Charge Nurse-Coastside, Pescadero & Mental Health Primary Care Clinics (Open & Promotional)
DescriptionNote:
This recruitment schedule was amended on July 28, 2023 to extend the Final Filing Date.
This recruitment has been changed to Continuous.
San Mateo Medical Center, part of San Mateo County Health, is seeking an experienced nurse for the position of Charge Nursefor its Coastside Clinic in Half Moon Bay, and it is integral to providing access to care to the underserved in the Coastal Region which has extremely limited health services.
This position will also cover the Pescadero and Mental Health Primary Care clinics.
At San Mateo Medical Center, we're always seeking ways to enhance the already impressive services we offer.
This dedication to excellence is reflected in the exceptional care we provide, and the extraordinary professionals who provide it.
Here, you'll have the chance to develop your talents with a skilled team of people who actively support and encourage each other's success.
If you're ready to open new doors for your career, join us today.
Under general supervision, the Charge Nurse at the Coastside, Pescadero and Mental Health Primary Care Clinicswill supervise the daily operations of an outpatient clinic for Pediatric, OB/GYN, Specialty, Adult, and patients with serious mental illness.
In addition, the Charge Nurse assesses, plans and implements interventions for solving patient care problems; coordinates staffing schedules and works with an interdisciplinary group of providers, administrative staff, clinical support staff, and Supervising Physician/Supervising Nurse Practitioner; provides guidance and direction to members of the health care team to ensure quality patient care; and keeps current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs.
The ideal candidatehas Two years of outpatient nursing experience in any of the following:
Primary Care, Primary Care Mental Health, Pediatrics, Family Practice or OBGYN Clinics At least one year of supervisory experience Experience in providing education and updates to staff Experience scheduling staff for multiple shifts Excellent communication skills Knowledge of quality improvement processes and community health systems is strongly preferred Experience working with the underserved population and patients with serious mental illness on interdisciplinary teams Bilingual in Spanish and English strongly preferred Computer literacy, and prior experience with electronic medical records and registries Flexibility to work occasional nights and Saturdays is preferred NOTE:
The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.
Examples Of DutiesDuties 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.
Provides and oversees direct patient care in accordance with established nursing protocol and physicians' orders.
Utilizes knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control, and safety precaution; and initiates appropriate interventions in crisis situations.
Supervise and perform nursing assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and documentation of patient care on the unit.
Work in conjunction with nursing management to coordinate adequate unit staffing for the assigned shift.
Participate with unit 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 and relevant assigned committees.
Coordinate with ancillary support departments to coordinate total patient care.
Maintain and evaluate medicalrecords.
Perform related duties as assigned.
QualificationsLicensure/Certification:
Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse.
Possession and maintenance of BLS certification.
Education and ExperienceAny 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/ExaminationOpen & 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.
A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form.
The examination may consist of a panel interview (weight:
100%), which may include the evaluation of a written or performance exercise given immediately preceding the interview.
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.
As a result, not all applicants are guaranteed advancement through the selection process.
Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time and place of the interviews.
All interviews will take place 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 or below.
If you are not on the County's website, please go to https:
//jobs.
smcgov.
org/to apply.
Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE This isacontinuous recruitment which may closeatany time.
The final filing date will be posted 5 days inadvance in the Countyof San MateoHuman Resources Department.
Apply immediately.
This recruitment is open onacontinuous basisand selections may be madeatany time within the process.
The County of San Mateo may require that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccine or comply with weekly COVID-19 testing.
Employees hired into specified health care facilities and other high-risk settings where there is potential for frequent COVID-19 exposure to staff and highly vulnerable patients are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
For more specific information, please refer to the County'sCOVID-19 Vaccine and Testing Policy.
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 (063023) (Charge Nurse - F012) Recommended Skills Administration Basic Life Support Certified Nurse Practitioner Clinical Systems And Networks Clinical Works Communication Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This recruitment schedule was amended on July 28, 2023 to extend the Final Filing Date.
This recruitment has been changed to Continuous.
San Mateo Medical Center, part of San Mateo County Health, is seeking an experienced nurse for the position of Charge Nursefor its Coastside Clinic in Half Moon Bay, and it is integral to providing access to care to the underserved in the Coastal Region which has extremely limited health services.
This position will also cover the Pescadero and Mental Health Primary Care clinics.
At San Mateo Medical Center, we're always seeking ways to enhance the already impressive services we offer.
This dedication to excellence is reflected in the exceptional care we provide, and the extraordinary professionals who provide it.
Here, you'll have the chance to develop your talents with a skilled team of people who actively support and encourage each other's success.
If you're ready to open new doors for your career, join us today.
Under general supervision, the Charge Nurse at the Coastside, Pescadero and Mental Health Primary Care Clinicswill supervise the daily operations of an outpatient clinic for Pediatric, OB/GYN, Specialty, Adult, and patients with serious mental illness.
In addition, the Charge Nurse assesses, plans and implements interventions for solving patient care problems; coordinates staffing schedules and works with an interdisciplinary group of providers, administrative staff, clinical support staff, and Supervising Physician/Supervising Nurse Practitioner; provides guidance and direction to members of the health care team to ensure quality patient care; and keeps current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs.
The ideal candidatehas Two years of outpatient nursing experience in any of the following:
Primary Care, Primary Care Mental Health, Pediatrics, Family Practice or OBGYN Clinics At least one year of supervisory experience Experience in providing education and updates to staff Experience scheduling staff for multiple shifts Excellent communication skills Knowledge of quality improvement processes and community health systems is strongly preferred Experience working with the underserved population and patients with serious mental illness on interdisciplinary teams Bilingual in Spanish and English strongly preferred Computer literacy, and prior experience with electronic medical records and registries Flexibility to work occasional nights and Saturdays is preferred NOTE:
The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.
Examples Of DutiesDuties 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.
Provides and oversees direct patient care in accordance with established nursing protocol and physicians' orders.
Utilizes knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control, and safety precaution; and initiates appropriate interventions in crisis situations.
Supervise and perform nursing assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and documentation of patient care on the unit.
Work in conjunction with nursing management to coordinate adequate unit staffing for the assigned shift.
Participate with unit 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 and relevant assigned committees.
Coordinate with ancillary support departments to coordinate total patient care.
Maintain and evaluate medicalrecords.
Perform related duties as assigned.
QualificationsLicensure/Certification:
Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse.
Possession and maintenance of BLS certification.
Education and ExperienceAny 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/ExaminationOpen & 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.
A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form.
The examination may consist of a panel interview (weight:
100%), which may include the evaluation of a written or performance exercise given immediately preceding the interview.
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.
As a result, not all applicants are guaranteed advancement through the selection process.
Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time and place of the interviews.
All interviews will take place 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 or below.
If you are not on the County's website, please go to https:
//jobs.
smcgov.
org/to apply.
Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE This isacontinuous recruitment which may closeatany time.
The final filing date will be posted 5 days inadvance in the Countyof San MateoHuman Resources Department.
Apply immediately.
This recruitment is open onacontinuous basisand selections may be madeatany time within the process.
The County of San Mateo may require that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccine or comply with weekly COVID-19 testing.
Employees hired into specified health care facilities and other high-risk settings where there is potential for frequent COVID-19 exposure to staff and highly vulnerable patients are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
For more specific information, please refer to the County'sCOVID-19 Vaccine and Testing Policy.
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 (063023) (Charge Nurse - F012) Recommended Skills Administration Basic Life Support Certified Nurse Practitioner Clinical Systems And Networks Clinical Works Communication Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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