IntroductionThis recruitment is to fill part time vacancies in the Intensive Care Nursery and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.Potentialnew hires into this classification are required to successfully pass apre-employment drug screen and a background investigation as a condition ofemployment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has passed thedrug screen and successfully completed the background process. The Countypays for the initial drug screen.NOTE All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.TYPICAL DUTIESElicits records andor reviews medical histories and performs acute primary care pre-employment annual periodic and various other routine physical examinations on patients ranging from newborn through geriatric utilizing the problem-oriented medical record or other appropriate systems provides general and specific health and medical instruction to patients clients and families.Coordinates individual and family health management utilizing physician resources or- community agencies provides guidance instruction treatment and referral in such areas of family planning sexually transmitted diseases STD Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome AIDS drug abuse child care and hygiene assists patients with selection fitting and placing of appropriate contraceptive devices.Performs early diagnostic examinations including vision hearing pap smears and other examinations may order laboratory tests x-rays electrocardiograms and other diagnostic tests may collect specimens for perform and interpret selected laboratory tests and take action on abnormals as necessary provides immunization and gives injections.Identifies basic complex medical conditions determines if patients medical surgical and psychiatric problems require immediate consultation with the physician treats conditions and manages stable phases of chronic illnesses on consultation with or following specific protocols established by physicians including dispensing andor administering medication when indicated alerts appropriate medical personnel andor agencies of potential community health problems as encountered.Provides routine prenatal care and post-partum follow-up for mother and child conducts newborn and well child examinations provides comprehensive health screening assessments provides treatment of pediatric illness.Observes and evaluates emotional condition of patient counsels and supports patients in the area of psychosocial problems and inter-relationships provides emergency treatment or referral for patients with severe emotional upsets.May work in hospital outpatient custodial public health satellite and mobile staff may make home and school visits may lead ancillary clinic staff may coordinate clinic activities may orient and oversee nursing students medical students and other providers.Provides for Quality Assurance through review and audit of clinic charts to assure adequate medical management and follow-up provides consultation to other providers.Keeps records and completes forms and questionnaires as required.Attends meetings and workshops serves on committees as assigned provides consultation and assistance in areas of specialty to other areas of Health Care Services participates in and may conduct in-service training.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSKNOWLEDGEThe general procedures techniques and equipment used in family medicine community health mental health and professional nursing medical terminology various hospital and clinic routines equipment and facilities full range of medical conditions of applicable medical specialty including procedures utilized in prevention diagnosis and treatment maternal and child health practices basic laboratory procedures uses effects problems and treatment of abuse of medicines and narcotics social public health mental health and other community treatment agencies principles of human behavior including basic causes symptoms and treatment of mental illness and instability basic medical record keeping diverse needs and problems of various cultural groups principles and practices of communicable disease prevention diagnosis and treatment.ABILITYElicit and record complete and accurate medical histories perform physical examinations identify medical conditions which require immediate consultation with the physician follow protocols in treating acute and stable chronic diseases as established by physicians communicate effectively recognize the behavior and attitudes that influence individual and family health observe and evaluate emotional conditions interpret laboratory data provide guidance and health instruction to patients lead and train other staff work with high risk clientele learn to work independently in absence of on-site physician direction.PHYSICALMENTAL REQUIREMENTSMobility-Frequent standing for long periods constant walking occasional pushingpulling occasional bendingsquatting Lifting-Occasional lifting of 5 lbs. or less restraining liftingturning people Visual Requirements-Frequent color perception occasional eyehand coordination peripheral vision and depth perception frequent reading Dexterity-Occasional holding and repetitive motion frequent reaching grasping and writing HearingTalking-Constant hearing normal speech talking in person talking on the telephone frequent hearing on the telephone and hearing faint sounds EmotionalPsychological-Occasional emergency situations exposure to hazardous materials working weekendsnights overtime frequent exposure to trauma grief an death constant public contact decision making concentration Environmental Conditions-Frequent exposure to noise occasional exposure to hazardous materials.San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA and upon request will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.Equal Opportunity EmployerSan Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age ancestry color creed marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation or belief pregnancy race religion sex or sexual orientation. For more information go toEqual Employment Opportunity Division sjgov.org.Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act ADASan Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and upon request will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.BENEFITSHealth InsuranceSan Joaquin County provides full-time employees and part-time employees eligible for benefits with a choice of three health plans a Kaiser Plan a Select Plan and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premiums.Dependent coverage is available for all plans.Dental InsuranceThe County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan dependent coverage is available at the employees expense.Vision InsuranceThe County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan VSP. There is no cost for employee only coverage dependent coverage is available at the employees expense.For more detailed information on the Countys benefits program visit our website atwww.sjgov.orgunder Human ResourcesBenefits.Life InsuranceThe County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows1 but less than 3 years of continuous service 10003 but less than 5 years of continuous service 30005 but less than 10 years of continuous service 500010 years of continuous service or more 10000Employees may purchase additional term life insurance up to a maximum of 200000 at the group rate.125 Flexible Benefits PlanThis is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical dental or vision plan Health Flexible Spending Account 2550 annual limit with a 500 carry over and dependent care costs Dependent Care Assistance Plan 5000 annual limit.Retirement PlanEmployees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Act of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees Retirement Association SJCERA atwww.sjcera.orgfor more information. NOTE If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees Retirement System PERS you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance.Deferred CompensationThe County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute 22500 or 100 of your includible compensation whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan up to 30000.The Roth IRA after tax is also now available.VacationMaximum earned vacation is 15 days each year up to 10 years 20 days after 10 years and 23 days after 20 years. Accrual rate is prorated for part-time employees eligible for benefits.Holiday14 paid holidays per year.Educational LeaveEach fiscal year department heads grant 40 hours to full-time employees or 24 hours to part-time employees eligible for benefits of educational leave that are not carried beyond the end of the fiscal year.Sick Leave12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation.Sick leave incentive An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one-half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year.Bereavement Leave3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family member 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employees spouse domestic partner parent or child.Merit Salary IncreaseNew employees will receive the starting salary which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks 2080 hours on each step of the range 1840 hours for part-time employees they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step.Standby PayEmployees designated by appointing authority to be in standby status is compensated at 33.33 of their regular hourly rate.Educational SupplementAny bargaining unit nurse who meets at least one of the following criteria will receive an Educational Supplement equal to 5 of their base salaryFor those classifications that require an Associates Degree of Nursing the nurse has a Bachelors of Science in Nursing. Nurses who work in Mental Health may substitute a Bachelors Degree in Pyschology or Social Worker for a degree in Nursing.For those classifications that require a Bachelors of Science in Nursing the nurse has a Masters of Science in Nursing.Possess National or approved International certification in the specialty area in which the nurse currently is assigned.Possess CCRN Certification and active ACLS Certificate.Provide proof of completion of a critical care class and active ACLS Certificate.LicenseCertificate FeesThe County provides reimbursement for specific classifications under the CNA MOU for fees required to renew State required licensecertification. Fees associated with initial licensecertification will not be covered.Pre-Employment Physical ExamIf required will be conducted at San Joaquin County General Hospital at no cost to the employee.Job SharingAny regular permanent full-time employee may agree to job-share a position subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources.Educational Reimbursement ProgramThe County offers an Educational Reimbursement Program. Eligible employees civil service and part-time eligible for benefits may be reimbursed for career-related course work taken on the employees own time up to 850 per fiscal year an employee enrolled in an approved degree program may be reimbursed up to800 per semester for a maximum of 1600 per fiscal yearper fiscal year.Parking Supplemental Downtown StocktonThe County contributes up to 17 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area.School ActivitiesEmployees may take up to 40 hours per year but not more than eight 8 hours per month to participate in their childrens school activities.Selection ProceduresApplicants for part-time and temporary recruitments who meet the minimum qualifications are either referred to the hiring department for further selection or they may be required to take a written examination. If a written examination is given the top candidates may be referred to the hiring department for further selection.Testing Accommodation Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA must call Human Resources Division at 209 468-3370 prior to the examination date.ÂPhysical Exam Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities.Pre-employment Drug Screening Exam Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen.ÂEmployment of RelativesApplicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship parent child grandparent grandchild or sibling either by blood or marriage may not be appointed promoted transferred into or within the department whenThey are related to the Appointing Authority orThe employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the otherDepartment Heads may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule.Proof of Eligibility If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S.HOW TO APPLYPlease be advised that Human Resources will only be acceptingOnline Applicationsubmittals for this recruitment. Paper application submittalsÂwill not be considered or accepted.ÂApply OnlineÂÂÂÂÂÂÂwww.sjgov.orgdepartmenthrÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂOffice hoursÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂMonday â Friday 800 am to 500 pm excluding holidays.Phone 209 468-3370ÂÂJob LineFor currentÂemployment opportunitiesÂplease callÂour 24-hour job line at 209 468-3377.ÂWhen a final filing date is indicated applications must beÂsubmitted onlineÂto the Human Resources Division beforeÂthe submission deadline. Resumes and paper applicationsÂwill not be accepted in lieu of an online application. The County assumes no responsibility forÂonline applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division.ÂSan Joaquin County Substance Abuse PolicySan Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees.Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age ancestry color creed marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation or belief pregnancy race religion sex or sexual orientation. For more information go towww.sjgov.orgdepartmenthreeo.