Natividad Medical Center (NMC)
Supervising Nurse I - Women and Children's Services
Natividad Medical Center (NMC), Salinas, California, United States, 93911
Overview
Supervising Nurses I perform the full range of first level nursing and administrative supervisory functions requiring a knowledge of basic supervision, as well as of the nursing techniques and procedures used in the care of the category of patients treated in the unit. Such positions enforce hospital and nursing policies and standards and apply principles and recognized practices of nursing in supervising and providing professional nursing care to inpatients.
Position Description Position Description:
Natividad is accepting applications for full time permanent Supervising Nurse I positions in the following units: Labor and Delivery; Maternal Infant Unit.
Exam #25/52A16/06SS
(Natividad may offer up to a $20,000.00 sign-on bonus to candidates hired into a permanent full-time positions in select units).
Units
Labor and Delivery
Maternal Infant Unit
Application materials received will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until positions are filled. Please allow up to two weeks for processing of application materials. (Postmarks and faxes not accepted.) The eligible list established by this recruitment may be used to fill current and future positions as they arise.
Responsibilities
Participate in three or more of the following: (1) Preceptorship, (2) Teaching In-services, (3) Development of Learning Aids, (4) Development and Review of Policy and Procedures, or (5) Serve on Hospital Committees
Perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassess as per policy
Assess patient pain level and initiates pain management plan per NMC policy
Assess for signs and symptoms of abuse and assess educational needs of patient and patient support group
Coordinate and direct patient care to ensure patients' needs are met and hospital policies are followed to include admission, transfer, and discharge
Model effective communication skills, both verbal and written; interact with peers, physicians, other healthcare team members, patients, family and visitors in a safe, effective and therapeutic manner. Uses SBAR to communicate with physicians, residents, and other nursing staff
Provide direct patient care, evaluate outcomes, and recognize emergencies and consults with other specialists as required; adjust nursing care processes as indicated
Interpret data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's age-specific needs and provide care needed
Assist the Nurse Director/Supervising Nurse with overseeing the work of nursing personnel and operational unit activities; develop a written plan of care; update as necessary for positive outcome
Investigate and answer queries from physicians, patients and family about patient care; evaluate the effectiveness of the Quality Council; provide instruction as necessary
Function as the charge nurse as assigned; documents in PCS including SOC
Provide resource information to other staff; including precepting and/or orientation to the unit
Minimum Qualifications Required Licensure:
Possession of a valid Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Nursing or the ability to obtain prior to start. (Please ensure that the name on your license either matches the name on your application or is indicated somewhere on your application, as all licenses will be verified via primary source)
The Ideal Candidate A combination of experience, education, and/or training which substantially demonstrates the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
The Thorough Knowledge Of
Current theory, principles, techniques and procedures used in professional nursing
Medical terminology, medical instruments and equipment
Routines typical to an acute-care hospital
The uses and effects of medicines and narcotics
Federal, State, Local laws and regulations and JCAHO standards that govern the nursing practice and delivery of health care
Current treatments, drugs and equipment associated with area of specialization
Advance theoretical concepts, principles, techniques and procedures used in professional nursing and health care
Mode of action and effects of medicines and narcotics
Advance treatments, drugs and equipment associated with an area of specialization
Principles and practices of quality assurance
Safety policies of quality assurance
Safety policies and procedures related to nursing
The various roles and responsibilities of nursing team members
Basic supervision
Nursing techniques and procedures used in the care of patients treated in the unit
Facility policies and procedures.
Skill and Ability To
Perform the full range of registered nursing duties and responsibilities
Plan and organize nursing plans for patients
Prepare and maintain records and reports
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
Provide excellent customer service and establish and maintain an effective working relationship
Communicate effectively with physicians, patients and other hospital staff
Perform specialized and advanced nursing tasks
Utilize staff effectively in the conduct of patient care, studies and projects
Review and edit written reports, policies and procedures, standards of care and quality and duties of the position
Keep abreast of developments in area of nursing specialization
Supervise the actions and activities of Staff Nurse I, Staff Nurse II, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Nursing Assistant, and Medical Unit Clerk
Demonstrate competency in all patient care skills specific to patients treated in the unit
Interact with physicians, nursing staff, ancillary staff, patients, and the public to resolve issues of concern and promote effective delivery care
Education and Training Education:
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing as a registered nurse
Experience:
Minimum of two (2) years' nursing experience as an acute care registered nurse, in the specific area(s) of patient care relevant to the Labor and Delivery and/or Maternal Infant Unit, with at least one (1) year of leadership/charge experience
Conditions of Employment
Natividad requires that all incumbents pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment.
