Nursing Jobs in El Cerrito, CA

Certified Nursing Assistant (2303) - San Francisco Department of Public Health

City and County of San Francisco San Francisco, CA

Company Description ** This job announcement was updated on 8/8/2023 to reflect new job title and minimum qualifications.** The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status. The Department of Public Health is accepting applications in class 2303 Certified Nursing Assistant, for multiple positions at all DPH facilities , including Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center. START with this ⚠️ REQUIRED Training & Experience Evaluation ✅ https://forms.gle/cfuL5d9DLD6e5dHR7 THEN, to Submit your application, click "I'm Interested" or "Apply Now" Don't see "I'm interested" or "Apply Now"? Click HERE . LAST, Look for a confirmation email (see HOW TO APPLY below for details) Application Opening: Friday, June 24, 2022 Application Deadline: Continuous Annual Compensation : $67,704 - $103,352 annually Recruitment ID: H00012 The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of multiple divisions - the San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration. The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers. The Population Health Division (PHD) provides core public health services for the City and County of San Francisco: health protection, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and disaster preparedness and response. Behavioral Health Services operates in conjunction with SFHN and provides a range of mental health and substance use treatment services. Job Description **This recruitment is for multiple positions at all DPH facilities , including Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center.** Under direct supervision of a licensed nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) performs a variety of routine duties involving care of medically or mentally ill acute or sub-acute patients; performs direct patient care; observes and reports changes in the behavior and physical status of patients; provides a clean and safe environment; and performs related duties. The essential functions include, but are not limited to: Under direct supervision, and as part of the treatment team, provides routine patient care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards. Establishes and maintains a therapeutic and/or medical relationship with patients. As appropriate, reviews patient's admission documentation and notes pertinent facts regarding diagnoses and treatment history. Documents care according to department standards. Maintains constant and continuous communication with medical providers and staff. As directed by licensed staff; reviews and implements treatment plans, and provides one-to-one care when essential to treatment plans. Observes, records and reports patient medical, social and psychiatric behavior and physical conditions. Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning by reporting observations and concerns and by asking questions. Attends and participates in patient groups, case conferences, staff meetings and in-service training programs. As assigned, completes procedures and specimen collection including phlebotomy. Adheres to health, safety, and infection control policy and resource utilization. Manages work time effectively, efficiently and productively. AND Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications License and Certification: Possession of a current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health** Status must show "Valid" at: https://cvl.cdph.ca.gov/SearchPage.aspx Possession of a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate is required for some positions . Possession of a Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 (CPT-1) Certificate, issued by the State of California Department of Health Services, is required for those positions that perform phlebotomy . Please provide proof of your certification by uploading your certificate to your application. **To qualify for these positions, your CNA certificate MUST be issued by the California DPH. If your CNA certification was NOT issued by California DPH, you can find out how to transfer your CNA certification to California at https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHCQ/LCP/Pages/CNA-FAQ-Reciprocity-CA.aspx . Please ONLY apply (or re-apply) to this recruitment AFTER your California CNA certificate is issued. Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement at the time of application unless otherwise noted. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate Requirement/Provision: Possession of a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate issued by the American Heart Association is required as a provision to employment for all positions. Candidates who do not possess such a certification may participate in this examination process and be appointed to a position(s), but will be required to obtain the certificate within two (2) weeks of hire date and maintain validity throughout length of employment. A photocopy of the valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate must be provided to the appropriate supervisor of the appointment within the allotted time frame. Failure to demonstrate/show proof of possession of valid certification within two (2) weeks of hire date and throughout length of employment may result in dismissal and/or termination of employment. Additional Information SELECTION PROCEDURES Training and Experience Evaluation (Weight: 100%): Candidates can complete the Training & Experience Evaluation now. It will also be emailed to candidates meeting the Minimum Qualifications. Thhis evaluation is designed to measure knowledge, skills and/or abilities in job related areas that have been identified as critical for satisfactory performance in this position. All relevant experience, education and/or training must be on the application in order to be reviewed in the scoring process. Candidate responses on the Evaluation cannot be changed once submitted. Candidates must achieve a passing score on the Training and Experience Evaluation to continue in the selection process and will be placed on the confidential eligible list in rank order according to their final score. Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions. Certification Certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be Rule of the List . Eligible List/Score Report Once you pass the exam, you will be placed onto an eligible list and given a score and a rank. For more information, visit https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/ . Candidate names will remain on the list for a maximum period of 12 months . Candidates that are not selected and expire off the list may re-apply. Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment therefore, it is their responsibility to contact the Analyst if they update their email address. Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received. Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights: Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/ .] The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at http://sfgov.org/civilservice/rules . Additional information regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco: Candidate Knowledge Center with information on: Position Types and Hiring Process Diversity Statement Applications and Minimum Qualifications Right to Work Copies of Application Documents Disaster Service Workers Conviction History Employee Benefits Overview Equal Employment Opportunity Disaster Service Workers Reasonable Accommodation Veterans Preference If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst David Chalk at [email protected] or 628-271-6702. We may use text messaging to communicate with you if you include a mobile number in your application. The first message will ask you to opt in to text messaging. The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

