Salary : $127,524.80 - $146,099.20 Annually
Location : Orange County
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 4162HP-0423-042 (O)
Department: Health Care Agency
Opening Date: 04/20/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
CAREER DESCRIPTIONCOMPREHENSIVE CARE NURSE II(Registered Nurse)
Juvenile Health ServicesSalary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
Premium PayIn addition to the hourly salary, eligible applicants shall receive premium pay for the items listed below:
- Bilingual pay: Qualified employees who meet the criteria found shall receive an additional seventy $0.70 cents per hour for all hours paid.
- Night Shift Differential pay: Employees assigned to a night shift shall be paid a night shift differential for each hour actually worked on the assigned night shift. Pay rate is determined by assigned shift hours found here.
- Nurse Retention: Upon completion of new employee probation, eligible employees shall receive a one-time lump sum incentive of $1,000, within 2 pay periods.
- New Hire Incentive: Upon completion of 10,400 service hours (approximately 5 years of service) in a Nurse classification, you will receive 3% of your annual base salary as a one-time lump payment.
- Jail Supplement pay: An employee in this classification who is permanently assigned to an adult or juvenile correctional or institutional facility shall receive an additional $1.50 per hour for all paid hours.
Other Additional Premium Pays This recruitment is
open to the public and will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days. This recruitment will be open on a continuous basis and will close at
11:59 PM (PST) on the day the County's needs are met. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
This list will be used to fill current and future Comprehensive Care Nurse II positions within the Health Care Agency, Correctional Health Services. This eligible list may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.
THE OPPORTUNITYThe
County of Orange, Health Care Agencyis hiring Comprehensive Care Nurses to provide direct routine and emergency nursing services to youth housed in juvenile correctional facilities or in an emergency shelter facility. Juvenile Health Services is committed to providing quality professional nursing care for youth under our care.
JUVENILE HEALTH SERVICES Juvenile Health Services (JHS)is a division of the Health Care Agency's Correctional Health Services. JHS provides medical, dental, nursing, infection control, health education and pharmaceutical services at a community standard of care to youth who reside in the County's four residential facilities operated by Probation and Social Services Departments and contracts with hospitals for inpatient and specialty care.
The Comprehensive Care Nurse II will perform the following specialized duties:
- Perform nursing assessments and obtain patient histories relative to present complaint, physical or emotional illness, past medical history, familial and social history
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and refer to higher level of care as necessary, to Pediatrician, Nurse Practitioner, on-call providers, or off-site referrals
- Obtain and interpret vital signs: temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and pain scale assessment
- Implement Standardized Nursing Protocols
- Conduct youth sick call
- Administer treatments, drugs, medications, and immunizations as prescribed by clinicians or nursing protocol
- Review and maintain accurate and concise patient medical records; observe, identify, interpret documents and data and report changes in patient's condition; monitor outcomes
- Document in Subjective-Objective-Assessment-Plan (SOAP) or narrative format, when applicable in electronic health record
- Dress minor wounds and injuries
- Perform venipuncture and other laboratory testing
- Respond to medical or psychiatric emergencies within the facility
- Provide guidance, education, and counseling to patients and/or family regarding health or mental health issues
- Perform patient releases and assist in discharge planning and transfer to other facilities to ensure continuity of care
- Participate in staff development and educational programs to maintain professional competency
- Other work as assigned
JHS is a 24-hour, 7 day a week operation, incumbents must be able to work on weekends, evenings or night shift and holidays and may have to provide on-call coverage. Nursing personnel work 8-hour shifts, alternating weekends and holidays.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIESExperience in Pediatric or Adolescent Nursing is highly preferred but not required.
The ideal candidate must possess extensive experience in the following core competencies:
Professional & Technical Expertise - Provide routine and emergency nursing services to pediatric/adolescent population according to State and Federal Standards
- Knowledge of Title 15, Title 22, and National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) standards to ensure nursing services are rendered according to community standards and JHS Policies and Procedures
- Knowledge of common medical and mental health complaints of youth including but not limited to: substance use disorders and its complications, MOUD (Medications for Opioid Use Disorder), anxiety, depression, chronic illness, diabetes, asthma, seizure disorders, etc.
- Ability to assess and treat clients with complex medical and/or mental health related chronic illnesses
- Perform triage and assessment competently
- Make sound clinical nursing decisions
- Use technology and other healthcare related systems effectively
Safety Focus- Reduce correctional-related or dependent care-related liability risks by being compliant with Federal, State laws and mandated standards
- Be aware of any environmental hazards while working inside the facility
- Be alert and aware of personal safety and security while providing care and/or treatment to medical and mental health clients
Adaptability | Compassion - Work effectively in a changing and stressful environment, and adjust as necessary
- Develop resiliency by maintaining energy and tenacity
- Continuously provide compassionate care while fulfilling nursing responsibilities
- Effectively and efficiently manage multiple clients needing triage
Building and Maintaining Relationships- Work collaboratively and communicate professionally at all times
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with patients, peers, supervisors, and managers
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS- Applicants must not have felony convictions or be on any form of probation
- Must be able to pass and maintain background investigation to the satisfaction of the Orange County Probation Department. Background screening includes: completing a Personal History Form, interview with a background investigator, fingerprinting and may include a polygraph test. Some of the areas considered in the background screening include prior convictions, traffic violations, drug use and credit problems, employment history, professional references, and education verification (i.e., degree, license, or official transcripts. Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S.)
- JHS is a 24-hour, 7 day a week operation, incumbents must be able to work on weekends, evenings or night shift and holidays and may have to provide on-call coverage
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSPlease click
here to view the Minimum Qualifications for the
Comprehensive Care Nurse II classification as well as the physical & mental requirements and the environmental conditions.
RECRUITMENT PROCESSHuman Resource Services (HRS) screens all application materials for minimum and desirable qualifications. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified via email of their status in the process.
Veterans Employment PreferenceThe County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click to review the policy.
Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applications exhibiting qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.
Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedure listed above may be modified. All applicants will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure. Eligible List HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates that meet the qualifications. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
Please note: The information you provide on your application and/or response to the supplemental questions may be used as a scoring device, so please be thorough and complete in your response.
"See Resume" is not a qualifying response and will not be scored in lieu of the required information. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Email NotificationEmail is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at
www.governmentjobs.com.
Frequently Asked QuestionsClick
here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Claudia Curiel at (714) 834-2335 or
Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System
Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
Click for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.
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The information you provide will be used to evaluate your qualifications for the position. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing these questions. Please provide concise, descriptive, and detailed information when answering the question. If you do not have experience, please write "N/A".
NOTE: 'See resume', 'See above', or copy and paste of your resume are not considered qualifying responses and will not be scored.
By selecting yes below, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this application requirement.
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JHS facilities are a 24-hour, 7-day a week operation. Incumbents must be able to work 8-hour evening or night shifts, with alternating weekends and holidays. Are you available to work this shift pattern?
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Please select the option that best describes your qualifications.
- One (1) year or more of experience as a Registered Nurse in which six months or more was spent in a correctional facility, emergency shelter home or psychiatric setting
- One (1) year or more of experience as a Registered Nurse in an Acute Care Hospital-Adult or Pediatric, Skilled Nursing, or Urgent Care setting, which would have developed the knowledge and abilities listed in the Minimum Qualifications
- Less than one (1) year of experience as a Registered Nurse in an Acute Care Hospital-Adult or Pediatric, Skilled Nursing, or Urgent Care setting
- None of the above
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Please describe in detail your work experience in the areas of specialty that you indicated above (question #3), including the months and years of experience.
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Do you possess a valid Registered Nurse License issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing?
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If you answered "yes" to the question above, please provide your California Registered Nurse license number issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing for verification. If you answered "no", please put "N/A".
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Do you possess a current Basic Life Support for Health Care Professional Card-American Heart Association or from an approved equivalent provider?
If yes, p 
