Staff Nurse IV -Inpatient -S.A.F.E. - Per Diem
San Joaquin General Hospital
Recruitment #0720-RH1104-TM
Approximate Salary | $48.32 - $58.73/base hourly |
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Opening Date | 7/16/2020 3:15:00 PM |
Closing Date | 4/19/2021 11:59:00 PM |
Employment Type |
Per Diem (Health Care Services Only)
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Analyst | Joanne Ripp |
Tentative Exam Date | TBA |
Introduction
San Joaquin General Hospital is actively seeking nurses trained and qualified to work as Sexual Assault Forensic Examiners. This recruitment is being conducted to fill multiple Staff Nurse IV -Inpatient per diem positions for the Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) Program at San Joaquin General Hospital.
This position will receive supervision from the Medical Director and Program Director. The incumbent will provide on-site adult and pediatric sexual assault examinations by performing patient assessment and forensic examination under standardized procedures. This position will also be responsible for providing testimony in court as a Sexual Assault Forensics Examiner and will work closely with law enforcement. The ideal candidates will have well developed interpersonal skills and behaviors including the ability to defuse crises, strictly follow protocols, engender cooperation from colleagues, know when to seek consultation both medically and administratively, and respect the confidentiality and dignity of those served.
Standby status: An employee who is on standby status must be at a location where the employee can be reached at all times and upon being called shall return to work immediately. Employees who receive standby duty shall be compensated at 33.33% of their regular hourly rate.
NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.
TYPICAL DUTIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EITHER I Experience: Two years of progressively responsible experience as a registered nurse in an acute care setting at a level equivalent to a San Joaquin County Staff Nurse III.
Certification: Possession of a Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) certificate, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificate or state, national, or other types of certification in area of specialty. All certifications must be approved by the Administration of the Department of Health Care Services.
OR II
Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Health Science, or closely related field.
Experience: One year of progressively responsible experience as a registered nurse in an acute care hospital at a level equivalent to a San Joaquin County Staff Nurse III.
AND
Licenses and Certificates: Current registration as a nurse in the State of California.
Special Requirements: (1) Successful completion of a San Joaquin General Hospital in-service or comparable training program in nursing preceptorships may be required prior to completion of the probationary period and periodically thereafter. (2) Possession of a San Joaquin County Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) certificate, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificate, completion of an approved ICU/CCU training course, or other approved training or experience may be required for assignment or continued assignment to specialized nursing units.
KNOWLEDGE
ABILITY
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
BENEFITS
Part-Time Employee Benefits
Part-time employees who meet the appropriate eligibility criteria may receive either a differential in lieu of benefits or may receive pro-rated benefits if the employee works at least 41 hours per pay period. Pro-rated benefits available include: health insurance; dental insurance and vision insurance. Employees electing pro-rated benefits also earn pro-rated vacation and sick leave.
Selection Procedures
Applicants for part-time and temporary recruitments who meet the minimum qualifications are either referred to the hiring department for further selection or they may be required to take a written examination. If a written examination is given, the top candidates may be referred to the hiring department for further selection.
Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date.
Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities.
Pre-employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen.
Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grandparent, grandchild or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when:
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They are related to the Appointing Authority, or
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The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other
Department Heads may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule.
Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job, you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply Online:
www.sjgov.org/department/hr
By mail or in person:
San Joaquin County Human Resources
44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330
Stockton, CA 95202
Office hours:
Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays.
Phone: (209) 468-3370
Job Line:
For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377.
When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. (The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division).
San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees.
Equal Opportunity Employer: San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo.