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Natividad Medical Center (NMC)

Supervising Nurse I - Women and Children's Services

Natividad Medical Center (NMC), Salinas, California, United States, 93911

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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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