San Luis Obispo County, California

Conditional employment offers are based on successful completion of any preappointment background investigation, drug testing, and medical/psychological evaluation.

ABOUT THE POSITION:
Under general supervision, provides a wide variety of direct patient care by performing the more responsible, non-registered nursing duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse; and does other related work as required.

TYPICAL TASKS:
Performs assigned responsible patient care, utilizing specialized knowledge in the techniques, methods, procedures, and equipment required in support of the professional staff; observes, records and reports unusual conditions or behaviors; takes and records blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration; administers medications as prescribed by physicians; may adjust or discontinue flow of intravenous therapy; performs various types of catheterizations and irrigations; provides for the safety, emotional and physical comfort of the patient.

THE REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of:  General nursing procedures and techniques involved in the care of patients, disease processes and possible results, medical terminology, hospital routine, and equipment.

Ability to:  Learn and operate a wide variety of hospital equipment; properly administer enemas, douches, irrigations, and catheterizations; give medications prescribed by physicians; recognize critical and significant changes in patients; keep records and prepare reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with the staff, patients and patients' families.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES:
Possession of a valid license as a Vocational Nurse issued by the State of California is required at the time of application and must be maintained throughout employment.

Certain positions within this classification may require driving. When driving is an essential function of the position, a valid CALIFORNIA driver's license will be required at the time of appointment.

NOTE: This is only a partial job description, please refer to our website at http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/hr for a complete job description of this classification or career series; you may also obtain a copy by contacting the Personnel office at (805) 781-5959.

IN ADDITION: This class specification generally describes the duties and responsibilities characteristic of the position(s) within this class.  The duties of a particular position within a multi-position class may vary from the duties of other positions within the class.  Accordingly, the essential functions of a particular position (whether it be a multi-position class or a single-position class) will be identified and used by medical examiners and hiring authorities in the selection process.  If you have any questions regarding the duties or the working conditions of the position, please contact the Personnel Department at (805) 781-5959.

AGENCY SHOP:
Employees hired into classes represented by SLOCEA labor contracts are covered by Agency Shop provisions which require that new employees become SLOCEA dues paying members or pay an agency shop service fee in lieu of dues.

NOTIFICATION:
Applicants will be notified 6-8 weeks after the final filing date. However, some recruitments may take longer depending on the type of exam and number of applicants.  Notifications will be posted on the Applicant Status Board for each phase of the recruitment process and will be sent by US mail and/or email. Therefore, notify the Personnel Department of any mailing address or email address  changes for all applications submitted.

SELECTION PROCESS: 
Non-Competitive Exam. Candidates who meet license or certification requirements will be referred to the department for hiring interviews. Eligible lists may be used to fill regular, limited term or temporary positions.  New employees are required to complete an INS Employment Eligibility Verification form to certify citizenship or legal residency and authorization to work. Essential functions of a job for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act will be determined prior to the filling of each vacant position. A reasonable effort will be made to accommodate the needs of the disabled and the religious needs of an applicant.  If you require special arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, you must inform the County Personnel Department in writing of the type and extent of accommodation no later than the final filing deadline.  Information relating to the essential duties of a position are identified and used by medical examiners and hiring authorities in the selection process and is available upon request for review during a recruitment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER