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This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both full time and Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra-Help pay is $25.53 per hour. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Administers medications and vaccines and may administer oxygen. Monitors and discontinues administration of IV fluids. Withdraws blood, gives enemas; performs wound and ear irrigations and catheterizations. Observes patients and reports needs, unusual conditions or behavior to the nurse in charge. Assists physicians in treatments when needed; performs cardiac output routines. Takes or measures temperature, respiration and blood pressure. Checks records and activities for completeness. May transcribe physician's orders and do charting of patients. Makes appropriate referrals to outside agencies for follow up care, fosters positive patient relations with patients and patients families by assuring that they are treated courteously and promptly. May provide Targeted Case Management services and engage in outreach and other activities to enhance services to Medi-Cal beneficiaries. Experience: None required. One (1) year of responsible vocational nursing experience preferably in a general acute care hospital is desirable. Education: Completion of all academic requirements to become a Vocational Nurse in the State of California and possession of a certificate as an Interim Permittee (VNIP). OR License: Possession of a valid State of California Licensed Vocational Nurses License. Note: The Interim Permit Nurse incumbent must pass the exam for licensure as a Vocational Nurse within six months of appointment or they will be terminated or demoted as appropriate. Operate a personal computer and other office and medical equipment. Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone. Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses. Perform job duties under stressful conditions and respond appropriately to situations. Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations. Lift, move and restrain patients. Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception. Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects. Frequent use of hand-eye coordination. Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion. Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping. Regular attendance is an essential function. Knowledge of: The requirements of duties related to passing medications. First aid assistance to render in emergencies. Methods and techniques of infection control. Patient hygiene. Methods of handling sterile materials and dressings. Ability to: Keep accurate records. Administer enemas, irrigations and catheterizations. Understand and follow written and oral instructions of a technical nature. Interpret significant and critical changes in patient's condition. Maintain positive patient relations with patients and their families. Why Merced County? A message from the CEO: