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SENIOR NURSING INSTRUCTOR, SCHOOL OF NURSING

Salary

$129,440.88 - $193,756.80 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

Y5212B

Department

HEALTH SERVICES

Opening Date

10/07/2021

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Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY

EXAM NUMBER

Y5212B

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD

October 08, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. (PT)

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

REBULLETIN INFORMATION:

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO REOPEN THE FILING PERIOD, UPDATE SALARY INFORMATION, SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION, EXAM CONTENT, AND S UPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE.

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. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four (4) acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion.

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

Leads the development, presentation, and evaluation of related nursing courses at the Los Angeles County Medical Center School of Nursing.

Essential Job Functions

+ Identifies and analyzes, on an on-going basis, the training needs of nursing students assigned to the unit of study for which the Senior Instructor is responsible.

+ Formulates and develops plans, procedures, and program content designed to meet specifically identified learning needs or objectives of an established curriculum.

+ Leads a group of Nursing Instructors, School of Nursing and Clinical Instructors, R.N. in the development of course content.

+ Selection of teaching methods designed to achieve established educational objectives.

+ Conducts audits of formal classroom and clinical instruction and evaluates their effectiveness.

+ Conducts formal classroom instruction in the more difficult or complex areas of nursing technology requiring knowledge and understanding of the underlying specific scientific principles and the theoretical concepts underlying specific nursing procedures or techniques, or in a broad range of subjects which may include not only nursing theory but supervisory principles and practices.

+ Plans and supervises student performance in making application in a clinical setting of the principles and techniques taught in the classroom.

+ Plans, develops, and implements the use of evaluation tools to measure the effectiveness of teaching effort, and modifies content and/or methodology as needed.

+ As an adjunct to performing work described above, conducts studies to improve curriculum development, course content and learning activities, and reports findings to colleagues.

+ Serves as a member or leader of faculty or other committees related to nursing training or education.

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing, Education, or a Clinical Nursing Specialty.*

-AND-

Two (2) years' teaching experience in a State accredited school of nursing as a Nursing Instructor or its equivalent**.

If approved as an Instructor by the California Board of Registered Nursing prior to 1-1-77 and have remained employed continuously in the capacity of Nursing Instructor or Senior Nursing Instructor, this will satisfy the educational requirement only.

-AND-

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

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION INFORMATION :

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.

***To compete in this examination process, applicants must have a license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Applications submitted without the required evidence of licensure will be considered incomplete.

Required license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted.

Please 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. Applications submitted without this information may be considered incomplete.

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 of filing.

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

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

*In order to receive credit for any college course work, or any type of college degree, such as Bachelor's or Master's degree, you must include a legible copy of the "official" diploma, "official" transcripts, or "official" letter from the accredited institution/program which shows the area of specialization with your application,at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing.

**Nursing Instructor experience is defined as developing specialized training programs or educational course content for a group of employees, presents this content in a formal learning situation, supervises its application in a clinical setting, and evaluates effectiveness of the training in achieving predetermined training objectives under technical supervision. Equivalent non-county titles may include Adjunct Professor, Nursing Educator, Adult-Education teacher, etc.

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 weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based upon application information, and supplemental questionnaire weighted 100%.

Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on this examination in order to be added to the Eligible Register.

Credit will be given to applicants who possess additional experience in excess of the Selection Requirements.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

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

The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to 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 in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited

number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a

conviction historyunless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will

make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or

adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating

factors, including, but 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

a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a

valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

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 in the Department of Health Services as they occur.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

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

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

Apply online by clicking the green "APPLY" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements.Fill out your application completely and supplemental questionnaire correctly to receive full credit for relevant education and/or experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the position. Please do not group your experience. For each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and detail description of work performed. If your application and supplemental questionnaire are incomplete, including responses in the supplemental questionnaire, your application will be rejected.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

+ All information and documents provided by applicants is subject to verification.

+ We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made.

+ FALSIFICATION of any informationmay result indisqualificationorrescission of appointment.

+ Utilizingverbiagefrom the Classification Specification and/or Minimum/Selection Requirements serving as your description of dutieswill notbe sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements. Comments such as"See Résumé"orreferencing other unsolicited materials/documentswill not be considered as response;in doing so, your application will be rejected.

Please note that the Department requires applicants to show that they perform the specified duties listed on the posted Requirements as their principal work activity. It is recommended that you provide your work experience using statements that provide the following three components:ACTION/Syou took, theCONTEXTin which you took that/those action/s, and theBENEFITthat was realized from that/those actions. Include specific reference to the impact you made in the positions you have held.

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

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

Please include your Social Security number for record control purposes only. 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 using computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

L. A. County Public Library has announced they are reopening some libraries with limited hours access throughout L. A. County. Refer to their website athttps://lacountylibrary.org/reopening/for more information.

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's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

ADA COORDINATOR:

(323) 914-6365

CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE:

(800) 735-2922

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:

Germine Margosian, Exam Analyst

(213) 288-7000

[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 provided 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. Non-response, or invalid/incomplete responses may subject your application to rejection. 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.

+ Yes

+ No

02

In order to receive credit for ANY degree you indicated, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application at the time of filing, or email within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to [email protected].

+ I understand the above instructions and information.

03

Do you possess a license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing? If yes, be sure to complete the "License and Certificate" section of the application. If claiming experience gained in a state other than California, include the information in the "License and Certificate" section of the application and attach a copy of the nursing license from that state at the time of filing or send a copy via email to [email protected] within 15 calendar days of filing your application.

+ Yes

+ No

04

Do you possess two years' teaching experience in a State accredited school of nursing as a Nursing Instructor or its equivalent? If yes, describe your experience below.

Please be sure to include the following information. Details must match information on your application.

• Employer

• Position Title

• Dates of Employment:

• Duties performed:

• Hours worked per week:

If you do not have any experience in this area, please type "DOES NOT APPLY."

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If approved as an Instructor by the California Board of Registered Nursing prior to 1-1-77, have you remained employed continuously in the capacity of Nursing Instructor or Senior Nursing Instructor?

Please be sure to include the following information. Details must match information on your application.

• Employer

• Position Title

• Dates of Employment:

• Duties performed:

• Hours worked per week:

If you do not have any experience in this area, please type "DOES NOT APPLY."

06

Many important notifications including test invitation and results notices will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add [email protected] and [email protected] to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt-out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. It is the applicant's responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notifications to be a valid reason for a late test administration, re-scheduling, or extension of appeal rights period.

+ I understand the above information and instructions.

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I hereby certify that the information submitted in connection with the above questions accurately reflect my experience and job-related skills. No attempt has been made to misrepresent my qualifications for the purpose of obtaining employment with the County of Los Angeles, Department of Health Services. I understand that false statements and/or misrepresentations will result in my disqualification or, if subsequently hired, my dismissal.

+ I understand the above information.

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Employer

County of Los Angeles

Address

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Los Angeles, California, 90010

Website

http://hr.lacounty.gov

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