NURSE MANAGER

AHMC Healthcare Broadmoor, CA

Overview The Nurse Manager is responsible for assisting the Administrative Director in providing overall leadership and direction for the units or areas of responsibility, and for creating an environment that fosters collaboration among the team to achieve operational and clinical excellence. This will be achieved through the following activities: Participates in the selection and development of staff to achieve high performance; performs all probationary and annual evaluations; works collaboratively with physicians to develop methods for improving the quality of care; works collaboratively with department leadership to achieve quality, fiscal and patient experience goals and expectations. The Nurse Manager assumes responsibility and accountability for the quality of nursing activities and staff functions during the shift. Effectively directs nursing personnel and utilizes time, equipment and other unit resources to ensure the daily operation of the unit. Continually assesses care, monitors unit operations, and directs staff to make immediate changes to accommodate patient needs. Performs direct patient care, only when necessary, and within scope of practice Responsibilities Principal Accountabilities  Assumes responsibility and accountability for unit operations, including but not limited to:o Patient Safety initiativeso Quality standards and outcomeso Patient Experience strategies o Competency and clinical performance of nursing staffo Productivity management Oversees coordination of patient care, working with the Case Manager, as evidenced by:o Identification of appropriate patient admission/discharge/transfer (ADT) at beginning and end of each shift.o Identification and necessary facilitation care to accomplish the plan for the dayo Ensures preparation for and participation by nurses in Care Coordination rounds  Evaluates clinical performance of all unit staff under oversight of Administrative Director. Manages the unit based clinical competency program utilizingappropriate educational resourceso Assists with hiring decisionso Oversees new hire orientation to maximize the orientee’s learning experience. Assist the preceptor to find optimal learning situations.Facilitates developmental plans, as needed, to address opportunities to improve o Daily clinical observation of clinical staff’s performance during and after orientation is finished, including review of documentation to ensure regulatory and quality standards are met. o Continuous review of clinical competencies for key diagnostic categories, including, but not limited to: Core Measures (i.e. Stroke, SCIP, Immunizations) Harm indicators (i.e., CAUTI, CLABSI prevention) Pain Management Wound/Skin Care Restraints NPSGs Falls  Ensures floats, travelers, and registry personnel are oriented to unit routine. Serves as a resource and monitors their compliance with Seton patient care standards.  Responsible, with Administrative Director, to assure optimal quality of care and patient satisfaction by:o Making rounds on each patient every shift.o Discussing patient satisfaction with patients and/or family members.o Ensuring resolution of issues and communicating necessary information between shifts, staff, and units/floors.o Coaching nursing staff to anticipate patient’s needs by listening to patient/family concerns and providing explanations regarding care and treatment o Assessing pain control of patient’s and pro-active medication culture of unit.  Assists the Administrative Director to manage the unit communication process by:o Identifying unit operation topics for staff meetingso Utilizing communication book and Visibility Board (Vis-walls) Manages appropriate patient care assignment based on the competency of staff, acuity of patient and continuity of care.o Makes shift assignment at beginning of shift. Changes assignment as necessary to meet patient needs.o Maintains working knowledge of daily patient care needs by listening to report and rounding of all patients on unit. Focuses on desired outcomes and critical data/events to facilitate unit operations.o Facilitates unlicensed assistive personnel to support patient care delivery for the assigned team.  Serves as a primary communication resource for physician interaction for the unit. Facilitates the RN implementation of the plan of care for patients through effective communication with the health care team. Manages shift productivity every 4 hours including, but not limited to, staffing for ADT, midnight census and sitter utilization Clinical Effectiveness  Using the clinical effectiveness model, leads improvement efforts that improves clinical outcomes, patient safety, patient satisfaction and appropriate resource utilization. Maintains and administers the Seton Operation System for continuous monitoring and improvement of the quality of care and services provided. Responsible for monitoring daily compliance to standards of care, operational, and regulatory requirements. Promotes a culture of safety, continually evaluating the delivery of care and services that result in eliminating harm. Regulatory Compliance  Monitors compliance with all applicable external agency regulations. Ensures compliance with all personnel to safety standards, Hazardous Materials Management program, Universal Precautions, and Infection Control. Human Resource Management  Demonstrates sound management and leadership principles. Promotes employee growth and development through effective use of resources. Uses effective interviewing skills to hire qualified and compassionate staff. Coaches for success and uses progressive counseling for sub-standard performance. Demonstrates awareness of and ability to apply knowledge of current developments in healthcare. Accountability  Performs active daily management to ensure that operations are efficient and achieve a state of continual regulatory readiness. Set and holds standards for performance, patient care delivery, and department operations.  Maintains confidentiality of all patient and hospital related communications, documents, and records. Maintains clinical and management skills and expands knowledge base.  Performs required duties in accordance with prescribed hospital policies and procedures. Maintains a positive attendance record and is prompt in reporting to work. Assesses personal learning needs and utilizes available resources in selfdevelopment to address learning opportunities.  Demonstrates active listening skills and treats all contacts with dignity and respect. Accomplishes objectives within prescribed time frames by prioritizing and organizing workload. Ability to work under stressful situations while maintaining a positive attitude. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS/JOB REQUIREMENTS:EDUCATION: Bachelor degree in Nursing or in progress of obtaining BSN. Master’s Degree preferred. EXPERIENCE:  At least one year of supervisory experience required or at least 3 years of charge nurse experience. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:  Current California Registered Nurse License. Certification in area of specialty preferred. Current BLS/ ACLS through American Heart Association OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE: Effective written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate with variousindividuals both inside and outside the organization; and able to understand andcreate reports/presentations/proposals. Proficient with computer systems including but not limited to MS Office.