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Job Description
Description
Under general direction and following established medically-approved policies and procedures, implements specialized skilled nursing processes in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit of the Santa Paula Hospital.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
The Senior Registered Nurse-Hospital is distinguished from other staff nursing classifications in that incumbents demonstrate advanced competency skills reflecting specialized knowledge specific to the assigned hospital unit; participate in performance improvement processes; and provide technical direction. Incumbents are expected to work at the full scope of their licensure/specialty area with a decreasing amount of supervision commensurate with their experience.
WHAT WE OFFER:
The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements, that includes:- Educational Incentive: for completion of 2.5% for an Associate's degree, 3.5% for a Bachelor's degree, or 5% for a Master's degree.
- Certification Pay: $0.813 per hour based on scheduled work week hours for each qualified certification up to a maximum of five (5) certifications. One of the five certifications may be paid at $2.00 per hour for a National Certification.
- Evening Shift Differential- 7.5%
- Night Shift Differential- 15%
- Weekend Shift Differential- $2.00 per hour
- Continuous County Service Incentive Pay:1% for 7 years, 1.25% for 12 years and 1.5% for 17 years
- Preceptor Pay- $2.50 per hour
- House Supervisor Pay- $4.00 per hour
- Charge Nurse Premium Pay- $1.50 per hour
- Float Nurse Premium Pay- $2.50 per hour
- In-House Registry Pay - Non-overtime is 1.75 straight time base hourly rate. Overtime is 2 times base pay straight time base hourly rate
- Standby Premium Pay- ¼ of regular hourly wage or Federal minimum wage (whichever is greater)
- Bilingual Incentive: Incumbents may be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill.
- Flexible Credit Allowance: Biweekly contribution towards medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from authorized plans.
- Pension Plan: Participation in the County's defined benefit plan.
DEPARTMENT/AGENCY: Health Care Agency - Santa Paula Hospital
Senior Registered Nurse is represented by the California Nurses Association (CNA) and is eligible for overtime compensation.
NOTE: Salary placement will be determined according to the current CNA memorandum of agreement.
The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term), Intermittent, and Extra-help vacancies within the Health Care Agency. There is currently one (1) Regular vacancy.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: 5/6/2025
CLOSING DATE: 5/20/2025
Examples Of Duties
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Implements nursing processes (assessment, planning, implementation of care plan, evaluation of patient response); revises plan as needed.
- Administers basic and advanced competency nursing care in accordance with VCMC/SPH policies and procedures and Patient Bill of Rights.
- Monitor patients’ airway, breathing, and circulation immediately post-op.
- Perform frequent assessments of vital signs, neurological status, and pain levels.
- Administers prescribed medications for pain, nausea, and other post-anesthesia symptoms.
- Monitor surgical sites for bleeding, drainage, or complications.
- Provide safe, compassionate care tailored to each patient's physical and emotional needs.
- Ensure timely and accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Communicate effectively with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Provide a complete and concise hand-off to the next level of care.
- Educate and reassure patients and families during the recovery process.
- Maintain readiness to respond to emergencies and adhere to ACLS protocols.
- Provides direction to others regarding complex health and patient problems.
- Provides patient and staff education including the coordination of educational programs.
- Participates in hospital and/or nursing administration care committee.
- Reviews, identifies, reports, and corrects deficiencies in practices, products, or equipment as necessary.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Typical Qualifications
These are entrance requirements to the exam process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE
Requires two (2) years of full-time professional registered nursing experience in Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).
Necessary Special Requirements:- Must possess and maintain a current, valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California
- Must have a current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification by first day of employment
- Must have a current and valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by the first day of employment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Comprehensive knowledge of: the principles, practices, and techniques used in advanced nursing care of specialized units (PACU).
Working knowledge of: performance improvement processes, hospital based/nursing committee practices, and patient and staff education methods.
Working ability to: provide direction to others; self-direct continuing education needs, provide a positive role model and public image; work proficiently in emergency and/or stressful situations; maintain confidentiality of patient/client information; effectively establish and maintain working relationships with medical staff, co-workers, patients and the public; and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Recruitment Process
FINAL FILING DATE: Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday May 20th, 2025.
To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at www.ventura.org/jobs If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 677-5184 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources- Health Care Agency, 646 County Square Drive, Ventura, CA 93003.
Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this exam at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the exam process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.
APPLICATION EVALUATION - Pass/Fail: An application evaluation will be conducted to determine whether or not each applicant possesses the required licensure and certification for this recruitment. Those candidates who do will be placed on the eligible list
Applicants successfully completing the exam process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, and driving record may be required for this position.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
For further information about this recruitment, please contact Brett Ramirez by email at Brett.Ramirez@ventura.org or 805-654-2277.
YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE
California Nurses Association
(CNA)
To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.- Benefits website or you may call (805) 654-2570.
- Retirement FAQ's
- Memorandum of Agreement
Closing Date/Time: 5/20/2025 5:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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County of Ventura
Show moreBeautiful Ventura County is one of 58 counties in the State of California. Geographically, the county offers a stunning 42 miles of coastline and the Los Padres National Forest, which accounts for 46% of the county’s land mass in the northern portion of the county. Fertile valleys in the southern half of the county make Ventura County a leading agricultural producer. Together, farming and the Los Padres National Forest occupy half of the county’s 1.2 million acres.
A mild year-round climate, along with scenic geography makes the area attractive to the 850,000 culturally and ethnically diverse people who call Ventura County home. The unincorporated areas, along with the ten incorporated cities of Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Ojai, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, and San Buenaventura (Ventura) ranks Ventura as the 11th most populous county in the State.
Ventura County has a strong economic base that includes major industries such as biotechnology, agriculture, advanced technologies, oil production, military testing and development, and tourism.
The United States military, which includes two naval bases and the Air National Guard base, is the largest employer in the county with more than 16,000 employees. The County of Ventura (government) is the next largest employer with nearly 8,000 employees located throughout the county. Port Hueneme is California’s smallest but only deep water port between Los Angeles and San Francisco and plays a major role in the local economy.
Home to two universities (California State University Channel Islands and California Lutheran University), and three Community Colleges (Oxnard, Ventura, and Moorpark), multiple university extensions, institutes, and adult schools, the county enjoys a strong structure for workforce development.
The County of Ventura was formed January 1, 1873, when it separated from Santa Barbara County. It is a general law county, governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors, elected at-large for a staggered four year term in their respective districts, and the chairmanship rotates annually. The Board of Supervisors is responsible for providing policy direction, approving the County budget, and representing the County in a number of areas including special districts. The Board actions can apply countywide or only in unincorporated areas.
Other County elected officials include the Auditor-Controller, Assessor, Clerk/Recorder, District Attorney, Treasurer-Tax Collector, and Sheriff. The County Executive Officer advises, assists, and acts as an agent for the Board of Supervisors in all matters under the Board’s jurisdiction.
Under the guidance of the Board of Supervisors, the approved County annual budget of $1.8 billion serves to assist vulnerable adults and children, enforce the law, ensure justice, protect public health, and improve our quality of life. In alignment with key focus areas established in the County Strategic Plan, services are provided to residents by nearly 8,000 dedicated public servants working in 23 different agencies, departments and special districts.
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