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The County of Los Angeles NURSING ATTENDANT I (College of Nursing and Allied Health Graduate) in Los Angeles, California
NURSING ATTENDANT I (College of Nursing and Allied Health Graduate)
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NURSING ATTENDANT I (College of Nursing and Allied Health Graduate)
Salary
$39,374.16 - $47,495.04 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
Y5098E
Department
HEALTH SERVICES
Opening Date
06/10/2024
Description
Benefits
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Position/Program Information
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
Open Competitive Job Opportunity
EXAM NUMBER:
Y5098E
FILING START DATE:
June 10, 2024 at 8:30 A.M. (PT) - This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS BEING REPOSTED TO RE-OPEN THE FILING PERIOD
COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT:Effective October 1, 2024 - 3.25% increase of base salary.
ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers, four (4) acute care hospitals and expanded network of community partner clinics – DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion.
Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings to supportive housing.
For additional information regarding DHS, please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov.
MISSION
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.
DEFINITION
Provides basic nursing services to both child and adult inpatients or to children of preschool age in the custody of county day care nurseries.
Essential Job Functions
Depending on the area of assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assists RN and Doctor during patient's clinic visits and appointments.
Escorts patients to axillary departments for diagnostic procedures: Laboratory, X-Rays, therapy, etc.
Monitors the patient's condition and reports any manifest change in condition to a registered nurse or physician.
Requirements
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
Certification as a Nursing Assistant* by the State of California - AND-
A certificate of completion of the Nursing Attendant Certification Training Program from the Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health. (CONAH)** -AND-
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program certificate issued by the American Heart Association. *
LICENSE(s) and CERTIFICATE(s) Required
*To compete in this examination process, applicants must have current certification as a Nursing Assistant by the State of California -OR- have an equivalent certification issued by a State Government Board within the United States of America.
Required license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted. Additionally, in order to receive credit for license(s) and/or certification(s) in relation to any desirable qualifications, the license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted.
Information pertaining to the required Certification as a Nursing Assistant by the State of California
Applicants who do not possess a Certification as a Nursing Assistant by the State of California at the time of filing may compete in this examination. However, their names will be withheld from the certification list pending receipt of the required Certification as a Nursing Assistant by the State of California.
Applicants who are not certified as a Nursing Assistant by the State of California but have passed the Skills and Written Portions of the State exam must provide an official letter with your Official Score Report from the Nursing Assistant program or National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) verifying passing of both the Skills and Written portions of the State Competency Examination**. Those applicants who have an equivalent certification issued by a State Government Board within the United States of America at the time of filing may also compete in this examination; however, the names of such candidates will be withheld from the eligible list pending receipt of the required certification by the State of California.
Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title of the required license(s) certification(s), the certificate number, date of issue, date of expiration, and the name of the issuing agency for the required certification as specified in the Selection Requirements.
PHYSICAL CLASS: IV - Arduous:
Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces, and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
**Applicants must attach a legible copy/image of completion from the College of Nursing, such as a diploma, certificate, or official transcripts to their application at the time of filing or email the documents to the analyst within 7 calendar days from the application filing date. Applications submitted without the required evidence of the required documentation will be rejected.
*Applicants must attach a legible image of their current BLS for Healthcare Providers Certification issued by the American Heart Association to their application. If you cannot attach a required document, you must e-mail the documents to Teresa Ruocco at Truocco@dhs.lacounty.gov within 7 calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title in the Subject field of the email.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:
Volunteer or paid experience in an Acute care hospital or long-term facility.
Working in a healthcare office, answering a high volume of calls.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT
An evaluation of training and experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire responses weighted 100%.
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in the examination to be added to the eligible register.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis, and those receiving a passing score will be added to the eligible register accordingly.
The names of candidates will appear on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility.
Applicants who are successful in this examination and are added to the eligible register may not apply for and compete in this examination for twelve (12) months following the date of being placed on the eligible register. Applications received before expiration from the eligible register will be rejected.
VACANCY INFORMATION
The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur.
