Registered Nurse (Operating Room Assignment)

The Position

Bargaining Unit: CNA - Registered Nurses Unit Contra Costa County Health Services Department offers a variety of opportunities and has an ongoing need for Registered Nurses. Our facilities include the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) in Martinez, a full service acute hospital which includes an acute psychiatric unit. We have nine (9) outpatient health centers throughout the County, detention facilities, and juvenile hall.

This recruitment is specifically for the following assignment: Operating Room Typical Tasks

The typical tasks described in class are representative samples of duties commonly performed in each specialty area. Some tasks performed require specialized training or certifications depending upon the area of assignment or position designation.

• Follows MD orders to administer intravenous therapy and other prescribed medication and treatments
• Prepares equipment and assists physician during procedures, treatment and, examination of patients
• Assesses patient needs, identifies problems, plans and implements appropriate nursing interventions, evaluates patient care outcomes and documents all of the above, reporting significant deviation from abnormal to normal to the physicians
• Assigns ancillary personnel
• Orients, precepts and mentors new and entry level nurses for problem solving and decision making
• Identifies urgent needs of the patient and/or significant others and initiates measures to meet these needs
• Provides directions to other members of the nursing team to ensure patient care is administered in a thorough, safe, and evidence based manner
• Provides and promotes excellent customer service for all internal and external customers
• Performs physical assessments, plans, implement, and evaluates care
• Performs case management
• Monitors laboratory tests
• Documents all care provided
• Identifies actual and potential problems; intervenes and reports all related problems to the appropriate disciplines.
• Coordinates the care of the patient; initiates and participates in patient/family teaching and discharge planning
• Address the physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, and spiritual needs of all patients
• Performs medication management
• Performs on-going patient education
• Participates in Quality improvement projects
• Participates in continuous learning and evidence based research
• May act as a Relief Charge Nurse

Minimum Qualifications License Required (All Assignments): Candidates must possess and maintain throughout the duration of employment: a current, valid and unrestricted Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.

Special Requirements (All Assignments) As a condition of employment all applicants: 1) When assigned to Detention Health Services must possess and maintain a security clearance approved and issued by the Sheriff's Department; 2) When assigned to the Perioperative unit must be available to provide off shift coverage.

Operating Room Assignment Experience: Two (2) years of full-time, or its equivalent, experience performing duties as a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting, one (1) year of which must have been in Operating Room nursing.

Substitution for Experience: Completion of the didactic portion of the Association of Operating Room Nurses, and completion of an approved preceptorship or training program issued by CCRMC may be substituted for the one (1) year Operating Room nursing experience.

Acute Care (All Acute Care Assignments) Experience: One (1) year of full time experience, or its equivalent, performing duties of a registered nurse in an acute care setting obtained in the United States within the last five (5) years.

Certification: Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or CPR certification issued by the American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider).

Substitution for experience: Possession of a BSN and six (6) months of experience as a Beginning Level Registered Nurse working in an acute care hospital may be substituted for the 1 (one) year of required experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: A background investigation/fingerprint, and/or physical exam may be required prior to the start of employment.

A COMPLETED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE IS REQUIRED AND YOU MUST ATTACH COPIES OF LICENSE & CERTIFICATIONS TO YOUR APPLICATION. Selection Process

• Application Filing: All applicants must apply on-line at www.cccounty.us/hr and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date.
• Application Evaluation: Depending on the number of applications received, an Application Evaluation Board may be convened to evaluate and select the best-qualified candidates for invitation to the next phase of the examination.
• Training and Experience Evaluation: Consists of an evaluation of each candidate's relevant education, training and/or experience as presented on the application and supplemental questionnaire. (Weighted 100%)

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

CONVICTION HISTORY After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

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Your supplemental questionnaire responses will be used to evaluate your education, training and/or experience as it relates to this position and will determine your score and rank on the employment list. You will receive a rating of 70% for meeting the minimum qualifications. Additional points will be awarded to candidates who possess job-related education, training and/or experience beyond the minimum qualifications. Do not answer any of the questions by indicating, "see attached resume". Be concise, limiting your response to the information that is relevant to each question.

