What are the responsibilities and job description for the STAFF NURSE position at Sutter County?
JOB SUMMARY
The Health and Human Services Department is seeking a STAFF NURSE to join their inpatient unit
of the Psychiatric Health Facility.
Application Period Closes - Monday, March 24th 2025
Hiring Interview - Monday, April 7 thru Friday April 11
Under supervision, the Staff Nurse provides professional nursing care for patients/clients in the inpatient unit of the Psychiatric Health Facility.
This class represents the first level in the professional series for nursing. Incumbents perform journey-level professional nursing duties. Other higher level professional nursing classes are distinguished from this class by requirements for special nursing services, special certificates requiring additional training, or supervisory responsibilities.
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill any future opening(s) of this classification or other similar classifications, including Part-Time and Extra Help, for up to nine months.
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EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other related duties may be required and assigned.
- Makes preliminary observations of patients' conditions and prepares them for medical treatment; assists physicians with treatment, dressings, tests and procedures.
- Prepares equipment for treatment and tests; assists physicians with physical examinations.
- Receives and executes physician orders; observes symptoms, the progress of cases and the results of medical and nursing treatments.
- Observes and records patient symptomology/behavior and reports unusual occurrences/conditions of patients to supervisor.
- Prepares, dispenses and administers oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications; observes patient for possible medication reactions.
- Instructs patients and/or their relatives concerning medication and home care.
- Renders first-aid; supervises and/or directs the work of subordinates, and maintains charts and records.
Assignment to Mental Health Department:
- In addition to the above duties, provides psychiatric nursing care to acute or chronic patients/clients.
- Develops and carries out psychiatric nursing intervention plans; assists patients in acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to adequately cope with their ongoing mental illness.
- Provides therapeutic nursing interventions, redirection and limit setting to acutely ill psychiatric patients, some of whom may be agitated or threatening.
- Assists in the admission of new patients; participates in therapy sessions and staff meetings.
- Prevents or assists in preventing patients from injuring themselves or others.
- Sterilizes surgical equipment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of: Current recognized theory, techniques and practices of nursing; medical terminology, techniques and equipment; the uses and effects of medicines and narcotics. Knowledge of standard practices used in caring for the mentally ill or emotionally disturbed and psychiatric medication is required when assigned to the Mental Health Department.
Ability to: Provide professional nursing care to patients/clients; exercise patience, initiative and judgment in recognizing symptoms indicative of adverse patient reactions; maintain confidentiality of patient/client information; establish and maintain effective interpersonal relations with individuals and groups; effectively work with individuals from various socio-economic and multi-cultural backgrounds; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to hear; understand and follow oral and written instructions; maintain medical charts and records; supervise and/or direct the work of subordinates.
Education and Experience: Education and experience that would demonstrate the possession of the above knowledge and abilities. One year of professional nursing experience in relevant area is desirable.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential Duties require the following physical skills and work requirements:
Must be able to support the weight of patients for brief periods of time in positioning/transporting; exercise a moderate amount of physical exertion and manual dexterity in the handling of patients and/or equipment; walk and stand for long periods of time; distinguish colors; ability to operate and use a variety of health care equipment/tools and standard office equipment; must be able to work in a health care environment.
License or Certificate: Possession of a current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California. May require the possession and maintenance of a valid California Driver's license.
Recruitment Process
The recruitment process for this position includes completing an application and participating in oral interview(s). Please notify the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date for this position if you believe you have a disability, which would make it difficult to participate in any portion of the recruitment process and would require reasonable accommodation. Sutter County reserves the right to require medical documentation concerning the need for accommodation. Offers of employment are contingent upon investigation of employment history, references, drug testing, medical review/exam and fingerprinting in addition to other appropriate requirements of the position.
NOTE: Sutter County utilizes E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of employees to work in the United States.
The County of Sutter is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Sutter County encourages both incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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Full-time employees are eligible for benefits.
Extra-help employees working more than 30 hours per week MAY be eligible for some benefits.
