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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES : At Health & Human Services, we serve our community through the values of support, unity, trust and excellence with one common goal: to promote and protect the health, well-being, safety and self-sufficiency of all in Marin. Join our team of bright, committed, and energetic people who also want to make an impact through public service.
ABOUT THE POSITIONThere are currently three (3) temporary/contingent Clinic Registered Nurse II positions available in the Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Public Health. These positions will work in the following program:
- The COVID-19 Vaccination Branch
WORK SCHEDULE: The schedule may vary but is expected to be a maximum of 20 hours per week. Weekend and evening work might be required. These temporary positions are expected to begin immediately and may continue for approximately 2 months
Position Description: The Clinic Registered Nurse II (CRN II) is an experienced nurse who works independently, is responsible for routine problem solving and decision making for a variety of complex tasks and works within defined procedures and guidelines. The CRN II assists in assessing, planning, and implementing nursing care and treatment plans, initiates patient referrals to community resources, consults with health care providers, and prepares and maintains medical records and reports. This position participates in revision of nursing protocols and procedures and is responsible for following current protocols of the vaccination program. This position may perform patient triage, assess patients for appropriateness of services and referrals, and problem-solve complex cases. The CRN II assists in the coordination of day-to-day clinic or program activities; orients, trains, and directs other clinical and non-clinical staff; performs nursing procedures; and orders supplies and maintains inventory.
COVID-19 Vaccination Branch: The Clinic Registered Nurse II (CRN II) plays a major role in COVID-19 response. The CRN II position in the COVID-19 Vaccination Branch conducts mass vaccination clinics in the field as part of a larger vaccination team. The CRN II assesses appropriateness of patients to receive COVID-19 vaccine based on specific screening protocols and provides vaccine education to patients. The CRN II prepares and administers COVID-19 and other seasonal vaccinations to adult and pediatric populations and responds to immediate adverse vaccine reactions. During vaccination clinics, the CRN II monitors vaccine storage unit temperatures, and tracks and reports vaccine inventory.
ABOUT YOUOur Highly Qualified Candidate: The ideal candidate has demonstrated knowledge and experience in procuring, preparing, and administered COVID vaccines as well as having experience in working at a mobile vaccination site. They have the knowledge of vaccine administration and providing guidance on the current vaccine guidelines to clinical and non-clinical staff as well as having experience working with public health systems.
The successful candidate is organized, dependable, and flexible, and has a demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and follow policies and procedures. Additionally, they possess strong MS Office computer skills. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding and/or experience working with diverse communities. The ideal candidate also has a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and develop and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, clients, community organizations and the public.
Qualifications :Knowledge of
- Nursing principles, practices and procedures.
- Administration of medications, treatments and therapies.
- Principles and techniques of drug administration, and uses and effects of medications.
- Care and use of medical supplies and equipment.
- Medical terminology.
- Clinic routines and protocols.
- Laws, rules and regulations governing the practice of nursing.
- Child and elder abuse and neglect and domestic violence reporting laws.
- Nursing principles, practices and techniques, including assessment, patient care planning and delivery, patient education and evaluation of outcomes.
- Principles, practices and techniques of safety and infection control.
- Community medical and social agencies and resources.
- Environmental, sociological and psychological problems affecting nursing care.
Ability to
- Evaluate and access health care/medical service needs.
- Administer medications and perform skilled nursing services, treatments and procedures in a clinic setting.
- Anticipate physicians' and patients' needs.
- Prepare and maintain organized, detailed and accurate medical records and charts.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Collaborate with other members of the health care team on an ongoing basis.
- Input, access and analyze data using a computer terminal.
- Solve problems and make logical decisions.
- Perform physical and psycho-social nursing assessments and develop and implement patient care plans and/or referrals.
- Apply teaching principles and provide education and counseling within scope of authority.
- Exercise sound independent judgment within scope of authority and practice.
Minimum Qualifications Requires a valid license as a Registered Nurse in the state of California and the equivalent of two years of professional nursing experience.
Certificates and Licenses
- Must possess and maintain a valid California Registered Nurse license.
- Must possess and maintain a current CPR certificate.
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONAll applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.
Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.
LiveScan:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment.
Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095. If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Sarah Githens, sarah.githens@marincounty.gov .
PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.
COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERALBelow are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .
Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.
Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO,and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.
Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.
IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
Closing Date/Time: 9/3/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
