Staff Nurse III-Inpatient BHS Part-time
Behavioral Health Services
Recruitment #0914-RH1103-TM
| Approximate Salary | $37.29/hour |
|---|---|
| Opening Date | 9/22/2014 08:00:00 AM |
| Closing Date | 10/3/2014 11:59:00 PM |
| Employment Type |
Part-Time
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| Analyst | Evelyn Oliveira |
Introduction
This examination is being given to fill 2 (two) part-time vacancies in the Behavioral Health Services department.
Website: http://www.sjgov.org/mhs/
Location: 1212 N. California Street, Stockton, California 95202
Work Hours: Approximately 24 - 30 hours per week
Shift: Rotating shifts to include pm and night shift, weekends, and holidays
Benefits: Choice between part-time benefits or 20% in lieu of benefits
The part-time Staff Nurse III will be assigned to work mostly in the Crisis Stabilization Unit. The nurse will work with the mentally ill patient population and comorbid patient population. In addition, the ideal candidate will have excellent communication, computer, and documentation skills as well as the ability to professionally assess and handle emergency situations and crisis stabilizations. The position may be assigned charge nurse duties and fill in during the absence of supervisory nurses.
The Crisis Stabilization Unit is made of a team consisting of clinicians, psychiatrists, pharmacists, psychiatric technicians and the registered nurse, who work together to deliver care and support patients in their time of crisis; evaluates the total nursing needs of the patient including physical, psychological, spiritual, cultural and socio-economic; participates in planning, coordinating and administering total patient care; evaluates symptoms, reactions, and progress; participates in preparation and implementation of written nursing care plans for individual patients; may participate in groups.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.
NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.
TYPICAL DUTIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Note: Supplemental application must be submitted with employment application.
Experience: Six months as a registered nurse in an acute care or mental health facility.
Substitution: Possession of a bachelor’s degree in nursing may be substituted for the required experience.
Licenses and Certificates: Current registration as a nurse in the State of California; or possession of an interim permit issued by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing.
Special Requirement: 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.
KNOWLEDGE
Theory, practices and techniques of nursing; safety principles and practices, applicable Federal and State laws as related to patient care.
ABILITY
Lead and assist members of the health care team; maintain a high standard of care; deal with patients empathetically and respectfully while performing treatments prescribed; instruct patients in self care and preventative health strategies; follow oral and written instructions of technical and professional nature accurately; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; maintain a safe facility environment; maintain cohesiveness and communication as a team during high stress; establish and maintain effective customer service; maintain accurate records and prepare routine reports; participate effectively in performance improvement processes; provide and promote a positive learning environment.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Mobility-Constant walking; frequent operation of a keyboard; standing for long periods of time, pushing/pulling, bending and squatting; occasional sitting for long periods of time, running, climbing stairs and climbing; Frequency of Lifting-Frequent restraining lifting/turning of heavy objects or people; Visual Requirements-Constant need for overall vision, color and depth perception, hand/eye coordination, and field of vision/peripheral vision; frequent reading and close up work; Dexterity-Frequent holding, reaching, grasping, repetitive motion and writing; Hearing/Talking-Constant hearing of normal speech; frequent hearing and talking on telephone or radio; occasional hearing of faint sounds and talking over public address; Emotional/Psychological Factors-Constant concentration and public contact; occasional exposure to hazardous materials; frequent exposure to emergency situations, including trauma, grief and death, decision making, working weekends and nights; occasional work at heights, working alone and overtime; Environmental Conditions-Frequentexposure to assaultive behavior by clients; occasional exposure to noise, cold/heat, and hazardous materials, dirt, dust, smoke, fumes and poor ventilation.
BENEFITS
Health Insurance: The County provides part time employees eligible for benefits with a choice of one of three health insurance plans at no cost to the employee. Dependent coverage is available for all plans, with employee paying a portion of the premium. The three plans are: (1) a Kaiser Plan; (2) a Select Plan; and (3) a Premier Plan
Dental Insurance: The County provides employees an option for dental insurance coverage for eligible employees and dependants in either the Delta Dental or the Pacific Union Dental plans at no cost to the employee. Dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense
Vision Insurance: Under the Vision Service Plan (VSP), coverage for the employee is available at no cost to the employee. Dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense
Pay differential for benefits: Part time employees eligible for benefits receive a two (2) percent differential
Life Insurance: The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows:
1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000
3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000
5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000
10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000
Employee may purchase additional term life insurance up to a maximum of $100,000 at the County's rate.
125 Flexible Benefits Plan: This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2080 annual limit); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit)
Deferred Compensation: The County maintains deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $16,500 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $22,500
Vacation: Vacation is pro-rated based on hours worked. Employees earn .0577 hours based on each hour worked. Vacation accrual increases based on length of service
Holiday: 14 holidays per year which includes 4 floating holidays if the employee is normally scheduled to work the day of the holiday
· Regular holiday: when an employee works on a regular holiday (non-floating), employee receives regular pay plus holiday pay or time off at time and one half
· Floating holiday: employees who work on a floating holiday earn time off to be taken at a later date
Bereavement Leave: Up to three scheduled work days for each immediate family member when taken in a seven consecutive day period
Educational Leave: Each fiscal year, department heads grant 24 hours to part time employees eligible for benefits of educational leave that are not carried beyond the end of the fiscal year
Sick Leave: Part time employees eligible for benefits accrue .0462 hours of sick leave for each straight-time hour on payroll with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive: An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one half of cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year
Bereavement Leave: 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child
Merit Salary Increase: New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 1840 hours on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step
License/Certificate Fees: The County provides reimbursement for specific classifications under the Registered Nurses Memorandum of Understanding for fees required to renew State required license/certification. Fees associated with initial license/certification will not be covered
Job Sharing: Employees may agree to job-share a position, subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources
Educational Reimbursement Program: The County offers an Educational Reimbursement Program which reimburses the part time employees eligible for benefits up to $450 per fiscal year and up to $900 per fiscal year for enrollment in an approved degree program
Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $17.00 per pay period for employees assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area
School Activities: Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities
Social Security: Part time employees are covered by Social Security with the employee and the County sharing the cost
Selection Procedures
Applicants for part-time and temporary recruitments who meet the minimum qualifications are either referred to the hiring department for further selection or they may be required to take a written examination. If a written examination is given, the top candidates may be referred to the hiring department for further selection.
Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date.
Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities.
Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grandparent, grandchild or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when:
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They are related to the Appointing Authority, or
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The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other
Department Heads may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule.
Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job, you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply Online:
www.sjgov.org/hr
By mail or in person:
San Joaquin County Human Resources
44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330
Stockton, Ca 95202
Office hours:
Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays.
Phone: (209) 468-3370
Job Line:
For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377.
When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. (The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division).
San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees.
Equal Opportunity Employer: San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/eeo.
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