Senior Registered Nurse - Emergency

 
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.
 
The ideal candidate will promote excellence and safety in professional nursing practice, while maintaining high ethical standards.
 
PAYROLL TITLE:  Senior Registered Nurse - Hospital

What we offer:

• 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. List provided in the MOA, Exhibit 10 (please see attached list). CNA_Regular_Unit_Amendment_#5 (Download PDF reader)
• 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)
• 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.
• To learn more about the benefits, please follow the link below:

http://vcportal.ventura.org/CEO/HR/MOA/docs/CNA_MOA_2020-2023_rev.pdf
 
AGENCY/DEPARTMENT:  Health Care Agency – Ventura County Medical Center and/or Santa Paula Hospital

Sr. Registered Nurse-Hospital 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 may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term), Intermittent, and Extra Help vacancies. There is currently one (1) Regular vacancy at the Ventura County Medical Center.
 
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE 
OPENING DATE:  January 20, 2023
CLOSING DATE:  February 6, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.Duties include but are not limited to the following: 

• Implements nursing processes (assessment, planning, implementation of care plan, evaluation of patient response); revises plans as needed;
• Administers basic and advanced competency nursing care in accordance with VCMC policies and procedures and Patient Bill of Rights;
• Provides direction to others regarding complex health and patient problems;
• Serves as charge nurse directing patient flow, assigning patients to nurses;
• Provides patient and staff education including the coordination of educational programs;
• Participates in hospital and/or nursing administration committee(s) as assigned;
• Reviews, identifies, reports, and corrects deficiencies in practices, products, or equipment as necessary;
• Participates and leads approved department-specific projects/initiatives under direction of management;
• Develops, implements and documents performance improvement processes;
• Recognizes problem situations and takes appropriate steps leading to correction;
• Coordinates patient care conferences;
• Practices and role models consistent, courteous, and respectful patient/family centric interaction and communication;
• Serves as a preceptor for new graduates, re-entry nurses, etc.; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

These are entrance requirements to the examination 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 an Emergency Department.
 
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess and maintain a current, valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California
• Must possess a current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification
• Must possess a current, valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Must possess a current, valid Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification OR a current, valid Emergency Nursing Peds Course (ENPC) certification
• Must possess a current, valid Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification. 
• Obtain a Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) within six (6) months of promotion and maintain good standing

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
This position may be subject to State Health Officer Orders regarding vaccine verification and/or testing. These requirements are a condition of employment. Depending on assignment and work location(s), successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination and/or booster against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process.
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
 
Comprehensive knowledge of: the principles, practices, and techniques used in advanced nursing care of specialized units.
 
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; demonstrate consistent courteous and respectful patient/family focused interactions; 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.FINAL FILING DATE:  Applications must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 6, 2023.
 
To apply online, please refer to our website at www.ventura.org/jobs. If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials. Our address is: County of Ventura, Human Resources Division, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Loc. # 1970, Ventura, CA 93009.

LATERAL TRANSFER OPTION:  If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible.  If interested, please click here for additional information.
 
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 examination AT THE TIME OF FILING.  The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire will 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, certification, and experience for this recruitment.  Those candidates who meet the requirements will be placed on the eligible list.  
 
Candidates successfully completing the examination 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, criminal background information, and driving record may be required for this position.
 
For more information about this recruitment, please contact Yvonne Martinez by e-mail at Yvonne.Martinez@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 654-3051.

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.

Salary : $97,522 - $116,604