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Correctional Health Nurse (Open & Promotional)

Salary

$143,832.00 - $169,977.60 Annually

Location

County of San Mateo, CA

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

F018Q

Department

Correctional Health Services

Opening Date

04/03/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

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Description

NOTE: This recruitment was amended on April 25, 2024, to put the recruitment on hold. Applications are currently not being accepted at this time.

NOTE: This recruitment schedule was amended on April 24, 2024, to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous."

San Mateo County Health's Correctional Health Services is seeking qualified and experienced Correctional Health Nurses to perform varied professional nursing duties with primary emphasis on professional nursing care for inmates within a locked correctional facility; treat and educate patients about various medical conditions; record medical histories and symptoms; perform diagnostic tests and analyze results; operate medical machinery; administer treatment and medications to over 100 patients in an 8-hour shift; assist with patient follow-up and rehabilitation; and perform other duties as assigned and required. Correctional facilities include the Maguire and Maple Street Correctional Centers (Redwood City) and Youth Services Center (San Mateo).

Correctional Health Services is a rewarding place to work where the main goal is to keep our patients safe and healthy during their incarceration. Nursing staff work well with custody staff, where you can challenge yourself to develop skills in a place where autonomy is highly valued.

The current vacancies are for five benefitted regular full- time (1.0 FTE) Correctional Health Nurses at our Maguire and Maple Street Correctional Centers in Redwood City and at our Youth Services Center in San Mateo for a variety of shifts.

Under general direction, Correctional Health Nurses are fully competent to independently perform a full range of professional nursing duties and procedures requiring one to exercise a high degree clinical judgment. Incumbents also provide lead direction to other nursing and paraprofessional personnel.

Correctional Health Services provides integrated medical, dental, mental health, and chemical dependency treatment to the incarcerated adult population, as well as medical and dental care to the juvenile hall population of San Mateo County, as described below:

• Medical services include health screening, treatment, education, and 24-hour emergency response for adults.

• Clinic appointments are available by referral and upon request and include chronic care for hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and HIV, as well as obstetric, orthopedic, and urgent care.

• Dental services include treatment and medication for urgent dental conditions and extractions for adults and juveniles.

• Mental health services include crisis intervention, evaluation, treatment, psychiatric medication, behavior management, and continuing care referrals.

• Day treatment services are provided to mentally ill men and women in the Life Skills Program at the Maguire and Maple Street Correctional Centers.

• CHS also provides weekly group therapy; cognitive behavioral approach to addiction and recovery; and re-entry services for those transitioning back into the community.

The ideal candidates:

Will be well-rounded and will have knowledge of Correctional Health and Mental Health nursing; Emergency Room or ICU experience; or a strong Medical/Surgical and Telemetry foundation. OB/GYN, pediatric experience and psychiatric care experience are also ideal, but not required. Candidates must be able to administer medications to over 100 patients within an 8- hour shift, in a locked correctional facility and on weekends.

NOTE: Extra-help, are at-will assignments, paid on an hourly basis. Extra-help hours are dependent on the business needs of the department and therefore work hours may vary from week to week. Extra help employees shall not exceed 1,040 hours of work per fiscal year. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment.

NOTE: The list of eligible candidates created from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future part-time, full-time, permanent, extra-help, per diem, relief, and/or temporary vacancies in any of the three correctional facilities.

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Administer treatment and medications to over 100 patients within an 8-hour shift.

• Complete patient assessments and triage, as well as 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 patients and their families to provide in-hospital and after-hospital follow-up through teaching and referral.

• Work with patients and their families to provide in-custody and after custody 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.

• 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:

• Perform professional nursing duties within a locked correctional facility.

• Check vital signs; give injections; perform catheterizations, IZ Registry, Point of Care Testing; and draw blood for medical purposes.

• Start, maintain, and discontinue intravenous lines.

• Monitor patient rehabilitation.

• Perform mental status exams and implement plan of care based on assessment findings.

• Monitor and document on patients in restraint and seclusion while maintaining 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 or equivalent and a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

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; and clinical systems, supplies, and equipment.

Skill/Ability to:

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; and work in a busy environment.

Application/Examination

Open & 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.

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. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. 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. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Application Deadline: Continuous

Application Screening: April 29, 2024

Combined Panel/Department Interviews: May 15th and/or 16th, 2024

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 (040324) (Correctional Health Nurse- F018)

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.

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  NOTE: Candidates for this position will be required to complete an extensive security clearance package and undergo a thorough background check conducted by the Sheriff's Department prior to being offered a position. The successful candidate must be cleared to work in and around a locked facility and detainees.

• Please proceed to the supplemental questions.

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  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

  04

  Possession of a current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate is required for this recruitment. Do you possess a current Basic Life Support Certificate? (Please include information on the Certificates & Licenses section of the application.) A "No" answer will disqualify you from this recruitment.)

• Yes

• No

  05

  Describe the education, training and experience that qualify you for a position as Correctional Health Nurse. Include specific certificates, training and experience. Please be sure to describe any nursing experience working with a pediatric population. Be specific.

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  Provide one work-related example that demonstrates your ability to work with difficult, volatile and/or uncooperative patients. In your response, include the situation, your actions and the outcome. Be specific.

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  Correctional Health Experience – Considering your previous paid work experience, education and training, select all task(s) you have performed. (Check all that apply.)

• Administration of medication to 100+ patients within an 8-hour shift

• Administration of intravenous medication

• Check vital signs

• Give injections

• Perform phlebotomy

• Provide wound care

• Perform catheterizations

• Perform Point of Care Testing (e.g. urinalysis, hemoglobin, glucose, strep, finger-sticks)

• Pain management

• Patient education and health promotion

• Chronic disease management

• Provide care to patients across the life span

• Follow established procedures

• No paid work experience, but willing to learn

  08

  Correctional Health Experience – Considering your previous paid work experience, education and training, how long have you performed the task(s) selected?

• 3 years or more

• More than 2 years but less than 3 years

• 1 year or more but less than 2 years

• Less than 1 year

• Never, but willing to learn

  09

  Correctional Health Experience – Considering your previous work experience, education and training, in what context / environment did you most often perform the task(s) selected?

• Correctional Health Facility

• Outpatient Clinic or Physician's Office

• Hospital Facility

• During an internship, externship or preceptorship

• In a classroom or academic setting

• No experience, but willing to learn

  10

  County of San Mateo 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. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. 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

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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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