FILING PERIOD: Continuous

TENTATIVE EXAMINATION DATE: To be announced

This examination is being given to fill one vacancy in the Health Care Services/Mental Health Division and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies.

TYPICAL DUTIES: The Staff Nurse IV is the advanced level class in the Staff Nurse series. Employees in this class perform advanced level professional nursing care and treatment of the physically and/or mentally ill in either an inpatient or outpatient setting; are expected to be knowledgeable clinical practitioners who can provide an advanced level of patient care with minimum guidance and supervision; serves as preceptors for new employees and complete an annual clinical project which must be presented and accepted to maintain standing as a Staff Nurse IV; may be assigned charge responsibilities in the absence of a Staff Nurse V or Nursing Department Manager;

Experience: Two years of progressively responsible experience as a registered nurse in an acute care hospital at a level equivalent to a San Joaquin County Staff Nurse III.

Certification: Possession of a Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) certificate, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificate, or state, national, or other types of certification in area of specialty. All certifications must be approved by the Administration of the Department of Health Care Services.

Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Health Science, or closely related field.

Experience: One year of progressively responsible experience as a registered nurse in an acute care hospital at a level equivalent to a San Joaquin County Staff Nurse III.

Licenses and Certificates: Current registration as a nurse in the State of California. (Copy Must Be Attached)

Special Requirements: (1) Successful completion of a San Joaquin General Hospital inservice or comparable training program in nursing preceptorships may be required prior to completion of the probationary period and periodically thereafter. (2) Possession of a San Joaquin County Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) certificate, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificate, completion of an approved ICU/CCU training course, or other approved training or experience may be required for assignment or continued assignment to specialized nursing units. (3) Psychiatric Nursing Assessment certification.

Knowledge of: Theory, techniques, and practices of nursing; new developments in patient care, particularly in area of specialization; skills specific to clinical scope of practice; the nursing process; nursing staffing patterns; basic supervision; hospital safety principles and practices.

Ability to: Supervise and assist members of the health care team; maintain a high standard of care; deal with patients sympathetically and tactfully while performing treatments prescribed; instruct patients in health care; follow oral and written instructions of technical and professional nature in accurately; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; establish and maintain effective guest relations; maintain accurate records and prepare routine reports; develop and implement individualized care plans for patients; coordinate the several types of services which may be necessary for successful care; assist other staff in understanding current psycho-physiological aspects of illness; set priorities; work accurately under pressure; interpret policies and procedures; teach clinical skills; develop basic teaching plans.

THE EXAMINATION: Please see "Selection Procedures" on the reverse side of this announcement.