What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Nurse I/II - Temporary position at County of San Luis Obispo?
The County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department is actively recruiting for temporary Correctional Nurses I/II to work in Probation's Juvenile Services Center. The list of eligible candidates created from this recruitment may be used to fill permanent, temporary, limited term, on-call or substitute vacancies in the department.
Typical tasks include RN sick calls, assessing youth, coordinating care with health care providers in the community, giving medications, attending emergency situations upon request by Probation Officers or other emergencies. In addition, people in this position will be responsible for medically clearing youth for booking, and transcribing medical orders as prescribed.
The Juvenile Hall Medical Staff work a combination of 10 and 6-hour shifts divided between 7 AM and roughly 10:30 PM. Incumbents will also be expected to assist with keeping the medical clinic staffed 7 days per week during these hours (including weekends and holidays). Temp/Per diem staff are expected to fill a minimum of 1-2 shifts per month.
Correctional Nurse I is part of a career series for Correctional Nurse I, Correctional Nurse II and Correctional Nurse Supervisor. Classes in this series provide professional nursing care for inmates at the San Luis Obispo Juvenile Services Center in accordance with California Administrative Code Title 15 and Health Agency requirements; and do other related work as required.
Click here to view the full job description for a Correctional Nurse I
Click here to view the full job description for a Correctional Nurse II
Learn more about the work our Correctional Nurses are a part of: A SLO Moment to recognize the Nursing Staff of the San Luis Obispo County's Juvenile Hall (youtube.com)
In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will have experience participating in any of the above tasks above and have experience working in a juvenile service center, correctional facility, or with at risk youth.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience
Correctional Nurse I: Possession of a valid California license as a Registered Nurse. No experience required.
Correctional Nurse II: Possession of a valid California license as a Registered Nurse AND three years of professional nursing experience. Graduation from a four-year accredited college with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing may be substituted for one year of experience.
Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca.
Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.
An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.
Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.
If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.
Salary : $41 - $61
