Staff Nurse IV-Inpatient - Float Pool - Nights - Per Diem
San Joaquin General Hospital
Recruitment #0820-RH1104-T3
Approximate Salary | $48.32 - $58.73/hour |
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Opening Date | 8/19/2020 08:00:00 AM |
Closing Date | 10/15/2020 11:00:00 AM |
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 seeking to fill one Per Diem night-shift Staff Nurse IV-Inpatient vacancy within San Joaquin General Hospital Nursing Float Pool, and to establish a referral pool to fill future vacancies.
Established in 1857, San Joaquin General Hospital is a 152 bed teaching hospital, a designated level III Trauma Center and Certified Stroke Center. This teaching hospital environment provides an opportunity for you to make a difference as a team player on a high functioning multi-disciplinary team.
Staff Nurse IV is the advanced-level class in the Staff Nurse series. Employees in this class are expected to be knowledgeable clinical practitioners who can provide an advanced level of patient care with minimum guidance and supervision, functioning more independently and performing more advanced nursing duties than the Staff Nurse III class. Additionally, employees may serve as preceptors for new employees and complete an annual clinical project which must be presented and accepted to maintain standing as a Staff Nurse IV.
Type of Position Available:
**Indicate your interest in Employment Type when completing application, under "Profile" > "Employment Preferences"
§ Per Diem – eligible for 20% supplement in lieu of benefits
This is a night shift position. In addition, all shifts may include coverage for weekends and holidays.
Salary Information (base salary)
Job Title |
Hourly |
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Staff Nurse IV |
$48.32-$58.73/base hourly |
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The following additional Supplemental Pay may apply:
§ Shift Differential: $2.00/hour – PM Shift; $4.50/hour – Night Shift
§ Educational Supplement: 5% of base salary (eligibility criteria per CNA MOU)
§ Charge Pay: $2.00/hour
§ Preceptor Pay: $1.00/hour
§ Standby Pay: 33% of base salary
§ Longevity Pay:
· After 20,800 hours (full-time equivalent of 10 years): 7.5% of base salary
· After 31,200 hours (full-time equivalent of 15 years): 10% of base salary
§ Per Diem Supplement (in lieu of benefits): 20% of base salary
Prior to employment, candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment physical exam and pre-employment drug screening.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.
Please visit San Joaquin General Hospital at: www.sjgeneral.org
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
Note: Supplemental application must be submitted with employment application.
EITHER I
Experience: Two years 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. Experience must be in an inpatient unit equivalent to the area in which they will be assigned.
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. Experience must be in an inpatient unit equivalent to the area in which they will be assigned.
OR III
Certification: Possession of National/International Nursing Certification in specialty area.
AND Licenses and Certificates: Current registration as a nurse in the State of California. Special Requirements: (1) Possession of the following may be required for assignment or continued assignment to specialized nursing units: Critical Care Course, ACLS Certification, Preceptor Course, PALS, ED Essentials, MSE Triage, MICN-Code 3 Clearance, Fetal Heart Monitoring, Advanced Fetal Heart Monitoring, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), ICN Course, Fluid & Electrolyte Course, Renal Failure Course, Chemotherapy Course and BLS. Special Requirement Medical Guarded Unit: As a condition of employment, candidates must successfully pass a California Department of Corrections (CDCR) background investigation conducted by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Candidates must also maintain their CDCR clearance for continued employment in the Special Care Unit or Medical Guarded Unit.
KNOWLEDGE
ABILITY
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
BENEFITS
Part-time employees who meet the appropriate eligibility criteria may receive either a differential in lieu of benefits (Per Diem) 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.