REGISTERED NURSE II, SHERIFF/CORRECTIONAL HEALTH

Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

Open Competitive Job Opportunity - EMERGENCY

EXAM NUMBER:

Y5140B-DOJ

FIRST DAY OF FILING:
October 17, 2024, AT 12:30 P.M., PT

This opportunity will remain open until the needs of the services are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR WITHHOLDS ARE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.

Correctional Health Services - 20% Recruitment and Retention Bonus
The County of Los Angeles is currently offering up to 20% bonus for full-time Registered Nurse II, Sheriff positions hired by Correctional Health Services and working on-site in a designated facility to meet critical healthcare needs for the uniquely underserved jail population.

Los Angeles County is under a Department of Justice Consent Decree to improve conditions and mental health care in County jails and support justice-involved populations post-release. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in our mission of providing a range of services both in the jail and community. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the justice-involved population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Registered Nurse II , Sheriff vacancies related to the DOJ Consent Decree.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

Before your initial work period ends, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.

Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Registered Nurse II , Sheriff.

ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES:
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second-largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers, four acute hospitals, and an expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion.

For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov .

Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings to supportive housing.

THE MISSION:
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.

DEFINITION:
This experienced level class provides professional nursing care and services to inmate patients in a Sheriff's custody facility.

Essential Job Functions

Follows established policies and procedures within their scope of practice.

Complies with licensing and accreditation standards and other regulatory requirements. Interprets and supports standards and requirements to others.

Conducts self-assessment of performance and identifies own learning needs.

Seeks assistance and feedback regarding patient and clinical practice issues.

Accepts personal accountability and demonstrates initiative in continuing to develop nursing knowledge and skills.

Communicates and collaborates effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team as needed.

Participates in patient care conferences, committee meetings, staff development, standardized procedures and/or educational programs to increase or maintain professional competency.

Seeks experiences that reflect current clinical practice to maintain and enhance professional and clinical skills and competencies.

Remains up-to-date on current professional skills, trends, and issues.

Maintains courteous and respectful interactions with patients, co-workers, and members of the public.

Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner.

Respects patient rights; adheres to and protects patient privacy, confidentiality, and security guidelines.

Reviews and appropriately responds to ACLU inquiries, third party complaints, inmate complaints and court orders by providing complete and accurate information in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

Completes and maintains accurate and legible documentation and records in a clear, concise, and timely manner.

Reports and may intervene in incidents involving patients, visitors, and employees.

Assists in the operation of information technology systems to facilitate patient care.

Elegates, assigns, and supervises the assigned work of others including Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), nursing attendants, technicians, clerical staff, and students. The Registered Nurse II, Sheriff is accountable for the completion of delegated work.

Serves as a preceptor.

Participates in performance improvement activities. Recommends and facilitates implementation of changes in nursing practice.

Participates in approved clinical investigations or research studies in accordance with departmental policies.

Participates in product evaluation and product standardization activities.

Participates in organization-wide committees and projects.

Serves as a liaison between committees, staff, and management.

Participates in identifying and resolving ethical issues in the practice setting.

Performs Standardized Procedures competently and in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

Performs the duties of the lead nurse for a shift or other designated time period.

Assessment/Reassessment:

Interviews patient and other individuals to collect information as part of a comprehensive assessment.

Observes and analyzes overall patient condition, including physically assessing the patient.

Identifies economic, educational, and cultural barriers; patient values and beliefs; spiritual influences; age specific and biophysical needs according to accepted standards of practice and departmental policy and procedures.

Reviews all available information including medical records, patient history, and other documentation.

Documents all findings and observations.

Initiates reassessment of patients as necessary when a patient is currently or potentially at physiologic, psychological, and psychosocial risk.

Recognizes deviations from baseline and interprets subtle changes in a patient's condition.

Prioritizes care based on appropriate identification of nursing diagnosis and patient needs.
Planning:
Formulates a plan of care and/or nursing care plan based upon assessment and in accordance with provider orders and/or department's standardized procedures.

