Staff Nurse III - All Specialties

Position Description

• Pediatrics - One (1) part time position

Examples of Duties

• Serves as resource person and provides orientation and training to new staff, residents, medical and nursing students
• May serve as charge nurse in the absence of Supervisor by assuming unit specific operational activities
• Provides overall patient care appropriate to the nursing care plan
• Provides teaching and support to the 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 patients on their units
• 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 physician with patients
• Monitors intake and output for infants and mothers
• Transports all medications including narcotics through out the hospital
• Completes accurate documentation of patient care
• Provides ongoing assessment of the patient as 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 equipment for their designated unit

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

• Current theory, principles, techniques and procedures used in professional nursing.
• Medical terminology, medical instruments & equipment.
• Routines typical to an acute-care hospital.
• The uses and effects of medicines and narcotics.
• Federal, State, Local laws & regulations & TJC standards that govern the nursing practice & delivery of health care.
• Current treatments, drugs and equipment associated with area of specialization.
• Advance theoretical concepts, principles, techniques and procedures used in professional nursing and health care.
• Mode of action and effects of medicines and narcotics.
• Advance 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.

• Community resource available to provide patient care & follow-up.
• Computer applications related to nursing.
• Principles of supervision, training, directing and evaluating subordinates.

• Perform the full range or registered nursing duties and responsibilities.
• Plan and organize nursing plans for patients.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt and effective course of action.
• Provide excellent customer service and establish and maintain an effective working relationship.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, patients and other hospital staff.
• Perform Specialized and advance 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 and duties of the position.
• Keep abreast of developments in area of nursing specialization.

Additional Information

• 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 Driver License for the class vehicle driven or have the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Employees hired into the following units - Intensive Care Unit, Interventional Radiology, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatrics, and Post Anesthesia Care Unit, will need to provide a copy of their diploma, or diploma and transcripts if educated outside of the Unites States at the time of hire.
• 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).
• Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Incumbents may be required to work with potentially hazardous and infectious substances.

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: VeteransPreferencePoints@countyofmonterey.gov

• 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.