CORRECTIONAL NURSE (RN) 2317 (REV 06-29-26)

Salary: $85,482.00 - $149,083.00 Annually
Location : CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CA
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 2317 O 2024/11/01 C
Department: Personnel
Opening Date: 11/01/2024
Closing Date: Continuous

DUTIES
ANNUAL SALARY
$85,482 to $124,966; $96,068 to $140,480; $101,977 to $149,083

A 2.75% bonus may be paid upon proof of professional nursing certification by a professional organization that is relevant and applicable to the duties performed. An 8.25% night shift differential bonus is applied for night work
NOTES:

1. Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions. However, candidates with one year of emergency care nursing experience may be considered for appointment to a higher pay grade.
2. Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.

A Correctional Nurse performs professional nursing services to arrestees/prisoners in City jails. Duties performed include the following: utilizing protocols in the provision of care; assisting the medical staff with patient evaluations and treatment; performing phlebotomy for forensic purposes; under self-guidance, obtaining patient histories and performing patient assessments; performing focused physical examinations; performing diagnostic testing such as EKGs and urinalysis; providing emergency care and performing CPR; conducting sick call rounds; assisting with procedures; creating and maintaining medical records; collecting and documenting work statistics; testifying in court proceedings; may act as head nurse on a single-person shift; and does related work.

REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

1. A valid Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing; and
2. A valid American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR card; and
3. One year of full-time paid professional nursing experience working in Correctional Care, Critical Care, Emergency Department, Medical-Surgical, or Ambulatory Care Clinic; or
4. Three hundred (300) cumulative hours of paid experience in correctional care within the last five years as a Relief Nurse employed by the City of Los Angeles.

PROCESS NOTES

1. Some positions may require a valid California driver's license. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).
2. At the time of appointment, candidates must submit verification of their valid American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR card.

WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the "Apply" icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at for Open Competitive Examinations.
NOTE:

Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.
This examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. For administrative purposes, filing may close periodically and reopen the following day.

SELECTION PROCESS
Examination Weight:

Application Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100%

The examination will consist entirely of review of candidates' City employment application by Personnel Department staff to ensure that minimum requirements are met. Since these reviews will be made solely on the basis of the written information contained on the candidate's City employment application, it is each candidate's responsibility to ensure that the application is complete with accurate descriptions of relevant experience.
NOTES:

1. The eligible list resulting from this examination will be used to fill regular full-time positions.
2. Based on City policy, before being hired in this position, you may be required to undergo a drug and alcohol screening test.
3. Correctional Nurses are assigned to work any of three locations and any of three shifts, depending on Department need.
4. You may take the Correctional Nurse examination only once every 180 days. If you have completed the Correctional Nurse examination during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 180 days, you may not file for this examination at this time.
5. Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.
6. A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list.
7. Your rank on the employment list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of this examination are merged onto one list.
8. Your name may be removed from the eligible list after 6 months.
9. In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22, 4.23 as applicable and within the required timeframe; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.

Notice:

If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers.
THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN ONLY

ON AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS
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01

To be PROPERLY AND PROMPTLY notified of the status of my application, I UNDERSTAND that I MUST provide on my City application, the following information:

-Working E-mail address
-Telephone Number
-Official social security number

I UNDERSTAND that I MUST provide a working email address on my application where I will receive notifications regarding the status of my application and the selection process.

I UNDERSTAND that important information regarding the status of my application and the selection process will only be sent via E-MAIL to the email address I provided.

I UNDERSTAND that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to ensure that the email address I provided is a working email and that I will check my email regularly to ensure I receive any communication as it relates to the examination promptly.

I UNDERSTAND that the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department is NOT RESPONSIBLE for any lost or redirected emails and that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to add info@governmentjobs.com to my email contact list to avoid email notifications related to this examination from being classified as "spam" or "junk" mail.

• I have read these statements to their fullest and will provide a working e-mail address on my application in order to receive status of my application regarding this examination.

02

I UNDERSTAND that I am required to describe, IN DETAIL, my appropriate qualifying experience in the Work Experience Section of my application.

I UNDERSTAND that, if qualifying with my City experience, that I MUST indicate my appropriate job classification in my work history and NOT ANY WORKING TITLE that I believe is designated to me.

I UNDERSTAND that if I attach a resume and/or cover letter IN LIEU of completing the Work Experience Section, my application is INCOMPLETE and WILL NOT be considered for this examination, and my application WILL NOT be further processed.

In addition to including my qualifying experience, I UNDERSTAND that I should list ALL jobs, regardless of duration, including part-time jobs, military service and any periods of unemployment during my entire work history.

• I have read these statements to their entirety and understand them completely and to their fullest.

03

I am currently:

• A City of Los Angeles employee having received a regular appointment.
• An exempt or emergency City of Los Angeles employee, but have civil service status.
• An exempt or emergency City of Los Angeles employee, without receiving civil service status.
• A City of Los Angeles employee in a temporary training position.
• A City of Los Angeles employee on a part-time basis.
• On a regular reserve list for the City of Los Angeles.
• Not employed with the City of Los Angeles.

04

Requirement #1:
I have a valid Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.NOTE:You MUST provide the license number in the Licenses and Certificates Section of the application. FAILURE to provide this information may result in your DISQUALIFICATION from this examination.

• Yes
• No

05

Requirement #1:Please indicate your valid Registered Nurse license number and expiration date below:For example: Lic. # 999999, Exp. Date: 4/12/16
06

Requirement #2:
I have a valid American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR Card.NOTE:You MUST submit verification of your valid American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR card at the time of appointment.

• Yes
• No

07

Requirement #3:
I have the following amount of full-time paid professional nursing experience working in Correctional Care, Critical Care, Emergency Department, Medical-Surgical, or Ambulatory Care Clinic:NOTE:You MUST provide detailed examples of this experience in the Work Experience Section of the application. FAILURE to provide detailed examples may result in your DISQUALIFICATION from this examination.

• Between 1 to 11 months
• 12 months or more
• This statement does not apply to me.

08

Requirement #4:
I have the following amount of hours of paid experience in correctional care within the last five years as a Relief Nurse employed by the City of Los Angeles:NOTE:You MUST provide detailed examples of this experience in the Work Experience Section of the application. FAILURE to provide detailed examples may result in your DISQUALIFICATION from this examination.

• Between 1 to 299 hours
• 300 hours or more
• This statement does not apply to me.

09

RETAKE CLAUSE:I have taken the Correctional Nurse exam within the last 180 days.Note:You may take the Correctional Nurse examination only once every 180 days. If you have completed the Correctional Nurse examination during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 180 days, you may not file for this examination at this time.

• Yes, I have taken this exam within the last 180 days.
• No, I have not taken this exam within the last 180 days.

10

IMPORTANT NOTE:I have read the above questions carefully and answered each one accurately. I understand that if I do not provide correct information that my application will be disqualified and will not be considered further for this examination.

I understand that if I submit more than one application, my newest application will be considered and all others will be considered duplicates and will not be reviewed.

You should include in the work experience section of your application any jobs you wish to be considered as you will be unable to add or change your information after submission.

• Yes, I have read the above statements carefully and understand them to their fullest.

Required Question