Natividad will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid CA Driver License for the class vehicle driven.
Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid CA Driver License or CA State ID prior to the first day of work.
Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS AND SCREENING PROCESS
Application Submission A completed Monterey County Application may be obtained from and submitted to the Natividad Human Resources Office, 1441 Constitution Blvd., Bldg. 300, Salinas, CA. 93906, or On-line applications may be submitted at www.natividad.com; resume and license and/or certifications (if applicable) may be attached to your online application or emailed separately to: AscensionIL@Natividad.com. Resumes will be accepted in addition to, but not in lieu of the required application materials. For more information or to obtain regular paper application materials please contact the Natividad HR, 1441 Constitution Blvd.,(831) 783-2700, M - F, 7:30 a.m.- 5:00p.m.
Qualifications Appraisal All licenses/certificates will be verified via primary source. Completed application materials will be competitively evaluated. Please note: The initial screening for this position uses ONLY the applicant's answers to the Supplemental Questions. Screeners (who are Subject Matter Experts) are not given the application and/or resumes at this point in the process. Therefore, your answers to the Supplemental Questions are critical. The best-qualified applicants will be invited to participate further in the process.
Qualifications Assessment All licenses/certificates will be verified via primary source. Completed application materials will be competitively evaluated. Please note: The initial screening for this position uses ONLY the applicant's answers to the Supplemental Questions. Screeners (who are Subject Matter Experts) are not given the application and/or resumes at this point in the process. Therefore, your answers to the Supplemental Questions are critical. The best-qualified applicants will be invited to participate further in the process.
Eligible List Applicants successful in the Qualifications Assessment process will be placed on an eligible list for possible final selection interview. This eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Special Notes
If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please contact the Personnel Analyst for Natividad at (831) 783-2711
Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the United States
If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your salary will be hourly and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed above
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Position Description Position Description:
Natividad is accepting applications for full time permanent Supervising Nurse I positions in the following units: Labor and Delivery; Maternal Infant Unit.
Exam #25/52A16/06SS
(Natividad may offer up to a $20,000.00 sign-on bonus to candidates hired into a permanent full-time positions in select units).
Units
Labor and Delivery
Maternal Infant Unit
Application materials received will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until positions are filled. Please allow up to two weeks for processing of application materials. (Postmarks and faxes not accepted.) The eligible list established by this recruitment may be used to fill current and future positions as they arise.
Responsibilities
Participate in three or more of the following: (1) Preceptorship, (2) Teaching In-services, (3) Development of Learning Aids, (4) Development and Review of Policy and Procedures, or (5) Serve on Hospital Committees
Perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassess as per policy
Assess patient pain level and initiates pain management plan per NMC policy
Assess for signs and symptoms of abuse and assess educational needs of patient and patient support group
Coordinate and direct patient care to ensure patients' needs are met and hospital policies are followed to include admission, transfer, and discharge
Model effective communication skills, both verbal and written; interact with peers, physicians, other healthcare team members, patients, family and visitors in a safe, effective and therapeutic manner. Uses SBAR to communicate with physicians, residents, and other nursing staff
Provide direct patient care, evaluate outcomes, and recognize emergencies and consults with other specialists as required; adjust nursing care processes as indicated
Interpret data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's age-specific needs and provide care needed
Assist the Nurse Director/Supervising Nurse with overseeing the work of nursing personnel and operational unit activities; develop a written plan of care; update as necessary for positive outcome
Investigate and answer queries from physicians, patients and family about patient care; evaluate the effectiveness of the Quality Council; provide instruction as necessary
Function as the charge nurse as assigned; documents in PCS including SOC
Provide resource information to other staff; including precepting and/or orientation to the unit
Minimum Qualifications Required Licensure:
Possession of a valid Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Nursing or the ability to obtain prior to start. (Please ensure that the name on your license either matches the name on your application or is indicated somewhere on your application, as all licenses will be verified via primary source)
The Ideal Candidate A combination of experience, education, and/or training which substantially demonstrates the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
The Thorough Knowledge Of
Current theory, principles, techniques and procedures used in professional nursing
Medical terminology, medical instruments and equipment
Routines typical to an acute-care hospital
The uses and effects of medicines and narcotics
Federal, State, Local laws and regulations and JCAHO standards that govern the nursing practice and delivery of health care
Current treatments, drugs and equipment associated with area of specialization
Advance theoretical concepts, principles, techniques and procedures used in professional nursing and health care
Mode of action and effects of medicines and narcotics
Advance treatments, drugs and equipment associated with an area of specialization
Principles and practices of quality assurance
Safety policies of quality assurance
Safety policies and procedures related to nursing
The various roles and responsibilities of nursing team members
Basic supervision
Nursing techniques and procedures used in the care of patients treated in the unit
Facility policies and procedures.
Skill and Ability To
Perform the full range of registered nursing duties and responsibilities
Plan and organize nursing plans for patients
Prepare and maintain records and reports
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
Provide excellent customer service and establish and maintain an effective working relationship
Communicate effectively with physicians, patients and other hospital staff
Perform specialized and advanced nursing tasks
Utilize staff effectively in the conduct of patient care, studies and projects
Review and edit written reports, policies and procedures, standards of care and quality and duties of the position
Keep abreast of developments in area of nursing specialization
Supervise the actions and activities of Staff Nurse I, Staff Nurse II, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Nursing Assistant, and Medical Unit Clerk
Demonstrate competency in all patient care skills specific to patients treated in the unit
Interact with physicians, nursing staff, ancillary staff, patients, and the public to resolve issues of concern and promote effective delivery care
Education and Training Education:
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing as a registered nurse
Experience:
Minimum of two (2) years' nursing experience as an acute care registered nurse, in the specific area(s) of patient care relevant to the Labor and Delivery and/or Maternal Infant Unit, with at least one (1) year of leadership/charge experience
Conditions of Employment
Natividad requires that all incumbents pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment.
Natividad will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid CA Driver License for the class vehicle driven.
Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid CA Driver License or CA State ID prior to the first day of work.
Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS AND SCREENING PROCESS
Application Submission A completed Monterey County Application may be obtained from and submitted to the Natividad Human Resources Office, 1441 Constitution Blvd., Bldg. 300, Salinas, CA. 93906, or On-line applications may be submitted at www.natividad.com; resume and license and/or certifications (if applicable) may be attached to your online application or emailed separately to: AscensionIL@Natividad.com. Resumes will be accepted in addition to, but not in lieu of the required application materials. For more information or to obtain regular paper application materials please contact the Natividad HR, 1441 Constitution Blvd.,(831) 783-2700, M - F, 7:30 a.m.- 5:00p.m.
Qualifications Appraisal All licenses/certificates will be verified via primary source. Completed application materials will be competitively evaluated. Please note: The initial screening for this position uses ONLY the applicant's answers to the Supplemental Questions. Screeners (who are Subject Matter Experts) are not given the application and/or resumes at this point in the process. Therefore, your answers to the Supplemental Questions are critical. The best-qualified applicants will be invited to participate further in the process.
Qualifications Assessment All licenses/certificates will be verified via primary source. Completed application materials will be competitively evaluated. Please note: The initial screening for this position uses ONLY the applicant's answers to the Supplemental Questions. Screeners (who are Subject Matter Experts) are not given the application and/or resumes at this point in the process. Therefore, your answers to the Supplemental Questions are critical. The best-qualified applicants will be invited to participate further in the process.
Eligible List Applicants successful in the Qualifications Assessment process will be placed on an eligible list for possible final selection interview. This eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Special Notes
If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please contact the Personnel Analyst for Natividad at (831) 783-2711
Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the United States
If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your salary will be hourly and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed above
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