Extra Help opportunities are immediately available.

The County of Madera is establishing a list of qualified applicants for this position. Applications will be accepted continuously until otherwise noted and the list will be used to fill current vacancies in this classification.

Classification Review

This position is currently undergoing review as part of a class study and therefore both the title and the pay range assigned may be subject to change upon completion of the study.

DEFINITION

Under direct supervision in a learning capacity, to provide nursing care for clients in clinic or field nursing settings; to assist clinicians in the examination and treatment of clients; and to perform other duties as required.

Examples of Duties

Assesses client needs accurately and plans appropriate interventions to implement care according to the developed plan; involves client in the planning process; incorporates changes to the plan of care following review by the supervisor; evaluates the effectiveness of nursing care and reassesses client needs as necessary; assists clients with preparation of examinations and treatments as ordered; assists physicians, nurse practitioners and other nurses with examinations, treatments, dressings, tests, immunizations, etc.; prepares and maintains equipment for treatments and tests; assists in preparing the clinic for client visits and assists in clinic clean-up during and after clinic hours; takes and records vital signs; observes and reports both physical and emotional symptoms and conditions of clients; obtains health histories; administers all medications and immunizations using the prescribed and recommended routes and methods; accurately provides technical nursing care, including phlebotomy, administration of medications, and immunizations according to established protocols; assists in epidemiological investigations by obtaining names of communicable disease contacts and making referrals/appointments for tests and treatment; teaches preventive health measures, such as nutrition, immunization, accident prevention and family planning; prepares records, reports and statistical information; protects the rights of clients and maintains confidentiality of all client contacts and information; learns to identify and report child or dependent adult abuse and incidents of domestic violence; complies with universal precautions, safety and other procedures per Federal and State CLIA and OSHA regulations; attends conferences, training and meetings as assigned.

Employment Standards / Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

* Principles and skills for the promotion of health and the prevention of disease and disability.

* General nursing skills and practices in the areas of maternal and child health, adult health, medical and surgical nursing, and communicable disease control.

* Nutrition and preventive health practices.

* Cultural differences in health care.

* Child growth and development.

* Principles of the nursing process as applied to a client.

* Use and effects of medicines.

* Basic CPR and First Aid methods and techniques.

* Medical terminology.

* Clinic practices and equipment.

Skill to:

* Operate a motor vehicle safely.

* Learn to operate clinical test devices and equipment.

Ability to:

* Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

* Learn to plan, organize and carry out nursing activities in an assigned area.

* Learn to perform clinical tasks such as venipunctures, giving injections, administering medications and assisting with examinations.

* Learn to keep accurate, concise and legally appropriate records and reports.

* Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with other health professionals, co-workers, and the general public.

* Learn to use public health nursing practices.

* Maintain all standards of nursing practice according to the Nurse Practice Act.

* Maintain confidentiality of client records and information.

* Learn and utilize computerized software programs incorporated in clinical practices and other assignments.

* Learn and utilize basic client eligibility criteria for referral/resource agencies such as emergency assistance programs, women's shelters, WIC, alcohol and other drug programs.

* Learn and utilize ordinances, rules, laws, and regulations governing public health services and nursing practices.

* Learn and utilize information about the causes and modes of transmission and methods of control for communicable diseases.

Experience and Training:

Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

Experience:

No experience is necessary.

Training:

Possession of a valid Interim Permit to practice professional nursing issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing,

OR

Proof of completion of the majority of academic nursing requirements of the California Board of Registered Nursing.

Special Requirements:

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, and lift 25 lbs.; exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, chemicals, explosive materials, and infectious diseases.

Application Process

The application review process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum qualifications. In addition to the application, the applicant is required to complete the Supplemental Questions to further evaluate their education, training and experience relative to the required knowledge, skills and abilities for the position. Applicants must submit answers that are as complete as possible.

Only qualified applicants who pass the minimum qualifications review, will be invited to the examination process which may be administered by a written examination, oral interview, or any combination of qualifications appraisal determined by the Department of Human Resources to be appropriate. The Department of Human Resources will make reasonable accommodation in the examination process for disabled applicants. If you have an accommodation request, please indicate such on your application.

Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications, applicants may be scheduled for the assessment listed below. Passing score is 70% out of 100%.