Clinical Nursing Director I
Clinical Nursing Director I
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Position/Program Information
- EXAM NUMBER:Y5298FFILING START DATE:
08/18/21 AT 08:00 A.M. (PT)
UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICES ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSURE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
OPEN COMPETITIVEOPPORTUNITYNO WITHHOLDS OR OUTOFCLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.MANANGEMENT APPRAISAL OF PERFORMANCE PLAN (MAPP):This position is subject to the provisions of the Management Appraisal of Performance Plan (MAPP). Initial salary placement and subsequent salary adjustments will be made in accordance with MAPP guidelines and regulations.
ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS)is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system operating 25 health centers and four 4 acute care hospitals in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with communitybased clinics DHS cares for about 600000 unique patients each year employs over 23000 staff and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion.Through academic affiliations with the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) the University of Southern California (USC) and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU) DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition to its direct clinical services DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the Countys 911 emergency response system as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Reentry each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations including those released from correctional and institutional settings to supportive housing.MISSION:
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.DEFINITION:Under the direction of the Department of Health Services Chief Nursing Officer the Nursing Director works closely with system regional and site leaders to develop implement and maintain strategic and operational initiatives for nursing workforce utilization. The incumbent will monitor and trend workforce metrics to develop strategic and implement operational plans for utilization of nursing resources. Essential Job Functions
- Plans organizes and directs daytoday clinic nursing activities procedures the quality and quantity of work staffing standards for a Comprehensive Health Center/Health Center nursing operation.
- Monitors operational compliance with licensure accreditation and regulatory standards and recommends changes as needed.
- Evaluates the performance of subordinates and resolves problems involving grievance and discipline.
- Advises nurse managers and other nursing staff on management administrative and/or technical procedures and techniques.
- Maintains effective interdisciplinary professional relationships with staff throughout LAC/USC Healthcare Network and the Department.
- Participates in internal/external committees and in team building efforts to ensure positive interpersonal relationships with peers and coworkers.
- Interprets establishes and communicates nursing and organizational philosophy and objectives department policies and procedures and applies recognized standards of nursing care and practice.
- Directs the preparation of budgets for assigned area including fixed assets human resources capital projects etc. and adherence to the approved budgets.
- Determines the subordinate organization structure nursing operations nursing methods and standards.
- Serves as an administrator in his/her absence.
- Performs other assignments as required.
Requirements
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
A Bachelors degree* in nursing or a relevant Bachelors degree in administration from an accredited college or university.
ANDA relevant Masters degree*in nursing or administration (MPA MBA MHA MPH in Administration) from an accredited college or university.AND
Four years of experience in nursing management at the level of Nurse Manager** or higher in a clinical environment.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION INFORMATION:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out jobrelated essential functions.
To compete in this examination process applicants must have a license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Applications submitted without the required evidence of licensure will be considered incomplete.
Please ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title(s) of your required license(s) the number(s) date(s) of issue date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the Selection Requirements. Applications submitted without this information maybe considered incomplete.
Applicants claiming experience in a state other than California must attach a copy of their registered nurse license from that state to the application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing.
The original license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing must be presented during the selection process and/or prior to the appointment.
Required license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted. Additionally in order to receive credit for license(s) and/or certification(s) in relation to any desirable qualifications the license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted.
PHYSICAL CLASS II Light:
Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:*In order for your Bachelors or Masters degree to be considered in meeting the Requirements you must include a legible copy of your official diploma/s official transcripts or official letter from theaccreditedinstitution which shows the area of specializationat the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing online.
Applications received without evidence of the required degree/s will not be accepted as meeting the stated Requirements.**In the County of Los Angeles a Nurse Manager administers an assigned nursing program or organizational unit with responsibility for planning selecting and/or devising the methods and procedures to be used and for directing nursing supervisors and/or other personnel in the accomplishment of designated goals.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:- Additional experience beyond the Selection Requirements.
- Doctorate degree* in Nursing Public Administration Business Administration or Health Administration from an accredited university.
Additional Information
- EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of an evaluation of education experience and desirable qualifications based on application information and supplemental questionnaire weighted 100.
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70 or higher on this examination in order to be added to the eligible register.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
Applications will be processed on anasreceivedbasis and those receiving a passing score will be added to the eligible register accordingly.
The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve 12 months following the date of eligibility.
No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve 12 months. This statement applies to candidates that have passed the examination and were placed on the eligible list.
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction historyunless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and consider potential mitigating factors including but not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age at the time of the offense(s).If asked to provide information about a conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
AVAILABLE SHIFT:
Appointees may be required to workany shift including evenings nights weekends and holidays.
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies within the Department of Health Services as they occur.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. HARDCOPY/PAPER APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m. PT on the last day of filing will not be accepted.
Apply online by clicking the green APPLY button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.
The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearlyshown that you meet the Requirements. Fill out your application completely and supplemental questionnaire correctly to receive full credit for relevant education and/or experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the position.Do not group your experience.For each position held give the name and address of your employer your position title beginning and ending dates number of hours worked per week and detail description of work performed.If your application is incomplete including responses in the supplemental questionnaire it will be rejected.
IMPORTANT NOTES:- All information and documents provided by applicants is subject to verification.
- We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process including after appointment has been made.
- Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescissionof appointment.
- Utilizing verbiage from the Classification Specification and/or Minimum/Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements. Comments such as SeeRsum or referencingother unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered as a response; in doing so your application will berejected.
NOTE:If you are unable to attach documents to your application you may email the documents to Gabriela Caudillo at within fifteen 15 calendar days of filing online.Please include the exam number and the exam title.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:Please include your Social Security number for record control purposes only. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a social security number.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet applications can be completed using computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
L. A. County Public Library has announced they are reopening some libraries with limited hours access throughout L. A. County. Refer to their websiteathttps://lacountylibrary/reopening/for more information.
NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friends user ID and password may erase a candidates original application record.
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DEPARTMENT CONTACTGabriela Caudillo Exam Analyst
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
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This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/NonDiscrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to nondiscrimination in the County workforce regardless of age 40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information please visit: Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations please visit: Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and will also consider potential mitigating factors which may include but is not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952.
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at .Revised January 2025
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
