County of San Luis Obispo
Correctional Nurse I/II - Temporary
County of San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, California, us, 93403
Overview
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Correctional Nurse I/II - Temporary
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County of San Luis Obispo . The County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department is actively recruiting for temporary Correctional Nurses I/II to work in Probation's Juvenile Services Center (JSC). This is a continuous recruitment and will remain open until filled.
Responsibilities Typical tasks include RN sick calls, assessing youth, coordinating care with health care providers in the community, giving medications, attending emergency situations upon request by Probation Officers or other emergencies.
Medically clearing youth for booking, and transcribing medical orders as prescribed.
The Juvenile Hall Medical Staff work a combination of 10- and 6-hour shifts divided between 7 AM and roughly 10:30 PM. Incumbents will also be expected to assist with keeping the medical clinic staffed 7 days per week during these hours (including weekends and holidays).
Temp/Per diem staff are expected to fill a minimum of 1-2 shifts per month.
Temporary Correctional Nurses are eligible to receive differential pay for hours worked in the JSC facility ($2 per hour) and evening differential (5%).
Correctional Nurse I is part of a career series for Correctional Nurse I, Correctional Nurse II and Correctional Nurse Supervisor.
Note: Click here to view the full job descriptions for a Correctional Nurse I and Correctional Nurse II.
The Ideal Candidate
In addition to the minimum qualifications and licensure, the ideal candidate will have experience participating in the tasks above and have experience working in a juvenile service center, correctional facility, or with at-risk youth.
Minimum Qualifications
A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:
Correctional Nurse I: No experience required.
Correctional Nurse II: Three years of professional nursing experience.
Licenses And Certificates Correctional Nurse I/II: Possession of a valid CALIFORNIA license as a Registered Nurse.
How To Apply
Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca.
Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.
An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.
Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. References will not be contacted until the end of the process.
If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples include changing the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail hr@co.slo.ca.us for more information.
Veteran's Preference Points
If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran's preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points.
Click here
for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit. Please note that Veteran’s credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors. The County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)781-5959.
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Temporary Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Government Administration
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Join to apply for the
Correctional Nurse I/II - Temporary
role at
County of San Luis Obispo . The County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department is actively recruiting for temporary Correctional Nurses I/II to work in Probation's Juvenile Services Center (JSC). This is a continuous recruitment and will remain open until filled.
Responsibilities Typical tasks include RN sick calls, assessing youth, coordinating care with health care providers in the community, giving medications, attending emergency situations upon request by Probation Officers or other emergencies.
Medically clearing youth for booking, and transcribing medical orders as prescribed.
The Juvenile Hall Medical Staff work a combination of 10- and 6-hour shifts divided between 7 AM and roughly 10:30 PM. Incumbents will also be expected to assist with keeping the medical clinic staffed 7 days per week during these hours (including weekends and holidays).
Temp/Per diem staff are expected to fill a minimum of 1-2 shifts per month.
Temporary Correctional Nurses are eligible to receive differential pay for hours worked in the JSC facility ($2 per hour) and evening differential (5%).
Correctional Nurse I is part of a career series for Correctional Nurse I, Correctional Nurse II and Correctional Nurse Supervisor.
Note: Click here to view the full job descriptions for a Correctional Nurse I and Correctional Nurse II.
The Ideal Candidate
In addition to the minimum qualifications and licensure, the ideal candidate will have experience participating in the tasks above and have experience working in a juvenile service center, correctional facility, or with at-risk youth.
Minimum Qualifications
A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:
Correctional Nurse I: No experience required.
Correctional Nurse II: Three years of professional nursing experience.
Licenses And Certificates Correctional Nurse I/II: Possession of a valid CALIFORNIA license as a Registered Nurse.
How To Apply
Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca.
Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.
An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.
Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. References will not be contacted until the end of the process.
If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples include changing the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail hr@co.slo.ca.us for more information.
Veteran's Preference Points
If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran's preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points.
Click here
for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit. Please note that Veteran’s credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors. The County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)781-5959.
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Temporary Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Government Administration
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