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San Mateo County, CA Critical Care Nurse-Emergency Room (Open & Promotional) in United States
Critical Care Nurse-Emergency Room (Open & Promotional)
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Critical Care Nurse-Emergency Room (Open & Promotional)
Salary
$142,812.80 - $178,505.60 Annually
Location
County of San Mateo, CA
Job Type
Various
Job Number
F022V
Department
San Mateo Medical Center
Opening Date
10/03/2023
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description
Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on April 24, 2024, to put a hold on applications. New applications are not currently being accepted.
At San Mateo Medical Center, we are always seeking ways to enhance the already impressive services we offer. This dedication to excellence is reflected in the exceptional care we provide and the extraordinary professionals who provide it. Here, you'll have the chance to develop your talents with a skilled team of people who actively support and encourage each other's success. If you're ready to open new doors for your career, join us today!
Exciting news! Candidates have the opportunity to receive a sign-on bonus of up to $30,000. First-time external new hires, or current staff promoted internally or from other County departments into a regular Supervising Physician position in San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) may be eligible to receive a sign-on bonus of up to $30,000 (subject to discontinuation at any time). The sign-on bonus will be in 3 phases and will be prorated for part-time.
We are currently seeking full-time, part-time, and Relief, skilled Registered Nurses with proven Emergency Department experience for evening/night shifts. Under direction, the successful hires will provide varied professional nursing duties with primary emphasis on professional nursing care for hospital or clinic patients.
Our Level 2 Emergency Department is dedicated to providing quality, responsive care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Department provides emergency care to a primarily underserved and underinsured population.
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
At least one year or 300 clinical rotation hours of direct, proven experience in an emergency room and/or Critical Care setting preferred.
Experience caring for patients with multiple co-morbidities.
Experience working with diverse, underserved populations.
Knowledge of current regulatory requirements
Critical Care Nurse Salary
$66.49 - $78.58 Hourly
$5,319.20 - $6,286.40 Biweekly
$11,524.71 - $13,620.27 Monthly
Relief Nurse Salary
$66.02 - $82.52 Hourly
$5,281.60 - $6,601.60 Biweekly
$11,443.47 - $14,303.47 Monthly
NOTE: The list created from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future permanent, extra help and/or temporary vacancies.
Examples Of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Complete patient assessments and triage, record patient histories, symptoms and observations.
Establish and implement nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
Participate in patient case conferences and rounds.
Organize, assign and supervise duties and responsibilities of other staff members as a team leader; orient and teach new staff members of the nursing team and students.
Perform nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
Identify problems, assist in data gathering, propose solutions and participate in evaluation of quality assurance issues.
Work with patient and their families to provide in-hospital and after-hospital follow-up through teaching and referral.
Participate in educational programs to maintain level of expertise.
Participate in non-clinical assignments, which may include maintaining records, preparing reports and/or serving on special committees.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Operate a variety of medical machinery and equipment.
Administer treatment and medications.
Maintain knowledge of outpatient resources.
Develop discharge plans for patients.
Perform related duties as assigned and as required by assigned work setting, as described below.
Duties for nurses in this series may also include the following:
Provide intensive care and evaluation on an almost continuous basis.
Record, assess and observe patient progress, reactions and symptoms.
Monitor patient rehabilitation.
Monitor life support equipment.
Attend to wound dressings.
Monitor patients in restraint and seclusion and maintain patient safety.
Determine medical or psychiatric emergency need and provide intervention.
Recognize symptoms of major psychiatric diagnosis.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Licensure/Certification:
Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse is required.
Possession of current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certificates are all required to be employed in the Emergency Room. Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification within three months of hire.
Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.
Knowledge of:
Nurse Practice Act.
Current nursing and related medical theory and skills necessary to administer nursing care within assigned clinical setting.
Safety and infection control practices.
Clinical systems, supplies and equipment.
Skill/Ability to:
Nurse Practice Act.
Perform nursing procedures required for assigned clinical setting.
Comply with clinical procedures and policies.
Maintain professional nurse-patient relationships.
Communicate with and educate patients, families, and the public who come from a diverse background.
