Staff Nurse III - Correctional Health (per diem)

sjgov•Stockton, CA

About The Position

This recruitment is being conducted to fill multiple per diem vacancies with Correctional Health Services and to establish a referral pool to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. Offers of employment are contingent upon passing an arduous physical, a law enforcement background, and a drug screen. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. TYPICAL DUTIES Initiates the nursing process and performs journey-level nursing care, including therapeutic measures prescribed by medical authority within the limits of the Nurse Practice Act and department policy. Evaluates the total nursing needs of the patient including physical, psychological, spiritual, cultural and socio-economic; participates in planning, coordinating and administering total patient care; evaluates symptoms, reactions, and progress; participates in preparation and implementation of written nursing care plans for individual patients; may participate in or lead therapy groups. Participates in the orientation, teaching, leading and evaluating of assigned para-professional and/or technical personnel; participates in teaching patients the principles of health and self care. May facilitate insurance billing and other reimbursement-related procedures by processing appropriate paperwork and making necessary internal and external contacts. May consult with therapeutic multi-disciplinary team in reviewing patient progress and success of treatment plans. May provide crisis intervention, crisis stabilization and follow-up therapy; may make crisis referrals as required. Keeps records of patient’s health care treatment and/or hospital stay; prepares reports and standard forms. Works with patients and families through teaching, counseling, and other methodology in order to help them understand, cope with, and accept illness, treatment, and therapy; assists in self care strategies. May function as a charge nurse; may assume full responsibility for the supervision of a shift in the absence of a Staff Nurse IV, Staff Nurse V or Nursing Department Manager; may supervise and assist nursing personnel in the performance of patient care. Maintains and updates knowledge base and nursing skills by reading literature, attending workshops, lectures, conferences, and classes as may be required by the Administration of the Department of Health Care Services. Participates on committees as assigned; as assigned, may represent the Department of Health Care Services to outside agencies.

Requirements

Experience : Six months as a registered nurse in an acute care or mental health facility.
Substitution : Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing may be substituted for the required experience.
Licenses and Certificates : Current registration as a nurse in the State of California; or possession of an interim permit issued by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing.
Special Requirement : Possession of a San Joaquin County Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) certificate, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificate, completion of an approved ICU/CCU training course, or other approved training or experience may be required for assignment or continued assignment to specialized nursing units.
KNOWLEDGE Theory, practices and techniques of nursing; safety principles and practices, applicable Federal and State laws as related to patient care.
ABILITY Lead and assist members of the health care team; maintain a high standard of care; deal with patients empathetically and respectfully while performing treatments prescribed; instruct patients in self care and preventative health strategies; follow oral and written instructions of technical and professional nature accurately; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; maintain a safe facility environment; maintain cohesiveness and communication as a team during high stress; establish and maintain effective customer service; maintain accurate records and prepare routine reports; participate effectively in performance improvement processes; provide and promote a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

Initiates the nursing process and performs journey-level nursing care, including therapeutic measures prescribed by medical authority within the limits of the Nurse Practice Act and department policy.
Evaluates the total nursing needs of the patient including physical, psychological, spiritual, cultural and socio-economic; participates in planning, coordinating and administering total patient care; evaluates symptoms, reactions, and progress; participates in preparation and implementation of written nursing care plans for individual patients; may participate in or lead therapy groups.
Participates in the orientation, teaching, leading and evaluating of assigned para-professional and/or technical personnel; participates in teaching patients the principles of health and self care.
May facilitate insurance billing and other reimbursement-related procedures by processing appropriate paperwork and making necessary internal and external contacts.
May consult with therapeutic multi-disciplinary team in reviewing patient progress and success of treatment plans.
May provide crisis intervention, crisis stabilization and follow-up therapy; may make crisis referrals as required.
Keeps records of patient’s health care treatment and/or hospital stay; prepares reports and standard forms.
Works with patients and families through teaching, counseling, and other methodology in order to help them understand, cope with, and accept illness, treatment, and therapy; assists in self care strategies.
May function as a charge nurse; may assume full responsibility for the supervision of a shift in the absence of a Staff Nurse IV, Staff Nurse V or Nursing Department Manager; may supervise and assist nursing personnel in the performance of patient care.
Maintains and updates knowledge base and nursing skills by reading literature, attending workshops, lectures, conferences, and classes as may be required by the Administration of the Department of Health Care Services.
Participates on committees as assigned; as assigned, may represent the Department of Health Care Services to outside agencies.

Benefits

Part-time employees who meet the appropriate eligibility criteria may receive either a differential in lieu of benefits or may receive pro-rated benefits if the employee works at least 41 hours per pay period.
Pro-rated benefits available include: health insurance; dental insurance and vision insurance.
Employees electing pro-rated benefits also earn pro-rated vacation and sick leave.

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