Supervising Comprehensive Care Nurse



Supervising Comprehensive Care Nurse

Salary

$53.99 - $72.80 Hourly

Location

Orange County, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

4169SM-0121-042 (AP)

Department

Health Care Agency

Opening Date

01/14/2021

Closing Date

3/2/2021 11:59 PM Pacific

CAREER DESCRIPTION

SUPERVISING COMPREHENSIVE CARE NURSE

DEADLINE TO APPLY
This recruitment is open to the public and will close on Tuesday, March 2 , 2021 at 11:59 p.m. (PST). 

In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:
Effective July 2, 2021 – 2.5% increase
Effective July 1, 2022 – 3.5% increase
Mandatory Employee Retirement Contributions will decrease on the following dates:
Effective July 2, 2021 – 1.2% decrease

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

This recruitment is Agency Promotional and only open to current County of Orange, Health Care Agency employees.
 
This recruitment is being held to establish an Agency Promotional Eligible List to fill current and future Supervising Comprehensive Care Nurse vacancies within Health Care Agency until the next recruitment. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications. 

 Candidates who are placed on the eligible list will remain on the eligible list for one (1) year and may be considered/referred for selection/hiring interviews. After one (1) year, candidates must reapply to receive further consideration. 


THE OPPORTUNITY:

HEALTH CARE AGENCY
The County of Orange Health Care Agency is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health. Under the direction of the Agency Director, a new and dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of seven service areas - Finance and Administrative, Behavioral Health, Correctional Health, Medical Health Services, Office of Care Coordination, Public Health and Strategy and Special Projects is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community.

ADULT CORRECTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES
The Correctional Health Services (CHS),Adult Correctional Health Services (ACHS) program provides medical, dental, nursing, infection control, health education and pharmaceutical services at a community standard of care and also provides mental health services including 24-hour emergency triage and crisis intervention, suicide prevention, treatment beds, individual and group therapy, substance use counseling, medication assessment and discharge planning to all adult inmates in the County's five (5) correctional facilities.

Responsibilities of the Supervising Comprehensive Care Nurse will include but are not limited to:
  • Oversee routine and emergency nursing services provided to patients on a 24 hour basis and ensure services are rendered according to established nursing protocols, agency policies, procedures and guidelines and the HCA Code of Conduct
  • Supervise, mentor and serve as a resource/guide to the Senior Comprehensive Care Nurses
  • Identify staff needs and help develop and improve their skills to maintain and meet nursing competencies
  • Maintain current knowledge of federal, state and local laws, regulation, policies and procedures which govern (CHS) operations
  • Work collaboratively with Human Resource Services for training, performance evaluations , addressing performance issues, hiring, and retention of nursing staff
  • Serve as a liaison between various entities that work with (CHS)
  • May perform other job related duties as needed

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate will have two (2) or more years of experience supervising clinical and/or nursing staff and five (5) or more years of experience working in a correctional and/or dependent care type of setting. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate all of the following:

Patient-Centered Care | Technical Skills | Critical Thinking Skills:
  • Teaching nursing staff to provide patient-centered care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of incarcerated clients 
  • Completing and performing clinical risk assessment related to danger to self, danger to others or grave disability (i.e. 5150, 5250, etc.)
  • Identifying inefficiencies in the nursing unit such as those involving medical supplies and medications
  • Making sound decisions/judgment or taking effective actions to prevent any injury/loss of life, financial loss for the County and/or personally and any public relations issues
  • Having the ability to testify competently if subpoenaed by court
  • Using technology and other healthcare related systems effectively
Leadership | Supervision:
  • Promoting a high morale culture by valuing nursing staff and their contributions
  • Acting as an effective role model, coach and resource to all nursing staff
  • Supervising and directing nursing staff in carrying out and prioritizing essential nursing functions to achieve quality patient outcomes and ACHS Program goals
Communication | Collaboration | Quality Improvement:
  • Choosing the right setting and time to initiate and conduct investigations involving nursing staff's work performance issues in collaboration with Human Resource Services
  • Reaching out to nursing staff and actively listening to comments, concerns and questions to improve team performance
  • Researching and seeking information about quality improvement in the nursing care setting from relevant institutional and regulatory sources
Adaptability | Safety:
  • Being flexible and working effectively in a fast paced, changing and stressful environment
  • Prioritizing multiple tasks and making adjustments as necessary
  • Reducing jail-related liability and risks by being compliant with Federal, State laws and mandated standards
  • Developing resiliency by maintaining energy, tenacity and continuously provide compassionate care to fulfill correctional nursing responsibilities
  • Being alert and aware of any environmental hazards, personal safety and security while providing care and/or treatment to medical and mental health clients

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
  • Applicants must NOT have felony convictions or be on any form of probation
  • Must be able to pass and maintain background investigation to the satisfaction of the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner. Background screening includes; completing a Personal History Form, interview with a background investigator, fingerprinting and may include a polygraph test. Some of the areas considered in the background screening include prior convictions, traffic violations, drug use and credit problems, employment history, professional references and education verification (i.e. degree, license, or official transcripts. Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S.)
  • The Correctional facilities is a 24 hour, 7 day a week facility, incumbents must be able to work on weekends, evenings or night shift and holidays

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

For detailed information on Supervising Comprehensive Care Nurse minimum qualifications, including Physical and Mental Requirements, Environmental and Working Conditions, click here.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
Human Resource Services (HRS) screens all applications to identify the qualified applicants for the position based on the skills required to meet the needs of the County. After the initial screening, the qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.

Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.

Application Appraisal Panel (AAP) | Application Rating (Weighted 100%)
A panel of job knowledge experts will thoroughly screen and evaluate the application and supplemental questions for job knowledge, competencies and related experience described above.

Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.

Eligible List:
Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EMAIL NOTIFICATION:
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.

For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Raymond Mendoza at (714) 834-6755 or ramendoza@ochca.com.

EEO INFORMATION


Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer,
encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).

 

Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information


Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.

 

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The information you provide will be used to rate your qualifications for the position. Incomplete information will result in a lower rating. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing these questions. Please provide concise, descriptive, and detailed information when answering the question. If you do not have experience, please write "NONE". NOTE: 'See resume', 'See above', or copy and paste of your resume are not considered qualifying responses and will not be scored. By selecting yes below, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this application requirement.
  • Yes
  • No
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Please provide your valid California Registered Nurse license number for verification.
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Are you in possession and will be able to provide a valid Basic Life Support for Health Care Professional Card-American Heart Association or approved equivalent provider card by date of appointment?
  • Yes
  • No
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Please describe in detail your leadership/supervisory experience. In your response, please include your responsibilities, number and level of staff supervised and months/years of experience. If you have no experience, please write NONE.
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Please describe in detail your experience working in a correctional and/or dependent care type of setting. In your response, please include your role, responsibilities and months/years of experience. If you have no experience, please write NONE.
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Please describe in detail your work experience with case management and linking patients to community programs. In your response, please include your role, responsibilities and months/years of experience. If you have no experience, please write NONE.

Required Question

Agency
County of Orange
Address
400 W CIVIC CENTER DRIVE

Santa Ana, California, 92701
Phone
714-834-2555