TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS
These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:
RN I & PD RN
Requires no experience.
RN II & PD RN II - VCMC & SP Hospital
Requires six (6) months of recent full-time acute care registered nursing experience in an acute hospital or equivalent setting, or completion of the Ventura County Medical Center competency requirements* as evaluated and approved by the Chief Nursing Executive.
RN II & PD RN II - Ambulatory Care & Public Health only
Requires six (6) months of recent full-time equivalent registered nursing experience in a public or private health care setting.
*These competency requirements are in conformance with the California Board of Registered Nurses nursing requirements.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess and maintain a current, valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California, or Registered Nurse licensure in another state with California licensure pending.
Must have a current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification by first day 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.
Depending upon area of assignment, additional specialty experience and/or certification(s) may be required.