BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Date of Study: July 27, 2005
Collective Bargaining Identification: R17
Job Analysis Conducted By: John Barlow, Staff Services Analyst, Office of Workforce Planning and Selection
Number of Incumbents: There is 1 incumbent in this classification per Department of Corrections Filled/Vacant Position Report dated July 2006.
EDITED TASK LISTING
NOTE: Each position within this classification may perform some or all of these tasks.
Task Statements:
1. Acts as a consultant to various agencies (public and private), departmental staff, the public, etc., on health care issues to provide expertise, direction/guidance, information, and technical assistance, and ensure quality health care to persons committed to the California Department of Corrections (CDC), utilizing professional knowledge, Federal and State laws (e.g., Penal Code (PC), Title 15, Title 17, Title 22, regulations, etc.), Departmental Operations Manual (DOM), Administrative Bulletins (AB), policies, procedures, communication skills, internet, etc. under direct supervision.
2. Develops the tools, aids, methodology, etc. necessary to conduct studies utilizing professional knowledge, Federal and State laws (e.g., PC, Title 15, Title 17, Title 22, regulations, etc., DOM, ABs, policies, procedures, internet, computer software, etc. under direct supervision.
3. Implements studies to gather/obtain information, utilizing professional knowledge, communication skills, policies, procedures, computer software, etc. under direct supervision.
4. Evaluates study results to provide information to management and make recommendations for program modifications and implement new programs utilizing professional knowledge, Federal and State laws (e.g., PC, Title 15, Title 17, Title 22, regulations, etc.) DOM, ABs, policies, procedures, internet, computer software, under direct supervision.
5. Participates in the development of programs, nursing components of related programs, standards, policies, procedures, etc. for Health Care Services Division (HCSD) to provide knowledge, expertise, and to ensure compliance and consistency with court mandates, laws, rules, regulations, utilizing professional knowledge, Federal and State laws (e.g., PC, Title 15, Title 17, Title 22, regulations) DOM, ABs, policies, procedures, internet, etc. under direct supervision.
6. Implements programs, nursing components of related programs, standards, policies, procedures, etc. for Health Care Services Division (HCSD) to provide direction/guidance to staff, quality health care to persons committed to the CDC, and to ensure compliance and consistency with court mandates, laws, rules, regulations, utilizing professional knowledge, Federal and State laws (e.g., PC, Title 15, Title 17, Title 22, regulations, etc.), DOM, ABs, policies, procedures, communication skills, computer software, etc., under direct supervision.
7. Evaluates programs, nursing components of related programs, standards, policies, procedures, etc. for HCSD to obtain information, assess effectiveness, and ensure compliance and consistency with court mandates, laws, rules, regulations, utilizing professional knowledge, Federal and State laws (e.g., PC, Title 15, Title 17, Title 22, regulations) DOM, ABs, policies, procedures, internet, etc. under direct supervision.
8. Provides education/training to field health care staff, custody staff regarding health care issues, new health care delivery systems etc., to provide direction/guidance to staff, quality health care to persons committed to the CDC and ensure compliance and consistency with court mandates, laws, rules, regulations, utilizing professional knowledge, Federal and State laws (e.g., PC, Title 15, Title 17, Title 22, regulations) DOM, ABs, policies, procedures, computer software, communication skills, etc. under direct supervision.
9. Analyzes proposed health care legislation, government reports, licensing surveys, etc., to identify areas for improvement, make recommendations, determine the impact on department programs, etc. utilizing professional knowledge, Federal and State laws (e.g., PC, Title 15, Title 17, Title 22, regulations) DOM, ABs, policies, procedures, computer software, communication skills, etc. under direct supervision.
10. Prepares various written documents (e.g. memorandum, correspondence, reports, etc.) to request and/or provide information to others utilizing computer hardware/software, communications skills, spelling/grammar, laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, DOM, etc. under direct supervision.
Tasks highlighted in bold text are not currently on the SPB classification specification
EDITED KSAPC LISTING
NOTE: Each position within this classification may perform some or all of these KSAPCs.
