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Charge Nurse-Correctional Health Services (Open & Promotional)

Salary

$157,955.20 - $186,680.00 Annually

Location

County of San Mateo, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

F012BQ

Department

Correctional Health Services

Opening Date

03/25/2024

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Description

Note: This recruitment was amended on April 22, 2024 to add one Day Shift Charge Nurse.

This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous."

Are you looking for a challenge and a place where you can apply all that you’ve learned in nursing school to help the underserved in the community? If you are a jack of all trades in your skillset, come to Correctional Health. It’s the best kept secret in nursing careers. Your experience in chronic care, acute care, urgent and emergency medicine, psychiatric, and or OBGYN nursing are utilized daily. If this work intrigues you, come join our wonderful multi-disciplinary team!

Correctional Health Services of San Mateo County Health is seeking qualified individuals for full-time Charge Nurse - Correctional Health Services positions.

The Charge Nurse will, under general supervision, coordinate the functioning of the medical clinic and the operation of nursing services offered at the Maguire Correctional Facility; supervise licensed and non-licensed nursing staff and may perform all aspects of patient care; and participate in the development and implementation of unit or clinic goals. The current positions are for two full-time Charge Nurse - Correctional Health (RN) openings; one on the PM Shift and one on the Day Shift.

The ideal candidates will have recent Correctional Nursing experience; management/supervisory experience in a correctional health setting; worked collaboratively with Public Health, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, Sheriff's Office and Probation departments; conducted budget preparation and monitoring; and effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assess, evaluate and direct nursing activities on an assigned shift to provide quality care to patients, in compliance with prescribed standards and in conjunction with nursing management.

• Supervise and perform nursing assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and documentation of patient care on the unit.

• Work in conjunction with other Charge Nurses and nursing management to coordinate adequate unit staffing for the assigned shift.

• Participate with unit or clinic nursing management in interviewing, hiring, completing evaluations and performing disciplinary counseling of staff.

• Supervise the work of professional and paraprofessional nursing staff.

• Work with nursing management to identify staff development needs and to implement continuing education programs.

• Assist nursing management in planning unit or clinic budget.

• Interpret policies and procedures to nursing staff.

• Participate in staff meetings.

• Coordinate with ancillary support departments to coordinate total patient care.

• Maintain and evaluate records.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Licensure/Certification:

• Must possess and maintain a California license as a Registered Nurse.

• Possession and maintenance of BLS certification.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.

Knowledge of:

• Nurse Practice Act and professional and governmental standards or regulations pertaining to nursing.

• Nursing theories, principles, methods and practices.

• Safety and infection control principles.

• Clinical systems, supplies and equipment.

• Principles of staff development.

• Supervisory principles.

Skill/Ability to:

• Perform and evaluate the performance of nursing procedures required for the assigned shift and clinical setting.

• Plan, organize, supervise and evaluate the work of nursing staff.

• Comprehend, interpret, and implement nursing policies and procedures.

• Instruct and train professional and paraprofessional employees.

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Maintain professional nurse-patient and nurse-physician relationships.

• Prepare reports and maintain accurate records.

Application/Examination

Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, Confidential and Management extra-help/limited term, and SEIU or AFSCME represented extra help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.

The examination will consist of an interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position based solely on the information provided in the application materials. Because of this screening process, all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button above. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the County of San Mateo Human Resources Department.

Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Application Deadline: April 15, 2024, AT 11:59 P.M. PST

Applications Screening: April 17, 2024

Combined Panel/Department Interviews: May 5, 2024

San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse communities. The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.

County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels.

Analyst: Carolyn Burns (032524) (Charge Nurse - F012)

Please visit https://www.smcgov.org/media/100166/download?inline= for a complete listing of all benefits for this classification.

Benefits are offered to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. All benefits are subject to change.

NOTE: Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 may be subject to new Pension Reform retirement laws.

As an additional benefit, the County offers extensive training and development programs designed to improve skills and enhance career opportunities. Most programs are offered on County time at no cost to you.

County employees are also covered by the federal Social Security system and earn benefits for retirement based on salary and time worked.

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IMPORTANT: Applicants for this position are required to submit responses to the following supplemental questions. Your responses will give us additional information about your background and experience related to this position and will be used in the selection process. Be concise and specific. Neatness, clarity of expression, grammar, spelling and ability to follow instructions will be considered in the evaluation process. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses.

• Proceed to supplemental questions.

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  NOTE: Candidates for this position will be required to complete an extensive security clearance package and undergo a thorough background check conducted by the Sheriff’s Department prior to being offered a position. The successful candidate must be cleared to work in and around a locked facility and detainees.

• Please proceed to the supplemental questions.

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  Correctional Health Nurses provide professional nursing services to inmates in locked correctional facilities. If offered a position, do you agree to work with inmates in a locked correctional facility?

• Yes

• No

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  Possession of a current California license as a Registered Nurse is required to qualify for this recruitment. Do you possess a current California license as a Registered Nurse? (Please include your license number on the Certificates & Licenses section of the application. A "No" answer will disqualify you from this recruitment.)

• Yes

• No

  05

  Possession of a Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate is required to qualify for this recruitment. Do you possess a current Basic Life Support certificate? (Please include this information on the Certificates & Licenses section of the application. A "No" answer will disqualify you from this recruitment.)

• Yes

• No

  06

  Describe the education, training and experience that qualify you for a position as a Charge Nurse. Include specific certificates, training and experience. Include past job duties in a correctional facility, as well as the name of the correctional facility or corrections environment. Be specific.

  07

  Describe your supervisory or leadership experience and the name of the institution where you gained this experience. In addition, include in your description the number of employees you supervised and the strategies you used to promote and maintain a positive working environment in a high-pressure workplace. Be specific.

  08

  Describe your experience with managing employees with regards to scheduling, evaluations, and progressive discipline. Be specific.

  Required Question

Agency

County of San Mateo

Address

County of San Mateo Human Resources Department 455 County Center Redwood City, California, 94063-1663

Phone

(650) 363-4343

Website

https://jobs.smcgov.org

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