Staff Nurse

 

• Have two (2) or more years of nursing experience in OB/GYN, Family Medicine, Pediatrics or Ambulatory care.
• Have the ability to be flexible and problem solve in a fast paced environment.
• Have experience working with the under-served population.

• Vacation: 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment.
• Holidays: 12 days per year. 
• Sick Leave: 12 days sick leave per year. Unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement.  
• Health Plan: Choice of medical and dental plans (with vision care). County contributes toward the employee's premium. 
• On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria: Provides ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

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1. Assesses physical and psychosocial needs of patients and makes appropriate nursing interventions; assists physicians and health care practitioners with examinations, treatments and other procedures.
2. Educates and counsels patients and their families on procedures, medical care and sensitive health issues, including need for follow up; provides informational literature and makes referrals to mental health, social services and other agencies as needed.
3. Obtains and prepares a variety of specimens for laboratory analysis; schedules, administers, and interprets results of pregnancy, PPD's, hearing, glucose, and other tests; administers medications and immunizations; performs special treatment such as mistogens, updrafts, wound care and catheterization.
4. Prepares and maintains a variety of pertinent records reflecting patients condition, medication and treatment, and other records required by state and federal governments.
5. Assists in the orientation and training of professional and nonprofessional personnel in specific clinic operations and, as necessary, technical procedures.
6. Maintains inventory of medical supplies, medications, and vaccines; ensures that examination and/or consultation rooms are properly equipped and supplied.

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

Knowledge of: the principles, practices, and skilled techniques of nursing; symptomology and disease processes; general nutrition; medical equipment operation; use and effects of medications and immunizations; laws governing nursing; health education techniques and practices; interviewing and counseling techniques; community health and social services; clinic operation and procedures.

Ability to: evaluate and assess the need for nursing and/or medical services; exercise independent judgment; work with individuals and families in a clinical setting to resolve health problems; perform skilled nursing tasks; anticipate patient's needs; demonstrate tact, diplomacy, patience, and compassion; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; comply with nursing policies, protocols, and program regulations; prepare and maintain accurate medical records with appropriate documentation; recognize and respect limits of confidential information; learn and make referrals to local and regional providers of social, medical, and/or other specialized services; communicate effectively with people of diverse socio-economic and ethnic origins.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS:  

1. Review Applications: To determine those applicants who meet the employment standards and are willing to work under the specific job conditions.
2. Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking: A candidate's final score and rank on the eligible list will be determined by the information provided on their supplemental questionnaire. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 11 candidates.