Extra Help Registered Nurse

Job Description:

Extra Help Registered Nurse

Description

The Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) is currently recruiting for Extra Help Registered Nurses.

As extra help positions become available, the Health & Human Services Agency will select the most qualified and appropriate applicant for the position available. The number of hours and duration of employment varies by each assignment. Extra help employees may work in a variety of departments in locations throughout the geographic county area. Extra help employees may not work more than 1,559 hours in any fiscal year from July to June. An extra help employee who mistakenly works in excess of 1,559 hours in a fiscal year does not become a probationary or regular employee.

Applications will be active for six months. If you are hired for extra help and you complete a work assignment and then wish to be employed again, you must resubmit an extra help application online.

There are no benefits associated with extra help positions.

The Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) is currently recruiting for Extra Help Registered Nurses. The successful candidate must have the ability to maintain effective working relationships with clients, public, staff, and other departments and agencies. This position will work closely with licensed and non-licensed personnel to assess and coordinate services. Incumbents working in Public Health Programs in the Public Health Branch will work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers. Public Health programs include California Children’s Services; the Child Health and Disability Program; Public Health Nursing Community Health; Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health; and Tuberculosis programs.

Typical Duties

Key Responsibilities

• Assess client’s physical and behavioral health conditions and determine the priority in which services are to be rendered.
• Instruct licensed and non-licensed personnel on duties to be performed in the clinic.
• Provide education and counseling to clients with various health conditions, giving them and their families instructions on medications, diet, and medical procedures.
• Assist with research related to improving care.
• Administer and record medications, immunizations, and treatments rendered to clients.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Candidates must meet the qualifications listed below by the application deadline

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• A valid Registered Nurse License issued by the California State Board of Nursing

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
• Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

**PLEASE NOTE: ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED**

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bargaining Unit 6

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount: An annualbenefit amountis provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision andlife).This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMOmedical plans which include PPOand HMO dental plans andinclude dentalandvision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, andVision Services Plan (VSP).

Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.

Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 50 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.

To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.

Closing Date/Time: 11/15/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$81,677.00 - $99,542.00 Annually