Occupational Health Nurse 2314

DUTIES

ANNUAL SALARY

$84,083 to $122,983

The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $73,852 to $91,746; $91,830 to $108,054; and $97,781 to $115,069.

NOTES :
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. Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions. For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf .

An Occupational Health Nurse performs professional nursing services including performing and assisting with post offer examinations, environmental health assessments, return-to-duty evaluations, cardiac stress testing, drug testing, tuberculosis screening, administering vaccinations, managing blood borne pathogen exposures, identifying and assessing safety risks, assisting in the development of policies and procedures, and conducting training and education. An Occupational Health Nurse may also be responsible for managing workers’ compensation cases.

REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

A valid Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing; and One year of full-time paid professional nursing experience; and A valid Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) card; or Three hundred (300) cumulative hours of paid experience in occupational health within the last five years as a Relief Nurse employed by the City of Los Angeles.


PROCESS NOTES
The positions of Occupational Health Nurse in the Los Angeles World Airports require a valid Class C driver's license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) at the time of appointment. Candidates will not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their DMV 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. Experience in Ambulatory Care and/or Occupational Health Nursing is preferred. An Occupational Health Nurse Certification issued by the American Board of Occupational Health Nurses is desired but not required.

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 https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity .

NOTE :

Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.

Applications must be received by THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2025 .

In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles who meet the minimum requirements, or are on a reserve list; 2) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applications submitted during the filing period may be kept on file in the event that additional applicants need to be tested to meet hiring needs.

SELECTION PROCESS

Examination Weight:
Training and Experience Questionnaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100%

The examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of training and experience, wherein candidates will be evaluated on their knowledge, experience, professional background, personal qualifications and abilities. Emphasis will be placed on the following: Conscientiousness; Teamwork; Emotional Maturity; Listening; Written Communication; Safety Focus, including knowledge of: safety regulations and practices relevant to the nursing environment, such as use of appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE); sanitary clinical practices and conditions; Oral Communication; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: the roles, responsibilities, and scope of authority of the occupational health and safety team members; various nurse-directed tests used in occupational health services; Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and standards related to occupational health services; the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA) and the Privacy Act of 1974 as each relates to the maintenance and handling of confidential medical records and documents; nursing practices and procedures used to assess and treat illness and injury and provide appropriate medical treatments; standard medical instruments and devices used in a clinical settings; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Occupational Health Nurse.

The Training and Experience Questionnaire will be administered on-line. Candidates invited to participate in the examination will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the specific steps needed to complete the on-line Training and Experience Questionnaire. Candidates that do not complete the on-line Training and Experience Questionnaire as required will not be considered further in this examination. It is anticipated that the on-line Training and Experience Questionnaire will be administered during the period of MARCH 26, 2025 to APRIL 1, 2025.

Training and Experience Questionnaires for all candidates who meet the requirements, and in accordance with Rule 4.2 as stated above, will be submitted to an expert review panel for evaluation. The expert review panel will assign a numeric score to each candidate based on an assessment of each candidate’s qualifications, as described on the candidate’s Training and Experience Questionnaire. Unsolicited supplemental information will not be submitted to the expert review panel.

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This examination is based on a validation study, and as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the Training and Experience Questionnaire will not be subject to candidate inspection. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf . 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. A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list. Based on City policy, before being hired in one of these positions, you may be required to undergo a drug and alcohol screening test. If in accordance with the Rule of Three Whole Scores all applicants are eligible for appointment consideration, the examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of the candidates’ City employment application by Personnel Department staff to ensure that the minimum qualifications have been met.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 time frame; 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 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

The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees:

http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html

Closing Date/Time: 2/6/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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