Work harmoniously with other personnel.
Follow safety practices.
Assist in the instruction of other nursing and paraprofessional personnel.
Bend, kneel and squat as needed.
Occasionally use upper extremities to exert force to push and pull patients/objects weighing up to 50 pounds or more.
Work in a busy environment.
Application/Examination
Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, Confidential and Management extra-help/limited term, and SEIU or AFSCME represented extra help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
The examination will consist of an interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position based solely on the information provided in the application materials. Because of this screening process, all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the County of San Mateo Human Resources Department.
Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.
Apply Online at: https://jobs.smcgov.org
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse communities. The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work. County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels.
Analyst: Carolyn Burns (100323) (Critical Care Nurse - F022)
Please visit https://www.smcgov.org/media/100166/download?inline= for a complete listing of all benefits for this classification.
Benefits are offered to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. All benefits are subject to change.
NOTE: Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 may be subject to new Pension Reform retirement laws.
As an additional benefit, the County offers extensive training and development programs designed to improve skills and enhance career opportunities. Most programs are offered on County time at no cost to you.
County employees are also covered by the federal Social Security system and earn benefits for retirement based on salary and time worked.
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IMPORTANT: Applicants for this position are required to submit responses to the following supplemental questions. Your responses will give us additional information about your background and experience related to this position and will be used in the selection process. Be concise and specific. Neatness, clarity of expression, grammar, spelling and ability to follow instructions will be considered in the evaluation process. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses.
Proceed to supplemental questions.
02
Possession of a current California license as a Registered Nurse is required to qualify for this recruitment. Do you possess a current California license as a Registered Nurse? (Please include your license number on the Certificates & Licenses section of the application. A "No" answer will disqualify you from this recruitment.)
Yes
No
03
Possession of each of the following life support certificates is required to be employed in the Emergency Department: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Which of these certificates do you currently possess? (Please include information on the Certificates & Licenses section of the application. Any answer less than all three certificates will disqualify you from this recruitment.)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
None of the above
04
The ideal candidate has at least one year of paid nursing experience working in an Emergency Room or Critical Care setting. Do you have at least one year of recent paid Emergency Room or Critical Care nursing experience?
Yes
No
05
Do you have at least 300 clinical rotation hours of direct proven experience in an emergency room and/or Critical Care setting?
Yes
No
06
Describe the education, training and experience that qualify you for a position as Critical Care Nurse in the Emergency Department. If you do not have any paid RN experience in an Emergency Department, please include the number of clinical rotation hours of direct proven experience in an emergency room and/or Critical Care setting and specify the hours and setting. Include specific certificates, training and experience. Be specific. A resume will not be accepted instead of a response.
07
A) List the criteria you use to assess and triage patients in an emergency room setting. B) Describe an example from your work experience where you effectively used the criteria. Be specific.
08
Critical Care Nurses may be required to work various shifts and hours. Please check your availability from the options below. (Check all that apply.)
Full-time
Part-time
Day Shift (6 a.m.-2 p.m.)
Evening Shift (2 p.m.-10 p.m.)
Night Shift (10 p.m.-6 a.m.)
Weekends
09
San Mateo County departments sometimes need extra-help workers in addition to permanent employees. Extra Help positions offer temporary part-time or temporary full-time employment for 1040 hours (which equates to working full-time for approximately six months). However, employment might end sooner depending on the needs of the hiring departments. Extra-help positions are paid on an hourly rate basis and do not provide employee benefits. Extra-help workers are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the extra-help assignment. Are you interested in extra-help employment? (A "No" answer to this question will not affect your application for permanent employment.)
Yes
No
10
The County has an Employee Referral Program whereby current employees are recognized monetarily for referring successful applicants for employment into "hard-to-fill" positions. Were you referred to this position by a current County of San Mateo employee? Please provide the name of employee. (Must be provided at the time of application.)
Required Question
Agency
County of San Mateo
Address
County of San Mateo Human Resources Department 455 County Center Redwood City, California, 94063-1663
Phone
(650) 363-4343
Website
https://jobs.smcgov.org
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