CLINICAL NURSING DIRECTOR I

Clinical Nursing Director I

Salary: $152,555.76 - $237,254.88 Annually

Location: Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type: Full time

Job Number: Y5298F

Department: HEALTH SERVICES

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. Through its unified system of 23 health centers and four hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics DHS annually provides direct care for over 500,000 outstanding patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $8.4 billion.

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 day-to-day 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:

• A Bachelor's degree in nursing or a relevant Bachelor's degree in administration from an accredited college or university.
• A relevant Master's degree in nursing or administration (MPA, MBA, MHA, MPH in Administration) from an accredited college or university.
• Four years of experience in nursing management at the level of Nurse Manager or higher in a clinical environment.
• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related 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.

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.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Additional experience beyond the Selection Requirements.
• Doctorate degree in Nursing, Public Administration, Business Administration or Health Administration from an accredited university.

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 clearly shown 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 rescission of 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.
• It is recommended that you provide your work experience using statements that provide the following three components: ACTION/S you took, the CONTEXT in which you took that/those action/s, and the BENEFIT that was realized from that/those actions.
• Include specific reference to the impact you made in the positions you have held.

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.

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 friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

ADA Coordinator Phone: 323-914-7111

California Relay Services Phone: 800-735-2922

Department Contact: Gabriela Caudillo, Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 gacaudillo1@dhs.lacounty.gov

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement: The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination 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.

Testing Accommodations: The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

Fair Chance: 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 conviction history unless you receive a contingent 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.

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.

Veteran's Credit: Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

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01 The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. Be as specific as possible and include ALL information requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

02 In order to receive credit for ANY degree