Knowledge of:
K1. General knowledge of the principles, techniques, methods, and procedures of current nursing practices to promote quality health care services to persons committed to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR).
K2. Basic knowledge of current philosophies and patterns of nursing education to provide education and training to field health care staff regarding health care issues, and current nursing practices.
K3. Basic knowledge of principles and methods of consultation to provide nursing expertise, direction, information and technical assistance to various agencies (public and private), department staff and the public.
K4. Basic knowledge of problem solving techniques, to provide direction and guidance to staff, and to ensure compliance and consistency with court mandates, laws, rules, policies, procedures, regulations, etc.
K5. Basic knowledge of group processes to effectively function as a team member.
K6. Basic knowledge of research principles and methodology to conduct studies, evaluate results, provide information to management, and make recommendations for implementation of new programs and modifications to existing programs, etc.
K7. Basic knowledge of roles, responsibilities, and interrelationships of the various health disciplines and agencies to obtain information, provide effective consultation, and promote quality health care to persons committed to the CDCR.
K8. General knowledge of cultural and sociological patterns of persons committed to the CDCR as they affect health care delivery, to develop programs, nursing components of related programs, standards, policies, procedures, etc., and to provide consultation.
K9. Basic knowledge of State and Federal legislation related to health services to provide effective consultation, and promote quality health care to persons committed to the CDCR.
K10. Basic knowledge of techniques of program development, monitoring and evaluation to promote quality health care to persons committed to the CDCR, and ensure compliance and consistency with court mandates, laws, rules, regulations, etc.
KSAPCs highlighted in bold text are not currently on the SPB classification specification
Skill to:
S1. Skill to effectively provide consultation and technical assistance to staff, quality health care to persons committed to the CDCR, and ensure compliance and consistency with court mandates, laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, etc.
S2. Skill to establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of personnel within the department and other agencies (public and private) to promote quality health care to persons committed to the CDCR, and ensure compliance and consistency with court mandates, laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, etc.
S3. Skill to communicate effectively in order to exchange and/or provide information, and build and maintain cooperative working relationships.
S4. Skill to prepare written reports, documents, memoranda, etc. to provide information to management and others, guide/direct staff, obtain resources, and record activities.
S5. Skill to establish and maintain priorities in order to complete assignments within desired timelines.
S6. Skill to operate a computer in order to access, enter, update and retrieve information.
KSAPCs highlighted in bold text are not currently on the SPB classification specification
Willingness to:
WC1. Willingness to abide by and adhere to safety policies and provisions (e.g., wear personal alarm, carry whistle, etc.) applicable to specific work assignments.
WC2. Willingness to work in a State correctional facility at various custody/security levels.
WC3. Willingness to work around inmates/parolees, including some who may be infected with contagious diseases such as Hepatitis C, HIV/AIDS, or tuberculosis.
WC4. Willingness to actively participate in the peer review and clinical quality review process.
WC5. Willingness to participate in the audit process.
WC6. Willingness to provide instruction or oversight regarding departmental policies, procedures, standards, and practices to other employees, outside consultants, and/or members of the public.
WC7. Willingness to participate in team meetings, committees, special projects, etc. as required and/or assigned by your supervisor/manager.
WC8. Willingness to bend, stoop, climb stairs, push, pull, twist, and briskly walk a minimum of 50 yards.
WC9. Willingness to work until assignments are completed.
WC10. Willingness to travel extensively throughout the state for short periods of time (such as, two to three days at a time).
WC11. Willingness to travel extensively throughout the state for extended periods of time (that is, five or more days at a time or multiple short-duration trips taken on a near-continuous basis).
WC12. Willingness to have and maintain a valid first aid and/or CPR certificate.
WC13. Willingness to maintain your professional license in good standing (e.g., medical license, Psychologist license, Registered Nurse license, etc.).
KSAPCs highlighted in bold text are not currently on the SPB classification specification