AVAILABLE SHIFT
Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Apply online by clicking on the green"Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.
You may be required to verify your email address when logging in to the Government Jobs portal of the County's employment website. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account onwww.governmentjobs.com.careers/lacounty,you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made.Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.
Utilizing theVERBIAGE from Class Specification and/or Selection Requirements to serve as your description of dutiesWILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the
Requirements. Comments such as "See Résumé" or referencing other unsolicitedmaterials/documents will not be considered as response;in doing so, your application will be rejected.
Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet theREQUIREMENTS.Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job.Do not group your experience.For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.If your application is incomplete, it will berejected.
Please note that the Department of Health Services requires applicants to show that they perform the specified duties listed in the postedSelection Requirementsas theirprincipalwork activity.It is recommended that you provide your work experience using statements that provide the following three components:ACTION/S you took, the CONTEXT in which you took that/those action/s, and theBENEFITthat was realized from that/those actions. Include specific reference to the impact you made in the positions you have held.
Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employees have a Social Security Number.
NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individual assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records that are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI)
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-6365
CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Teresa Ruocco , Exam Analyst
E-mail:truocco@dhs.lacounty.gov (croy@dhs.lacounty.gov)
HR ESC Phone Number: (213) 288-7000
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
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Your Responsibilities:
1.Completing Your Application:
a. Before submission of the application, it is your responsibility to ensure that all information provided is correct and complete on the application. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted.
b. List each payroll title separately for each job. Do not group your experience. Specify the beginning and ending dates for each job. If you are a Los Angeles County employee and have held multiple positions, do NOT list all of your time with the County under your present payroll title.
c. Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
d. To receive credit, include required documents (e.g., copy of your diploma, transcript, certificate, or license) as directed on the job posting. International degrees in a foreign language must be translated to English and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. Refer to the job posting for specific deadlines for supporting documentation.
2.Requirements on Job Posting:
a. Your application will only be accepted if it clearly shows you meet the requirements. The information you give will determine your eligibility and is subject to verification at any time.
b. You must be at least 16 years of age at the time of appointment unless other age limits are stated on the job posting. The Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967, as amended, prohibits discrimination on the basis of age for any individual age 40 or older.
c. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40- hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable.
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5.Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Policy:
a. It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. b. If you are an individual requesting reasonable accommodation(s) in the examination process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. The provision of accommodation(s) may be subject to verification, consistent with state and federal law. All accommodation-related information will remain confidential.
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Veteran’s Credit: In all open competitive examinations, a veteran’s credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examinations will be added to the final passing grade of an honorably discharged veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under any of the following conditions: During a declared war; -or- During the period April 28, 1952 through July 1, 1955; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and before October 15, 1976; -or- During the Gulf War from August 2, 1990 through January 2, 1992; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on August 31, 2010 the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; -or- In a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal or expeditionary medal has been authorized and awarded. Any Armed Forces Expeditionary medal or campaign badge, including El Salvador, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Southwest Asia, Somalia, and Haiti qualifies for credit.
A campaign medal holder or Gulf War veteran who originally enlisted after September 7, 1980 (or began active duty on or after October 14, 1982, and has not previously completed 24 months of continuous active duty) must have served continuously for 24 months or the full period called or ordered to active duty.
This also applies to the spouse of such person who, while engaged in such service was wounded, disabled or crippled and thereby permanently prevented from engaging in any remunerative occupation, and also to the widow or widower of any such person who died or was killed while in such service. A DD214, Certificate of Discharge or Separation from Active Duty, or other official documents issued by the branch of service are required as verification of eligibility for Veterans preference. Applicants must submit the documentation for each open competitive exam to qualify for veteran’s credit. More information available at:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/
Accreditation Information: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies that are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). More information is available at:http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdfandhttp://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_AC EResourceGuide.pdf (https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf)
Background Check: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
Career Planning: Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttps://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov/#/.
Benefit Information: Depending on the position, the successful candidate will enroll in a contributory defined benefit pension plan if the candidate is a “new member” of the County’s defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013 (first employed by the County on or after December 1, 2012) – unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1, 2013. It should be noted that County employees do not pay into Social Security, but do pay the Medical Hospital Insurance Tax portion of Social Security at a rate of 1.45%. The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) has reciprocal agreements with several public retirement systems in California.
