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Job Description
Description
Under general direction, the Emergency Department Registered Nurse will be responsible for providing rapid and high-quality nursing care to patients and to the community within the Santa Paula Hospital. As a key member of our team, you will collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure that our patients receive timely and effective care. With a keen ability to remain calm under pressure and a commitment to ongoing education and training, emergency department nurses ensure that patients receive the critical attention they need while navigating complex medical emergencies with skill and compassion.
Distinguishing Characteristics
The Per Diem Nurse is distinguished from the Registered Nurse classification in that Per Diem Nurses are scheduled to work on an as-needed basis (intermittent) to supplement staffing needs.
WHAT WE OFFER:
The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package. In addition to the annual salary, an employee within these positions may also be eligible for the following, subject to the applicable section of the respective Memorandum of Agreement.- Educational Incentive: Possible educational incentive based on completion of Bachelor's or Master's degree.
- Bilingual Incentive: Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentives depending upon operational need and certification of skill.
- Certification Pay: $0.813 per hour compensation for each certification up to a maximum of five (5) certifications.
- Shift Differentials
- Evening- 7.5%
- Night - 15%
- Weekend -$2.00 per hour
- Premium Pay
- Charge Nurse -$1.50 per hour
- Standby -¼ of regular hourly wage or Federal minimum wage (whichever is greater)
AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: Health Care Agency - Santa Paula Hospital
Per Diem Registered Nurse III is represented by the California Nurses' Association (CNA) and is eligible for overtime compensation.
The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future Intermittent vacancies. There is currently one (1) Intermittent vacancy in Emergency Services at Santa Paula Hospital.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: September 10, 2025
CLOSING DATE: September 24,2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Examples Of Duties
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:- Uses the full scope of the Nurse Practice Act to assess, plan, organize, and provide nursing care to assigned patients.
- Documents patient treatment and dispensing; makes patient observations; records and reports on all pertinent information, including changes in patient condition and general progress.
- Provides follow-through on judgment within the scope of accepted nursing practice.
- Manages high-stress situations and maintains composure under pressure to provide efficient and effective care to multiple patients.
- Follows prescribed doctors' orders concerning treatments and medications.
- Assists doctors in examination and treatment.
- Provides unit organization and is responsible for completion of all delegated and indicated nursing duties by the end of the assigned shift.
- Assists in training, supervision, and evaluation of new and ancillary personnel.
- Maintains current knowledge of nursing care developments and therapeutic measures; attends department in-services and staff development programs.
- In Ambulatory Medicine areas, provides physician assistance and patient care as indicated and required.
- May participate in quality assurance/utilization review or other non-direct patient care nursing assignments.
- Engages in ongoing education and training to stay current with best practices in emergency nursing care.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Typical Qualifications
Education, Training, Experience
At least five (5) years of experience in an emergency department.
Necessary Special Requirement- Must be willing to be assigned/work in Santa Paula Hospital.
- Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
- Must possess and maintain a current valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California, or licensure in another state with California licensure pending.
- Must possess valid Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) Certificate PRIOR to the first day of employment.
- Must possess and maintain a current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Must obtain an Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification OR a Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within six (6) months of employment.
- Successful completion of the Health Care Agency Pharmacology examination within three (3) months of employment is mandatory for assignments within the Health Care Agency.
**These competency requirements are in conformance with the California Board of Registered Nurses nursing requirements. **
DESIRED
Possession of the following certifications:- Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) certification
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Certification
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Working knowledge of:- the theory, techniques, and practices of professional nursing;
- medical terminology and hospital routine and equipment; and
- medicines and narcotics.
Working ability to:- plan and organize nursing care;
- train and supervise non-professional staff;
- establish and maintain confidence of patients and staff; and
- work effectively in different hospital departments on shifts as required.
Recruitment Process
FINAL FILING DATE: Your application must be received by the County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on September 24, 2025.
To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at hr.ventura.org . If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 677-5184 for application materials. Our address is: County of Ventura, Human Resources Health Care Agency Division, 646 County Square Drive, Ventura CA 93003.
NOTE: 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.
LATERAL TRANSFER OPTION: 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 for additional information.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire will 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, certification, and experience for this recruitment. Those candidates who meet the requirements will be placed on the eligible list.
Candidates successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.
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.
For more information about this recruitment, please contact Rhiannon Flores by e-mail at Rhiannon.Flores@venturacounty.gov or by telephone at (805) 677-5318.
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.
YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE
California Nurses Association
Per Diem (CNA)
To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.- Benefits website or you may call (805) 654-2570.
- Retirement FAQ's
- Memorandum of Agreement
Union Code: NCP
Closing Date/Time: 9/24/2025 5:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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County of Ventura
Show moreBeautiful Ventura County is one of 58 counties in the State of California. Geographically, the county offers a stunning 42 miles of coastline and the Los Padres National Forest, which accounts for 46% of the county’s land mass in the northern portion of the county. Fertile valleys in the southern half of the county make Ventura County a leading agricultural producer. Together, farming and the Los Padres National Forest occupy half of the county’s 1.2 million acres.
A mild year-round climate, along with scenic geography makes the area attractive to the 850,000 culturally and ethnically diverse people who call Ventura County home. The unincorporated areas, along with the ten incorporated cities of Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Ojai, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, and San Buenaventura (Ventura) ranks Ventura as the 11th most populous county in the State.
Ventura County has a strong economic base that includes major industries such as biotechnology, agriculture, advanced technologies, oil production, military testing and development, and tourism.
The United States military, which includes two naval bases and the Air National Guard base, is the largest employer in the county with more than 16,000 employees. The County of Ventura (government) is the next largest employer with nearly 8,000 employees located throughout the county. Port Hueneme is California’s smallest but only deep water port between Los Angeles and San Francisco and plays a major role in the local economy.
Home to two universities (California State University Channel Islands and California Lutheran University), and three Community Colleges (Oxnard, Ventura, and Moorpark), multiple university extensions, institutes, and adult schools, the county enjoys a strong structure for workforce development.
The County of Ventura was formed January 1, 1873, when it separated from Santa Barbara County. It is a general law county, governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors, elected at-large for a staggered four year term in their respective districts, and the chairmanship rotates annually. The Board of Supervisors is responsible for providing policy direction, approving the County budget, and representing the County in a number of areas including special districts. The Board actions can apply countywide or only in unincorporated areas.
Other County elected officials include the Auditor-Controller, Assessor, Clerk/Recorder, District Attorney, Treasurer-Tax Collector, and Sheriff. The County Executive Officer advises, assists, and acts as an agent for the Board of Supervisors in all matters under the Board’s jurisdiction.
Under the guidance of the Board of Supervisors, the approved County annual budget of $1.8 billion serves to assist vulnerable adults and children, enforce the law, ensure justice, protect public health, and improve our quality of life. In alignment with key focus areas established in the County Strategic Plan, services are provided to residents by nearly 8,000 dedicated public servants working in 23 different agencies, departments and special districts.
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