Nursing Jobs in Oxnard, CA
$108,312 - $129,526 / YEAR
Under direction, the incumbent is responsible for providing professional direct or indirect nursing care to patients in both the preoperative and post-anesthesia phases. Preoperative nurses play a critical role in preparing patients for surgery by conducting comprehensive assessments, reviewing medications, coordinating diagnostic testing, and ensuring all necessary consent and documentation are complete. They educate patients about the surgical process and provide emotional support to reduce anxiety, while also confirming physical readiness through proper attire and the removal of personal items to maintain safety and compliance with protocols. Following surgery, post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) nurses care for patients as they recover from anesthesia, monitoring vital signs, levels of consciousness, and overall responsiveness. Because patients may experience confusion, pain, nausea, or difficulty breathing, and may not be able to clearly communicate their needs, PACU nurses must proactively observe and respond to subtle cues. This role demands quick decision-making in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment to ensure patients safely regain consciousness and stabilize after surgery. PAYROLL TITLE: Registered Nurse II WHAT WE OFFER: The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements, that includes: Educational Incentive - An educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate's degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor's degree, OR 5% for completion of a graduate's degree. Bilingual Incentive - Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill. Proficiency levels by exam are $.69 per hour (Level I), $1.00 per hour (Level II), or $1.32 per hour (Level III). Certification Pay - $0.813 per hour based on scheduled work week hours for each qualified certification up to a maximum of five (5) certifications. One of the five certifications may be paid at $2.00 per hour for a National Certification. Evening Shift Differential - 7.5% Night Shift Differential – 15% Weekend Shift Differential - $ 2.00 per hour Continuous County Service Incentive Pay - 1% for 7 years, 1.25% for 12 years and 1.5% for 17 years Preceptor Pay – $2.50 per hour House Supervisor Pay - $4.00 per hour Charge Nurse Premium Pay - $2.50 per hour Float Nurse Premium Pay - $2.50 per hour In House Registry Pay - Non-overtime is 1.75 straight time base hourly rate Overtime is 2 times base pay straight time base hourly rateStandby Premium Pay – ¼ of regular hourly wage or Federal minimum wage (whichever is greater) Health Plans - Biweekly contribution towards medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from authorized plans. Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax benefit towards eligible medical, dental, and vision care expenses. Pension Plan: Participation in the County's defined benefit plan. Additional Benefits - Tuition Reimbursement, Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program. To learn more about the benefits, please follow the link: https://vcportal.ventura.org/CEO/HR/MOA/docs/CNA_MOA_2023-2028.pdf AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: Health Care Agency - Ventura County Medical Center and/or Santa Paula Hospital Registered Nurse II is represented by the California Nurses' Association (CNA) and is eligible for overtime compensation. 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 within the Pre-Op/PACU unit. There are currently seven (7) Regular, Full-time vacancies, and one (1) intermittent vacancy within Ventura County Medical Center and/or Santa Paula Hospital. TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OPENING DATE: September 23, 2025 CLOSING DATE: Continuous and may close at any time.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; Conducts preoperative and postoperative assessments of the patients’ medical history, physical exam, vital signs, airway status, consciousness ABCs, pain, fluid/electrolyte balance, and psychological well-being; Reorients patients’ post-anesthesia and assesses the patient’s airways, bleeding, pain, signs and symptoms of distress; implements safety measures to prevent falls or injuries; evaluates readiness for discharge or transfer using Aldrete Scoring systems; Provides emotional support and education to patients and families regarding surgical procedures, pre-op preparation, post-op recovery, and discharge care; Ensures surgical readiness by reviewing medications, arranging diagnostics, obtaining signed consents, and confirming compliance with pre-op protocols; 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 nursing care developments and therapeutic measures; attends department in-services and staff development programs; May participate in quality assurance/utilization review or other non-direct patient care nursing assignments; and Performs other related duties as required. These are entrance requirements to the exam process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list. EDUCATION, TRAINING, and 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* as evaluated and approved by the Chief Nursing Executive. *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 possess a current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification. Must possess and maintain a current, valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. Must possess and maintain a current, valid Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification. Must be willing and able to obtain either a Trauma Care after Resuscitation (TCAR) certification within three (3) months, or Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification within six (6) months of hire date. Willing and able to take calls after hours and on weekends. Successful completion of the Health Care Agency Pharmacology examination within three (3) months of employment is mandatory for assignments within the Health Care Agency. DESIRED Possess a current Trauma Care after Resuscitation (TCAR) certification. Possess a current Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of: the theory, techniques, and practices of professional nursing; preoperative and postoperative assessments; evaluation systems like Aldrete Score; 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. 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 the County of Ventura Human Resources, Health Care Agency in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. To apply on-line, please refer to our website at www.ventura.org/hr . 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, 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. 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 may 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 and certification for this recruitment. Those candidates who do 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 further information about this recruitment, please contact Erika Ayala by e-mail at Erika.Ayala@venturacounty.gov or by telephone at (805) 677-5164. 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. $144,806 - $184,627 / YEAR
Discover a nursing career where your skills truly make an impact. Join the Pediatrics Acute team at Ventura County Medical Center and Santa Paula Hospital and make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families across our community. As part of our team, you’ll provide care during life’s most critical moments while working alongside a collaborative, skilled, and supportive group of professionals. At VCMC and Santa Paula Hospital, we are committed to ensuring access to quality health care for all Ventura County residents, with a special focus on serving the underserved and those facing barriers to care. Here, nurses are empowered to grow, lead, and deliver the highest level of compassionate care in a fast-paced, rewarding environment. Every shift offers the opportunity to help children heal, give families hope, and strengthen our community. Under direction of a Clinical Coordinator, the Per Diem Registered Nurse III will provide clinical support and direct or indirect nursing care to patients in Pediatrics, NICU and PICU as needed; and to perform related work as required. 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. Join us and bring both your expertise and your heart to a place where every shift changes lives. WHAT WE OFFER: Education Incentive: Possible educational incentive of $1.25 or $1.75 based on completion of a Bachelor's or Master's degree. Bilingual Incentive: Incumbents may be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill. Proficiency levels by exam are $0.69/hour (Level I), $1.00/hour (Level II), or $1.32/hour (Level III). Certification Pay: $0.813 per hour based on scheduled work week hours for each qualified certification up to a maximum of five (5) certifications. Evening Shift Differential: 7.5% Night Shift Differential: 15% Weekend Shift Differential: $2.00 per hour Charge Nurse Premium Pay: $1.00 per hour Float Nurse Premium Pay: $2.50 per hour Standby Premium Pay: 1/4 of regular hourly wage or Federal minimum wage (whichever is greater) Health Care Plan: Per Diem employees may purchase the Ventura County Health Care Plan (VCHCP) at their own expense. Holidays: 11 days per year eligible for premium pay at the rate of time and one-half for all hours worked on the holiday. To learn more about the benefits, please follow the link below: https://vcportal.ventura.org/CEO/industrial-relations/docs/CNA_Per_Diem_Unit_MOA_2024-2029.pdf AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: Health Care Agency - Ventura County Medical Center & Santa Paula Hospital Per Diem Registered Nurse III is represented by the California Nurses Association (CNA) and is eligible for overtime compensation. Salary placement will be determined according to the current California Nurse's Association (CNA) memorandum of agreement. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Per Diem and Intermittent vacancies within the Pediatric Acute Care Unit. There is currently one (1) Per Diem vacancy. TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: OPENING DATE: September 11, 2025 CLOSING DATE: Continuous and may close at any time; therefore, the schedule for the remainder of the process will depend upon when we receive enough qualified applications to meet business needs. It is to your advantage to apply as soon as possible. Duties may include but are not limited to the following: Utilizing nursing process, plans and participates in providing daily patient care in Pediatrics Acute, NICU or PICU; Follows prescribed doctors' orders concerning treatments and medications; Makes patient observations, records and reports all pertinent information; provides follow-through on judgement; 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 ancillary personnel and in the training of new personnel; and Performs other related duties as required. These are entrance requirements to the exam process and ensure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list. EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE: Requires at least five (5) years of experience working with Neonatal/Pediatric population. These employees may be appointed to work on specialized short-term projects such as hospital accreditation or on other projects that require specialized administrative duties and responsibilities. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 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 a current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification by first day of employment and maintain it thereafter. Must possess a Pediatrics Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification by first day of employment and maintain it thereafter. Must possess APHON Pediatric Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification within six (6) months of hire. Must possess a current, valid Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certification within six (6) months of hire. Must successfully complete the Health Care Agency Pharmacology examination within three (3) months of employment. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: Working knowledge of: neonatal and pediatric patient care; the theory, techniques, and practices of professional nursing; knowledge of medical terminology and hospital routine and equipment; 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; work effectively in different hospital departments on shifts as required. 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 hr.venturacounty.gov . If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 677-5184 for application materials and submit your application to County of Ventura, Human Resources - Health Care Agency, 646 County Square, Ventura, CA 93003. 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. 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. 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 may result in the application being removed from consideration. APPLICATION EVALUATION - 100%: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met. A score of 70 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 may be required for this position. For more information about this recruitment, please contact Vivian Merida by e-mail at Vivian.Merida@venturacounty.gov or by telephone at (805) 677-5231. 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. $118,668 - $141,888 / YEAR
Under general direction and following established medically-approved policies and procedures, the incumbent implements specialized skilled nursing processes in designated hospital units of Ventura County Medical Center and Santa Paula Hospital. The Senior Registered Nurse-Hospital works collaboratively with a medical doctor to coordinate and screen for the appropriateness of admissions and continued stays. They make recommendations to the physicians for alternate levels of care when the patient does not meet the medical necessity for inpatient hospitalization. They interact with the family, patients, and other disciplines to coordinate a safe and acceptable discharge plan. They function as an indirect caregiver, patient advocate, and manage patients in the most cost-effective way without compromising quality. They will also be responsible for complying with AB 1203, Post Stabilization notification. AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: Health Care Agency – Ventura County Medical Center and/or Santa Paula Hospital PAYROLL TITLE: Senior Registered Nurse-Hospital WHAT WE OFFER: The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements, that includes: Educational/Bilingual Incentive: Possible educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on completion of Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree. Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentives depending upon operational need and certification of skill. Certification Pay: $0.813 per hour based on scheduled work week hours for each qualified certification up to a maximum of five (5) certifications. One of the five certifications may be paid at $2.00 per hour for a National Certification. List provided in the MOA, Exhibit 9 Evening Shift Differential - 7.5% Night Shift Differential – 15% Weekend Shift Differential - $2.00 per hour Continuous County Service Incentive Pay: 1% for 7 years, 1.25% for 12 years and 1.5% for 17 years Preceptor Pay – $2.50 per hour House Supervisor Pay - $4.00 per hour Charge Nurse Premium Pay - $1.50 per hour Float Nurse Premium Pay - $3.50 per hour In-House Registry Pay: Non-overtime is 1.75 straight time base hourly rate Overtime is 2 times base pay straight time base hourly rate Standby Premium Pay – ¼ of regular hourly wage or Federal minimum wage (whichever is greater) Flexible Credit Allowance: Biweekly contribution towards medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from authorized plans. Pension Plan: Participation in the County's defined benefit plan. To learn more about the benefits, please follow the link below: https://vcportal.ventura.org/CEO/HR/MOA/docs/CNA_MOA_2023-2028.pdf Senior Registered Nurse-Hospital is 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 is currently one (1) Regular vacancy. TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OPENING DATE: September 10, 2025 CLOSING DATE: Continuous and may close at any time.Duties include, but are not limited to the following: Plans, develops, assesses & evaluates care provided to members; Collaborates with physicians, other members of the multidisciplinary health care team & patient/family in the development, implementation & documentation of appropriate, individualized plans of care to ensure continuity, quality & appropriate resource use; Recommends alternative levels of care & ensures compliance with federal, state & local requirements; Assesses high-risk patients in need of post-hospital care planning; Develops & coordinates the implementation of a discharge plan to meet patients' identified needs; Communicates the plan to physicians, patient, family/caregivers, staff & appropriate community agencies; Reviews, monitors, evaluates & coordinates the patient's hospital stay to assure that all appropriate & essential services are delivered timely & efficiently; Participates in the bed huddles & carries out recommendations congruent with the patient's needs; Coordinates the interdisciplinary approach to providing continuity of care, including Utilization management, Transfer coordination, discharge planning, & obtaining all authorizations/approvals as needed for outside services for patients/families; Conducts daily clinical reviews for utilization/quality management activities based on guidelines/standards for patients in a variety of settings, including outpatient, emergency room, & inpatient facilities; Acts as a liaison between in-patient facility & referral facilities/agencies & provides case management to patients referred; Refers patients to community resources to meet post-hospital needs; Coordinates transfer of patients to appropriate facilities; maintains & provides required documentation; Adheres to internal & external regulatory & accreditation requirements & compliance guidelines, including but not limited to: The Joint Commission, Department of Health Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and Department of Managed Health Care; Educates members of the healthcare team concerning their roles & responsibilities in the discharge planning process & appropriate use of resources; Provides patients with education to assist with their discharge & help them cope with psychological problems related to acute & chronic illness; Per established protocols, reports any incidence of unusual occurrences related to quality, risk and/or patient safety which are identified during case review or other activities; Reviews, analyses & identifies utilization patterns & trends, problems or inappropriate utilization of resources & participates in the collection & analysis of data for special studies, projects, planning, or for routine utilization monitoring activities; Coordinates, participates & or facilitates care planning rounds & patient family conferences as needed; Participates in committees, teams or other work projects/duties as assigned; and Performs other related duties as required. 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 Requires two (2) years of full-time professional registered nurse experience, including two (2) years in an acute care setting. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must possess and maintain a current, valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California. Must have a current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification by first day of employment. Must be able to work collaboratively with the Multidisciplinary team, multitask and work in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Comprehensive knowledge of the following: of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. (TJC, Medicare, Medi-Cal, etc.) patient and staff education methods. hospital-based/nursing committee practices. Skilled in: computer literacy. Working ability to: utilize/apply the general and specialized principles, practices, techniques and methods of utilization review/management, discharge planning or case management. utilize written and verbal communication, interpersonal, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. plan, organize, and conflict resolution and negotiating skills. work proficiently in emergency and/or stressful situations. maintain confidentiality of patient/client information. FINAL FILING DATE: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested. 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 website at www.ventura.org/hr . 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, 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 Erika Ayala by e-mail at erika.ayala@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 677-5164. 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. 
