Job Description

Posting number: TRHS5133-12

Department: HEALTH SERVICES

Job classification: REGISTERED NURSE I

Posting type: Transfer

Categories: Health Services

REGISTERED NURSE I

TRANSFER OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT PROMOTIONAL OR OPEN COMPETITIVE

EXAM NUMBER
TRHS5133-12

VACANCY INFORMATION

The County of Los Angeles is currently offering a 5.5% RN Bonus for all persons working permanent and full-time Registered Nurse positions within DHS designated Juvenile Court Health Services Detention Centers/Halls, to meet the healthcare needs of the uniquely underserved juvenile detention population.

Examples of duties

• Performs a range of nursing tasks required by the service such as assessment, phlebotomy, specimen collection and processing, Administering medications/injections, immunizations, and patient teaching.
• Completes appropriate documentation in the Electronic Health Record.
• Observes and analyzes overall patient condition through interviews and physical assessment during admission, triage, nurse clinics, and discharge.
• Communicates the effectiveness of treatments and interventions by consulting with clinician for medical management issues.
• Assist clinician in the nursing care of youth in the observation unit and doctor’s clinic.
• Performs efficiently in emergency situations
• Educates youth, families, and other non-nursing personnel on a variety of health topics.
• Assists in monitoring quality assurance, infection control and safety activities.
• May coordinate the patient’s medical care with private physicians, public facilities, and other health care centers.
• Follows standardized clinical workflows, nursing policies, and procedures to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery across Juvenile Court Health Services (JCHS) sites and supports youth health initiatives.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong nursing assessment skills and the ability to prioritize quickly.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with adolescents.
• Positive attitude, team-player with effective interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Able to work independently and collaborate with others.
• Excellent computer literacy skills
• Experience in Med Surgical/ER and/or Psych /Correctional Health

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY

Those interested in this transfer opportunity must submit an online application by clicking the green "Apply" button at the top right. Legible copies of the following documents must be attached/provided:

1. Cover letter with employee number
2. Resume detailing relevant experience
3. Last two performance evaluations (if applicable; may be requested from File Management).

Be sure to complete the Licenses and Certificates section of the application AND attach a legible copy/image of the following documents:

1. A license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing
2. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) program certification issued by the American Heart Association

All documents submitted will be evaluated. Applications submitted without the required documents will not be forwarded to the hiring manager. Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and review of the personnel file.

If you are unable to attach the required documents to your application, you may email the documents to

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:

MRivas2@dhs.lacounty.gov

(Include the title and number of the Transfer Opportunity Announcement in the Subject Field and provide your name as it appears on the application.)

Supplemental information

JCHS Nurse Recruitment
JCHS-NurseRecruitment@dhs.lacounty.gov