Please allow up to (2) two weeks for processing of application materials. (Postmarks and faxes not accepted.) The eligible list established by this recruitment may be used to fill current and future permanent or Per Diem vacancies as they arise (Natividad may offer a sign-on bonus to candidates hired into a permanent position). Exam#25/52A20/06SS.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Natividad is accepting applications for a full-time permanent Staff Nurse III- Perinatal Nurse Educator in the Women's & Children's Division. The
Nurse Educator is responsible for educational needs in the Women's & Children's Division (including L&D, L&D OR, L&D PACU, OB Triage, Maternal Infant, and Nursery).
The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the
Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required Licensure: Possession of a valid Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Nursing or the ability to obtain prior to start. (Please ensure that the name on your license either matches the name on your application or is indicated somewhere on your application, as all licenses will be verified via primary source)
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Required Certification: Possession of BLS, ACLS & NRP
STABLE certification is recommended
Experience: Two Years experience as a registered nurse in the hiring unit with experience with circulating.
Proficiency in AORN guidelines and OB Scrub competency is highly desired
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
A combination of experience, education, and/or training which substantially demonstrates the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Thorough Knowledge of:
Advanced theoretical concepts, principles, techniques and procedures used in professional nursing and health care.
Medical terminology, medical instruments and equipment.
Routines typical to an acute-care hospital.
Mode of action and effects of medicines and narcotics.
Federal, State, and local laws and regulations and The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, which govern the nursing practice and delivery of health care.
Advanced treatments, drugs and equipment associated with an area of specialization.
Principles and practices of quality assurance.
Safety policies of quality assurance.
Safety policies and procedures related to nursing.
Expertise in teaching evidence-based care delivery, nursing processes and
Knowledgeable in concepts and can apply concepts of adult education practices.
Understanding of competency creation and evaluation
Up to date on the latest evidence-based standards of medical and nursing care in Perinatal services.
Working Knowledge of:
Principles of supervision, training, directing and evaluating subordinates.
Principles of adult education and teaching.
Microsoft platforms such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and similar applications.
Skill and Ability to:
Perform specialized and advanced nursing tasks.
Utilize staff effectively in the conduct of patient care, studies and projects.
Review and edit written reports, policies and procedures, standards of care and quality assurance indicators.
Communicate clearly and proficiently both orally and in writing at a level necessary to perform the responsibilities and duties of the position.
Keep abreast of developments in area of nursing specialization.
Able to perform literature search and review of best practices in perinatal care
Demonstrate clinical expertise in perinatal care
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
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Natividad requires that all incumbents pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment.
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Natividad will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
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Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid Driver License for the class vehicle driven or have the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
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Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid Driver License or State ID prior to the first day of work (Social Security Card is required for payroll purposes only).
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Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
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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:
[email protected]. 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
HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES
The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link: Click Here to View the Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application
To apply for veterans’ preference points, veterans or eligible military spouses must complete and email a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the final filing deadline to: [email protected]
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.
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Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the United States.
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If you are hired into this classification in a temporary/per-diem position, you will not be eligible for the benefits.
