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SUPERVISING CLINIC NURSE II/ SUPERVISING STAFF NURSE II

Salary

$118,457.04 - $177,314.88 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

YSCS1

Department

HEALTH SERVICES

Opening Date

06/18/2018

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Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY

EXAM NUMBER: YSCS1

FILING START DATE: 06/19/18 AT 8:00 A.M. PST - UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.

REBULLETIN INFORMATION:

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION REGARDING NOTIFICATION OF EXAM RESULTS. PERSONS WHO HAVE ALREADY APPLIED NEED NOT REAPPLY, BUT MAY CONTACT THE EXAM ANALYST IF THEY WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

COVID-19 VACCINATION:

All Department of Health Services workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.

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 and four (4) acute hospitals - and 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.

MISSION:

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

Supervising Clinic Nurse II

This position has the responsibility for the supervision of nursing services in a clinic or emergency care unit.

Supervising Staff Nurse II

This position has the responsibility for providing 24-hour supervision of nursing activities in an assigned inpatient care unit or ward and performs professional nursing duties -OR- during a shift supervises nursing activities of an area consisting of several wards or other inpatient care units or wards.

Essential Job Functions

Establishes and makes adjustments to nursing schedules to distribute required nursing skills on one or more shifts and requests changes in staffing on the basis of changing ward census, workload and needs of patients.

Supervises patient care delivery and nursing activities provided by the staff and collaborates with other disciplines and departments to provide care/services in assigned areas.

Enforces and interprets regulatory requirements, nursing standards, goals, hospital and nursing policies and procedures governing patient care, security, safety, and unit operations.

Reviews and updates policy and procedures for assigned areas and conducts staff meetings to disseminate information, policies, and changes in policies and/or directives.

Evaluates and reviews evaluations of employee performance. Prepares formal answers to and recommends the adjustment of grievances and disciplinary action.

Ensures that staff are qualified to work in the assigned unit, coordinating orientation of new staff, assessing and validating skill sets and coordinating in-service instruction and mandatory classes.

Investigates and answers formal patient complaints, queries, and patient events and prepares reports and implements corrective action plans.

Establishes and coordinates quality performance improvement activities.

Manages and monitors budget and resource utilization to ensure compliance with established budget. Collaborates with other departments to obtain resources and equipment required to deliver care.

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

To qualify, candidates must meet all of the following requirements:

1. A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.*

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2. Two years of experience as a registered nurse providing direct administrative and technical supervision** to nurses including registered nurses.

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3. Current certification in accordance with the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program.***

LICENSE(S) AND CERTIFICATE(S) REQUIRED:

+ A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.*

Applicant's must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title(s) of your required license(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the Selection Requirements.

Required license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted. Additionally, in order to receive credit for license(s) and/or certification(s) in relation to any desirable qualifications, the license(s) and/ or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted.

+ A current, active certification in accordance with the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program.***

ApplicantsMUST attach a legible photocopy of the required BLS certification to their application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from the application filing date. Applications submitted without the required evidence of BLS certification will be rejected.

+ 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:

Training and Experience Requirements

**For this examination, supervision must have included the planning, assigning, reviewing work of staff and evaluating employee performance.

Applicants claiming experience in a state other than California must attach a copy of their registered nurse license from that state to the application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from the application filing date.Experience claimed without the required evidence of licensure will not be considered.

The original license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing and BLS certification must be presented during the selection process and/or prior to appointment.

Please Note: All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualification:

+ A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program.****

+ Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing program.****

+ Any additional experience in excess of the selection requirements.

****Be advised that in order to receive credit for the desired degree, youMUSTinclude a legible copy of the official diploma and/or transcripts which shows the area of specialization, at the time of filing, or within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online. Copies of official transcripts are accepted. Unofficial copies of transcripts are not considered and will not be accepted with your application.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

The examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based upon application information and Desirable Qualifications, weighted 100%

Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.

Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add [email protected] ([email protected]) [email protected] your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.

The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be placed on the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility.

No person may compete for this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:

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

VACANCY INFORMATION:

The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST on the last day of filing will not be accepted.

Apply online by clicking on the "APPLY" button for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

Falsification of any information may result in disqualification and/or rescindment of appointment.

Fill out your application and supplemental application questions completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work performed.

NOTE:If you are unable to attach documents to your application, you may email the documents to Alvonte Harraway [email protected] ([email protected]) within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and exam title.

UtilizingVERBIAGEfrom the Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of dutiesWILL NOTbe sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in anINCOMPLETE APPLICATIONand you may beDISQUALIFIED.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

As part of this application process, applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire to document specific education and work experience; and to acknowledge the nature of the job duties and willingness to perform those duties.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application.

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 OF 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.

ADA COORDINATOR PHONE

(323) 914-6365

CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE

(800) 735-2922

DEPARTMENT CONTACT

Alvonte Harraway, Exam Analyst

HR ESC phone number is (213) 288-7000

[email protected] ([email protected])

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Revised January 2025

For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)

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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal. I understand the above information and instructions.

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Do you have a license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Registered Nursing? If yes, provide the license number, expiration date, and date license initially issued below:

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Do you have two years of experience as a registered nurse providing direct administrative and technical supervision to nurses including registered nurses? (Supervisory experience must have included planning, assigning, reviewing work of staff and evaluating employee performance.)

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you have a current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare providers (CPR & AED) program certification issued by the American Heart Association? If yes, please attach a legible copy to your application or provide to the Exam Analyst within 15 calendar days of submitting application.

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program? If yes, please attach a legible copy of your degree or official transcripts to your application at the time of filing or provide to the analyst within 15 calendar days of submitting your application. ****Be advised that in order to receive credit for the desired degree, you MUST include a legible copy of the official diploma and/or transcripts which shows the area of specialization, at the time of filing, or within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online. Copies of official transcripts are accepted. Unofficial copies of transcripts are not considered and will not be accepted with your application.

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you have a Master's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program? If yes, please attach a legible copy of your degree or official transcripts to your application at the time of filing or provide to the analyst within 15 calendar days of submitting your application. ****Be advised that in order to receive credit for the desired degree, you MUST include a legible copy of the official diploma and/or transcripts which shows the area of specialization, at the time of filing, or within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online. Copies of official transcripts are accepted. Unofficial copies of transcripts are not considered and will not be accepted with your application.

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County of Los Angeles

Address

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Los Angeles, California, 90010

Website

http://hr.lacounty.gov

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