JOB TITLE NURSING ATTENDANT II

EXAM NUMBER J5100F
FILING DATES June 08, 2006 until needs are met
SALARY $1,958.27 - $2,505.00 MONTHLY
$1,958.27 - $2,573.18 MONTHLY (EFFECTIVE 07/01/08)
$2,017.18 - $2,649.27 MONTHLY (EFFECTIVE 01/01/09)

POSITION INFORMATION
Positions allocable to this class are characterized chiefly by their responsibility for
 providing prescribed bedside nursing care and limited technical services under
close supervision to assigned adult or pediatric inpatients in a medical, surgical,
obstetrical, psychiatric, admitting or rehabilitation ward or other inpatient care unit,
and by the performance of related clerical and sanitation tasks.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Performs a limited prescribed range of technical nursing tasks, such as collecting
urine, stool and sputum specimens; making clini-tests for acetone and sugar
control; monitoring the physical condition of patients and reporting changes to the
charge nurse; measuring and recording patients' food and liquid intake and output;
taking and recording vital signs; and recognizing manifest signs of anxiety, stress
or indications of change in emotional state of behavior.
Provides limited therapeutic services for patients as directed by a charge nurse or
physician, such as turning and positioning patients to prevent pressure sores and
to facilitate drainage, applying hot or cold compresses, applying bandages; giving
baths, suctioning respiratory passages, administering oxygen, giving bowel and
bladder training, administering irrigations of the mouth, throat, bladder, vagina and
rectum, and inserting urinary catheters.
Contributes to patient comfort and well-being by rearranging bedding and
changing linen, serving and removing meal trays and responding to requests for
personal services, such as filling water containers, making mechanical
adjustments of bed and providing assistance in changing position in bed,
furnishing bedpans and urinals, and giving baths, shampoos and back rubs.
Maintains a sanitary environment for patients by cleaning up minor spills, washing
and sterilizing bedpans, urinals and emesis basins; cleaning bathtubs and
hydrotherapy tanks; cleaning up operating rooms after use; and washing and
sterilizing instruments and equipment such as catheters or tubings.
Performs other support tasks, including taking inventory and replenishing ward
supplies such as thermometers, gloves and needles; inspecting, folding,
packaging and sterilizing dressings; and assisting in patient admission, transfer
and discharge by listing and making distribution of clothing and valuables; and
performs incidental clerical tasks.
Administers passive exercises to or helps patients to perform exercises and
activities prescribed by a physician, licensed therapist, or registered nurse. Assists
patients in sitting up, getting out of bed and ambulating.
Carries on prescribed structured interaction with patients which is designed to
provide an environment in which behavioral modification may take place; observes
and reports patient's response.
Assists physicians in performing medical procedures positioning and draping of
patients; restraining patients during procedure and passing instruments and
supplies to the physician as requested.
Helps patients as may be required in all of the usual activities of daily living such
as eating, brushing teeth, dressing allot undressing, and eliminating.
Encourages patients to resuming normal functioning at a pace in keeping with
their capability.
Communicates with patients and members of their families and with members of
the hospital staff in a manner conducive to achieving and maintaining a patient
environment which is free of stress and emotional tension.
Protects patients and staff by intervening in ward disturbances, calming agitated
patients and restraining combative patients.
As an incident to other duties described above, escorts patients to outside clinics,
schools, recreational therapy and other off-the-ward activities.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
Six months' paid experience as a Nursing Attendant in a ward or clinic in an
 accredited hospital -AND- completion of a training assignment or a recognized
training program in Nursing Attendant work.*
Physical Class: 4 - Arduous:
Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending,
twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary
physical activity.
Licenses: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an
alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential
functions.
Special Requirement Information: *Applicants must submit a copy of the
certification confirming completion of a training assignment or a recognized
training program in Nursing Attendant work at the time of filing.

SPECIAL INFORMATION
Shift: Any Shift
 Appointees must be willing to work any shift, including evenings, nights,
weekends and holidays.
Appointees will be in constant contact with inmates in a jail environment.

VACANCY INFORMATION
The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies
 throughout the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Correctional Services
Division, Medical Services Bureau. The initial assignment will be at the Century
Regional Detention Facility.

EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based on
 application information weighted 100%.
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in order to be
placed on the eligible register.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
 The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be
 placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of
twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.
No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve
(12) months.
* * * * IMPORTANT INFORMATION * * * *

APPLICATION NFORMATION

Applications should be submitted on business days between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30
I p.m., at the address listed below. Applications filed at any other County location
will not be accepted if they are not received at the below location. Facsimiles of
the application will not be accepted. This examination will remain open until the
needs of the service are met and is subject to closure at any time.
The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly
shown that you meet the Selection Requirements. Of particular interest will be the
breadth and length of experience in the areas covered under "Selection
Requirements." Please be sure your application shows complete information,
including dates for education and jobs held which relate to this position. In the
space provided for education include the names and addresses of
schools/colleges attended, titles of courses completed, dates completed and
number of credits/units earned, degree(s) earned, dates completed and
specialized field of study. For each job held, give the name and address of your
employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work
performed and salary earned. Attach an additional page(s) to your application, if
necessary, to describe fully your related education and experience. All information
supplied by applicants is subject to verification. Applications may be rejected at
any stage of the selection process.
Submit completed application and any required supplemental (if any) in
person or by U.S. Mail to the following address:

Sheriff's Department
University Centre Building - Professional Examinations Unit
101 Centre Plaza Drive
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 526-5611

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
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 coordinator at (323) 526-5606.
Contact the Coordinator of Personnel Services for Disabled Persons by calling
(323) 526-5606. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment
may leave messages by calling (323) 260-5291 or (323) 267-6669 . The County
will attempt to meet reasonable accommodation requests whenever possible.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
 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, or disability.

CHILD SUPPORT COMPLIANCE
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.

VETERAN'S CREDIT
VETERANS' PREFERENCE CREDIT of 10 points will be added to the final
 passing grade in any open competitive examination if you are an honorably
discharged veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States:
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
In a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal or expeditionary
medal has been authorized and awarded.
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. If you are unable to provide any documentation at the
time of filing, the 10 points will be withheld until such time as it is provided.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
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.

RECORD OF CONVICTIONS
A full disclosure of all convictions is required. Failure to disclose convictions will result in disqualification. Not all convictions constitute an automatic bar to employment. Factors such as your age at the time of the offense(s), and the
recency of offense(s) will be taken into account, as well as the relationship
between the offense(s) and the job(s) for which you apply. However, any applicant
for County employment who has been convicted of workers' compensation fraud is
automatically barred from employment with the County of Los Angeles (County
Code Section 5.12.110). ANY CONVICTIONS OR COURT RECORDS WHICH
ARE EXEMPTED BY A VALID COURT ORDER DO NOT HAVE TO BE
INCLUDED.

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 website
www.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.