Nursing Assistant

6 days ago


Santa Ana, United States Orange County CA Full time
Salary : $37,481.60 - $48,796.80 Annually

Location : Orange County

Job Type: Full-Time Regular

Job Number: 4104GE-1224-042(0)

Department: Health Care Agency

Opening Date: 12/11/2024

CAREER DESCRIPTION

NURSING ASSISTANT - CORRECTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive a salary range increase on the following date:

Effective June 27, 2025 - 4.00% increase

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This recruitment is being held to establish an Open Eligible List to fill current and future Nursing Assistant vacancies within Health Care Agency, Correctional Health Services. The eligible list established may also be used to fill similar classifications throughout the County.

This recruitment is open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until the agency's needs are met. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

THE AGENCY
The County of OrangeHealth Care Agency (HCA) is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health. Under the direction of the Agency Director, a new and dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five (5) service areas - Administrative Services, Behavioral Health Services, Correctional Health Services, Public Health Services, and Specialized Medical Services - is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community.

ADULT CORRECTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES
Correctional Health Services (CHS)
is comprised of two (2) separate entities. One is for the adult inmates and the other is for the juveniles. The Adult CHS program provides medical, dental, nursing, infection control, health education, and pharmaceutical services at a community standard of care and provides mental health services, including 24-hour emergency triage and crisis intervention, suicide prevention, treatment beds, individual and group therapy, substance use counseling, medication assessment, and discharge planning to all adult inmates in the County's five (5) correctional facilities. The Juvenile Health Services program has two (2) clinics -Juvenile Hall Health Clinic and Orangewood Family Health Clinic.

THE OPPORTUNITY
The Nursing Assistant (NA) will provide patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), who works on a rotating schedule, providing coverage 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. The NA will also have a rotating schedule including every other weekend coverage. The NA will assist the RN in ensuring that all patient care meets Title 15 regulations. Job duties include but are not limited to:
  • Assisting Registered and Vocational Nurses with daily tasks, such as collecting patient laboratory swabs, urine and stool specimens, blood glucose testing, performing wound care and dressing changes
  • Preparing inmate patients for examination by taking vital signs, recording height/weight measurements, assisting with pregnancy screening, and other data collection as needed
  • Preparing sick call lists and reviewing health records prior to nursing clinics
  • Assisting patients with daily living activities including eating, bathing, dressing, and grooming
  • Assisting RN with routine sick calls
  • Assisting with intake and screening of new jail bookings
  • Cleaning and stocking treatment areas
  • Preparing for nursing health clinic visit and sick call within the jail facility, including preparing patient assignment list, preparing patients for off-site visits and court hearings, completing required Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD) paperwork (J112/J105 Forms).
  • Performing clerical tasks, such as filing, organizing, and maintaining patient health records and medical applications, answering phone calls
  • Being able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds to carry "man down bag" while ascending or descending stairs or to transfer/turn patients
.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate will have experience providing patient care in a hospital, nursing home, or correctional health setting. Although not required, a Nursing Assistant certification (CNA Certificate) is highly desired.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following core competencies:

Professional & Technical Expertise
  • Collecting routine laboratory specimens, including but not limited to urine collection, blood glucose testing, laboratory swabs, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) lab screening
  • Wound care and dressing changes
  • Obtaining and documenting patient vital signs, height, and weight
  • Assisting patients with daily living activities such as eating, bathing, dressing, and grooming
  • Perform or assist with lifting and moving patients, equipment, and supplies
  • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines to protect client's confidential and sensitive healthcare information
  • Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems
  • Using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook proficiently
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification by date of appointment
Oral & Written Communication
  • Communicating effectively and clearly both verbally and in writing
  • Reporting patient's relevant medical information to nursing and medical staff efficiently
  • Bilingual skills in Spanish, Vietnamese, or Korean
Adaptability | Customer Focus | Building Relationships
  • Working effectively in a changing and stressful environment, and adjusting as necessary
  • Demonstrating resiliency, tenacity, and maintaining energy while continuously providing compassionate care to fulfill ACHS responsibilities
  • Respecting background and diversity when working with patients
  • Providing effective customer service
  • Building and maintaining effective and collaborative working relationships with ACHS staff, OCSD personnel, and other professional staff members
Safety Focus
  • Maintaining awareness of any environmental hazards while working inside the jail facility
  • Being alert and aware of personal safety and security when assisting medical staff or providing care to medical and mental health patients
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
  • Candidates are required to possess a current and valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification by the date of appointment.
  • Candidates must NOT have felony convictions or be on any form of probation.
  • Candidates are required to pass a comprehensive background investigation prior to a formal offer and acceptance of employment and maintain background investigation to the satisfaction of the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner which includes completing a Personal History Form, interviewing with a background investigator, fingerprinting, and may include a polygraph test. Some of the areas considered in the background screening include prior convictions, traffic violations, drug use and credit problems, employment history, professional references, and education verification (i.e. degree, license, or official transcripts). Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (N.A.C.E.S.).
  • The Correctional facilities are a 24-hour, 7 day a week operation, incumbents must be able to work on weekends, evenings, night shifts, and holidays.
Additional InformationWill be required to work in a locked facility with adult inmates and/or ICE detainees, and/or youth who are in protective custody/incarcerated youth, who have multiple and complex health, social, and psycho-social needs; may work with inmates, ICE detainees, or youth who have communicable diseases and/or behavioral health issues; may be assigned to evening or night shift, assigned to work every other weekend, and to work holidays as needed as the institutions are a 24-hour, 7 day a week facilities and coverage is essential. The environment can also be noisy and at times chaotic, will be exposed to profanity and/or anti-social behavior. There is a no hostage policy for the Orange County Jail.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Please click here to view the minimum qualifications for the Nursing Assistant classification as well as the physical requirements.

RECRUITMENT PROCESSHuman Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials for minimum and/or desirable qualifications. After screening, applicants who meet the minimum and/or desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified via email of their status in the process.

Veterans Employment PreferenceThe County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click to review the policy.

Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

Online Assessment (Unproctored) | Multiple-Choice (Weighted 100%): Applicants who meet desirable qualifications will be invited to participate in one or more job-related assessments. Applicants will be notified of their test date and access code, if applicable. Only the most qualified applicants will be placed on the eligible list.

Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.
Eligible List:
Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidayswe also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System

Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.

Click for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.

01

Please select the option that best describes your experience.PLEASE NOTE: The education/experience sections of your application should support your selection below.
  • I have experience working in a hospital.
  • I have experience working in a nursing home.
  • I have experience working in a correctional health setting.
  • None of the above


02

Please describe your experience providing patient care as it relates to the Nursing Assistant position. Also, please describe your skills in lifting and moving patients. If none, please type "N/A".

03

Do you have a Nursing Assistant certification (CNA certification)?
  • Yes
  • No


04

This position requires Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification by date of appointment. Will you be able to provide a valid CPR certification by date of appointment?
  • Yes
  • No


05

Bilingual skills are highly desirable. Please indicate, if any, in which languages you are fluent.
  • Korean
  • Spanish
  • Vietnamese
  • Other
  • I do not speak another language


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