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Ventura County Per Diem Registered Nurse III - Cancer Nurse Navigator - Ambulatory Care in Ventura, California
Per Diem Registered Nurse III - Cancer Nurse Navigator - Ambulatory Care
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Per Diem Registered Nurse III - Cancer Nurse Navigator - Ambulatory Care
Salary
$131,892.80 - $168,168.00 Annually
Location
Ventura and may require travel throughout Ventura County, CA
Job Type
Per-Diem
Job Number
0537HCA-24AB (NW)
Department
Health Care Agency
Division
Ambulatory Care
Opening Date
03/27/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
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Description
Under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager, provides direct and/or indirect nursing care to hospital patients in a general or specialized nursing unit; and to perform related work as required.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in high acuity Oncology Clinics, ability to contribute to the success of the Adult Hematology-Oncology Clinic, particularly in the crucial areas of patient care, administration of chemo drugs, and non-chemo infusion treatments. Additionally, the incumbent will have experience successfully navigating high volume patient care environments with an understanding of the critical nature of administering chemotherapy and non-chemo infusion treatments, ensuring the utmost precision and adherence to safety protocols, while maintaining the highest standards that align with the organization's goals.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
The Per Diem Nurse is distinguished from the Registered Nurse classification in that Per Diem Nurses are scheduled to work on an as-needed basis (intermittent) to supplement staffing needs. Nursing practice at this level demonstrates the application of intermediate assessment skills; independent judgment and action; and adherence to patient privacy, confidentiality, and security guidelines. Incumbents are expected to work at the full scope of their licensure providing specialized clinical care with a decreasing amount of supervision commensurate with their experience.
PAYROLL TITLE: Per Diem Registered Nurse III
What we offer:
Educational Incentive: Incumbents may be eligible for an educational incentive of $1.25/hour (Bachelor's degree) OR $1.75 (Master's degree) based on completion of a Bachelor's or Master's degree that is not required for the classification.
Bilingual Premium Pay: Per Diem assignments which require the use of bilingual skills shall be eligible for bilingual premium pay at the I, II, or III level. Premiums are as followed: Bilingual Level I = $.65/hour; Bilingual Level II = $.80/hour; Bilingual Level III = $.90/hour;
Certification Pay: $0.813 per hour based on scheduled work week hours for each qualified certification up to a maximum of five (5) certifications.
Evening Shift Differential - 7.5%
Night Shift Differential – 15%
Weekend Shift Differential - $2.00 per hour
Charge Nurse Premium Pay - $1.00 per hour
Float Nurse Premium Pay - $2.50 per hour
Standby Premium Pay – ¼ of regular hourly wage or Federal minimum wage (whichever is greater)
Difficult to Recruit (“DTR”) Assignment Premium: The Director-Human Resources may authorize an increase up to and including five percent (5%) of base rate of pay (CNA Per Diem Unit MOA (Sec. 809).
DEPARTMENT/AGENCY: Health Care Agency - Ambulatory Care
Per Diem Registered Nurse III is represented by the California Nurses Association (CNA) and is eligible for overtime compensation.
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term), Intermittent, and Extra Help vacancies for this position only. There is currently one (1) Intermittent (Per Diem) vacancy.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: March 27, 2024
CLOSING DATE: Continuous and may close at any time; therefore, the schedule for the remainder of the process will depend upon when we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications to meet business needs.
Examples Of Duties
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Utilizing nursing process, plans and participates in providing daily patient care;
Follows prescribed doctors' orders concerning treatments and medications;
Makes patient observations, records and reports all pertinent information; provides follow-through on judgement;
Assists doctors in examination and treatment;
Provides unit organization and is responsible for completion of all delegated and indicated nursing duties by the end of the assigned shift;
Assists in training, supervision and evaluation of ancillary personnel and in the training of new personnel;
In Ambulatory Medicine areas, provides physician assistance and patient care as indicated and required; and
Performs other related duties as required.
Typical Qualifications
These are entrance requirements to the exam process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE
Requires at least five (5) years of experience as a Cancer Nurse Navigator or related experience in an Ambulatory Care Oncology Clinic.
