TYPE OF RECRUITMENTOPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY
EXAM NUMBERY5105U
FILING START DATE3/14/2022 at 8:00 A.M. (PT)
This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to close without prior notice.ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICESThe Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four (4) acute hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics – DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion.
Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing.
MISSION:
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.
DEFINITION:Provides highly skilled vocational nursing care involving a wide format of treatments and evaluative judgment to patients in a hospital inpatient care unit; or, in addition to performing direct patient care, has responsibility for guiding nursing personnel in a hospital inpatient care unit.
- In some specialized jobs performs the following duties: Monitors the operation of specialized equipment set up by a physician or nurse-in-charge such as renal dialysis machines, regulating venous and dialysate pressure from verbal instructions, monitoring gauges and alerting the nurse-in-charge when readings and observations of the patient indicate an abnormal condition. Performs specialized procedures such as peritoneal dialysis, adding prescribed medication in the dialysate solution, introducing and draining the solution in accordance with precise procedures.
- Provides emotional support to the patient, displaying empathy and interest in the patient's progress, being aware of and encouraging special aptitudes for the patient's rehabilitation.
- Obtains and provides information on patients at change of shift briefings with nursing personnel, and in contacts with doctors. Reports on significant incidents involving nursing personnel, patients and others.
- Leads a small group of nursing personnel in the medication, treatment and nursing care of all patients in a medical, surgical or rehabilitation ward, major section of a ward or similar inpatient care unit.
- Recognizes the need for emergency care; initiates life saving action in emergencies and alerts the nurse-in-charge or physician.
- Sets up, operates and monitors electronic and/or mechanical equipment such as croupettes, oxygen therapy and suctioning equipment. Monitors the functioning of intravenous apparatus and cardioscopes.
- Administers medications by injection, orally and other predetermined methods with the exception of research drugs and others as determined by the Medical Department. Checks prescribed dosages against specified limits. Observes and reports adverse reaction to medication.
- Provides bedside care such as maintaining personal hygiene, providing comfort and safety, performing urgent housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe environment, and taking measures to prevent pressure sores and other infirmities endemic to bedridden patients.
- Measures and records vital signs; records bed care procedures, treatments, medications and nourishment provided and output. Observes and reports on manifest behavior and condition of patients.
- Gives eye and ear irrigations and instillations. Cleans, debrides, medicates and applies dressings to wounds, using sterile technique.
- Teaches isolation technique to patients and visitors. Prevents spread of infection using principles of asepsis.
- Scheduling and assigning work to nursing employees, checking to ensure completion, charting and recording of assigned tasks, and checking the quality in which tasks are performed.
- Lays out appropriate instruments and supplies, and assists the physician performing medical and surgical procedures.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:1. Three (3) years of experience at the level of Licensed Vocational Nurse* in a hospital inpatient care unit.
-AND-2. A license to practice as a Vocational Nurse issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs, California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.**
-AND-3. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers (CPR and AED) program certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).***
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION INFORMATION:California license to practice vocational nursing.
The required license MUST be current/active and unrestricted; a conditional, provisional, probationary or restricted license or certification will NOT be accepted.PHYSICAL CLASS III- Moderate:Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:* Experience must be post-license only.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:Credit will be given to applicants who possess:
- Additional years of experience as Licensed Vocational Nurse beyond the Selection Requirements.
EXAMINATION CONTENT:This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based upon the application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%.
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination to be added onto the eligible register.APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
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