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Job Description
There is currently one (1) Extra Help Licensed Vocational Nurse position available in the Health Division of the Health and Human Services Agency. Only Online Applications will be Accepted.
DEFINITION
Under direction, assists in providing nursing services in the care and treatment of patients according to established standards and practices in clinics, conferences, schools, homes, or in a mental health setting; and does other related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direction from the County Health Officer, Public Health Nurse Manager, Registered Nurse, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, or Psychiatrist. Provides invasive nursing services including injection of biological substances, and finger stick determinations for chemical analysis, in related activities. Depending on assignment, may act as hospital liaison and coordinates care with hospitals. Provides observational patient assessment and intervention within the scope of the licensed vocational nurse pertaining to mental health, substance abuse and dependence, infectious disease, maternal and child health, and pediatric health, in related areas. Provides acute sub-professional nursing intervention including resuscitation and provision of CPR when required. May provide program direction of a specific health care problem within the scope of the licensed vocational nurse. Performs related duties as assigned. Completion of an accredited program as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
Additional Requirements:
Possession of a current and valid license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State of California. A copy of your license must be attached to your application. Possession of a valid CPR and first-aid certificate. A copy of your certificate must be attached to your application. Depending on assignment, possession of a Mental Health First Aid certificate. A copy of your certificate must be attached to your application. Valid California Driver's License. Under certain circumstance, the Human Resources Director may accept a valid driver's license from another State if applicant acknowledges his/her intent to acquire a California driver's license within three month by signing an acknowledgement form. This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbents may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledqe of:
Principles, methods, and procedures of nursing as applied to the usual scope of licensed vocational nursing in the State of California. Technical skills needed for the performance of nursing skills including laboratory tests, diagnostic tests within the scope of a licensed vocational nurse, and available consultative services from physician, public health nurse, or registered nurse. Methods of community outreach and community organization applicable to the program of health care delivery or intervention for a health problem.
Ability to:
Work effectively with individuals and families to assist them in the satisfactory resolution of health problems Establish and maintain cooperative relations with public and private and social health agencies Analyze clinical situations accurately within the scope of the licensed vocational nurse and take action Document clinical parameters in patient care and nursing interventions in a manner consistent with the current state-of-the-art.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is normally performed in an office environment with some field visits. Interaction with clients requires adaptability when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual, or potentially dangerous situations. Potential exposure to infectious diseases.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires the ability to sit at a desk for long periods of time and intermittently walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch and reach while performing office duties: lift and/or move light weights; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. Must be able to maintain effective audio, visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading and writing, and operating office equipment. Must be able to use a telephone to communicate verbally and a keyboard to communicate through written means, to review information and enter/retrieve data, to see and read characters on a computer screen.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
All interested applicants must complete and submit a job application including any required supplemental questionnaires, and attach any required documentation. For those who meet the minimum qualifications, a competitive evaluation of the training and experience described on your application or supplemental questionnaire, a written examination, a structured oral interview, a performance rating, or a combination of any of these, may be performed. You will be scored based on that competitive evaluation. This process may be altered if there are ten or less applicants that qualified.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Mariposa is an equal opportunity employer committed to an active and effective Equal Employment Opportunity Program. It is the stated policy of the County of Mariposa that all employees, officers, officials, applicants for employment, volunteers, contractors, unpaid interns, and recipients of services shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment and services without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy, and breastfeeding), national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics or information, marital status, age, sexual orientation (including homosexuality, bisexuality, or heterosexuality), or any other basis protected by law.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
The County of Mariposa makes reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities including an obligation to ensure that only the essential duties of the position are required to be performed. Individuals with disabilities requiring any accommodations in order to participate in the testing process must inform the Mariposa County Human Resources Office by calling (209) 742-1379 or emailing askhr@mariposacounty.gov . Also, those applicants requiring such accommodations should document this request including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process and/or perform the duties of the job for which they have applied.
EDUCATION DOCUMENTS
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment, you must attach your transcripts or a copy of your diploma/degree to your application. Unofficial transcripts and evaluations are accepted. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.
