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Location : Riverside
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 24-73764-ETS-ST
Department: RUHS-Medical Center
Division: RUHS
Opening Date: 02/14/2024
ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System is seeking a Clinical Director of Nursing Services I for the MH Emergency Treatment department for Arlington Campus located in Riverside, Ca. The Emergency Treatment Services (ETS) department serves patients of all ages, quick triage and assessment skills and a 24-hour observation of patients that require additional treatment/service needs.
The most competitive candidates will possess supervisory experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting. Bilingual preferred.
Work Schedule: 9/80
Under general direction, directs the planning, organization and coordination of the administrative, clinical, integrated care and other Nursing Services; performs other related duties as required.
The Clinical Director of Nursing Services I works in a managerial level capacity and reports to the Executive Director or appropriate director level management position. This class is characterized by the responsibility for ensuring 24/7 patient care delivery as well as planning, organizing, staffing, budgeting, and directing the accomplishment of the assigned department's short and long-term goals and objectives.
The Clinical Director of Nursing Services I is distinguished from the Clinical Director of Nursing Services II, in that the incumbents in this class manage a department that due to its budget, size, complexity, and/or level of staff and the nature of the duties performed, is considered small.
This class has been designated At-Will by the Board of Supervisors, in accordance with the provisions provided under Article 6, Section 601E (8) of the County Management Resolution and serves at the pleasure of the RUHS-MC Chief Executive Officer .
This class has been deemed eligible for the Performance Recognition Plan as set forth under Article 3, Section 311 of the County Management Resolution. Program eligibility requires employees to be in a leadership position, manage other employees or programs, and have significant influence on the achievement of organizational objectives.
Meet the Team!Riverside University Health System-Medical Center consistently receives national recognition for its progressive and innovative care, as well as being known as one of the top employers in the region. The 439-bed Medical Center is a designated Stroke Center, Level I Trauma Center, and the only Pediatric ICU in the region. Can you see yourself here? For more information on RUHS-Medical Center, please visit
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Determine the appropriate organizational structure, staffing patterns, and nursing methods and operations necessary to deliver quality and safe patient care.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director, RUHS or Chief Clinical Integration Officer implementing and revising departmental goals, policies and procedures, department-specific performance improvement, QA/QI, integrated care, utilization review and/or patient safety and reliability programs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams on applying best nursing practices and standards to achieve positive patient outcomes and cost-effective strategies.
• Interpret and communicate nursing, departmental, and organizational philosophy and objective, and departmental policies and procedures; conduct regular meetings with staff to discuss policies and procedures; advise and guide supervisors in administrative and personnel matters in interpreting and enforcing County and hospital policies, rules, regulations, and procedures; participate in formulating and enforcing department rules, regulations, and policies.
• Coordinate the implementation of Nursing educational programs; ensure survey-readiness and compliance with standards of Joint Commission, federal and state regulatory agencies, as well as with organization-wide benchmark criteria; evaluate and initiate corrective action regarding operational compliance with licensure, accreditation, and regulatory standards.
• Act as a resource to medical and administrative staff, other county departments, the community and external regulatory agencies on issues related to RUHS-MC nursing and/ or integrated care services.
• Administer general personnel management matters and actions; resolve problems involving grievances and discipline; work with the Executive Director, RUHS or Chief Clinical Integration Officer in evaluating overall staffing and operational needs within assigned unit.
• Supervise, recruit, select, assign, orient, and evaluate performance of staff; assess staff competency, especially in performing clinical procedures; assess developmental needs of staff and provide training opportunities; verify validity of staff licensure; ensure staff compliance with body substance precautions and other infection control guidelines; counsel staff on performance expectations and discrepancies.
• Participate in strategic planning for the organization and Nursing Services; align departmental goals and objectives with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Evaluate the quality of Nursing or integrated care operations; keep informed of the condition of patients' and of unusual treatments, medications, or occurrences; make nursing evaluation rounds; receive reports of patients' admissions, discharges, and transfers; ensure enhanced discharge planning and integrated care management; analyze and report significant utilization trends, patterns and impacts to departments and medical staff committees.
• May actively participate in local and national organizations to represent the Department.
• Maintain daily work assignments and attendance records.
• Direct the preparation of budgets for assigned areas; integrate with organizational budgets and is accountable for budget and personnel resource requests.
