County of San Mateo
Critical Care Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (Open & Promotional)
County of San Mateo, Redwood City, California, United States, 94061
NOTE: This recruitment was amended on November 5, 2024 to remove a hold on accepting new applications. Applications are now being accepted.
NOTE: The sign-on bonus has been discontinued effective September 20, 2024.
San Mateo County Health's, San Mateo Medical Center has opportunities for experienced
Critical Care nurses
in our Intensive Care Unit. Under direction, the incumbents will perform varied professional nursing duties with a primary emphasis on professional nursing care for hospital or clinic patients; treat and educate patients, their families, and the public about various medical conditions; record medical histories and symptoms; perform diagnostic tests and analyze results; operate medical machinery; administer treatment and medications; assist with patient follow-up and rehabilitation; and perform other duties as assigned and required by assigned clinical setting. Currently, we have one Regular part-time 0.8 FTE critical care nurse vacancy in the ICU. The
ideal candidates
will possess the following: Competence to independently perform a full range of professional nursing duties and procedures that require the exercise of a high degree of clinical judgment. Two years of experience working in acute care hospital units providing care to patients with serious, complex and acute illnesses or injuries that require very close monitoring and extensive medication protocols and therapies. Intensive Care setting preferred. Experience working with diverse, underserved populations. Knowledge of current regulatory requirements. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Complete patient assessments, triage, and record patient histories, symptoms and observations. Establish and implement nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation and evaluation. Participate in patient case conferences and rounds. Organize, assign and supervise duties and responsibilities of other staff members as a team leader. Orient and teach new staff members of the nursing team and students. Perform nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocols, and procedures. Identify problems, assist in data gathering, propose solutions and participate in the evaluation of quality assurance issues. Work with patients and their families to provide in-hospital and after-hospital follow-up through teaching and referral. Participate in educational programs to maintain the level of expertise. Participate in non-clinical assignments, which may include maintaining records, preparing reports and/or serving on special committees. Operate a variety of medical machinery and equipment. Administer treatment and medications. Maintain knowledge of outpatient resources. Develop discharge plans for patients. Perform related duties as assigned and required by the assigned work setting. Licensure/Certification: Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse. A valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Possession and maintenance of a valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. Knowledge of: Nurse Practice Act; current nursing and related medical theory and skills necessary to administer nursing care within assigned clinical setting; safety and infection control practices; and clinical systems, supplies and equipment. Skill/Ability to: Nurse Practice Act; perform nursing procedures required for assigned clinical setting; comply with clinical procedures and policies; maintain professional nurse-patient relationships; communicate with and educate patients, families, and the public who come from a diverse background; work harmoniously with other personnel; follow safety practices; assist in the instruction of other nursing and paraprofessional personnel; bend, kneel and squat as needed; occasionally use upper extremities to exert force to push and pull patients/objects weighing up to 50 pounds or more; and work in a busy environment. Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%), which may include an additional exam component given prior to or during the interview. IMPORTANT:
Applications for this position will only be accepted online.
If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the
"Apply"
button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to
https://jobs.smcgov.org/
to apply. A supplemental questionnaire must be completed and submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the County of San Mateo Human Resources Department. About the County: San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities. The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels. Analyst: Carolyn Burns (040424) (Critical Care Nurse - F022)
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San Mateo County Health's, San Mateo Medical Center has opportunities for experienced
Critical Care nurses
in our Intensive Care Unit. Under direction, the incumbents will perform varied professional nursing duties with a primary emphasis on professional nursing care for hospital or clinic patients; treat and educate patients, their families, and the public about various medical conditions; record medical histories and symptoms; perform diagnostic tests and analyze results; operate medical machinery; administer treatment and medications; assist with patient follow-up and rehabilitation; and perform other duties as assigned and required by assigned clinical setting. Currently, we have one Regular part-time 0.8 FTE critical care nurse vacancy in the ICU. The
ideal candidates
will possess the following: Competence to independently perform a full range of professional nursing duties and procedures that require the exercise of a high degree of clinical judgment. Two years of experience working in acute care hospital units providing care to patients with serious, complex and acute illnesses or injuries that require very close monitoring and extensive medication protocols and therapies. Intensive Care setting preferred. Experience working with diverse, underserved populations. Knowledge of current regulatory requirements. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Complete patient assessments, triage, and record patient histories, symptoms and observations. Establish and implement nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation and evaluation. Participate in patient case conferences and rounds. Organize, assign and supervise duties and responsibilities of other staff members as a team leader. Orient and teach new staff members of the nursing team and students. Perform nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocols, and procedures. Identify problems, assist in data gathering, propose solutions and participate in the evaluation of quality assurance issues. Work with patients and their families to provide in-hospital and after-hospital follow-up through teaching and referral. Participate in educational programs to maintain the level of expertise. Participate in non-clinical assignments, which may include maintaining records, preparing reports and/or serving on special committees. Operate a variety of medical machinery and equipment. Administer treatment and medications. Maintain knowledge of outpatient resources. Develop discharge plans for patients. Perform related duties as assigned and required by the assigned work setting. Licensure/Certification: Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse. A valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Possession and maintenance of a valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. Knowledge of: Nurse Practice Act; current nursing and related medical theory and skills necessary to administer nursing care within assigned clinical setting; safety and infection control practices; and clinical systems, supplies and equipment. Skill/Ability to: Nurse Practice Act; perform nursing procedures required for assigned clinical setting; comply with clinical procedures and policies; maintain professional nurse-patient relationships; communicate with and educate patients, families, and the public who come from a diverse background; work harmoniously with other personnel; follow safety practices; assist in the instruction of other nursing and paraprofessional personnel; bend, kneel and squat as needed; occasionally use upper extremities to exert force to push and pull patients/objects weighing up to 50 pounds or more; and work in a busy environment. Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%), which may include an additional exam component given prior to or during the interview. IMPORTANT:
Applications for this position will only be accepted online.
If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the
"Apply"
button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to
https://jobs.smcgov.org/
to apply. A supplemental questionnaire must be completed and submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the County of San Mateo Human Resources Department. About the County: San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities. The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels. Analyst: Carolyn Burns (040424) (Critical Care Nurse - F022)
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