STAFF NURSE - Correctional Health - Adult and Juvenile Facilities (OPEN)

Full-time positions are currently available in the Correctional Health Services Program (CHS) in juvenile and adult facilities. CHS is organized to provide physical and behavioral health services to individuals incarcerated in the San Mateo County corrections system. Staff provide the most appropriate level of care for the inmate to assure their good health while incarcerated and facilitate the development, maintenance and/or enhancement of the inmate/detainee skills to enable them to cope with daily issues both while incarcerated and after release. Staff Nurses perform varied professional nursing duties render professional nursing care to inmates/patients, supervise the work of other nursing and paraprofessional personnel, and work as a charge nurse when assigned. Must be willing to work various shifts as needed, including weekends and holidays.

License: California license as a Registered Nurse.

Experience and Education: Experience working in a correctional health services facility is strongly preferred. Graduation from a National League for Nursing accredited Program/BSN is preferred.

Knowledge of: Nurse Practice Act, Title 15 and CMA Standards; current nursing and related medical theory necessary to administer nursing care within assigned clinical setting; safety and infection control practices; clinical systems, supplies and equipment.

Skill/Ability to: perform nursing procedures, complying with clinical procedures and policies; communicate effectively and provide orientation/instruction to other nursing and paraprofessional personnel; recognize and respect the impact of cultural differences on health care practices.

Anyone may apply. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the Employee and Public Services Department of the County. You may apply online at www.co.sanmateo.ca.us or telephone (650) 363-4343 for an application packet. A supplemental application from must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. The examination will consist of a panel interview (weight 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position. All applications will be screened. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time and place of the interview/tests. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.

Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.

Analyst: Oboh Aigbehi (03/06/2012)
(Staff Nurse - F016)