• Maintain records and present oral and written reports.
• Investigate complaints regarding patient care and staff.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in nursing, nursing administration, or a closely related field to the assignment. (Additional qualifying experience may substitute for up to two years of the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.)
Experience: Four years as a registered nurse at an accredited acute care hospital, which must have included three years of nurse supervisory experience. (A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or nursing administration may substitute for one year of the required non- supervisory experience.)
Knowledge of: The principles of Nursing administration and organization, business, and personnel administration; modern principles, methods and procedures of Nursing; principles and techniques of effective supervision and staff utilization; Joint Commission and federal and state regulations related to emergency department Nursing Services In an acute care hospital; quality, patient safety and performance improvement programs, peer review, and legal aspects of care; uses and effects of medicines and narcotics; principles and techniques of effective supervision, management, and administration.
Ability to: Clearly and effectively communicate verbally and in writing with staff and the public; plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and review the activities of operating room/ perioperative Nursing Services; supervise, instruct, motivate, monitor, train, and evaluate professional and nonprofessional employees; plan for future needs of Nursing Services In terms of personnel, equipment, and supplies; recommend improvements in nursing operations consistent with current nursing trends; establish and maintain systems of records and reports; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with staff and the public.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). If you are a qualified individual and need a reasonable accommodation to take this exam, contact the recruiter before taking the exam. For additional information and the accommodation form, visit the Disability Access Office web page at:
Veterans' PreferenceThe County has a Veteran's Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. See the policy
Pre-EmploymentAll employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment).
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
What's Next?
Open to All Applicants
This recruitment is open to all applicants. Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of The Riverside University Health System may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received. The candidate pool generated from this posting may be used to fill other NP positions not specifically listed on this posting, all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Application Period
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. All applicants must submit a complete application by the closing date of this recruitment. No late applications will be permitted.
Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application.
Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().
For questions regarding this recruitment contact the recruiter, Sarah Teegarden: Steegarden@rivco.org
GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: A Flexible Benefit Credit is provided on a monthly basis as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit. Vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP) at no cost to employee or eligible dependents.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the ...
Location : Riverside
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 24-73764-ETS-ST
Department: RUHS-Medical Center
Division: RUHS
Opening Date: 02/14/2024
ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System is seeking a Clinical Director of Nursing Services I for the MH Emergency Treatment department for Arlington Campus located in Riverside, Ca. The Emergency Treatment Services (ETS) department serves patients of all ages, quick triage and assessment skills and a 24-hour observation of patients that require additional treatment/service needs.
The most competitive candidates will possess supervisory experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting. Bilingual preferred.
Work Schedule: 9/80
Under general direction, directs the planning, organization and coordination of the administrative, clinical, integrated care and other Nursing Services; performs other related duties as required.
The Clinical Director of Nursing Services I works in a managerial level capacity and reports to the Executive Director or appropriate director level management position. This class is characterized by the responsibility for ensuring 24/7 patient care delivery as well as planning, organizing, staffing, budgeting, and directing the accomplishment of the assigned department's short and long-term goals and objectives.
The Clinical Director of Nursing Services I is distinguished from the Clinical Director of Nursing Services II, in that the incumbents in this class manage a department that due to its budget, size, complexity, and/or level of staff and the nature of the duties performed, is considered small.
This class has been designated At-Will by the Board of Supervisors, in accordance with the provisions provided under Article 6, Section 601E (8) of the County Management Resolution and serves at the pleasure of the RUHS-MC Chief Executive Officer .
This class has been deemed eligible for the Performance Recognition Plan as set forth under Article 3, Section 311 of the County Management Resolution. Program eligibility requires employees to be in a leadership position, manage other employees or programs, and have significant influence on the achievement of organizational objectives.
Meet the Team!Riverside University Health System-Medical Center consistently receives national recognition for its progressive and innovative care, as well as being known as one of the top employers in the region. The 439-bed Medical Center is a designated Stroke Center, Level I Trauma Center, and the only Pediatric ICU in the region. Can you see yourself here? For more information on RUHS-Medical Center, please visit
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Determine the appropriate organizational structure, staffing patterns, and nursing methods and operations necessary to deliver quality and safe patient care.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director, RUHS or Chief Clinical Integration Officer implementing and revising departmental goals, policies and procedures, department-specific performance improvement, QA/QI, integrated care, utilization review and/or patient safety and reliability programs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams on applying best nursing practices and standards to achieve positive patient outcomes and cost-effective strategies.
