Registered Nurse II - Hematology Oncology (Regular & Per Diem)

Salary : $108,312.24 - $144,806.19 Annually

Location : throughout Ventura County, CA

Job Type : Full-Time / Part-Time

Job Number : 0305HCA-25AH (BR)

Department : Health Care Agency

Division : Ambulatory Care

Opening Date : 07 / 23 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Description

THE POSITION : Under general direction, provides advanced skilled nursing; patient and staff education in an ambulatory care setting; committee participation; quality assurance monitoring; and provides statistical data information; may provide clinical and functional supervision in the absence of the Clinical Manager.

PAYROLL TITLE(S) and APPROXIMATE SALARIES :

Registered Nurse II : $52.07 - $62.27 hourly

Per Diem Registered Nurse II : $52.75 - $69.62 hourly

DEPARTMENT / AGENCY : Health Care Agency - Ambulatory Care

Registered Nurse II and Per Diem Registered II are represented by the California Nurses' Association (CNA) and is eligible for overtime compensation. Salary placement will be determined according to the current CNA memorandum of agreement.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term), Intermittent, and Extra Help vacancies. There are currently two (2) Per Diem vacancies and one (1) Regular part time vacancy.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE :

OPENING DATE : 7 / 23 / 2025

CLOSING DATE : Continuous (Previously 8 / 6 / 2025)

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 Hematology / Oncology patients.
• Follows prescribed doctors' orders concerning treatments and medications.
• 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.
• 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 Hematology / Oncology 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.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

Education / Experience :

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

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities : Thorough 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 the confidence of patients and staff; maintain confidentiality of patient / client information; work effectively in different healthcare and / or hospital departments or shifts as required; establish and maintain effective interpersonal relations with other staff members, patients, and their families; communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Recruitment Process

FINAL FILING DATE : This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested in it. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5 : 00 p.m. on the closing date.

To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 677-5184 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources- Health Care Agency, 646 County Square Drive, Ventura, CA 93003.

Note to Applicants : 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.

NOTE : 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 for additional information.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying : All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this exam at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the exam process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION - 100% : An application evaluation will be conducted. A score will be assigned to each application based on established criteria. Such score will be considered as the final score for placement on the eligible list.Applicants successfully completing the exam 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 is required for this position.

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.

For further information about this recruitment, please contact Brett Ramirez by e-mail at Brett.Ramirez@venturacounty.gov or by telephone at (805) 654-2277.

YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE

California Nurses Association

(CNA)

To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.

Union Code : NCN

01

Do you possess a current valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California or have licensure in another state with California licensure pending?If yes, you MUST include your date of licensure and a current valid license number in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified.

02

Do you possess an valid Basic Life Support (BLS / CPR) certification?If yes, you MUST include the certification information in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application.

03

Do you have six (6) months of recent full-time acute care registered nursing experience in an acute hospital or equivalent setting?

04

Have you completed the Ventura County Medical Center competency requirements

05

Please select if you are interested in Regular or Per Diem positions.

Required Question