Primary Care Clinic Registered Nurse I / II (Regular & Per Diem) - Outpatient Clinics

Salary : $88,264.63 - $125,094.13 Annually

Location : throughout Ventura County, CA

Job Type : Full-Time Regular

Job Number : 0616HCA-25AB (MA)

Department : Health Care Agency

Division : Ambulatory Care

Opening Date : 03 / 18 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Description

We are seeking skilled RNs who have experience working with both adult and pediatric patients in an outpatient clinic environment to join our dedicated team!

THE DEPARTMENT : Ventura County Ambulatory Care, a Department of the Ventura County Health Care Agency, provides comprehensive, compassionate, and coordinated primary, specialty, and urgent care for the residents of Ventura County.

We are a network of 35 clinics conveniently located throughout the county. Eighteen of our clinics are Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC). Our clinics proudly serve as our community's public safety net system as well as provide care to those who are privately insured.

From preventative care, such as vaccinations, lab work, and routine wellness exams, to specialized treatment for managing chronic conditions, we offer a medical home for adult and pediatric patients.

THE POSITION : The County of Ventura Ambulatory Care is currently recruiting registered nurses for our Outpatient Clinics.

What We Offer :

The following apply to Regular positions :

• Educational Incentive : 2.5% for an associate degree, 3.5% for a bachelor's degree, or 5% for a master's degree not required for the classification.
• Bilingual Incentive : Some positions may be eligible for bilingual incentive depending on the applicable memorandum of agreement and the needs of the department. To qualify for this incentive, incumbents in eligible positions must take and pass the applicable bilingual fluency exam.
• 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. (For a list of certifications, see the )
• Continuous County Service Incentive Pay : 1% for 7 years, 1.25% for 12 years and 1.5% for 17 years.
• 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.

The following apply to Per Diem positions :

Bachelor's Degree $1.25 per hour

To learn more about the benefits, please click one of the links below :

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PAYROLL TITLES AND APPROXIMATE SALARIES :

Primary Care Clinic Registered Nurse I : $42.43 - $44.60 Hourly

Primary Care Clinic Registered Nurse II : $50.30 - $60.14 Hourly

AGENCY / DEPARTMENT : Health Care Agency - Ambulatory Care

Primary Care Clinic Registered Nurse I / II are represented by the California Nurses Association (CNA) and are 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, Per Diem Pool, and Extra-Help vacancies within the Health Care Agency. There is currently one (1) regular vacancy

NOTE : If appointed at the lower level, incumbents may be promoted to the higher level without further examination upon meeting the minimum requirements, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and in accordance with the business needs of the department.

Examples Of Duties

Primary Care Clinic Registered Nurse I :

Duties may include but are not limited to the following :

Primary Care Clinic Registered Nurse II :

In addition to the duties above :

Typical Qualifications

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE :

Primary Care Clinic Registered Nurse I :

Requires no previous experience.

Primary Care Clinic Registered Nurse II :

Requires six (6) months of full-time professional registered nursing experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

Must have a current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS / CPR) certification by the first day of employment.

Must be willing and able to successfully complete the Health Care Agency Pharmacology examination within three (3) months of employment.

DESIRED :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Working to comprehensive knowledge of : the principles, practices, and techniques used in nursing care and case management in primary and specialty clinics, including an understanding of outpatient workflow.

Working ability to : provide direction (level II); serve as a resource to others; complete required continuing education programs; work proficiently in emergency and / or stressful situations; maintain confidentiality of patient / client information; effectively maintain a positive working relationship with the medical staff, public, patients, and hospital administration; and 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. 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 online, please refer to our website at If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.

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 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 - 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 six (6) months.

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.

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 Michelle Antonetty by e-mail at or by telephone at (805) 477-7260.

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.

01

Your salary will be determined based on your complete nursing experience, so please be sure to list all relevant experience in the work experience section of this application.Do you confirm that you understand the above statement?

Yes

02

Do you have six (6) months of full-time professional registered nursing experience?

03

Do you possess and can you maintain a current, valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California?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.

04

Do you have experience in outpatient clinic settings, family practice, and childhood immunizations?

05

If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please provide details regarding your experience in outpatient clinic settings, family practice, and childhood immunizations. If you answered "no" to the previous question, please type, "N / A."

06

Do you currently have, or are you able to obtain by the date of hire, a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification?

Required Question