• Interpret and communicate nursing, departmental, and organizational philosophy and objective, and departmental policies and procedures; conduct regular meetings with staff to discuss policies and procedures; advise and guide supervisors in administrative and personnel matters in interpreting and enforcing County and hospital policies, rules, regulations, and procedures; participate in formulating and enforcing department rules, regulations, and policies.
• Coordinate the implementation of Nursing educational programs; ensure survey-readiness and compliance with standards of Joint Commission, federal and state regulatory agencies, as well as with organization-wide benchmark criteria; evaluate and initiate corrective action regarding operational compliance with licensure, accreditation, and regulatory standards.
• Act as a resource to medical and administrative staff, other county departments, the community and external regulatory agencies on issues related to RUHS-MC nursing and/ or integrated care services.
• Administer general personnel management matters and actions; resolve problems involving grievances and discipline; work with the Executive Director, RUHS or Chief Clinical Integration Officer in evaluating overall staffing and operational needs within assigned unit.
• Supervise, recruit, select, assign, orient, and evaluate performance of staff; assess staff competency, especially in performing clinical procedures; assess developmental needs of staff and provide training opportunities; verify validity of staff licensure; ensure staff compliance with body substance precautions and other infection control guidelines; counsel staff on performance expectations and discrepancies.
• Participate in strategic planning for the organization and Nursing Services; align departmental goals and objectives with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Evaluate the quality of Nursing or integrated care operations; keep informed of the condition of patients' and of unusual treatments, medications, or occurrences; make nursing evaluation rounds; receive reports of patients' admissions, discharges, and transfers; ensure enhanced discharge planning and integrated care management; analyze and report significant utilization trends, patterns and impacts to departments and medical staff committees.
• May actively participate in local and national organizations to represent the Department.
• Maintain daily work assignments and attendance records.
• Direct the preparation of budgets for assigned areas; integrate with organizational budgets and is accountable for budget and personnel resource requests.
• Maintain records and present oral and written reports.
• Investigate complaints regarding patient care and staff.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in nursing, nursing administration, or a closely related field to the assignment. (Additional qualifying experience may substitute for up to two years of the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.)
Experience: Four years as a registered nurse at an accredited acute care hospital, which must have included three years of nurse supervisory experience. (A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or nursing administration may substitute for one year of the required non- supervisory experience.)
Knowledge of: The principles of Nursing administration and organization, business, and personnel administration; modern principles, methods and procedures of Nursing; principles and techniques of effective supervision and staff utilization; Joint Commission and federal and state regulations related to emergency department Nursing Services In an acute care hospital; quality, patient safety and performance improvement programs, peer review, and legal aspects of care; uses and effects of medicines and narcotics; principles and techniques of effective supervision, management, and administration.
Ability to: Clearly and effectively communicate verbally and in writing with staff and the public; plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and review the activities of operating room/ perioperative Nursing Services; supervise, instruct, motivate, monitor, train, and evaluate professional and nonprofessional employees; plan for future needs of Nursing Services In terms of personnel, equipment, and supplies; recommend improvements in nursing operations consistent with current nursing trends; establish and maintain systems of records and reports; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with staff and the public.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). If you are a qualified individual and need a reasonable accommodation to take this exam, contact the recruiter before taking the exam. For additional information and the accommodation form, visit the Disability Access Office web page at:
Veterans' PreferenceThe County has a Veteran's Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. See the policy
Pre-EmploymentAll employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment).
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
What's Next?
Open to All Applicants
This recruitment is open to all applicants. Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of The Riverside University Health System may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received. The candidate pool generated from this posting may be used to fill other NP positions not specifically listed on this posting, all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Application Period
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. All applicants must submit a complete application by the closing date of this recruitment. No late applications will be permitted.
Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application.
Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().
For questions regarding this recruitment contact the recruiter, Sarah Teegarden: Steegarden@rivco.org
GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: A Flexible Benefit Credit is provided on a monthly basis as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit. Vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP) at no cost to employee or eligible dependents.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
- Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
- Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. As of July 1, 2020, the employee contribution is 7.25% and subject to change annually.
A new member is defined as any of the following:
- A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
- A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
- A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the ...