• I understand

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TYPES OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. What type of position(s) would you like to work? (select all that apply)

• PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION: Regularly scheduled 40 hours per week, full fringe benefits.
• PERMANENT PART-TIME POSITION: Regularly scheduled less than 40 hours per week; prorated vacation and sick leave; medical benefits on a shared cost basis if position is 16 hours or more per week. Retirement on a shared cost basis if position is 20 hours or more per week.
• PERMANENT INTERMITTENT: Irregular, unscheduled employment on an on-call basis; paid hourly; must be available to work every other weekend; scheduled for one major and three minor holidays; prorated vacation and sick leave.

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Are you interested in a Staff Nurse Per Diem position?

• Yes
• No

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Are you currently in a Staff Nurse Per Diem position for Contra Costa County?

• Yes
• No

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What shifts are you available to work? (select all that apply)

• Days
• Evening
• Nights
• All

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LOCATION: Positions are located in various areas of the County. Please indicate the areas in which you would accept employment. Your name will be referred to those areas you check.

• Region 1 Central – Concord/Martinez
• Region 2 West – Richmond Area
• Region 3 East – Pittsburg, Antioch, Bay Point, Brentwood, Byron

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Do you have a current, valid and unrestricted Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing?

• Yes, and I have attached a copy of the license to my application
• No

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Do you have one (1) year of full time experience, or its equivalent, performing duties of a registered nurse in an acute care setting obtained in the United States within the last five (5) years?

• Yes, I have one (1) year of full time experience, or its equivalent, performing duties of a registered nurse in an acute care setting obtained in the United States within the last five (5) years
• I am substituting for the required one (1) year of experience and have a BSN and six (6) months of experience as a Beginning Level Registered Nurse working in an acute care hospital
• No, I do not have the required experience

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Do you have a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association OR CPR certification issued by the American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider)?

• Yes, and I attached a copy of the license to my application
• No

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Do you have two (2) years of FULL-TIME (40 hours a week) experience performing duties as a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting, one (1) year of which must have been in Operating Room nursing?

• I have two (2) years of full-time experience performing duties as a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting, one (1) year of which must have been in Operating Room nursing
• I have one (1) year of full-time experience performing duties as a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting, and am SUBSTITUTING for the one (1) year working as an Operating Room nursing as I have completed the didactic portion of the Association of Operating Room Nurses, and completed an approved preceptorship or training program issued by CCRM
• No, I do not have the experience required

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How many months of full-time experience do you have working in an ACUTE CARE FACILITY? (The following facilities are NOT considered an acute care facility and should NOT be counted: skilled nurse facility, nursing home, subacute facility, long term acute care.) A 40-HOUR WEEK IS CONSIDERED FULL-TIME.

• I do not have any experience as described
• 0-6 months of experience as described
• 6 months or more but less than 1 year of experience as described
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years, of experience as described
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years, of experience as described
• 3 years or more of experience as described

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Have you ever been convicted of a federal crime, as defined in 42 U.S.C. Section 1320a-7(i), or been subject to an exclusion action?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, please provide detailed information.

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Please Select The Highest Degree You Possess

• I do not have a degree
• I have a Diploma Nurse
• I have an AA Degree
• I have a BSN Degree
• I have an MSN Degree

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Please note experience must be post licensure, NOT hours spent in clinical rotations during nursing school. A 40-HOUR WEEK IS CONSIDERED FULL-TIME for the remaining questions.

• I understand

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How many months of full-time experience do you have working in an Outpatient Mental Health Clinic?

• I do not have any experience as described
• 0-6 months of experience as described
• 6 months or more but less than 1 year of experience as described
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years, of experience as described
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years, of experience as described
• 3 years or more of experience as described

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How many months of full-time experience do you have working in an Outpatient Health Clinic?

• I do not have any experience as described
• 0-6 months of experience as described
• 6 months or more but less than 1 year of experience as described
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years, of experience as described
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years, of experience as described
• 3 years or more of experience as described

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How many months of full-time experience do you have working in an Inpatient/Psychiatric Unit or Psychiatric Emergency Department Health Setting?

• I do not have any experience as described
• 0-6 months of experience as described
• 6 months or more but less than 1 year of experience as described
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years, of experience as described
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years, of experience as described
• 3 years or more of experience as described

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How many months of full-time experience do you have working in Detention or Probation Facility?

• I do not have any experience as described
• 0-6 months of experience as described
• 6 months or more but less than 1 year of experience as described
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years, of experience as described
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years, of experience as described
• 3 years or more of experience as described

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How many months of full-time experience do you have working in Acute Dialysis Unit (Hospital Inpatient)?

