Nurse

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The San José Fire Departments (SJFD) mission is to serve the community by protecting life property and the environment through prevention and response. SJFD is a high-volume high-performance all hazard fire department responding to approximately 93000 calls for service each year from 33 Fire Stations. SJFDs service area includes a number of high-hazard occupancies including an international airport; a general aviation reliever airport; five major hospitals (including two trauma centers and five emergency departments); the SAP Center home of the NHLs San Jose Sharks (17500 capacity); PayPal Park home of MLSs San Jose Earthquakes (18000 capacity); San José State University (the oldest public institution of higher education on the West Coast) with a student population of 33409; three super regional malls; approximately 100 high-rise structures; and the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

The EMS Division within the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Training provides leadership and oversight of the Departments emergency medical services system. The EMS Division is responsible for clinical care infection control public health preparedness quality improvement workforce development community paramedicine and regulatory compliance in support of high-quality patient care and the health and safety of Department personnel.

For more information on the San José Fire Department (SJFD) please visit the websitehere.

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third-party job board application system. To apply applicants must complete an application via the City of San Joses website at Duties

The San José Fire Department (SJFD) is seeking to fill one (1) full-time Nurse position in the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Training (BET).

Salary range for this classification is: $105399.84 - $128244.48 annually.

This salary range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates qualifications and experience.

The Nurse will report to the EMS Division Manager (EMS Battalion Chief) and will be responsible for maintaining compliance with local state and federal requirements.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Fire Department infection control

911 abuse/misuse management

EMS policies and procedures

Pharmaceutical purchases and storage

Administration of required annual vaccinations to all personnel

Weapons of mass destruction and CHEMPACK program

Public health preparedness and emergency response planning

Assist in strategic planning as it relates to EMS in San José and Santa Clara County

Manage monitor track and evaluate all reported exposures and illness of Department personnel during emergency response

Monitor prepare and plan for infectious disease pandemic outbreaks

Serve as the Department Infection Control Officer (DICO)

Serve as the Department Exposure Control Officer (DECO)

Assist with the development implementation and evaluation of the Departments Community Paramedicine Pilot Program including patient outreach care coordination health education collaboration with healthcare and community-based partners and program evaluation activities

Education:Diploma in nursing (Associate Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing).

Experience: One (1) year of experience in Occupational Health or Public Health nursing.

Licenses or Certifications: Possession of a valid certificate as a Registered Nurse in the State of California and biannual renewal.

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San José will not sponsor represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H-1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:

Job Expertise Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional nursing principles and practices departmental procedures and policies and applicable federal state and local laws and regulations.

• Knowledge of infection control principles and communicable disease management.
• Knowledge of occupational health employee wellness and medical surveillance programs.
• Knowledge of public health preparedness emergency response planning and healthcare system coordination.
• Knowledge of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems and operations.
• Knowledge of Community Paramedicine Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) care coordination or similar patient-centered healthcare delivery models.
• Experience with common computer applications including but not limited to Microsoft Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint.

Communication Skills Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other peoples ideas and thoughts.

Decision Making Identifies and understands issues problems and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.

Initiative Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems is proactive and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume additional responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promote job performance.

Multi-Tasking Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s).

Reliability Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.

Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills Develops effective relationships with coworkers supervisors healthcare providers public health partners and community stakeholders through collaboration communication and conflict resolution.

Computer Skills - Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook MS Word MS PowerPoint MS Access and MS Excel.

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications the ideal candidate will possess knowledge of and experience in one or more of the following areas:

Infection control and communicable disease management

Occupational health nursing and employee health programs

Public health nursing and population health initiatives

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems and operations

Community Paramedicine and Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) programs

Care coordination case management and navigation of healthcare and community-based resources

Emergency preparedness public health response and medical surge planning

Vaccination and immunization programs

OSHA-related medical surveillance and regulatory compliance

Program development implementation evaluation and quality improvement

Collaboration with healthcare providers hospitals public health agencies and community organizations

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicants training and experience based on the application and responses to all job-specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration.

Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process may consist of one or more interviews one of which may include a practical and/or writing exercise. This recruitment will remain open until filled.

If you have questions about the duties of this position the selection process or the hiring process please contact Ellesia Janto at

Additional Information:

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses.

Please note that applications are currently not acceptedthrough CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION please email and we will research the status of your application.

AI and the Hiring Process

We recognize that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming part of daily life and can be avaluable tool for learning research and professional growth. We encouragecandidates to use AI responsibly as a support in preparing application materials liveassessments and interviews. Howeverwe value authenticity accuracy and truthfulness.Application responses and interview answers must reflect your ownknowledge skills and experiences. While AI can supplement preparation it cannotreplace the originality and judgment we look for in our employees. This ensuresfairnesstransparency and equityfor all applicants in the hiring process.