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990: All positions are open to qualified men and women. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons with disabilities who believe they need reasonable accommodation, or help in order to apply for a position, may contact the ADA/Personnel Services for Disabled Persons Coordinator. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. The County will attempt to meet reasonable accommodation requests whenever possible.
Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.
Los Angeles County Child Support Compliance Program: In an effort to improve compliance with court ordered child, family and spousal support obligations, certain employment and identification information (i.e., name, address, Social Security number and date of hire) is regularly reported to the State Directory of New Hires which may assist in locating persons who owe these obligations. Family Code Section 17512 permits under certain circumstances for additional employment and identifying information to be requested. Applicants will not be disqualified from employment based on this information.
Social Security Act of 2004: Section 419 (c) of Public Law 108-203, the Social Security Protection Act of 2004, requires State and local government employers to disclose the effect of the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset Provision to employees hired on or after January 1, 2005, in jobs not covered by Social Security. The County of Los Angeles does not participate in the Social Security System. All newly hired County of Los Angeles employees must sign a statement (Form SSA-1945) prior to the start of employment indicating that they are aware of a possible reduction in their future Social Security benefit entitlement. For more information on Social Security and about each provision, you may visit the websitewww.socialsecurity.gov, or call toll free 1-800-772- 1213. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the TTY number 1-800-325-0778 or contact a local Social Security office.
Employment Eligibility Information: Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Immigration law provides that all persons hired after November 6, 1986, are required to present original documents to the County, within three (3) business days of hiring, which show satisfactory proof of 1) identity and 2) U.S. employment eligibility.
The California Fair Employment and Housing Act(Part 2.8 commencing with Section 12900 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code) the Regulations of the Fair Employment and Housing Commission (California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Division 4, Sections 7285.0 through 8504) and other applicable laws prohibit employment discrimination based on an applicant's protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, childbirth, and other characteristics.
COVID-19 VACCINATION: Some County workforce members may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Successful candidates for those positions/classifications may be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.
Updated February 2024
For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)
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The information you provided on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. Comments such as "see resume" or "see application" will not be considered as a response. Non-response or invalid/incomplete responses may subject your application to rejection or not receiving credit for a Desirable Qualification/s. Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.
I understand the above information and instructions.
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Did you graduate from the Nursing Attendant program of the Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health (CONAH)?If yes, please attach a legible copy/image of your diploma, certificate, or official transcripts to your online application at the time of filing or provide a copy/image via email to the Exam Analyst within 7 calendar days of submitting your online application.
Yes
No
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Do you have certification as a Nursing Assistant issued by the State of California or by a State Government Board within the United States of America? If yes, please provide the certification number below. If you have a certificate/license from a different state, it will need to be converted to the State of California before you can be placed on the eligible register.If yes, please provide the license number below.
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Do you have current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare providers (CPR & AED) program certification issued by the American Heart Association? If yes, please attach a legible copy/image of your certification card.
Yes
No
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Do you have volunteer or paid experience in an Acute care hospital or a long-term care facility?
If yes, provide the following information:
Job Title:
Dates of Employment:FROM (mm/dd/yr) - TO (mm/dd/yr)
Employer:Name and Address
Supervisor:Contact Information
Duties and Responsibilities:
If you do not have any experience in this area, please write N/A.
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Do you have experience working in a health care office answering a high volume of calls?
If yes, provide the following information:
Job Title:
Dates of Employment:FROM (mm/dd/yr) - TO (mm/dd/yr)
Employer:Name and Address
Supervisor:Contact Information
Duties and Responsibilities:
If you do not have any experience in this area, please write N/A.
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Many important notifications including recruitment invitations and results notices will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add croy@dhs.lacounty.gov andinfo@governmentjobs.comto your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notifications for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. It is the applicant's responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notifications to be a valid reason for a late test administration, re-scheduling, or extension of appeal rights period.
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