• I do not have any experience as described
• 0-6 months of experience as described
• 6 months or more but less than 1 year of experience as described
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years, of experience as described
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years, of experience as described
• 3 years or more of experience as described

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How many months of full-time experience do you have working in Outpatient Chronic Dialysis Unit?

• I do not have any experience as described
• 0-6 months of experience as described
• 6 months or more but less than 1 year of experience as described
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years, of experience as described
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years, of experience as described
• 3 years or more of experience as described

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How many months of full-time experience do you have working in Critical Care Unit?

• I do not have any experience as described
• 0-6 months of experience as described
• 6 months or more but less than 1 year of experience as described
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years, of experience as described
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years, of experience as described
• 3 years or more of experience as described

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How many months of full-time experience do you have working in Step-down (Intermediate Care Unit)?

• I do not have any experience as described
• 0-6 months of experience as described
• 6 months or more but less than 1 year of experience as described
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years, of experience as described
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years, of experience as described
• 3 years or more of experience as described

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How many months of full-time experience do you have working in the Operating Room?

• I do not have any experience as described
• 0-6 months of experience as described
• 6 months or more but less than 1 year of experience as described
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years, of experience as described
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years, of experience as described
• 3 years or more of experience as described

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How many months of full-time experience do you have working in Post Anesthesia Recovery Unit?

• I do not have any experience as described
• 0-6 months of experience as described
• 6 months or more but less than 1 year of experience as described
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years, of experience as described
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years, of experience as described
• 3 years or more of experience as described

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How many months of full-time experience do you have working in the Labor and Delivery Unit?

• I do not have any experience as described
• 0-6 months of experience as described
• 6 months or more but less than 1 year of experience as described
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years, of experience as described
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years, of experience as described
• 3 years or more of experience as described

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How many months of full-time experience do you have working in the Nursery Unit?

• I do not have any experience as described
• 0-6 months of experience as described
• 6 months or more but less than 1 year of experience as described
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years, of experience as described
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years, of experience as described
• 3 years or more of experience as described

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How many months of full-time experience do you have working in Postpartum Unit?

• I do not have any experience as described
• 0-6 months of experience as described
• 6 months or more but less than 1 year of experience as described
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years, of experience as described
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years, of experience as described
• 3 years or more of experience as described

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How many months of full-time experience do you have working in the Pediatrics Unit?

• I do not have any experience as described
• 0-6 months of experience as described
• 6 months or more but less than 1 year of experience as described
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years, of experience as described
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years, of experience as described
• 3 years or more of experience as described

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How many months of full-time experience do you have working in the Emergency Department?

• I do not have any experience as described
• 0-6 months of experience as described
• 6 months or more but less than 1 year of experience as described
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years, of experience as described
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years, of experience as described
• 3 years or more of experience as described

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How many months of full-time experience do you have working in Medical/Surgical/Telemetry Unit?

• I do not have any experience as described
• 0-6 months of experience as described
• 6 months or more but less than 1 year of experience as described
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years, of experience as described
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years, of experience as described
• 3 years or more of experience as described

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How many months of full-time experience do you have working in a Burn Unit?

• I do not have any experience as described
• 0-6 months of experience as described
• 6 months or more but less than 1 year of experience as described
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years, of experience as described
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years, of experience as described
• 3 years or more of experience as described

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How many months of full-time experience do you have working in Sub-Acute Nursing?

• I do not have any experience as described
• 0-6 months of experience as described
• 6 months or more but less than 1 year of experience as described
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years, of experience as described
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years, of experience as described
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years, of experience as described

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How many months of full-time experience do you have working in a Nursing Home?

• I do not have any experience as described
• 0-6 months of experience as described
• 6 months or more but less than 1 year of experience as described
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years, of experience as described
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years, of experience as described
• 3 years or more of experience as described

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How many months of full-time experience do you have working at the Contra Costa County Hospital or a Contra Costa County Health Center?

• I do not have any experience as described
• 0-6 months of experience as described
• 6 months or more but less than 1 year of experience as described
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years, of experience as described 2 years or more, but less than 3 years, of experience as described 3 years or more, but less than 4 years, of experience as described
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years, of experience as described
• 3 years or more of experience as described

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Do you have any actions pending against your professional license?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, please provide detailed information.

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By checking this box, I am confirming that all statements made in this supplemental questionnaire and on the application are accurate and true; and I understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts will result in being rejected from this recruitment process or released from future employment with Contra Costa County.

• I understand
• Required Question