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The County of Los Angeles REGISTERED NURSE II (Non-competitive) in Los Angeles, California
REGISTERED NURSE II (Non-competitive)
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REGISTERED NURSE II (Non-competitive)
Salary
$90,105.36 - $134,876.40 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
Y5134L
Department
HEALTH SERVICES
Opening Date
02/22/2022
Description
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TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
OPEN NON-COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY
EXAM NUMBER
Y5134L
FIRST DAY OF FILING
2/23/2022 AT 8:00 A.M., PT
FILING DATES: 2/23/22, 8:00 A.M., PT, UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate
All Department of Health Services workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.
ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics – DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion.
Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing.
For additional information regarding DHS, please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov.
MISSION:
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care
DEFINITION:
This experienced level class provides professional nursing care and services to patients in a variety of settings.
Effectively communicates and collaborates the patients, families, care givers, and/or co-workers pertinent information concerning discharge planning, changes in patient care, changes in treatment plan, patient medication administration, aftercare instructions, and follow-up appointments to deliver the best possible patient experience.
Completes and maintains accurate as well as legible medical documentation in a clear, concise, and timely manner.
Manages relationships with internal and/or external members of a healthcare organization.
Participates in performance improvement activities; with a focus on patient experience, regulatory compliance, and/or departmental process improvements projects.
Delegates, assigns, and/or supervises the assigned work of others including Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), nursing attendants, technician, clerical staff, and students.
Participates in committees and projects at the unit, department, facility, and/or health system wide level.
Seeks experiences that reflect current clinical practice to achieve and enhance professional/clinical competencies and professional practice.
Serves as a liaison between committees, staff, and management.
Participates in identifying and resolving ethical issues in the practice setting.
Serves as a preceptor: expert or specialist who gives practical experience and training to new graduate, a new hire, a re-entry, or a nurse that is transitioning into a new area.
Participates in product evaluation and product standardization activities.
Participates in approved clinical investigations or research studies in accordance with departmental policies.
Essential Job Functions
Follows established policies and procedures within their scope of practice.
Complies with licensing and accreditation standards and other regulatory requirements. Interprets and supports standards and requirements to others.
Conducts self-assessment of performance and identifies own learning needs.
Seeks assistance and feedback regarding patient and clinical practice issues.
Accepts personal accountability and demonstrates initiative in continuing to develop nursing knowledge and skills.
Communicates and collaborates effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team as needed.
Participates in patient care conferences, committee meetings, staff development, and educational programs to increase or maintain professional competency.
Seeks experiences that reflect current clinical practice to maintain and enhance professional and clinical skills and competencies.
Remains up-to-date on current professional skills, trends, and issues.
Maintains courteous and respectful relationships with patients, families, and co-workers.
Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner.
Respects patient rights; adheres to and protects patient privacy, confidentiality, and security guidelines.
Completes and maintains accurate and legible documentation and records in a clear, concise, and timely manner.
Reports and may intervene in incidents involving patients, visitors, and employees.
May delegate, assign, and supervise the assigned work of others including Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), nursing attendants, technicians, clerical staff, and students.
May serve as a preceptor*.
Participates in performance improvement activities. Recommends and facilitates implementation of changes in nursing practice.
May participate in approved clinical investigations or research studies in accordance with departmental policies.
May participate in product evaluation and product standardization activities.
May participate in organization-wide committees and projects.
May serve as a liaison between committees, staff, and management.
Participates in identifying and resolving ethical issues in the practice setting.
Assessment/Reassessment: An ongoing process which is continuous for the duration of the patient's stay.
Interviews patient and other individuals to collect information.
Observes and analyzes physical condition, including physically examining the patient.
Identifies economic, educational, and cultural barriers; patient values and beliefs; spiritual influences; age specific and biophysical needs according to accepted standards of practice.
Reviews all available information, including medical records, patient history, and other documentation.
Documents all findings and observations.
Initiates reassessment of patients as necessary when a patient is currently or potentially at physiologic, psychological, and psychosocial risk.
Recognizes deviations from baseline and interprets subtle changes in a patient's condition.