Identifies nursing care objectives and makes appropriate referrals.

Prioritizes patient care needs and activities as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

Evaluates and modifies plans of care, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, and develops measurable long and short-term goals.

Coordinates patient care in collaboration with other interdisciplinary patient care team members.

Develops appropriate interventions which may include consultation with interdisciplinary team.

Establishes patient goals and treatment plans.

Modifies plan of patient care based on reassessment findings and specific patient care needs, and/or changes in interdisciplinary treatment.

Identifies and coordinates referrals with identified sources for discharge when available.

Identifies appropriate tools and/or teaching methods for patient education.
Implementation:
Provides individualized and specialized nursing care and administers medications and treatments to patients as prescribed and/or in accordance with approved departmental standardized procedures.

Observes patient's response to interventions and treatments and monitors for side effects of medication administration.
Recognizes and responds to changes in patient status timely and appropriately. Intervenes when situations call for immediate action. Performs efficiently in emergency situations.
Coordinates delivery of patient care with other services and disciplines to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Provides patient education based on identified learning needs utilizing available teaching resources.

Communicates with patients concerning care and treatment plans.

Communicates identified needs and patient responses to members of the interdisciplinary team.

Implements the integrated plan of care and coordinates patient care activities with members of the interdisciplinary team.

Provides teaching including aftercare instructions, medication administration, follow-up, and contact information as outlined in the department's policies and procedures.

Completes assigned tasks. Takes appropriate action when clinical or environmental circumstances are altered that impact patient care.

Recognizes safety hazards in the patient care environment and initiates timely and appropriate intervention.

Uses patient equipment and devices safely; recognizes when equipment and devices are not functioning correctly; removes malfunctioning equipment from patient care area and makes appropriate notifications.
Evaluation/Monitoring:
Observes, evaluates, and communicates the effects of treatments and intervention.

Communicates changes in the plan of care to other members of the interdisciplinary team.

Documents patient's response to treatment or nursing care.
Reassesses and revises plan of care in collaboration with other members of the health care team.
Coordinates delivery of patient care with other services and disciplines to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Communicates with patients regarding changes in patient care and treatment plans.

Maintains legible and complete records of patient care including but not limited to chart documentation, objective data collection, treatment provided, assessment of treatment effectiveness, and patient education provided.

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
Three years of full-time experience* at the level of the County of Los Angeles classification of Registered Nurse I or Registered Nurse I, Sheriff**.

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:

• A license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• A current, active certification in accordance with the American Heart Associate's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program.

Applicants MUST attach a legible photocopy of the required license(s)/certificate(s) to their application at the time of filing.

All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted.

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS III - Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

*Full-time experience is defined as a minimum of 40 hours worked per week and must be post-license only.

**Experience at the level of the County of Los Angeles classification of Registered Nurse I or Registered nurse I, Sheriff is defined as:

• Providing professional nursing care in a variety of settings. The primary scope of practice involves applying the nursing process to assess basic or routine patient conditions and needs; identify a nursing diagnosis; and develop, implement, and evaluate a patient-centered plan of care.
• Participating in conducting prospective, concurrent, and retrospective utilization reviews of patient services or hospitalization to maintain quality of care and fiscal responsibility.

Additional Information

VACANCY INFORMATION:
The current vacancies are to be filled within Correctional Health.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:
Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS:
Before your initial work period ends, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

APPLICATIONS & FILLING INFORMATION:

Applications must be filed online only.

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so you must provide a valid email address. Please add the following email addresses to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

JRodriguez@dhs.lacounty.gov
noreply@governmentjobs.com
info@governmentjobs.com

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SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:
SELECTED CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH. Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job-related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); substance abuse; anyone on probation.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

ADA COORDINATOR PHONE:
(323) 914-6365

CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE:
(800) 735-2922

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Jenny Rodriguez, Exam Analyst
Telephone Number: (213) 288-7000
Email Address: JRodriguez@dhs.lacounty.gov

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