THE POSITION: The County of Ventura Ambulatory Care is currently recruiting registered nurses for our Enhanced Care Management (ECM) Team. ECM provides field-based case management services to members with highly complex medical, mental health, and substance use needs. ECM is a benefit through Gold Coast Health Plan that provides extra services to help members get the care needed to stay healthy. ECM team provides systematic coordination of care to ensure successful participation in medical treatment. Coordination includes communicating with various doctors and other providers involved in member’s medical care. ECM offers care management services by providing a whole person care approach to address social drivers of health.
This position will work a 9/80 schedule and will require travel throughout the County of Ventura to complete field-based assignments. Candidates with experience working with substance use, and/or the mentally ill are encouraged to apply.
What We Offer:
http://vcportal.ventura.org/CEO/HR/MOA/docs/CNA_MOA_2023-2028.pdf (Download PDF reader)
APPROXIMATE SALARIES:
Primary Care Clinic Registered Nurse I: $40.00 - $42.04 Hourly
Primary Care Clinic Registered Nurse II: $47.42 - $56.69 Hourly
AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: Health Care Agency – Ambulatory Care
Primary Care Clinic Registered Nurse I/II are represented by the California Nurses Association (CNA) and are eligible for overtime compensation.
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-Term), Intermittent, Per Diem Pool, and Extra-Help vacancies within the Health Care Agency. There is currently one (1) Regular vacancy.
NOTE: If appointed at the lower level, incumbents may be promoted to the higher level without further examination upon meeting the minimum requirements, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and in accordance with the business needs of the department.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: 3/25/2024
CLOSING DATE: 4/8/2024
Primary Care Clinic Registered Nurse I:
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Primary Care Clinic Registered Nurse II:
In addition to the duties above:
EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:
Primary Care Clinic Registered Nurse I:
Requires no previous experience.
Primary Care Clinic Registered Nurse II:
Requires six (6) months of full-time professional registered nursing experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
DESIRED
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Working knowledge of: the principles, practices, and techniques used in nursing care and case management in primary and specialty clinics and in a field setting
Comprehensive knowledge of (Level II only): the principles, practices, and techniques used in nursing care at specialty clinics.
Working ability to: serve as a resource to others by providing patient education and appointment coordinator; work proficiently in emergency and/or stressful situations; maintain confidentiality of patient/client information; effectively maintain a positive working relationship with the medical staff, public, patients, and hospital administration; and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
FINAL FILING DATE: Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 8th, 2024.
To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at www.ventura.org/jobs. If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.
Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.
NOTE: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here (Download PDF reader) for additional information.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this exam at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the exam process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.
APPLICATION EVALUATION - Pass/Fail: An application evaluation will be conducted to determine whether or not each applicant possesses the required licensure and certification for this recruitment. Those candidates who do will be placed on the eligible list.
Candidates successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of six (6) months.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record may be required for this position.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
For further information about this recruitment, please contact Brett Ramirez by e-mail at Brett.Ramirez@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 654-2277.
YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE
Service Employees International Union (LOCAL 721)
(SEIU)
To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.
Union Codes: UPA, UPC, UPE, UPH, UPI, UPJ, UPP, UPT, UWS
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