REGISTERED NURSE I (BJNJH)

This transfer opportunity is open exclusively to current County of Los Angeles employees who hold the payroll title of Registered Nurse I (RN I) and have successfully passed their probation. The position is located at Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall in Sylmar, CA.

About the Role

The County of Los Angeles is offering a 5.5% RN bonus for all persons working permanent and full-time Registered Nurse positions within DHS designated Juvenile Court Health Services Detention Centers/Halls, serving the healthcare needs of the uniquely underserved juvenile detention population.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of nursing tasks including assessment, phlebotomy, specimen collection and processing.
• Administer medications, injections, immunizations, and patient teaching.
• Complete appropriate documentation in the Electronic Health Record.
• Observe and analyze overall patient condition through interviews and physical assessment during admission, triage, nurse clinics, and discharge.
• Communicate the effectiveness of treatments and interventions by consulting with clinicians for medical management issues.
• Assist clinicians in the nursing care of youth in the observation unit and doctor’s clinic.
• Perform efficiently in emergency situations.
• Educate youth, families, and other non-nursing personnel on a variety of health topics.
• Assist in monitoring quality assurance, infection control, and safety activities.
• Coordinate patient’s medical care with private physicians, public facilities, and other health care centers.
• Follow standardized clinical workflows, nursing policies, and procedures to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery across Juvenile Court Health Services (JCHS) sites and support youth health initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current County of Los Angeles employees holding the payroll title of Registered Nurse I (RN I) who have successfully passed probation.
• License to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) program certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Desirable Qualifications

• Strong nursing assessment skills and the ability to prioritize quickly.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with adolescents.
• Positive attitude, team-player with effective interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Able to work independently and collaborate with others.
• Excellent computer literacy skills.
• Experience in Med Surgical/ER and/or Psych/Correctional Health.

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and review of the personnel file.