Primary Care Clinic Registered Nurse I/II - Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Unit (Regular/Per Diem) - Ventura County, CA
Ventura, CA
About the Job
WHO YOU ARE: Are you passionate about providing the highest quality of patient care to pediatric patients? Are you looking to start your nursing career working close to patients, or transition into a more specialized field? The County of Ventura - Healthcare Agency is looking for an empathetic, compassionate individual to fill our position.
WHAT YOU WILL DO: In this position, you will provide advanced skilled nursing care, patient and staff education in the pediatric hematology/oncology unit as well as collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure our patients receive the highest level of patient care. You will work weekdays and dayshifts, with no nights or weekends required in this position.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE: The ideal candidate for this position is self-directed with sharp judgment skills. This candidate has a high-level of integrity and accountability and is dedicated to establishing a sound care plan to meet patient needs. The ideal candidate is also willing and able to maintain current knowledge of evolving hematology and oncology practices.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
The Primary Care Clinical Registered Nurse series is distinguished from other nursing classifications in that it is assigned to ambulatory care programs affiliated with the Ventura County Health Care Agency and requires that incumbents demonstrate advanced competency skills and knowledge specific to specialty areas (i.e., family care, women's services, pediatrics, infusion/oncology, surgery/orthopedics, etc.). 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. The levels are distinguished by experience and leadership assignments.
The Per Diem Primary Care Clinic Registered Nurse series is distinguished from the Primary Care Clinic Registered Nurse series in that Per Diem Nurses are scheduled to work on an as-needed basis (intermittent) to supplement staffing needs.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Approximate Salaries
Primary Care Clinic Registered Nurse I - $41.60 - $43.72 per hour
Primary Care Clinic Registered Nurse II - $49.31 - $58.96 per hour
Per Diem Clinic Registered Nurse I - $41.67 - $43.80 per hour
Per Diem Clinic Registered Nurse II - $51.38 - $61.44 per hour
AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: Health Care Agency – Ambulatory Care
Primary Care Clinic Registered Nurse I/II's are represented by the California Nurses' Association (CNA) and are 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), Per Diem Pool, Intermittent, and Extra-Help vacancies within the Health Care Agency. There is currently one (1) Regular, Full-Time position available.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: March 27, 2024
CLOSING DATE: Continuous
WHAT YOU WILL DO: In this position, you will provide advanced skilled nursing care, patient and staff education in the pediatric hematology/oncology unit as well as collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure our patients receive the highest level of patient care. You will work weekdays and dayshifts, with no nights or weekends required in this position.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE: The ideal candidate for this position is self-directed with sharp judgment skills. This candidate has a high-level of integrity and accountability and is dedicated to establishing a sound care plan to meet patient needs. The ideal candidate is also willing and able to maintain current knowledge of evolving hematology and oncology practices.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
The Primary Care Clinical Registered Nurse series is distinguished from other nursing classifications in that it is assigned to ambulatory care programs affiliated with the Ventura County Health Care Agency and requires that incumbents demonstrate advanced competency skills and knowledge specific to specialty areas (i.e., family care, women's services, pediatrics, infusion/oncology, surgery/orthopedics, etc.). 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. The levels are distinguished by experience and leadership assignments.
The Per Diem Primary Care Clinic Registered Nurse series is distinguished from the Primary Care Clinic Registered Nurse series in that Per Diem Nurses are scheduled to work on an as-needed basis (intermittent) to supplement staffing needs.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Educational Incentive for completion of: 2.5% for an Associate's degree, 3.5% for a Bachelor's degree, or 5% for a Master's degree.
- Certification Pay: $0.813 per hour based on scheduled work week hours for each qualified certification up to a maximum of five (5) certifications. One of the five certifications may be paid at $2.00 per hour for a National Certification. List provided in the MOA, Sec. 805 (link below)
- Evening Shift Differential - 7.5%
- Night Shift Differential – 15%
- Continuous County Service Incentive Pay: 1% for 7 years, 1.25% for 12 years and 1.5% for 17 years
- Preceptor Pay – $1.00 per hour
- Float Nurse Premium Pay - $3.50 per hour
- Standby Premium Pay – ¼ of regular hourly wage or Federal minimum wage (whichever is greater)
- Flexible Credit Allowance: Biweekly contribution towards medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from authorized plans.
- Pension Plan: Participation in the County's defined benefit plan.
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Approximate Salaries
Primary Care Clinic Registered Nurse I - $41.60 - $43.72 per hour
Primary Care Clinic Registered Nurse II - $49.31 - $58.96 per hour
Per Diem Clinic Registered Nurse I - $41.67 - $43.80 per hour
Per Diem Clinic Registered Nurse II - $51.38 - $61.44 per hour
AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: Health Care Agency – Ambulatory Care
Primary Care Clinic Registered Nurse I/II's are represented by the California Nurses' Association (CNA) and are 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), Per Diem Pool, Intermittent, and Extra-Help vacancies within the Health Care Agency. There is currently one (1) Regular, Full-Time position available.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: March 27, 2024
CLOSING DATE: Continuous
Job Type: Various
Location: throughout Ventura County, California
Agency: Health Care Agency
Source : Ventura County, CA