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Clinic Registered Nurse (Senior)

Recruitment #16-534010-01

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Introduction

The Public Health Services Division of the Department of Health and Social Services is recruiting for a Clinic Registered Nurse (Senior).

This position provides primary medical care to the medically uninsured and underinsured residents of Solano County.  Join our award-winning team and work collaboratively with the community and our partners to make Solano County the best place to live, learn and play.  

To learn more about Public Health Services, please visit:
http://www.co.solano.ca.us/depts/ph/default.asp

The Position

The Clinic Registered Nurse (Senior) coordinates the operational activities of public health clinics; provides nursing services in a clinical environment and provides general administrative support to clinic operations; performs related duties as required.

This class is characterized by the responsibility to coordinate the operational activities of public health clinics in addition to providing nursing services in the clinical environment and/or to provide assistance, monitoring, or oversight of the trauma system program established by the Emergency Medical Services Agency. Incumbents work under the medical direction of a physician and within established protocols of the Health Department at the fully qualified professional level.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience:  

Three years of clinical nursing experience which included some responsibility for clinic operations and activities and overseeing the work of others.

Education/Training:  

Associate’s degree  from an accredited college or university in nursing or a nursing diploma from an accredited nursing program. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid Registered Nurse license issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing.  

Current Adult, Child, and Infant CPR Certificate.

Current First Aid Certificate.

Driver’s License Class C.

To review the complete class specification (job description), please visit https://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16055

BENEFITS

Solano County offers a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits, offered through CalPERS. The County contribution for family coverage for the 2016 calendar year is $1,455.62 per month. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only or who waive medical insurance coverage. Employees enrolled in Employee plus Two or More coverage receive a $50/month supplemental County contribution into the cafeteria plan. 

Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County. 

Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement and contributes to Social Security.    

Vacation is accrued at approximately 10 days per year for the first 3 years.

Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year.  

The County observes 12 fixed, paid holidays per year. 

Employees are eligible to receive an additional 2.5% longevity pay, per level, after the completion of continuous service at 10, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years.

To review the benefits for this position, please visit: 
https://admin.solanocounty.com:4433/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16512

 

Selection Process

Based on the information provided in the application documents and answers to the supplemental questions, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.  

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted.  These provisions are subject to change.       

RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.    

How to Apply

Please visit the County of Solano website, http://jobsatsolanocounty.com to apply. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g. DD-214, ADA Accommodation, copies of diploma and/or transcripts, license, certificates) must be submitted with a document cover sheet, available on the County's employment website: http://www.jobaps.com/Solano/sup/doccover.pdf or at the Human Resources’ office and are due by the final filing date.

Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma, DD214, and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.

Questions can be directed to the Human Resources Department at (707) 784-6170 or at 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800 Fairfield. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA.

Document Submittal Requirements

A Registered Nurse license, CPR and First Aid certifications are required for this position. All candidates must submit the following by the final filing date:

  • Proof of Registered Nurse license issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing
  • Proof of Current Adult, Child and Infant CPR Certificate
  • Proof of Current First Aid Certification

Candidates who fail to submit their RN license, CPR and First Aid certifications by the final filing date will be disqualified from the recruitment, unless otherwise specified in the job announcement.   

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:  Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service.  The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the document deadlines above.  Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained. 

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents in-person or by mail at Solano County Department of Human Resources 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800, Fairfield CA  94533, or by fax to (707) 784-3424 or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com.  When submitting documents in-person, by mail or by fax, include the recruitment title (Clinic Registered Nurse (Sr.)) and the recruitment number (16-534010-01).  When submitting documents via email, include the recruitment title and number in the subject field. 

Supplemental Questionnaire

This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants’ qualifications for this position and whether they will continue in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely.  Omitted information will not be considered or assumed.  Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state "no experience in this area" instead of leaving the space blank.

 

Although your answers to the supplemental questions will assist in evaluating your application, the answers to the supplemental questions do not replace your work experience in your application. Please note your responses to these questions should be reflected in your application's work experience.  

  1. Some positions require bilingual Spanish skills. Applicants who indicate bilingual skills on their application will be required to demonstrate proficiency in speaking, reading and writing Spanish.

                    Are you proficient in speaking, reading and writing Spanish?                   

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Supplemental Information

  • For incumbents assigned to the breastfeeding peer counseling clinic: International Board Certified Lactation Consultant certification. 
  • Independent travel may be required.
  • Incumbents must be able to work in an environment which may include exposure to communicable disease.
  • Positions allocated to this class may require bilingual skills.
  • Candidates for employment must as a condition of employment sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code relating to child abuse reporting.

Selection Plan

02/29/2016 Deadline to submit application and any required documentation

03/21/2016 Tentative week for panel interviews

Veterans Preference Points

To be eligible, applicants must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A copy of the DD214, showing discharge type, must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date. Applicants who have a service connected disability must submit  a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons. 

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general discharge under honorable conditions shall have five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans (rated at not less than 30% disability) shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

Americans With Disabilities Act

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:  Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the “Selection Process”), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form: http://webstartadmin/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=6664. 

This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date of the recruitment.  Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.

Solano County

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 Located 45 miles northeast of San Francisco and 45 miles southwest of Sacramento, Solano County is home to rolling hills, waterfronts and fertile farmland.

 

Solano offers a blend of agriculture, corporate business, cultural venues, festivals and events, and provides residents with many recreation and entertainment choices. The County is also home to Travis Air Force Base.

 

With its strategic location, affordable housing, natural resources, responsible land use planning, and attractive quality of life, Solano County is a great place to live, learn, work and play.

 

County Population (January 2012): 413,786

 

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.  Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

 

 

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