Per Diem Registered Nurse III - Hospital Case Management/Utilization Review - County of Ventura

THE POSITION: 
This position works collaboratively with a Medical Doctor to coordinate and screen for the appropriateness of admissions and continued stays. This position makes recommendations to the physicians for alternate levels of care when the patient does not meet the medical necessity for Inpatient hospitalization; interacts with the family, patient and other disciplines to coordinate a safe and acceptable discharge plan; functions as an indirect caregiver, patient advocate and manages patients in the most cost-effective way without compromising quality; transfers stable non-members to planned health care facilities; responsible for complying with AB 1203, Post Stabilization notification; and complies with other duties as described. The incumbent must be able to work collaboratively with the Multidisciplinary team, multitask and in a fast-paced environment. 

Distinguishing Characteristics:
The Per Diem Nurse is distinguished from the Registered Nurse classification in that Per Diem Nurses are scheduled to work on an as-needed basis (intermittent) to supplement staffing needs. Nursing practice at this level demonstrates the application of intermediate assessment skills; independent judgment and action; and adherence to patient privacy, confidentiality, and security guidelines. Incumbents are expected to work at the full scope of their licensure providing clinical care with a decreasing amount of supervision commensurate with their experience. 

APPROXIMATE SALARY:
Per Diem Registered Nurse III (PD RN III):  $57.24 - $72.98 per hour

BILINGUAL INCENTIVE:   Some positions may be eligible for bilingual incentive depending on the applicable memorandum of agreement and the needs of the department.  In order to qualify for this incentive, incumbents in eligible positions must take and pass the applicable bilingual fluency exam.

DEPARTMENT/AGENCY:  Health Care Agency - Ventura County Medical Center

Per Diem Registered Nurse III is represented by the California Nurses Association (CNA) and is eligible for overtime compensation.

NOTE:  Salary placement will be determined according to the current CNA memorandum of agreement.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term), Intermittent, and Extra Help vacancies for these positions only.  There is currently one (1) per diem (Intermittent) vacancy.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE 
OPENING DATE:   4/22/24                                                
CLOSING DATE:    5/03/24