Planning:
Formulates nursing care plan based upon assessment and in accordance with provider orders, procedures, and/or protocols.
Identifies nursing care objectives.
Prioritizes patient care needs and activities as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Evaluates and modifies plans of care, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, and develops measurable long and short-term goals.
Coordinates patient care in collaboration with other interdisciplinary patient care team members.
Develops appropriate interventions which may include consultation with interdisciplinary team.
Establishes patient goals and treatment plans.
Modifies plan of patient care based on reassessment findings and specific patient care needs, and/or changes in interdisciplinary treatment plan.
Identifies and incorporates discharge planning needs into the patient's plan of care.
Identifies appropriate tools and/or teaching methods for patient/family education.
Implementation:
Provides individualized and specialized nursing care and administers medications and treatments to patients as prescribed.
Observes patient's response to interventions and treatments and monitors for side effects of medication administration.
Recognizes and responds to changes in patient status timely and appropriately. Intervenes when situations call for immediate action.
Performs efficiently in emergency situations.
Coordinates delivery of patient care with other services and disciplines to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Provides patient/family education based on identified learning needs utilizing available teaching resources.
Counsels patients and care givers concerning patient care and treatment plans.
Communicates identified needs and patient responses to members of the interdisciplinary team.
Implements the integrated plan of care and coordinates patient care activities with members of the interdisciplinary team.
Provides discharge teaching including aftercare instructions, medication administration, follow-up appointments, and appropriate contact information.
Recognizes safety hazards in the patient care environment and initiates timely and appropriate intervention.
Uses patient equipment and devices safely; recognizes when equipment and devices are not functioning correctly and takes timely and appropriate action (e.g. removes malfunctioning equipment from patient care area).
Evaluation/Monitoring:
Observes, evaluates, and communicates the effects of treatments and intervention.
Communicates changes in the plan of care to other members of the interdisciplinary team.
Documents patient's response to treatment or nursing care.
Reassesses and revises plan of care in collaboration with other members of the health care team.
Coordinates delivery of patient care with other services and disciplines to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Communicates with patients and care givers regarding changes in patient care and treatment plans.
Requirements
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
Three years of full-time experience* as a Registered Nurse providing professional nursing care and services to patients in a variety of settings.
-AND-
A license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
-AND-
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program certification issued by the American Heart Association.
LICENSE(S) AND CERTIFICATE(S) REQUIRED:
A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title(s) of your required license(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the Selection Requirements.
Applicants claiming experience in a state other than California must provide their Registered Nurse License Number from that state on the application at the time of filing. Out-of-State experience provided on the application without the required license number will not be considered.
Required license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted. Additionally, in order to receive credit for license(s) and/or certification(s) in relation to any desirable qualifications, the license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Applicants MUST attach a legible photocopy of the required BLS certification to their application.
A valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
III – Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
- Full-time experience is defined as a minimum of 36 hours worked per week and must be post-license only .
NOTE: If you are unable to attach documents to your application, you must email the Exam Analyst, Darlene Beamon-Thomas at dbeamon-thomas@dhs.lacounty.govwithin 15 calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
An evaluation of training and experience based on application and supplemental questionnaire information weighted 100%.
This is a noncompetitive examination. This examination is intended to merely qualify applicants. Applicants will be placed on an eligible register without indication of relative standing in the examination.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
Applications will be processed on an "as received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates who qualify will be added to the eligible register for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of promulgation.
No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.
SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION
In accordance with TITLE 5 - PERSONNEL, APPENDIX 1 (Civil Service Rule 11.03) of the Los Angeles County Code, selective certification may be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training. The following areas may require selective certification.
Adult Critical Care and Burn Unit
Emergency Room
Operating Room
Specific knowledge of the specialized functional areas may be the subject of the departmental hiring interview.
AVAILABLE SHIFT:
Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Health Services as they occur.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Applications must be filed online only. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted.
Apply online by clicking on the green "APPLY" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.
This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advanced notice.
Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of you application depends on whether you haveclearlyshown that you meet theREQUIREMENTS. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. DO NOT GROUP YOUR EXPERIENCE. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.
Please note that the Department of Health Services requires applicants to show that they perform the specified duties listed in the posted Requirementsas their principal work activity. It is recommended that you provide your work experience using statements that provide the following three components:ACTION/S you took, theCONTEXTin which you took that/those action/s, and theBENEFITthat was realized from that/those actions. Include specific reference to the impact you made in the positions you have held.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
All information included in the application materials is subject toVERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.
UtilizingVERBIAGE from the Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of dutiesWILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in anINCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may beDISQUALIFIED.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
L. A. County Public Library has announced they are reopening some libraries with limited hours access throughout L. A. County. Refer to their website at https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening/ for more information.
NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction historyunless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
ADA COORDINATOR: (323) 914-6365
CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Darlene Beamon-Thomas, Exam Analyst
(213) 288-7000
dbeamon-thomas@dhs.lacounty.gov
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
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Your Responsibilities:
1.Completing Your Application:
a. Before submission of the application, it is your responsibility to ensure that all information provided is correct and complete on the application. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted.
b. List each payroll title separately for each job. Do not group your experience. Specify the beginning and ending dates for each job. If you are a Los Angeles County employee and have held multiple positions, do NOT list all of your time with the County under your present payroll title.
c. Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
d. To receive credit, include required documents (e.g., copy of your diploma, transcript, certificate, or license) as directed on the job posting. International degrees in a foreign language must be translated to English and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. Refer to the job posting for specific deadlines for supporting documentation.
2.Requirements on Job Posting:
a. Your application will only be accepted if it clearly shows you meet the requirements. The information you give will determine your eligibility and is subject to verification at any time.
b. You must be at least 16 years of age at the time of appointment unless other age limits are stated on the job posting. The Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967, as amended, prohibits discrimination on the basis of age for any individual age 40 or older.
c. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40- hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable.
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a. It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. b. If you are an individual requesting reasonable accommodation(s) in the examination process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. The provision of accommodation(s) may be subject to verification, consistent with state and federal law. All accommodation-related information will remain confidential.
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Test Preparation: Study Guides and other resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. An interactive system for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website athttps://hr.lacounty.gov/. Additional resources may be listed on the job posting.
Veteran’s Credit: In all open competitive examinations, a veteran’s credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examinations will be added to the final passing grade of an honorably discharged veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under any of the following conditions: During a declared war; -or- During the period April 28, 1952 through July 1, 1955; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and before October 15, 1976; -or- During the Gulf War from August 2, 1990 through January 2, 1992; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on August 31, 2010 the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; -or- In a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal or expeditionary medal has been authorized and awarded. Any Armed Forces Expeditionary medal or campaign badge, including El Salvador, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Southwest Asia, Somalia, and Haiti qualifies for credit.
A campaign medal holder or Gulf War veteran who originally enlisted after September 7, 1980 (or began active duty on or after October 14, 1982, and has not previously completed 24 months of continuous active duty) must have served continuously for 24 months or the full period called or ordered to active duty.
This also applies to the spouse of such person who, while engaged in such service was wounded, disabled or crippled and thereby permanently prevented from engaging in any remunerative occupation, and also to the widow or widower of any such person who died or was killed while in such service. A DD214, Certificate of Discharge or Separation from Active Duty, or other official documents issued by the branch of service are required as verification of eligibility for Veterans preference. Applicants must submit the documentation for each open competitive exam to qualify for veteran’s credit. More information available at:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/
Accreditation Information: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies that are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). More information is available at:http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdfandhttp://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_AC EResourceGuide.pdf (https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf)
Background Check: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
Career Planning: Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttps://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov/#/.
Benefit Information: Depending on the position, the successful candidate will enroll in a contributory defined benefit pension plan if the candidate is a “new member” of the County’s defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013 (first employed by the County on or after December 1, 2012) – unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1, 2013. It should be noted that County employees do not pay into Social Security, but do pay the Medical Hospital Insurance Tax portion of Social Security at a rate of 1.45%. The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) has reciprocal agreements with several public retirement systems in California.
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990: All positions are open to qualified men and women. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons with disabilities who believe they need reasonable accommodation, or help in order to apply for a position, may contact the ADA/Personnel Services for Disabled Persons Coordinator. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. The County will attempt to meet reasonable accommodation requests whenever possible.
Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.
Los Angeles County Child Support Compliance Program: In an effort to improve compliance with court ordered child, family and spousal support obligations, certain employment and identification information (i.e., name, address, Social Security number and date of hire) is regularly reported to the State Directory of New Hires which may assist in locating persons who owe these obligations. Family Code Section 17512 permits under certain circumstances for additional employment and identifying information to be requested. Applicants will not be disqualified from employment based on this information.
Social Security Act of 2004: Section 419 (c) of Public Law 108-203, the Social Security Protection Act of 2004, requires State and local government employers to disclose the effect of the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset Provision to employees hired on or after January 1, 2005, in jobs not covered by Social Security. The County of Los Angeles does not participate in the Social Security System. All newly hired County of Los Angeles employees must sign a statement (Form SSA-1945) prior to the start of employment indicating that they are aware of a possible reduction in their future Social Security benefit entitlement. For more information on Social Security and about each provision, you may visit the websitewww.socialsecurity.gov, or call toll free 1-800-772- 1213. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the TTY number 1-800-325-0778 or contact a local Social Security office.
Employment Eligibility Information: Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Immigration law provides that all persons hired after November 6, 1986, are required to present original documents to the County, within three (3) business days of hiring, which show satisfactory proof of 1) identity and 2) U.S. employment eligibility.
The California Fair Employment and Housing Act(Part 2.8 commencing with Section 12900 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code) the Regulations of the Fair Employment and Housing Commission (California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Division 4, Sections 7285.0 through 8504) and other applicable laws prohibit employment discrimination based on an applicant's protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, childbirth, and other characteristics.
COVID-19 VACCINATION: Some County workforce members may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Successful candidates for those positions/classifications may be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.
Updated February 2024
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The information you provided on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal. I understand the above information and instructions.
Yes
No
02
Do you have a license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing? If yes, please provide the license number on your application.
Yes
No
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Do you have a current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare providers (CPR & AED) program certification issued by the American Heart Association?
ApplicantsMUSTattach a legible photocopy of the required BLS certification to their applicationat the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing your application online.Applications submitted without the required evidence of BLS certification will be rejected.
Yes
No
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Do you have at least three (3) years of full-time experience* as a Registered Nurse providing professional nursing care and services to patients in a variety of settings?
*Full-time experience is defined as a minimum of 36 hours worked per week and must be post-licenseonly.
If yes, please provide the following information for each employer in which you gained such experience:
Name of company/employer:
Address of company/employer:
Dates in which experience was gained (MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY):
Your title:
Name of supervisor/contact person:
Email address and/or telephone number of supervisor/contact person:
Details of duties performed:
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For this exam, we may canvass candidates that have three (3) or more years of full-time experience (within the last six (6) years) at the level of Registered Nurse in the following specialty areas: Adult Critical Care and Burn Unit, Emergency Room (ER),and Operating Room (OR). Please check the box that correlates to your experience.
None
Adult Critical Care and Burn Unit
Emergency Room
Operating Room
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If you selected Adult Critical Care and Burn Unit, please provide the following information for each employer in which you gained the experience:
Name of company/employer:
Address of company/employer:
Dates in which experience was gained (MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY):
Your title:
Name of supervisor/contact person:
Email address and/or telephone number of supervisor/contact person:
Details of duties performed:
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If you selected Emergency Room (ER), please provide the following information for each employer in which you gained the experience:
Name of company/employer:
Address of company/employer:
Dates in which experience was gained (MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY):
Your title:
Name of supervisor/contact person:
Email address and/or telephone number of supervisor/contact person:
Details of duties performed:
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If you selected Operating Room (OR), please provide the following information for each employer in which you gained the experience:
Name of company/employer:
Address of company/employer:
Dates in which experience was gained (MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY):
Your title:
Name of supervisor/contact person:
Email address and/or telephone number of supervisor/contact person:
Details of duties performed:
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How did you hear about this position?
County Employee - Please provide the full name of the County Employee.
Internet
Other (i.e., school bulletin board/counselor)
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