Staff Nurse V - Assistant Nursing Department Manager-Med Surg-MGU

Overview

This examination is being given to fill 1 vacancy in the Medically Guarded Unit and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes and paper applications will not be accepted; online applications are required. A completed online application must be received by the final filing deadline.

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a background investigation.

• Supervises staff and assists with management of the unit(s); plans and implements staff schedules; assigns work to professional, para-professional and technical staff to maximize skills and maintain high quality patient care; evaluates performance and disciplinary actions; participates in the selection of new employees.
• Participates in formulating, interpreting and implementing policies, procedures and standards of nursing care; coordinates unit services with other hospital divisions; may oversee insurance billing and reimbursement-related procedures; may develop and implement quality control measures; assists with department budget development and maintenance.
• Initiates the nursing process and performs clinical patient care within the Nurse Practice Act and department policy; participates in the preparation and implementation of written nursing care plans for individual patients.
• Evaluates total nursing needs of patients, plans, coordinates and administers total patient care; evaluates symptoms, reactions and progress.
• Participates with clinical staff in teaching, counseling and other methods with patients and families; assists in self-care strategies; may supervise therapy groups, provide crisis intervention and referrals as required.
• Keeps records of patient care, prepares reports and participates in performance improvement studies; maintains knowledge of nursing skills through ongoing education.
• Participates on committees and may represent the department to outside organizations as assigned.

Experience: Three years of experience as a registered nurse in an acute care or mental health facility at a level equivalent to a San Joaquin County Staff Nurse III.

Substitution: Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Health Science, Business Administration or other closely related field may substitute for one year of required experience.

Licenses and Certificates: Current registration as a nurse in the State of California.

Special Requirements: (1) Successful completion of a San Joaquin General Hospital in-service or comparable nursing preceptorship 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.

Theory, practices and techniques of nursing; current trends and developments; goals of patient care; current medical treatment methods, standards, equipment and supplies; nursing staffing patterns; basic principles of management and supervision; leadership; safety principles and practices; applicable Federal and State laws related to patient care.

Assign, supervise, train, assist and evaluate members of a nursing service unit; prepare and maintain records and reports; instruct patients in self-care and preventive health strategies; establish effective working relationships; maintain a safe facility environment; work effectively under pressure; supervise and participate in performance improvement processes; promote a positive learning environment.

Mobility: constant walking; frequent keyboard use; standing for long periods; pushing/pulling; bending and squatting; occasional sitting, running, climbing stairs. Lifting: frequent lifting/turning of heavy objects or people. Vision: constant overall vision, color and depth perception; hand/eye coordination; frequent reading and close work. Dexterity: frequent holding, reaching, grasping, repetitive motion and writing. Hearing/Talking: constant hearing of…