Comprehensive Care Licensed Vocational Nurse (JHS)

CAREER DESCRIPTION

Comprehensive Care Licensed Vocational Nurse

Juvenile Health Services (JHS)

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

This recruitment is open to the public for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until 11 : 59p.m. (PST) on the day the County's needs are met.Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and / or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

HEALTH CARE AGENCY

The County of Orange,Health Care Agency (HCA)is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health. Under the leadership of the Agency Director, a dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five (5) service areas - Strategy and Special Projects, Behavioral Health Services, Correctional Health Services, Medical Health Services and Public Health Services - is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Correctional Health Servicesis recruiting for a Comprehensive Care Licensed Vocational Nurse (CCLVN) to provide basic health care to detained youth and / or the emergency shelter home population within the Juvenile Health Services (JHS)program. The JHS program provides medical, nursing, dental and pharmaceutical services to youth housed in the Probation Department's three Juvenile facilities and Social Services Agency's Orangewood Children and Family Center (OCFC).

JHSis a 24-hour, 7 days per week operation. Incumbents must be able to workdays, weekends, evenings or night shifts, and holidays.Nursing personnel work 8-hour shifts, alternating weekends and holidays.

The CCLVN is responsible for the following :

• Medication administration to multiple housing units / cottages in Juvenile Hall, Probation Camps, or OCFC with health care conditions such as seizures, drug and alcohol detoxication and / or MAT, diabetes, cardiac and mental health conditions
• Immunization administration and familiarity with CAIR 2, VFC and EZIZ programs
• Assist clinicians with MD sick calls and physical exams, and facilitate telehealth Visits
• Use of electronic health records (EHR) to accurately enter and document data
• Perform blood glucose monitoring and administer insulin
• Prepare and collect lab specimens, including blood, urine, saliva, stool and nasal / pharyngeal samples
• Perform EKG (electrocardiogram), visual acuity, vital signs, audiometric screens, PPD (tuberculosis screening) placement and other ambulatory clinic procedures and screening exams
• Respond to medical and psychiatric emergencies
• Recognize normal vs. abnormal observations and report pertinent observations to on duty Registered Nurses
• Conduct and maintain inventory and adequate stock of medication and supplies for assigned work area
• Maintain assigned work area on a daily basis and ensure that work areas are inspection ready at all times
• Participate in conferences, committee meetings, staff development and education programs to increase or maintain professional competency
• May perform other job-related duties as needed

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have one (1) or more years of experience providing nursing / medical care to pediatrics and adolescents, and recent acute care experience. The ideal candidate will also possess the knowledge, skills and abilities that demonstrate the following competencies :

Clinical Experience

Communication | Collaboration

Adaptability | Compassion

Critical Thinking | Safety

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Clickhereto learn more about the minimum qualifications for the CCLVN classification, including physical, mental and environmental conditions.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the next step in the selection procedures. Candidates will receive notification via e-mail of further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.

Veterans Employment Preference

The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please clickhere to review the policy.

Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.

Eligible List

Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EMAIL NOTIFICATION

Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE : User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam / junk folders, and / or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile atwww.governmentjobs.com.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Clickhere for additional Frequently Asked Questions.

For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Claudia Curielat (714) 834-2335 or CCuriel@ochca.com.

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.