the planning and implementation of individual and agency based outreach services;
• Train, direct, monitor, assign, supervise and organizes the work of other personnel, which may include Staff Nurses, Medical Assistants, Community Health Workers, Administrative Clerks, Health Educators, Students, Volunteers, and other healthcare workers;
• Maintain appropriate control over supplies;
• Perform and ensure the performance of quality assurance checks of equipment and/or supplies in the clinic and initiate replacement of items needed or in need of repair;
• Provide leadership for program planning and the development or revision of policies and procedures;
• Assume responsibility for the supervision of clinic and/or specific programs as assigned;
• Participate in the preparation of budget development, oversight and reporting; and
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of annual staff evaluations under the direction of the manager.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience)
KNOWLEDGE

• Principles and practices of the nursing process;
• The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA) Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules and supervision;
• Nursing procedures, techniques, equipment and supplies;
• Principles of contact investigation and infection control;
• Collaborative health planning with multi-disciplinary team;
• Medical terminology, modern nursing principle, method and procedure;
• Use and effects of medicine, controlled substances, clinic supplies, equipment and disease processes including communicable diseases, symptoms and treatments;
• Case Management Protocols and Procedures;
• Developing care management programs and plan that focus on improving the health status of insured members;
• Nurse-Patient Relationships and Management of Patient Health Maintenance/Illness Status; and
• Monitoring and ensuring the quality of a Health Care Practice.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Performs in stressful and crisis situations, interpret policies and procedures and apply them with good judgment;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Use of various computer programs such as Windows and an Electronic Medical Record;
• Follow complex oral and written directions and prepare clear and concise written reports including documentation in the medical records;
• Provide safe, effective and efficient nursing care;
• Train and evaluate the work of assigned staff and other support personnel;
• Provide leadership and direction of personnel to maintain the efficient delivery of effective Health Services Agency patient care services;
• Direct the care given to a patient including coordinating the activities of clinic staff and/or program effectiveness;
• Direct, check, review, assign and organize the work of other personnel;
• Communicate expectations, monitor performance and address unsatisfactory performance; and
• Participate in the recruitment process and make recommendations for hire.

We recognize your time is valuable, please only apply if you meet the following required qualifications.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Associate or higher degree in Nursing.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

• Current valid California license to practice as a Registered Nurse; AND
• After receiving Registered Nurse license, three (3) years full-time experience in a hospital/outpatient setting or experience which utilized the development of critical thinking skills; OR
• Performing the job functions as a Staff Nurse II in an HSA clinic/program for three (3) years; AND
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

Proof of education may be required for verification purposes at the time of application. Applicants who are unable to submit proof must call 209-558-7069 to make other arrangements before 5 pm on the final filing date. Failure to submit proof or make other arrangements before the final filing deadline will result in disqualification.
Application and Selection Procedures
APPLICATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING DATE
Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
Most County recruitments consists of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County.

• Application Review and Screening. Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on.
• Written Examination. Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position.
• Oral Examination. Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts.
• Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months, but may be extended up to eighteen months.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Application Deadline:01/10/2024
Oral Examination: Tentatively the week of January 22, 2024
Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, part-time and full-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Final appointment will be conditional upon successfully passing a County paid pre-employment drug screening (if applicable for position) and a job-related background investigation.
Some positions may require possession or the ability to obtain, and maintenance of a valid California Driver's license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job related essential functions.
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