Successful completion of the Health Care Agency Pharmacology examination within three (3) months of employment is mandatory.
These employees may be appointed to work on specialized short-term projects such as hospital accreditation or on other projects that require specialized administrative duties and responsibilities.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing. Must possess and maintain a current valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California, or licensure in another state with California licensure pending.
Must possess a valid Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) Certificate prior to the first day of employment.
Day shift availability
DESIRED
Experience in Oncology
Experience administrating Chemotherapy
Infusion Experience
Chemotherapy-Immunotherapy Certification (ONS)
Oncology Certified Nurse (ONC/ONCC)
Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word skills
Bilingual skills (English/Spanish)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of the following:
The theory, techniques, and practices of professional oncology nursing;
Medical terminology and hospital routine and equipment;
Hospital based/nursing committee practices;
Current principles, techniques, equipment and methods of modern nursing;
Patient and staff education methods;
Prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer; and
Medicines and narcotics.
Skill in the following:
- Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word skills
Ability to do the following:
Plan and organize nursing care;
Train and supervise non-professional staff;
Establish and maintain effective interpersonal relations with other staff members, patients and their families through the diagnosis and treatment;
Maintain confidentiality of patient/client information;
Work effectively in different healthcare and/or hospital departments or shifts as required; and
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Recruitment Process
FINAL FILING DATE : This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested in it. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.
To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at www.ventura.org/jobs . If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.
Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.
LATERAL TRANSFER OPTION: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here (http://vcportal.ventura.org/CEO/HR/docs/Lateral_Transfer.pdf) for additional information.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE – qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this exam at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the exam process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.
APPLICATION EVALUATION – Pass/Fail: An application evaluation will be conducted to determine whether each applicant possesses the required licensure, certification, and experience for this recruitment. Those candidates who meet the requirements will be placed on the eligible list.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information and driving record may be required for this position.
For further information about this recruitment, please contact Nathan Wood via email at nathan.wood@ventur.org or by telephone at (805) 677-5232.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE
California Nurses Association
Per Diem (CNA)
To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.
Benefits website (https://hr.ventura.org/benefits) or you may call (805) 654-2570.
Retirement FAQ's (https://vcportal.ventura.org/CEO/benefits/docs/RETIREMENT%20-%20FAQs.pdf)
Memorandum of Agreement
Union Code: NCP
01
Please describe your experience as a Cancer Nurse Navigator or related experience in an Oncology clinic. Please include the following in your response:
Name of employer(s)
Dates of employment reflected as MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY or Present
Number of hours worked per week
Position title
Specific duties you performed
NOTE: Do not copy and paste a response to another question. Do not refer to an attached document.
NOTE: This experience must be included in the Work History section on your application.
If you do not have this experience state, "No experience."
02
Describe your experience with prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Please include the following in your response:
Name of employer(s)
Dates of employment reflected as MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY or Present
Number of hours worked per week
Position title
Specific duties you performed
NOTE: Do not copy and paste a response to another question. Do not refer to an attached document.
NOTE: This experience must be included in the Work History section on your application.
If you do not have this experience state, "No experience."
03
Describe your ability to plan and organize nursing care in the treatment of cancer.
04
Are you able to possess and maintain a current valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California during the course of employment?
Yes
No
05
Can you possess and maintain a valid Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) Certificate prior to the first day of employment?
Yes
No
06
The Oncology Clinic is open during regular business hours. Are you available to work day shifts (7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.)?
Yes
No
07
What is your proficiency level using Microsoft Excel?
No experience
Basic
Intermediate
Advanced
08
What is your proficiency level using Microsoft Word?
No experience
Basic
Intermediate
Advanced
09
Please select all that apply to you:
I have experience in Oncology
I have experience administering Chemotherapy
I have Infusion experience
I have a Chemotherapy-Immunotherapy Certification (ONS)
I am an Oncology Certified Nurse (ONC/ONCC)
I have no experience or certifications listed above
10
Are you bilingual (English/Spanish)?
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
Ventura County
Address
800 S. Victoria Avenue LOC. #1970 Ventura, California, 93009
Phone
(805) 654-5129
Website
http://hr.ventura.org
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