Registered Nurse , Sheriff; Correctional Health

Position: REGISTERED NURSE I, SHERIFF (CORRECTIONAL HEALTH)
First day of filing:  december 17, 2020 at 8:00 a. M. (pst)

Until the needs of the services are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

      This announcement is being reposted to update the transfer of test components information.

Exam number - y5139b

Type of recruitment - open competitive job opportunity

Correctional health services - 20% recruitment and retention bonus  

The county of los angeles is currently offering up to 20%  bonus for full-time registered nurse i, sheriff positions hired by correctional health services and working on-site in a designated facility to meet critical healthcare needs for the uniquely underserved jail population.  

Covid-19 vaccination:

All department of health services workforce members must be fully vaccinated against covid-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against covid-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.

The los angeles county department of health services (dhs) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its unified system of 23 health centers and four hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics - dhs annually provides direct care for over 500,000 outstanding patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $8.4 billion.

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Through academic affiliations with the university of california, los angeles (ucla), the university of southern california (usc), and the charles r. Drew university of medicine and sciences (cdu), dhs hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their graduate medical education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition to its direct clinical services, dhs also runs the emergency medical services (ems) agency and the county's 911 emergency response system, as well as housing for health and the office of diversion and re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing.

The mission:

"to advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care"

Special salary information:

Upon appointment, a 5.5% bonus will be added for performing department of health services' correctional health standardized procedures.

Definition:

This class provides professional nursing care and services to inmate patients in correctional health facility.  

Follows established policies and procedures within their scope of practice.

Complies with licensing and accreditation standards and other regulatory requirements.

Consistently seeks assistance and feedback regarding patient and clinical practice issues.

Accepts personal accountability and demonstrates initiative in continuing to develop nursing knowledge and skills.

Participates in patient care conferences, committee meetings, staff development, standardized procedures and/or education programs to increase or maintain professional competency.

Seek experiences that reflect current clinical practice to achieve and enhance professional and clinical skills and competencies.

Participates in performance improvement activities.

Maintains courteous and respectful interaction with patients, co-workers, and members of the public.

Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner.

Respects patient rights; adheres to and protects patient privacy, confidentiality, and security guidelines.

Assists with responses to alcu inquiries, third party complaints, inmate complaints and court orders by providing complete and accurate information in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

Completes and maintains accurate and legible documentation and records in a clear, concise, and timely manner.

Reports and may intervene in incidents involving patients, visitors, or employees.

Delegates, assigns, and/or supervises the assigned work.  The rn i, correctional health is accountable for the completion of delegated work, as required.

Assessment/reassessment:

Interviews patient and other individuals to collect information as part of a comprehensive assessment.

Observes overall patient condition including physically assessing the patient.

Identifies economic, educational, and cultural barriers; spiritual influences; and age specific and biophysical needs.

Reviews all available information, including medical records, patient history, and other documentation.

Documents all findings and observations.

Initiates reassessment of patients.

Recognizes deviations from baseline and interprets subtle changes in a patient's condition.

Prioritizes care based on appropriate identification of nursing diagnosis and patient needs.

Planning:

Formulates a plan of care and/or nursing care plans based upon…