Applications are screened on a weekly basis. The eligible list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future permanent and/or per\\-diem needs as they arise. **Natividad may offer up to a $15,000\\.00 sign\\-on bonus to candidates hired into a permanent full\\-time Staff Nurse II position in select units.** Exam \\#25/52A19/10SS. **POSITION DESCRIPTION:**
**Natividad is currently seeking experienced ACUTE CARE** **nurses** to fill permanent and/or per\\-diem vacancies in the following departments:
* **Emergency Department**
* **Intensive Care Unit**
* **Labor \\& Delivery**
* **Maternal Infant Unit**
* **Neonatal Intensive Care Unit**
Staff Nurse II's are expected to work at the full scope of their licensure, performing both clinical and leadership responsibilities under minimum supervision.
**Examples of Duties**
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**THE SIGNIFICANT DUTIES OF THE POSITION:**
* May serve as charge nurse in the absence of the Supervising RN or Staff Nurse III by assuming unit specific operational activities
* Provides overall patient care appropriate to the nursing care plan
* Manages the patients under the direct supervision of Charge/Supervising RN
* Provides teaching and support with patient and family
* Notifies supervising RN and Health Care provider of negative change in patient status is a timely manner
* Understanding, communicates, and applies pharmacokinetics and safe administration of common medications used for the treatment of unit specific patients
* Safely administer routine Medications by PO, IM SQ and rectal routes
* Provides care for families (adult, adolescent, newborns) with considerations for their developmental levels
* Maintain a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards
* Properly prepare, hang, monitor and discontinue IV fluids and blood/blood components
* Acts a patient advocate
* Develops a written plan of care
* Assists physicians
* Monitors intake and output
* Transports all medications including narcotics throughout the hospital
* Completes accurate documentation of assigned patients
* Provides ongoing assessment of the patient status changes
* Communicates to the Supervising RN the need to change a course of nursing actions based upon change in the patient’s condition
* Demonstrates ability to follow chain of command, as situation demands and delegates appropriately to the CNA or MUC
* Evaluates patient response to pain interventions including pharmacological and non\\-pharmacological
* Demonstrates proper use of emergency equipment for unit assigned
**Examples of Experience/Education/Training**
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**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**
**Required Licensure:**Possession of a valid California Registered Nurse license or ability to obtain a California Registered Nurse License prior to employment is required.**AND****Experience**: Six (6\\) months or 1,040 hours of experience as a registered nurse in the hiring unit.
**THE IDEAL CANDIDATE***A combination of experience, education, and/or training which substantially demonstrates the following knowledge, skills and abilities:*
**Thorough Knowledge of**:* Current theory, principles, techniques and procedures used in professional nursing
* Medical terminology, medical instruments and equipment
* Routines typical to an acute\\-care hospital
* The uses and effects of medicines and narcotics
* Federal, State and local laws and regulations that govern the nursing
* Current treatments, drugs and equipment associated with an area of specialization
**Working Knowledge of**:* Community resource available to provide patient care and follow\\-up
* Computer applications related to nursing
* Principles and practices of quality assurance
* Safety policies and procedures related to nursing
**Skill and Ability to:*** Perform the full range of registered nursing duties and responsibilities
* Plan and organize nursing plans for patients
* Act as lead and/or trainer to other staff members
* Prepare and maintain records and reports
* Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
* Provide excellent customer service and establish and maintain effective working relationships
* Communicate effectively with physicians, patients and other hospital staff
* Keep abreast of developments in area of nursing specialization
* Natividad requires that all incumbents pass a pre\\-employment physical/medical assessment.
* Natividad will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
* Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid CA Driver License for the class vehicle driven and clean driving record.
* Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid CA Driver License or CA State ID prior to the first day of work.
* Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including weekends, nights, and holidays.
* Incumbents may be required to work with potentially hazardous and infectious substances.
**\\*\\*REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS AND SCREENING PROCESS\\*\\***
*The screening process is tentative. Should a change be made, applicants will be notified. The competitive process includes:*
**APPLICATION SUBMISSION:** A completed Monterey County Application may be obtained from and submitted to the Natividad Human Resources Office, 1441 Constitution Blvd., Bldg. 300, Salinas, CA. 93906, or On\\-line applications may be submitted at **www.natividad.com****;** resume and license and/or certifications (if applicable) may be attached to your online application or emailed separately to: SellanAM@Natividad.com. Resumes will be accepted in addition to, but not in lieu of the required application materials. For more information or to obtain regular paper application materials please contact the Natividad HR, 1441 Constitution Blvd.,(831\\) 783\\-2700, M \\- F, 7:30 a.m.\\- 5:00p.m.
**QUALIFICATIONS APPRAISAL**: All licenses/certificates will be verified via primary source. Completed application materials will be competitively evaluated. Please note: The initial screening for this position uses ONLY the applicant's answers to **the Supplemental Questions. Screeners (who are Subject Matter Experts) are not given the application and/or resumes at this point in the process. Therefore, your answers to the Supplemental Questions are critical.** The best\\-qualified applicants will be invited to participate further in the process.
**QUALIFICATIONS ASSESSMENT**: To further assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, this process may include an oral examination, pre\\-exam exercise, performance exam, or physical ability exam.
**ELIGIBLE LIST**: Applicants successful in the Qualifications Assessment process will be placed on an eligible list for possible final selection interview. This eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies
**SPECIAL NOTES**
* If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please contact the HR Analyst for Natividad at (831\\) 783\\-2749\\.
* Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the United States.
* If you are hired into this classification in a temporary/per\\-diem position, you will not be eligible for the benefits. **The Staff Nurse II Per\\-diem salary rate is: $70\\.276 \\- $97\\.110 per hour**.
**Natividad** **may offer up to a $15,000\\.00 sign\\-on bonus to candidates hired into a permanent full\\-time Staff Nurse II position in select units (Subject to appropriate taxation).**
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